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Electoral boundary changes for east Auckland

The Botany electorate, for which Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is the Member of Parliament, has been extended further eastward as part of final electorate...

Pupils turning strawberry mulch into sustainable meat trays

An environmentally minded business group formed by pupils at an east Auckland school has been awarded a $7000 scholarship. The ‘Sustain-a-Bite’ business is comprised of...

Cats versus dogs – the age-old question

By Times’ Junior Journalist Rio Carter The age-old question of cats or dogs has been unanswered for centuries. It cannot be answered in a single statement, but...

New data shows 158,000 Kiwis out of work

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says rising unemployment is the result of a period of out-of-control inflation, rapidly rising interest rates and stagnant growth. The latest...

Collaboration and media literacy needed for better online safety

By 2025 Youth Parliament Youth Press Gallery member Taara Malhi Aarthi Candadai, the Youth MP for National Party List MP and Finance Minister Nicola...

Luxon to host Australian PM Anthony Albanese

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will host Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the annual Australia New Zealand leaders’ meeting in Queenstown in the South Island later...

Police: ‘Help us find John Bagnall’

Police say they’re seeking information of John Bagnall who has been reported missing. The 57-year-old was reported missing from the Pt Chevalier and Mt Roskill...

Tenant claims peace breached by landlord’s family’s urination

The tenant of an east Auckland rental property has failed to convince the Tenancy Tribunal his landlord’s family breached his quiet enjoyment by urinating...

Appeal for information on Auckland bus stop homicide

Investigators say they’re still working to hold all those involved in the violent murder of Kyle Whorrall at an Auckland bus stop to account. The...

Police update: Man’s death in public reserve

Enquiries into a man’s death at a public reserve early this Wednesday morning are ongoing, police say. “We’re continuing to conduct enquiries on behalf of...

What it’s like to be the victim of credit card fraud – a first-person account

I never thought I could be the victim of credit card fraud. I always know where my ASB Bank Visa card is and it’s never...

Protest action against changes to ECE

Advice from the Education Ministry to the Government suggests it’s more focused on assisting Early Childhood Education (ECE) providers cut costs rather than making...

From 105kg to welterweight boxer and NZ debut

Jordan Wilson shed a third of her body weight, got fit and healthy, and now takes punches to the head and body for reward....

Goodbye petrol tax, hello road-user charges – for everyone

The Government plans to introduce a series of legislative changes to enable the transition of New Zealand’s 3.5 million light vehicles to paying for...

Young netball men shoot up rankings

Netball played by young men is quickly rising in popularity and performances in east Auckland. The Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre (HPNC) men’s under-18 team has...
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