Tuesday, June 9, 2026

CATEGORY

Politics

Luxon: What you need to know about Budget 2026

By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany Here’s what you need to know about Budget 2026. Despite global volatility, our economic plan...

Sallies: Budget risks pushing more families into hardship

The Salvation Army says the Government’s recent Budget 2026 offers little to nothing for families already struggling and will likely push more whānau into...

Tribute to nationally recognised legal scholar

A former east Auckland local who became one of New Zealand’s most esteemed legal minds has passed away. The Rt Hon Sir Kenneth (Ken) James...

Proposed new water safety rules for Auckland

East Aucklanders are being invited to share feedback on proposed changes to the region’s navigation rules, which play a key role in keeping people...

Locals respond to inclusion in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List

By Chris Harrowell and Phil Taylor “To be recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List as a recipient of the New Zealand Order...

Man arrested over arson attack on PM’s office

An arrest has been made over the arson attack on the Botany electorate office of the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Wednesday, Counties Manukau...

Parmar: Deportation rules should put victims first

By Parmjeet Parmar, ACT List MP  New Zealand has given many migrants the chance to build a better life. People come here to work...

UPDATED: Police investigate “suspicious” incident at PM’s office

A crime scene has been established at the Botany electorate office of the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The Times visited the address at 122 Millhouse...

Three-day stays delivered for newborns

In tough economic times and as election year campaigning heats up, two Government parties competing for votes together pledged $34.4 million in last week’s...

Boosting maths progress nationwide with proven pathway

The conclusion of the Government’s year 7 and 8 maths acceleration trial has shown students made double the progress of their peers in 12...

Council voting to be restricted to elected members

Only elected councillors will be able to vote on council committees, in a move that strengthens democratic accountability, Local Government Minister Simon Watts has...

First shipment of extra diesel reserve bound for New Zealand

The first of two shipments of New Zealand’s diesel reserve is now on its way, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane...

Government places travel bans on extremist Israeli settlers

New Zealand is joining partners including Australia and the European Union in placing travel bans on three extremist Israeli settlers, Foreign Minister Winston Peters...

Educator, community leader recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Two well-known and highly respected east Auckland locals are being recognised in this year’s King's Birthday Honours List. Owairoa Primary School principal Alan McIntyre has...

Feedback sought on Auckland shellfish-gathering

East Auckland locals can have their say on proposals to safeguard the sustainability of shellfish and other marine species in intertidal zones around Auckland and Coromandel. “Fisheries...