ACT Party List MP Todd Stephenson wants terminally ill Kiwis to have greater autonomy around when, and with whom, they spend their final moments.
He’s the sponsor of the End of Life Choice (Extended Eligibility) Amendment Bill, which would eliminate the need for a terminally ill person seeking assisted dying services to prove they have only six months left to...
With more Aucklanders returning to work this week, Auckland Transport (AT) and KiwiRail are reminding train users that additional bus services are running while the rail network remains closed this month for critical upgrades.
Buses are replacing trains while KiwiRail continues upgrade work on more than 110 sites to prepare for City Rail Link and allow more frequent reliable train...
Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon is travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the Middle East today, January 13.
He plans to hold talks with Emirati leaders and witness the signing of the New Zealand-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
“The UAE is a trusted partner for New Zealand in the Gulf,” Luxon says.
“Our two Governments co-operate across a...
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Transport’s chief executive says there has been a 10 per cent uptake of contactless payments on public transport.
At the Auckland Transport board meeting in December, the chief executive officer’s update prompted questions about the success of contactless payments.
In late November, Auckland Transport (AT) introduced contactless smart...
The leader of a notorious gang is on the run from police.
Counties Manukau Police want to hear from anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Mathew Karetu.
The 38-year-old has a warrant to arrest and is wanted by police.
He’s thought to be in the Counties Manukau or Eastern Districts and may be travelling between the two districts, police say.
Karetu...
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
The Auckland Council will call for public feedback on proposed changes to dog management bylaws, including restrictions on the number of dogs one person can walk.
At the council’s Governing Body meeting on December 12, councillors agreed to consult with residents and ratepayers on proposed changes to its...
By Maree Peary, of styleandsoul.co.nz
As we move into 2025, the world of interior design is buzzing with fresh ideas, bold reinventions, and thoughtful shifts toward more sustainable living.
While I believe that a home should be a reflection of who you are and what you love, staying aware of the latest trends is still incredibly inspiring and can offer...
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Bike Auckland has called on Auckland Transport (AT) to continue investing in cycling infrastructure across the region, despite vocal opposition and public skepticism.
At the AT board meeting on December 18, Bike Auckland chair Karen Hormann urged the board to push forward with cycling infrastructure projects despite public...
New Zealand’s medicine-funding agency Pharmac is widening access to a medicine called denosumab for people with osteoporosis.
It says 2000 people will benefit from it, including those who have high blood calcium and cancer.
A higher dose of the medicine will also be funded for people with cancer who have high levels of calcium in their blood.
“Denosumab helps maintain bone strength,...
An east Auckland man has launched an online fundraiser to help him recover from what he says was a “violent home invasion” at his property.
Flat Bush resident Binh Hoang says he’s trying to recover from the “traumatic” incident which has left him struggling to recover while jobless.
His online appeal, started on January 3, has so far raised $945 from...
The cost to build a “standard” single-storey three-bedroom, two-bathroom standalone dwelling in New Zealand increased by 0.6 per cent in the three months to December.
It’s half the 1.1 per cent growth seen in the third quarter of 2024, and below the long-term average quarterly rise of 1.0 per cent.
CoreLogic’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) shows the annual growth...
By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air
Auckland Transport’s gender pay gap exceeds the national median, with women earning 12.09 per cent less than their male employees.
At the Auckland Transport (AT) board meeting last month, board member Dale Dillicar raised concerns about AT’s large gender pay gap.
While acknowledging AT’s efforts, Dillicar wanted to understand...
Complaints made about disruptive Kāinga Ora tenants are now being handled in about 13 days instead of about two months, as was happening a year ago.
Housing Minister Chris Bishop says the latest data shows public housing agency Kainga Ora (KO) is taking action against unruly tenants, leading to improved behaviour.
He says in March last year, the Government instructed the...
Auckland Council has awarded grants to advance community climate action with a focus on Māori-led initiatives.
The council has approved $260,000 from a total funding pool of $372,451 to support 11 community-led initiatives addressing climate change projects from sustainable water infrastructure to increasing access to bikes.
The Auckland Climate Grant programme was established in 2021 and is part of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri:...
The New Zealand property market typically slows down in December, but the latest data from realestate.co.nz reveals that December 2024 was more than just a seasonal cooldown – it was “exceptionally lukewarm”.
New listings hit a record low for any December since realestate.co.nz tracking began, with nine of 19 regions also reaching their lowest-ever December levels.
The national average asking price...
