Hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders are at risk of missing out on the 2026 general election, with the Electoral Commission warning that anyone who has not enrolled by midnight on Sunday, October 25, will be unable to vote when polling begins on Monday. With just hours remaining before the enrolment deadline, the latest official…

Two Royal New Zealand Navy warships have returned home following four months of military operations across the Indo-Pacific, marking a major period of international defence cooperation involving New Zealand sailors, soldiers and air force personnel. HMNZS Te Mana and HMNZS Aotearoa have completed a wide-ranging deployment that included monitoring United Nations sanctions against North Korea,…

From broken household appliances to torn clothing and damaged furniture, Aucklanders are being encouraged to put down the rubbish bin and pick up the tools as a growing repair movement takes hold across Tāmaki Makaurau. Five years after Repair Network Aotearoa launched nationally, community-led repair initiatives are expanding across Auckland, helping whānau save money, reduce…

A new chapter in Māori health leadership is underway, with the Āti Awa Toa Hauora Partnership Board announcing four new appointments and the election of two co-chairs as it strengthens its commitment to improving health outcomes for whānau. Outgoing Chair Hikitia Ropata has confirmed the appointments, describing the leadership transition as an opportunity for renewal,…