Retirement

Why Weekly Savings Matter: The Exact Amounts You Need for a Comfortable Retirement

New Zealand’s Updated Retirement Spending Guidelines and the Path to Financial Security Saving for retirement is a financial goal that often feels daunting, but with clear planning and smart investment choices, it’s achievable. This week, Massey University released updated retirement...
Mount Taranaki Maunga , New Zealand

Mount Taranaki Maunga Granted Legal Personhood in Historic Move to Honor Māori Heritage

In a groundbreaking move that underscores the growing recognition of Indigenous rights and environmental stewardship, New Zealand has granted legal personhood to Mount Taranaki, now officially recognized by its Māori name, Taranaki Maunga. The new legislation, passed unanimously by Parliament...
New Zealand airport

New Zealand Airport’s 3-Minute Hug Limit Sparks Global Debate

In a quirky yet unexpected move, Dunedin International Airport in New Zealand has ignited a worldwide debate by introducing a three-minute time limit on farewell hugs in its car drop-off zone. The airport, located in the southern city of Dunedin,...
Air New Zealand

Disruptive Passenger Forces Air New Zealand Flight to Divert to Melbourne

An Air New Zealand flight en route from Perth, Australia, to Auckland, New Zealand, was forced to make an emergency diversion to Melbourne on Wednesday morning after a passenger became disruptive mid-flight, the airline reported. The incident caused a 90-minute...
HMNZS Manawanui ran aground, before catching fire and capsizing

New Zealand Defence Minister Condemns Gender Criticism Over Naval Ship Sinking

New Zealand’s Defence Minister, Judith Collins, has strongly condemned online critics, dubbed “armchair admirals,” who attributed the sinking of the naval vessel HMNZS Manawanui to the gender of its female captain. The incident, which occurred near the Samoan island of...
New Zealand Navy vessel on fire, as seen from Tafitoala, Samoa

New Zealand Navy Ship Grounds Near Samoa Coastline, 75 Rescued Unharmed, Probe Launched to Determine Cause

New Zealand Navy’s specialist dive and hydrographic vessel Manawanui ran aground and sank off the southern coast of Upolu, Samoa, late last night. Fortunately, all 75 crew members and passengers aboard were rescued and are safe, according to a statement...
United Nations, New Zealand

United Nations Challenges New Zealand on Alleged Human Rights Breaches Against Māori in Nelson and Waikato

The United Nations Human Rights Office has formally requested clarification from the New Zealand government regarding allegations of human rights violations against the Māori in the regions of Whakatū/Nelson and Wairarapa Moana in Waikato. The claims focus on the infringement...
New Zealand Police

New Zealand: Police Announce Withdrawal from “Inappropriate” Mental Health Requests

How mental health emergencies are handled, police have announced that from November, they will no longer respond to certain "inappropriate" requests from hospitals and mental health services. This move is part of a broader effort to limit police involvement in...
New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters

“Abuse of the Veto” at United Nations, Announces New Zealand’s Security Council Bid

New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters, has delivered a forceful condemnation of the ongoing “abuse of the veto” by certain nations during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In an address that touched on...
New Zealand Universities

New Zealand Universities Strikes Loom as Pay Disputes Persist: Three Out of Four Institutions Offer 2-3% Pay Rises

New Zealand universities and their academic and support staff, three of the four institutions facing strike action on Thursday have extended pay rise offers ranging from two to three percent for most employees. However, these offers have been met with...
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