Tauranga-based Aramex courier Richie Mudaliar has been named New Zealand’s Courier Franchisee of the Year, setting a national record with over 174 five-star Google reviews. According to Aramex Oceania regional director Mark Little, Mudaliar’s performance stands out in an industry typically defined by customer complaints, highlighting a shift toward personalized service in the logistics sector. … Read more
A Manila-based policy institute is advocating for a “maritime community with a shared future” to resolve ongoing territorial disputes in Asia. According to Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute (ACPSSI) President Herman Tiu Laurel, claimant states should prioritize multilateral diplomacy and shared resource management over expanding military alliances, which he argues can harden regional divisions … Read more
Social media platforms and generative AI tools are increasingly engineered to prioritize user engagement through manipulative algorithms, posing significant risks to adolescent mental health. Research, including recent findings from the Medical Journal of Australia, indicates a direct correlation between heavy social media usage and increased rates of depression, anxiety, and self-harm among users under 16. … Read more
Leah Stewart remains in intensive care following a severe shark attack at Coogee Beach that required the amputation of one of her arms. According to her brother, Josh Stewart, the victim sustained multiple life-threatening bites to her limbs, with doctors now managing the extreme risk of infection due to sand and debris contamination in her … Read more
John McGregor-Tuirirangi was sentenced to 31 months in Christchurch District Court on Tuesday for assaulting a woman in a domestic violence incident that involved her two minor children. The attack, which occurred on February 5, included stomping the victim’s head five times while she shielded her abdomen, kneecapping her head, and kicking her stomach before … Read more
Fonterra has entered a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with ANZA to support the development of the Somerton Solar Farm in New Zealand. The project, which will connect to the EA Network grid, is designed to generate approximately 65,000MWh of renewable electricity annually. According to Fonterra chief operating officer Anna Palairet, the deal provides the … Read more
Scammers are impersonating authorities and bank staff to trick victims into leaving bank cards and PINs in their letterboxes, a practice that has resulted in thousands of dollars being drained from personal accounts. According to police, this nationwide trend involves criminals gaining trust by claiming a victim’s account is compromised, leading to significant financial loss … Read more
The August Twenty-One Movement (ATOM) has formally rejected Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano’s comparison of his current political struggles to the historical fight of the late Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. against the Marcos dictatorship. In a statement released June 14, 2026, the group labeled the senator’s remarks as “highly insulting” and “delusional,” while reiterating … Read more
The ACT Party has proposed a new three-year Rural Workforce Visa designed to address chronic labour shortages in New Zealand’s dairy, sheep, beef, and general farming sectors. Agriculture spokesman Andrew Hoggard confirmed the visa will be exempt from the party’s previously proposed infrastructure levy, citing the unique economic pressures faced by rural communities. The policy, … Read more
The Rise of the ‘Co-Ownership Era’: Why Friends are the New Mortgage Partners For decades, the path to homeownership followed a predictable script: marry, settle down and buy a house as a nuclear family. But as global housing markets reach unprecedented levels of inaccessibility, that script is being shredded. We are witnessing the emergence of … Read more