The Chinese Embassy in Wellington has accused New Zealand’s spies of harassing Chinese citizens at its airports, claiming one traveller was recently interrogated without cause and had devices seized by security agencies.In a statement published late on Tuesday, the embassy said it had lodged a “serious representation” with the Ministry…

Top New Zealand musicians like Tiki Taane and The Bats are leaving Spotify behind. Why are they taking their music offline?One of Aotearoa’s biggest names, Taane announced on social media earlier this month that “it’s time to take my music off Spotify”.He put what he said is his final song…

A 34-year-old man is facing serious charges following two separate incidents in the Far North where he allegedly threatened members of the public with a firearm.Police were first called to a property on Kakapo St in Ahipara on Sunday, after reports that a man had threatened several people with a…

Hip hop legend Snoop Dogg has cancelled his one New Zealand show three days before it was set to happen.“Due to circumstances beyond our control, Snoop Dogg will no longer be performing in Auckland this weekend,” one of the promoters, 4ward Entertainment, wrote on Instagram on Wednesday morning.”Our goal was…

Invercargill parking wardens are working in pairs following an increase in bad behaviour after infringement fees went up.The city council said there had been several abusive incidents in recent months, and pairing-up meant there was “immediate support”.In October 2024, central government hiked fines nationwide by an average of 70% —…

By Ke-Xin Li of RNZ Meta’s suspension of social media accounts is taking a toll on Kiwis, as many lose contact with friends and family, and fear they may never get their social lives back. Meanwhile, experts say there is significant power imbalance between social media platforms and users, but…

Food company Talley’s has admitted in court it cannot quantify how much money it has lost as a result of a series of 1News stories.Talley’s is suing TVNZ to restore its reputation. The company has claimed it lost income, and its reputation had unfairly suffered after a series of reports…

A Motueka woman who has limited use of her arm says she’s in limbo after a public referral to a specialist was declined. Maria Best had been on opioids for for years to cope with worsening pain in her left arm, which had now started to impact her right arm…

By Susan Edmunds of RNZ  A new report has raised the question of whether the entitlement to half a former partner’s KiwiSaver should be made automatic. New analysis by MartinJenkins for the Retirement Commission’s 2025 Review of Retirement Income Policies looks at how key events and moments in a person’s life contribute…

OPINION: NZ First wants a compulsory KiwiSaver. Boosting the Super Fund is a better bet, writes Professor of Economics Michael P. Cameron.An ageing population not saving fast enough for its retirement has been called a “timebomb” and a looming crisis, with many New Zealanders facing the prospect of hard times…