Saturday, May 2, 2026

Politics

Luxon survives confidence vote

Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon remains the leader of the National Party following the party’s caucus meeting in Wellington, April 21. Speculation has...

Government providing fuel relief for school communities

Education minister Erica Stanford says the government is rolling out immediate targeted support to help small, rural and isolated schools manage fuel cost pressures,...

National down, Labour up in new political poll

Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon, standing, is on 16 per cent in the latest preferred prime minister poll. File photo supplied The...

Waikato rates rise

Rates are up for Frankliners in the northern Waikato, but council realises that times are tough. “Council is acutely aware of how the cost-of-living crisis...

Sir Barry made Manukau proud

OBITUARY: Sir Barry Curtis, February 27, 1979, to March 30, 2007. In the end, he didn’t want to go, but knew it was time, finishing...

New Zealand’s fuel stock level falls

An update today from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows New Zealand’s national fuel stocks remain stable with sufficient levels across...

Nationwide expansion of cancer treatment services

Thousands more New Zealanders will be able to access life-saving cancer treatment closer to home, with a nationwide expansion of community infusion services underway,...

Innovation Franklin: on Merritt, on board

Franklin Local Board member Merritt Watson is now also on board with Innovation Franklin. The organisation is focused on connecting local companies with resources, funding...

Four candidates in by-election

Franklin Local Board’s by-election has drawn four contenders for its one vacant seat in the Wairoa subdivision. Auckland Council says the candidates are Claire Alder...

Will water works work?

The ink is now dry on a new agreement that carries a lot of water including a rise in costs for Frankliners in the...