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As we move deeper into winter, the latest tanker movements show New Zealand's fuel supply chain continuing to operate smoothly. Product is moving through the network, imports are arriving as scheduled, and regional distribution remains active. That's the good news. · The less comfortable reality is that these daily tanker movements continue to highlight just how dependent New Zealand has become on imported refined fuel products and…

A New Zealand researcher is calling for a major rethink of how the country supports vulnerable households through winter, arguing that long-term investment in residential solar power could deliver greater benefits than the current Winter Energy Payment scheme. By elocal Business Desk · The proposal comes as power prices continue to rise and concerns grow about household energy affordability and New Zealand's long-term energy resilience. · Is…

A serial sex offender already serving a lengthy prison sentence for sexual crimes against children and young people has been sentenced to an additional six years' imprisonment, bringing his total time behind bars to 22 years. By elocal News Desk · The sentence was handed down in the High Court at Whanganui after Shannan Taylor was convicted of multiple serious sexual offences involving two women. · The court heard that Taylor's offending…

The New Zealand Government has confirmed it will proceed with plans for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal, while abandoning an earlier proposal to fund the project through a levy on electricity bills. By elocal Business Desk · Energy Minister Simeon Brown announced the decision during a speech to the Auckland Business Chamber, describing LNG as the most practical solution available to protect the country against electricity…

The IDF reportedly strikes southern Lebanon just hours after Iran announces the end of its military operation against Israel. It comes as Tehran and West Jerusalem exchange heavy fire for the first time in months with Iran vowing a tougher response if IDF aggression in Lebanon persists. · With Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's party securing less than 50 percent of the vote in parliamentary elections - meaning a crucial majority has…

‘I came to see Russia because global hegemony is collapsing. The US is a dying empire and they all go out with a bang’ – Andrew Tate. · On the latest episode of Sanchez Effect, Rick sits down with a man who needs no introduction. Andrew Tate doesn’t hold back on Russia’s surging clout, especially in its powerful partnership with China, and he’s convinced the post-WWII order is about as secure as a paper cup in a hurricane. · And the cherry on…

The rally was organized by the non-partisan group Project M1llion, which says it brings together a broad coalition of disaffected Germans, including farmers, tradespeople, business owners, logistics workers, laborers, pensioners, and mothers - “all the people who realize that something is terribly wrong here.” The rally was organized by the non-partisan group Project M1llion, which says it brings together a broad coalition of disaffected…

French prosecutors have been ordered to review all ongoing complaints involving violence against minors after the murder of an 11-year-old girl exposed major failures in the justice system. Last week, police discovered the body of a girl named Lyhanna in an abandoned grain silo in southwestern France shortly after she disappeared near Fleurance. Authorities have since arrested 41-year-old Jerome B., whose daughter went to the same school as…

Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick are panicking over Trump naming Bill Pulte as Acting DNI — blocking FISA and the $1.8B lawfare-victims fund to keep their roles in the decade-long coup from becoming a public record. By: Barbara Boyd · Barbara Boyd argues that Sen. Mark Warner and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick are “hysterical” over President Trump naming businessman Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence, highlighting…

Given NZ’s vulnerability to natural disasters, this article raises questions about new legislation that should be of concern to everyone. · Two weeks ago we had a flood in our house after a water pipe burst in the ceiling cavity. Within 2 days our insurance company had assessed and settled the claim. We were able to start work immediately to remedy the damage. In contrast, on January 18th we suffered a devastating rain event. Over 300mm of rain…