Articles from ‘elocal magazine’

Artificial intelligence, digital identity, biometric recognition and automated surveillance are transforming societies around the world. As governments adopt increasingly sophisticated technologies in the name of public safety and efficiency, a larger constitutional question is emerging: are the laws designed to protect individual liberty evolving just as quickly? eLocal Investigates: This report examines the growing debate surrounding…

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's speech to more than 10,000 members of New Zealand's Indian community has drawn praise from supporters and criticism from opponents who see it as election-year vote harvesting. Political commentator Duncan Garner argues both National and New Zealand First are appealing to different audiences as immigration becomes a defining campaign issue. eLocal Report: Based on reporting by Duncan Garner for The People's…

For generations, New Zealanders expected a secure retirement after decades of work. New research suggests that promise is becoming harder to achieve as financial pressures build across every part of the country's retirement system. NZ's Retirement Challenge: Is The System Built To Last? · Rising housing costs, longer life expectancy and growing pressure on NZ Super are forcing a fresh look at how New Zealand funds retirement. · For…

eLocal Conversations is a new interview series hosted by Mykeljon Winckel, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of eLocal Magazine. Featuring political leaders, business innovators and industry experts, each episode explores the ideas, policies and issues shaping New Zealand's future through respectful, in-depth discussion. Real Conversations. Real Policy. Real New Zealand. In this first eLocal interview, Mykeljon Winckel sits down with New Zealand…

What began as a routine dental implant procedure ended in a life-changing brain injury that left Clyde MacLean permanently paralysed. Three years later, despite an accepted ACC claim and an ongoing complaint, his family says they are still waiting for answers eLocal Report: Based on reporting by Brianna McIlraith for The New Zealand Herald, published by RNZ HERE. · Routine Procedure Ends In Tragedy · Clyde MacLean walked into an Auckland…

Former broadcaster Paul Henry has announced he will stand for the ACT Party in this year's general election. Henry says he hopes to serve in government but has ruled out any ambition to replace ACT leader David Seymour. eLocal Report: Based on reporting by Craig McCulloch for RNZ HERE. · ACT Announces High-Profile Candidate · Veteran broadcaster Paul Henry has officially entered New Zealand politics, announcing he will stand as an ACT Party…

Much loved Kiwi actor Sam Neill has died suddenly. · In March 2023 Neill announced he had been diagnosed with Stage 3 angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (a rare form of blood cancer) the previous year. Neill underwent chemotherapy which failed to stem the cancer progression so he switched to bi-weekly infusions of a rare specialised anti-cancer drug which initially showed promise, until it too failed. · In 2025–2026 Neill enrolled in an…

A newly published peer-reviewed paper in the Journal of Independent Medicine proposes that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines may contribute to the development or acceleration of unusually aggressive cancers—described by the authors as "turbo cancers"—through several biological mechanisms. Drawing on published studies, epidemiological observations and case reports, the review calls for further scientific investigation into these findings while…

National has recorded its weakest polling under Christopher Luxon, intensifying pressure on the party just weeks before the election. The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll suggests voter support continues to shift, with New Zealand First emerging as one of the campaign's biggest gainers. eLocal Report: Based on reporting by Jo Moir for RNZ HERE. · National Hits New Low · National has fallen to its lowest level of support since Christopher Luxon…

The Coronial Inquest into the 2021 LynnMall supermarket attack has entered its next phase, examining how Ahamed Samsudeen became radicalised after arriving in New Zealand. The hearings will explore whether government agencies had opportunities to intervene before the deadly attack unfolded. Report by elocal · Based on reporting by Finn Blackwell for RNZ. Original article HERE. · Focus turns to radicalisation · Nearly five years after the…