Articles from ‘elocal magazine’

James Henry Wilson’s conviction for the 1987 murder of Red Fox Tavern publican Chris Bush has been overturned by the Supreme Court because the evidence was insufficient to sustain the verdict. The decision ends the prosecution without a retrial, but Wilson remains imprisoned for another murder. Report by elocal · Based on reporting by Amanda Gillies for RNZ’s The Detail. Original article HERE. · Identity finally revealed · For years, the…

New Zealand's economic recovery remains uneven despite improving manufacturing activity and stronger business confidence. Kiwibank economists believe last week's Official Cash Rate increase risks placing additional pressure on households already struggling with higher borrowing costs. Report by elocal · Based on reporting by Kiwibank Economics. Original report HERE. · OCR decision divides economists · Last week's Monetary Policy Review…

Trade agreements are easy to announce but much harder to measure. If New Zealand has committed itself to a long-term partnership with India, shouldn't taxpayers also be told whether that partnership is actually delivering what was promised? The signing ceremony is over. · The speeches have been made. Hands have been shaken, photographs taken and another chapter added to New Zealand's long history of free trade agreements. · Now comes the…

Questions over one clause in New Zealand's new Free Trade Agreement with India have prompted renewed political debate, after India's Prime Minister described it differently from the wording contained in the legal text. Trade Minister Todd McClay insists both countries signed exactly the same agreement. Report by elocal Based on reporting by RNZ. Original article · Investment clause questioned · Trade Minister Todd McClay has defended the…

New Zealand's fuel supply chain has settled into one of its quieter periods, but the vessels already scheduled tell an interesting story. While the number of arrivals has slowed, global refining trends and changing trade routes continue to shape what eventually reaches our shores. Anyone who follows the daily updates will have noticed this past week has been relatively quiet. That's not unusual for this time of the month, but it does give us an…

New Zealand and India have formally elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership, setting out an ambitious Roadmap to 2030 that spans trade, defence, maritime security, technology and education. The announcement comes during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first official visit to New Zealand in four decades. Report by elocal · Based on reporting by Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira for RNZ. Original article HERE. · Strategic relationship…

An internal Oranga Tamariki review has identified significant shortcomings in the agency's handling of an infant who was later killed by his father. The findings highlight failures in risk assessment, case oversight and ongoing monitoring despite earlier concerns about the child's safety. Report by eLocal: Based on reporting by Sam Sherwood for RNZ. Original article HERE. · An internal review has found Oranga Tamariki failed to adequately…

Police have recovered a culturally significant mere pounamu allegedly stolen from a church museum in Hamilton. The taonga was returned to its custodians after investigators traced it to a property in Tokoroa. Report by elocal: Based on reporting by RNZ. Original article https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and-justice/687328/man-charged-after-taking-mere-pounamu-from-church-museum. · Alleged Theft From Museum · A 45-year-old man has been charged…

Prosecutors have presented a letter and text messages they say contain Tyler Robinson’s admission to murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson has been charged with the killing but has not yet entered a plea. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Letter Presented In Court · Utah prosecutors have presented a letter they allege was written by Tyler Robinson before the murder of US conservative activist and political organiser…

Road cones have become one of New Zealand's most visible symbols of bureaucracy and infrastructure costs. Industry leaders now say a major regulatory overhaul is delivering significant savings while exposing why some regions continue to struggle with excessive traffic management. Report by elocal · A simpler approach replaces rigid rules · The Government's overhaul of temporary traffic management is beginning to reshape how road works are…