Articles from ‘elocal magazine’

New Zealand has made remarkable progress in areas such as road safety, health and life expectancy over the past five decades. But according to economist Dr Oliver Hartwich, the country's biggest economic challenges now require bold structural reform rather than incremental change. Report by elocal · Progress built over decades · New Zealand has achieved significant long-term improvements across many aspects of national life. · Writing in the…

Four decades after one of New Zealand's most controversial murder investigations, the High Court is again examining whether crucial witness evidence was withheld from the original trial. The proceedings revisit one of the country's most significant miscarriages of justice. Original Article: RNZ — Arthur Easton murder: Ethnicity of suspect debated in High Court by Matthew Theunissen. HERE · Witness stands by account · The High Court in Auckland…

The High Court at Hamilton has ruled that a man accused of killing an eight-year-old child with a hammer is mentally unfit to stand trial. The decision follows extensive psychiatric assessments finding his schizophrenia prevents him from understanding or properly participating in legal proceedings Report by eLocal · Court finds accused mentally unfit · A man accused of murdering eight-year-old Zahquiel Taipeti has been ruled unfit to stand…

The Government has committed up to $50 million towards two West Coast critical minerals projects, helping fund processing facilities designed to add value to New Zealand's mineral resources before export. Ministers say the investment will support regional jobs while strengthening New Zealand's role in an increasingly strategic global industry. Report by eLocal · Government backs two projects · Two critical minerals developments on the West…

Another week of vessel movements shows New Zealand's fuel distribution network quietly doing what it was designed to do. While several ports remain unusually quiet, fresh imports and regular coastal deliveries continue to keep product flowing nationwide. Hello everyone, · Welcome to this week's Fuel Watch. · At first glance it looked like another fairly quiet week, but once you start following the ships, you can see there's been plenty…

Nearly 39 years after the fatal shooting of Red Fox Tavern publican Chris Bush, the Supreme Court has unanimously quashed the convictions of two men who had been sentenced to life imprisonment. The decision marks a dramatic turning point in one of New Zealand's longest-running criminal investigations. Report by eLocal · Supreme Court overturns convictions · The Supreme Court has quashed the convictions of the two men found guilty of murdering…

Most people spend decades earning, saving and borrowing money without ever questioning where new money comes from. Adam Stokes argues that understanding the mechanics of modern banking may be the first step toward achieving greater financial independence and making more informed financial decisions. elocal Report: Based on The Math of Freedom with Adam Stokes and Bisher Khudeira HERE. · Most people are taught how to earn money, save money and…

New Zealand has been ranked the world's second most competitive destination for internationally mobile wealth, behind only Singapore, according to the 2026 Henley Private Wealth Migration Report. The ranking reflects factors including tax policy, political stability, rule of law, investor pathways and the overall business environment, raising questions about how international investors view New Zealand compared with how many New Zealanders…

China has notified New Zealand and other regional governments that it intends to conduct a missile test in the South Pacific within the next day. The planned launch comes as Australia and Fiji strengthen defence cooperation through a new security agreement, adding to growing strategic tensions across the Indo-Pacific INR Report: Based on reporting by Lillian Hanly for RNZ HERE. · Missile Test Planned · China is expected to conduct a missile…

An aged-care worker has been sentenced to more than 10 years' imprisonment after being convicted of raping one elderly resident and sexually assaulting another at a residential care facility. Following the lifting of name suppression, RNZ has identified the offender as Nilushan Jayanga Silva Ginthota Vidhanage. The care facility where the offending occurred remains permanently suppressed by court order. INR Report: Based on reporting by Sam…