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Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garaging 1 Floor Area 160 m2 Description · Brand-New Spacious Double-Story Corner 4-Bed Family Home | Hunua Views · Step into this modern 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom double-story home with a single internal-access garage – designed for easy, low-maintenance family living. · Enjoy open-plan living, quality finishes, and landscaped outdoor spaces in a family-focused neighborhood with parks, walkways, and playgrounds. · -…

As the Indo-Pacific security environment changes, New Zealand is being forced to reconsider long-held assumptions about geography and national defence. This analysis explores why Japan may become an increasingly important defence partner as Wellington modernises its military capability. eLocal Report | Originally published by The Conversation originally published by The Conversation under a Creative Commons Attribution licence. Read the…

The global oil shock triggered by tensions in the Middle East has interrupted New Zealand's economic recovery, but Kiwibank economists believe the economy remains resilient enough to avoid a deeper downturn. Report by elocal · In their latest weekly commentary, "Stuck in a Rally: Markets Eye a Peaceful Break," Chief Economist Jarrod Kerr and Economist Alexandra Turcu argue that while uncertainty remains elevated, financial markets are…

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has used a wide-ranging interview with Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown to argue that New Zealand has reached a critical economic crossroads, warning that the 2026 General Election could determine whether the country reverses decades of declining productivity or continues along its current path. Report by elocal · The interview forms part of Auckland Unfiltered, a series produced by The Office of the Mayor of…

The behaviour of two police officers - who withheld vital evidence in an investigation which led to the wrongful conviction of Alan Hall in the 1980s - has been described as an "unforgivable miscarriage of justice". By Matthew Theunissen · The two men still cannot be named, but Justice Gault amended a suppression order on Monday, meaning it can be revealed for the first time that the two defendants were police officers involved in the…

A new High Court challenge by climate activist Mike Smith has expanded what was already one of New Zealand's most significant climate law cases into a broader constitutional debate about the relationship between Parliament and the courts. Report by elocal · Rather than focusing solely on climate policy, Smith's latest legal action asks a more fundamental question: should the Government legislate to prevent an active court case from proceeding…

After Southern Iran is hit - Tehran announces a series of retaliatory strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, vowing that Washington's military sites will experience 'hell' in the coming days. It follows the US bombing Iran for a second straight night - in apparent response to cargo ships being targeted in the Strait of Hormuz. · The renewed violence is piling huge pressure on a foundational peace agreement signed by the two countries.…

The Question Nobody Is Asking · As New Zealand heads towards another General Election, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has challenged voters to ask a simple question: · "Are you better off than you were three years ago?" · It is a fair political question. · But perhaps it is not the most important one. · The question New Zealand should be asking is this: · If hundreds of billions of dollars of household wealth disappeared following the Covid…

Labour has sharpened its attack on the coalition Government ahead of the 2026 General Election, with leader Chris Hipkins reviving one of the most famous questions in modern political history. · Speaking at Labour's election conference, Hipkins repeatedly challenged New Zealanders to consider whether life has improved since the coalition took office three years ago, focusing on the cost of living, healthcare, household bills and economic…

After one of the most dramatic housing booms in New Zealand's history, the market has now spent more than three years largely moving sideways. While many homeowners continue to wait for prices to recover to their 2021 highs, economists argue there is another side to the story: housing affordability has improved significantly. Report by elocal · After one of the most dramatic housing booms in New Zealand's history, the market has now spent more…