Archives for Tue, Jul 7, 2026

Archives for 7 July 2026

Modi's NZ visit ‘convenient’ timing with Peters' Asia trip – expert

When India's Prime Minister makes an historic visit later this week, Foreign Minister Winston Peters will be visiting two countries seen as "vital" to New Zealand's economic and security interests.

Politics •Tue, Jul 7

Barbara Dreaver: China's missile test sends unmistakable Pacific message

Analysis: Beijing's dummy warhead test, fired hours after Australia and Fiji signed a new defence pact, signals a Pacific influence battle entering a sharper, more public phase.

Asia •Tue, Jul 7

Ministry considers cutting number of firms constructing school property

The Ministry of Education says the move is about reducing work and making the process quicker.

Property •Tue, Jul 7

'Popcorn time': Is a 'nail biter' OCR hike coming tomorrow?

Kiwibank economists say a lack of consensus about the decision means it was time for keen financial watchers to "get your popcorn"

Personal Finance •Tue, Jul 7

El Niño kicks in - world’s oceans set heat record

More than 90% of the heat trapped by greenhouses goes into the ocean. But what happens in the oceans doesn’t stay there.

Environment •Tue, Jul 7

Baby killed by father: Series of failures by Oranga Tamariki

Mukzameel Ali was jailed for six years in the High Court at Hamilton in May by Justice Layne Harvey after pleading guilty to the manslaughter.

Crime And Justice •Tue, Jul 7

Growing the next generation of Māori startup founders

Māori entrepreneurs are behind some of New Zealand's most innovative companies, from fintech firm BlinkPay to fusion energy startup OpenStar.

Te Ao Maori •Tue, Jul 7

Woman forced to park across bike lane so disabled husband can get home

"He came over ready to give me a ticket, and I said, 'what am I supposed to do'?" says Wellington woman Sue Tait.

Transport •Tue, Jul 7

Prince Harry's UK trip - will Meghan and kids join him?

For the past 10 days, British tabloids and news broadcasts have been filled with speculation.

Royalty •Tue, Jul 7

NZ political parties join forces over China's Pacific missile

Labour's Chris Hipkins has joined Government ministers in condemning the move.

Labour Party •Tue, Jul 7

News in 90 Seconds July 7

This morning’s headlines in 90 seconds include wild weather moving up the country, China’s missile test in the South pacific and a political controversy at the Fifa World Cup.

Tue, Jul 7

Truth behind the tears: How a caregiver was exposed as a rapist

When Eve told her daughter she didn't want to go back to her care facility, it seemed she was missing her family home. The real reason was more disturbing.

Crime And Justice •Tue, Jul 7

District moves to 'user-pay' – rates rise cut from 13.4% to 3.97%

Thames-Coromandel District Council has locked in a less than 4% rates rise after it pivoted to increasing fees and services to take the squeeze off ratepayers.

Hamilton And Waikato •Tue, Jul 7

FIFA and Trump defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

Football leaders questioned the World Cup’s integrity on a chaotic and unprecedented day in the event’s modern history.

FIFA World Cup •Tue, Jul 7

Punches unjustified in fatal Auckland beach arrest, IPCA finds

The IPCA has cleared officers over the death of Faasala Samu Matue from meth intoxication, but found one officer's punches went too far, and that two used inappropriate language.

Crime And Justice •Tue, Jul 7

Red Fox Tavern killing convictions quashed by Supreme Court

Chris Bush was gunned down at the Maramarua pub in 1987.

Crime And Justice •Tue, Jul 7

The power-hungry appliances that might be costing you money

Consumer NZ says having one of each major appliance will add about $30 a month to household power bills.

Personal Finance •Tue, Jul 7

In photos: Evacuations as Kaikōura declares state of emergency

A state of emergency has been declared in Kaikōura as torrential rain causes widespread flooding and evacuations, with severe weather continuing to batter parts of Canterbury and Marlborough.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Tue, Jul 7

Senior cop being investigated named as 50 cases reopened

The officer is now subject to an employment process, with police describing the revelations as "extremely concerning".

Crime And Justice •Tue, Jul 7

Ram-raider sought after stolen car driven into Glen Eden store

Police were called to a report of a burglary at a shop on West Coast Rd in the Auckland suburb at around 7.05am.

Crime And Justice •Tue, Jul 7

More than half of Māori voters now on Māori electoral roll

Younger generations are continuing to drive a long-term shift towards Māori representation.

Te Ao Maori •Tue, Jul 7

'Good news for tenants': Average rents hold – housing supply increases

Extra stock was anecdotally being driven in part by owners relocating abroad who wanted to keep a foothold in the local market, a housing expert says.

Property •Tue, Jul 7

Many New Zealand workers hide how much they use AI - report

New Zealand has a relatively low rate of AI adoption, with more than a third of workers feeling guilty about using it, according to new research.

Technology •Tue, Jul 7

Ex-officer describes 'sniper pad' used in Charlie Kirk assassination

The conservative activist was speaking to a crowd of thousands last September when he was fatally shot.

Crime And Justice •Tue, Jul 7

China nuclear missile tests 'destabilising' Pacific – Aus minister

The missile is understood to have landed between Nauru and Tuvalu.

Australia •Tue, Jul 7

Luxon denies any plans to restrict VPNs in under-16 media ban

Both the Greens and ACT have criticised the suggestion of virtual private networks (VPN) restrictions.

Technology •Tue, Jul 7

Belgium send USA out of World Cup with big win after Trump controversy

The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended in Seattle.

FIFA World Cup •Tue, Jul 7

Emergency services called to helicopter crash at Gisborne Airport

Police said two people are reported to have minor injuries from a "hard landing".

Gisborne •Tue, Jul 7

Tax-dodging builder gets community detention for $40,000 evasion

Auckland builder's bank accounts showed regular income from building work – yet no returns were filed between 2018 and 2020.

Auckland •Tue, Jul 7

Axe-wielding NSW attacker allegedly murdered with scooter

Ashley Morgan, 38, was yelling abuse and damaging letterboxes with an axe when he was struck by a scooter and stomped on the head.

Crime And Justice •Tue, Jul 7

Mayor’s concerns over Abel Tasman Park brushed off

Attorney-General and landowners have said visitors won't notice a difference when they visit Abel Tasman National Park.

Nelson •Tue, Jul 7

Five Big Things That Happened Today: Tuesday, July 7

Kaikōura evacuations, roading network hammered; How a caregiver was exposed as a rapist; Red Fox Tavern killing convictions quashed by Supreme Court.

Tue, Jul 7

Photos released of China's missile launch in South Pacific

Photos released by Xinhua News Agency obtained by the Associated Press show the long-range ballistic missile being launched from a Chinese nuclear-submarine.

Asia •Tue, Jul 7

Residents in Whakatāne shocked at huge water rates bills

One ratepayer was slapped with a $6500 bill after a water leak seeped away and didn’t surface.

Politics •Tue, Jul 7

Trail of blood led searchers to missing Taranaki climber's body

Vladimir Levchenko, 69, was separated from his group while climbing Taranaki Maunga in September 2025.

Taranaki •Tue, Jul 7

US mum who said her twins died after vaccinations charged with murder

Andrea Shaw told an internet show she found her 18-month-old twins dead in their room days after they got vaccinated for the flu and other diseases.

Crime And Justice •Tue, Jul 7

Arthur Easton murder: Ethnicity of suspect debated in High Court

Alan Hall – the man wrongly convicted of the 1985 murder – is Pākehā and went on to serve 17 years in prison after witness statements about a Māori suspect were omitted.

Crime And Justice •Tue, Jul 7