OSI archive

Politics

Post

Scott Robertson sacking captures global headlines

· January 15, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson. John Cowpland / action press The world’s media has reacted with surprise to the “jumpy” dumping of All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson. Australian...

Post

Unions push for ‘Right to Switch-Off’ law

· January 15, 2026

Source: NZCTU NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Sandra Grey is calling on political parties to pass a Right to Disconnect law to ensure working people have the right to not...

Post

Whakarewarewa Forest Loop gets a scenic upgrade

· January 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government The Government is investing $250k to upgrade the Whakarewarewa Forest Loop Great Ride in Rotorua, encouraging more visitors into the region while giving riders a safer...

Post

Kaipara council’s CEO resigns

· January 15, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Jason Marris’s tenure also spanned Cyclone Gabrielle, the Mangawhai tornado and significant government reform. Supplied The Kaipara District’s chief executive has resigned after three-and-a-half years at...

Post

Watch: Ministers mark start of new granny flats rules

· January 15, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The Housing, Building and Associate Finance Ministers have marked the start of new rules allowing easier building of small dwellings. Chris Bishop, Chris Penk and Shane...

Post

New Plymouth: The sunniest spot in New Zealand?

· January 15, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Fitzroy Beach is New Plymouth’s most popular swimming beach. RNZ / Robin Martin New Plymouth has been crowned the sunniest spot in New Zealand. With 2743...

Post

Regional Tourism Boost: welcoming more visitors

· January 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More international visitors will be exploring regional New Zealand this year, thanks to a $3.69 million investment from the second round of the Government’s Regional Tourism...

Post

Waikato gears up for autumn tourism boost

· January 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has announced more than $450,000 in funding for a new international tourism campaign, helping boost the Waikato economy as autumn...

Post

More Australians to discover the Southern Way

· January 15, 2026

Source: New Zealand Government More Australians will soon be discovering the wonders of the lower South Island, with a fresh boost of Government funding for the Southern Way campaign, Tourism...