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#Kiwi Detained by US Immigration Sparks Concern for Expats Abroad
Concern is growing for New Zealanders living in the United States after a Kiwi resident, Everlee Wihongi, was detained by […]
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#election2026: NZ First Targets Supermarket Giants in Cost of Living Fight
New Zealand First is putting the country’s supermarket sector squarely in its sights, unveiling a policy to break up the […]
April 20, 2026 | Featured News
#hakinakina: Tactix Stay Unbeaten After Gritty Win Over Pulse
Defending champions the Mainland Tactix have laid down an early-season marker, holding off a late surge from the Central Pulse […]
April 20, 2026 | Featured News
#First@5AM: Pressure Builds Across Economy, Environment and Politics
It’s Monday and here’s your First@5AM – a full round-up of the weekend’s biggest stories from across Waatea News. Economic […]
April 20, 2026 | Featured News
#election2026: Greens Push for Nationwide Electrification Plan Amid Climate Pressure
The Green Party is ramping up calls for a nationwide electrification strategy, warning that Aotearoa risks falling behind on climate […]
April 20, 2026 | Featured News
#education: Uniform Costs Keeping Students Out of Class, New Study Finds
The rising cost of school uniforms is emerging as a barrier to education for secondary students across Aotearoa, with new […]
April 20, 2026 | Featured News
#election2026: Poll Puts Pressure on Government as Left Bloc Gains Edge
The latest political polling is tightening the race ahead of the 2026 election, with new results showing National slipping in […]
April 20, 2026 | Featured News
#economy: Call for Supermarket Break-Up Grows as New Report Slams ‘Broken’ Market
A new report is intensifying pressure on the Government to take bold action on supermarket competition, arguing that structural reform […]
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