The United Cup returns to Perth for its fourth edition, kicking off the tennis season with high-stakes mixed team battles at RAC Arena. Fans are treated to explosive matchups featuring global stars from January second through seventh, blending intense rivalries and national pride on the hard courts. Tournament Overview The United Cup brings together eighteen … Read more
Jules Radich’s sudden passing has left a profound void in Dunedin’s local leadership, prompting a by-election that could reshape council dynamics. As a former mayor and dedicated councillor, his legacy of pragmatic advocacy continues to influence the region’s path forward. This by-election arrives amid pressing challenges for Otago, making it a pivotal moment for residents … Read more
Khawaja gathered teammates before revealing his decision publicly at the SCG press room on January 2, 2026. With parents Tariq and Fozia, wife Rachel, daughters Aisha and Ayla present, he teared up initially but delivered a heartfelt address. The timing, two days before the Ashes finale starting January 4, allows a fitting send-off in his … Read more
A slow-moving low-pressure system has triggered multiple severe thunderstorm warnings across New Zealand’s North Island starting early January 2026, unleashing torrential downpours, large hail, and gusty winds. MetService issued urgent alerts for regions from Northland to Hawke’s Bay, with flash flooding already hitting Wairoa and funnel clouds spotted near Paeroa. These storms, fueled by unstable … Read more
New Zealand’s international education sector continues to rebound strongly into 2026, with student visa approvals playing a pivotal role in attracting global talent. Early 2026 data reveals approval rates climbing above eighty-eight percent for many markets, fueled by policy tweaks and heightened demand from key source countries. This long-form analysis unpacks the numbers, shifts, and … Read more
Auckland’s Sky Tower fireworks display lit up the night sky at midnight NZDT on December 31, 2025, marking New Zealand’s triumphant welcome to 2026 with a five-minute spectacle of 3,500 pyrotechnic shots soaring 320 meters high. Videos from global broadcasters like CNBC-TV18, The Sun, and Associated Press captured the 360-degree bursts synced to MoreFM’s top … Read more
New Zealand faces a mix of policy tweaks effective from January 2026 that nudge household budgets in different directions, with some easing payment surcharges and others raising vehicle fees amid persistent cost-of-living pressures. Vehicle registration hikes and visa processing changes hit immediately, while broader reforms like minimum wage increases and benefit adjustments roll out later … Read more
Australia’s merger laws enter a transformative era from 1 January 2026 with the mandatory Merger Control Regime, replacing the voluntary informal clearance process with compulsory ACCC notifications for deals meeting specific thresholds. This overhaul, enacted via the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Act 2024, shifts to an administrative model with standstill obligations to … Read more
Auckland’s Sky Tower ignites the night sky at midnight on December 31, 2025, launching New Zealand into 2026 with a five-minute fireworks extravaganza visible across Tāmaki Makaurau. Over 500 kilograms of pyrotechnics fire from three levels in a 360-degree spectacle, soaring 80 meters above the 328-meter tower for a total height of 320 meters. Synchronized … Read more
ACT Chief Magistrate Lorraine Walker retires on March 27, 2026, after over fifteen years on the bench, marking the end of a trailblazing era in the territory’s judiciary. As the first woman to lead the Magistrates Court, her departure prompts recruitment for a successor amid tributes for her transformative contributions. The announcement underscores the ACT’s … Read more