New Zealand

Healthcare

New Zealand's new government plans to ditch radical smoking ban law

New Zealand's incoming government plans to repeal restrictions approved last year, an initiative that sought to stop the next generation smoking.

27/11/2023

Economy

'Burp tax' causes outrage in New Zealand before elections

New Zealand has a plan to tax farmers for their livestock's burps and flatulence -- and it's causing a stink ahead of Saturday's general elections.

14/10/2023

Sport

Women's World Cup: Neatherlands beat Vietnam 7-0 as US avoid upset

The Dutch women put seven goals past the Vietnamese, while the US women's team just barely avoid the biggest upset in tournament history.

01/08/2023

Sport

Women's World Cup: Ireland officialy knocked out while Spain survive

Mixed fortunes for Europe as Ireland fail to secure a single point in the tournament and Spain make it through to the next stage despite conceding four against Japan.

31/07/2023

New Zealand

Women's World Cup: Germany thrash Morocco as Italy shrug Argentina off

European sides Germany and Italy begin Women's World Cup campaigns with wins.

24/07/2023

New Zealand

Women's WC: Spain beat Costa Rica as Switzerland start with a win

Dominant Spain starts its World Cup campaign with a victory over Costa Rica as Switzerland shut the Philippines down with a convincing win.

21/07/2023

Sport

Women's World Cup: Australia beats Ireland, as hosts NZ stun Norway

The Girls in Green suffered a lost to co-hosts Australia, while New Zealand women bagged their first-ever World Cup victory, sending the Auckland crowd wild.

20/07/2023

New Zealand

A gunman in New Zealand kills 2 people ahead of Women's World Cup

A gunman stormed a high-rise construction site in downtown Auckland early Thursday morning, shooting at terrified workers and killing two people as New Zealand prepared to host games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament.

20/07/2023

Earth News

Why did New Zealand PM fly two private planes for trip to China?

The Prime Minister's 30-year-old plane is so prone to break downs, he has to bring a spare.

26/06/2023

Culture news

Jacinda Ardern announces book on leadership

The former Prime Minister of New Zealand, who made history countless times, has confirmed she'll be writing a book but, rather than a reflection of her time in office, it will focus on inspiring future leaders

23/06/2023

Earth News

NZ climate activist risks 10 years in jail for fake letter

Penwarden claims the fake letter was never intended to deceive or be believed, but that it was a “satirical protest.”

15/06/2023

New Zealand

Germany returns the remains of 95 Indigenous people to New Zealand

The initiative is part of Germany's plan to return Indigenous artefacts looted or improperly acquired during colonial times to their homelands.

14/06/2023

New Zealand

Air New Zealand weighing passengers before boarding flights

New Zealand's national airline is asking passengers to step on the scales before they board international flights as part of a month-long survey of the weight and balance of its planes before takeoff.

31/05/2023

Travel News

This airline is asking passengers to step on the scales - here’s why

The carrier says it recognises that stepping on the scales can be ‘daunting’, but there are important safety reasons for it.

30/05/2023

Culture news

Mo Māori, no problem: Oxford English Dictionary includes Māori words

The oldest Māori word in this new update is 'whenua' meaning ‘land or piece of land belonging to a Māori person or native land of a Māori group.’

20/03/2023

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Watch: New Zealand troops supply aid to storm-hit towns

New Zealand redeployed gunships and helicopters to deliver water, food and fuel to cities cut off by Cyclone Gabrielle on Thursday, as overwhelmed rescue teams embraced overseas offers of help.

17/02/2023

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Watch: New Zealand's North Island flooded after Cyclone Gabrielle

Just weeks after Auckland was hit by deadly floods, Cyclone Gabrielle has caused further flooding in the north of New Zealand, with landslides and ocean swells damaging homes and infrastructure

14/02/2023

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Thousands without power as tropical storm Gabrielle hits New Zealand

Tropical storm Gabrielle has hit the north of New Zealand, leaving thousands of homes without power and grounding over 500 flights.

13/02/2023

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New Zealand's North Island braces for Cyclone Gabrielle

High winds and rain in Northland, New Zealand, as Cyclone Gabrielle is forecast to envelop the upper half of the North Island over a 48-hour period from Sunday evening, two weeks after parts of the same region experienced devastating flooding.

12/02/2023

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New Zealanders mourn four victims of Auckland floods

Four people are reported to have died in Friday's floods in Auckland. A record 15cm of rain fell on New Zealand's largest city, flooding homes and roads and triggering landslides.

29/01/2023

New Zealand

Three dead and one missing after record rain pounds Auckland

Three people have died after record-breaking rainfall pounded New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland.

28/01/2023

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New Zealanders wade through floodwaters as wild weather continues

Torrential rain and wild weather continued to hit Auckland and the north island of New Zealand on Friday. Cars were submerged and people waded through rising flood water, while first responders came to their rescue.

27/01/2023

New Zealand

Sole candidate Chris Hipkins formally endorsed as New Zealand's leader

Hipkins was confirmed Sunday as New Zealand's next prime minister. He chose Carmel Sepuloni as his deputy, marking the first time a person with Pacific Island heritage has risen taken the post.

22/01/2023

New Zealand

Who is New Zealand's next prime minister Chris Hipkins?

"I hope New Zealanders see me as someone who is outspoken, unafraid to admit mistakes and who is self-deprecating," Hipkins told reporters.

21/01/2023

New Zealand

Jacinda Ardern 'calls it a day' as New Zealand's Prime Minister

Jacinda Ardern said 'I think we'll call it a day' as she announced she's quitting as New Zealand's Prime Minister with the support of her family.

19/01/2023

New Zealand

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to quit before election

Fighting back tears, Ardern told reporters that her last day as prime minister will be 7 February.

19/01/2023