Travel News New Zealand ‘ready to welcome’ tourists back from May 2022 Australia and New Zealand travel restrictions are easing, but there are still some hurdles to a holiday down under. 21/03/2022
world news Over 100 European suspects identified in online child abuse probe The long-running global investigation into online child abuse images was led by New Zealand. 02/03/2022
Green News This adorable ghost shark has a sex tentacle on its head If you’re looking for your new favourite sea creature, then look no further. 16/02/2022
Culture news New Zealand authorities blast 'Baby Shark' to disperse protestors No earworm was off limits for the hundreds protesting Jacinda Ardern's new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for public service occupations. 14/02/2022
no comment New Zealand anti-vaccine mandate protesters dig trenches to stay dry New Zealand anti-vaccine mandate protesters dig trenches to stay dry 12/02/2022
no comment New Zealand anti-vaccine protesters continue their siege of parliament. The number of protesters outside New Zealand's parliament increased on Friday and they continue to stand up to the police. 11/02/2022
New Zealand Pregnant journalist in Kabul finally allowed to return to New Zealand Charlotte Bellis' case had become a source of embarrassment for New Zealand's COVID-19 policy which has left hundreds of nationals stranded overseas. 01/02/2022
New Zealand Journalist denied entry into New Zealand opts for Taliban help Charlotte Bellis' case is one in a number of stories of New Zealand citizens who ended up stranded, causing embarrassment for PM Jacinda Ardern's government. 29/01/2022
Tonga Australia and New Zealand deliver aid to Tonga after volcano eruption Tackling a lack of clean water is a priority because supplies have been disrupted by layers of volcanic ash and salt water. 22/01/2022
Climate What caused the Tonga eruption? One of the major contributing factors was the depth of the ocean where the explosion took place. 19/01/2022
Australia 'Welcome 2022!': Sydney sees in New Year with dazzling fireworks show The Australian city shrugged off a COVID surge with a spectacular Harbour Bridge display, while in New Zealand Auckland's celebration was a far more low-key affair. 31/12/2021
Destinations Where is the best place to ski in the world? Why not consider New Zealand - or even Argentina - for your next skiing holiday. 26/12/2021
New Zealand New Zealand plans 'smoke-free nation' by banning sale to young people "People aged 14 when the law comes into effect will never be able to legally purchase tobacco," a top health official said on Thursday. 09/12/2021
Destinations These paradise islands are still COVID-free despite a positive test There have been zero COVID-19 cases in the small island nation to date. 07/12/2021
New Zealand New Zealand to allow entry for vaccinated residents and visitors New Zealand will reopen its borders to the world over the coming months, the government announced on Wednesday, allowing for the return of displaced residents from January and tourists from April. 24/11/2021
no comment New Zealand protesters march against COVID-19 restrictions Hundreds of protesters marched through Christchurch as part of demonstrations opposing COVID-19 vaccinations and virus restrictions organised in several cities around New Zealand. 13/11/2021
New Zealand New Zealand legalises assisted dying for the terminally ill It comes more than a year after almost two-thirds of New Zealanders voted in favour of the law in a referendum. 08/11/2021
Green News These countries are forcing banks to reveal their climate impact A new law will force New Zealand banks to detail the environmental risk in their business practices. 03/11/2021
United Kingdom Boris Johnson hails trade deal agreed between UK and New Zealand Trade with New Zealand currently accounts for just 0.2 percent of the UK’s trade, but Britain hopes the new deal will help gain membership of the trans-Pacific trade partnership. 21/10/2021
Nature 27 million-year-old penguin fossil found by kids in New Zealand After finding a fossil on the beach 15 years ago, a group of New Zealand children are now responsible for the discovery of a giant ancient penguin species. 19/09/2021
New Zealand New Zealand: Supermarket attacker stayed despite immigration fraud Ahamed Samsudeen's refugee status was cancelled in 2019 after authorities found evidence of fraud. 05/09/2021
New Zealand New Zealand vows anti-terror laws change after supermarket attack Authorities say Friday's knife attack by an ISIS supporter has highlighted deficiencies in New Zealand's anti-terror laws. 04/09/2021
New Zealand New Zealand police kill 'terrorist' after he stabs 6 people An ISIS supporter stabbed and injured six people in an Auckland supermarket before police shot and killed him, New Zealand authorities said on Friday. 03/09/2021
New Zealand Woman in New Zealand dies from heart inflammation following Pfizer jab The woman developed myocarditis — a known, rare side effect of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination. 30/08/2021
New Zealand New Zealand loses its precious 'Rings' series to Britain The series employed 1,200 people in New Zealand directly and another 700 indirectly, according to the figures. 13/08/2021
New Zealand New Zealand to keep borders closed until the end of the year The country has been able to successfully stamp out the pandemic by shutting its borders early and only allowing in residents and citizens. 12/08/2021
