Hipkins loses election but finds love in NZ campaign Outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said Labour could be proud of its six years in office but admitted it faces a tough spell in opposition. AAP · Oct 14, 2023
NZ Police charge man over deadly Loafers Lodge hostel fire in Wellington A man has been charged with two counts of arson over a fire at a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand, that killed at least six people. The New Daily · May 18, 2023
New Zealand boosts budget funding for climate resilience in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle Finance minister Grant Robertson says initial phase will fund cyclone recovery before improving infrastructure to withstand climate extremes The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023
New Zealand police to inspect hostel for bodies After two days of preparatory work, NZ police are able to begin a full inspection of the Loafers Lodge hostel after its deadly fire. The New Daily · May 17, 2023
Man charged over deadly NZ hostel fire Police won't rule out further, more serious charges against a man arrested over a fire at a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand, which killed at least six people. AAP · May 17, 2023
These are the contenders to replace New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern The race to become New Zealand’s next prime minister is wide open following Jacinda Ardern’s shock decision to resign and her obvious successor and deputy Grant Robertson confirming he will not be going for the job. Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2023
NZ sees ram raids increase, more people living in cars as cost-of-living pressures mount New Zealand has the highest homelessness rate per capita in the OECD and a decades-long housing crisis. As cost-of-living pressures mount, the issue is becoming highly political for Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. ABC News · Sep 7, 2022
Climate crisis ‘insufficient’ to halt oil and gas exploration, says New Zealand government Despite declaring a climate emergency, government is in court defending decision to issue fossil fuel prospecting permits in Taranaki The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2022
300,000 barrels of emergency diesel stored in UK by New Zealand to be released The news follows global impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine Chronicle Live · Apr 8, 2022
New Zealand releasing 300,000 barrels of emergency diesel stored in UK International Energy Agency aims to release 120m barrels of oil stocks to offset loss of Russian supplies Wales Online · Apr 8, 2022