The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

Vasiljevic fires Boomers to 80-68 win over New Zealand

Sixers captain Dejan Vasiljevic has torched the Tall Blacks in front of his home fans, leading Australia's basketball Boomers to a 12-point win in Adelaide.

AAP · May 7, 2025

Opals shine to beat NZ in Trans-Tasman Throwdown

The Opals have put on a final quarter show to hold off a fast-finishing New Zealand team to win the first match in a three-game series between the teams.

AAP · May 7, 2025

Rare snail that can ‘slurp up earthworms like noodles’ caught on camera laying an egg from its neck

Rangers who have been caring for the species for nearly 20 years say they have never seen this behaviour before.

Euronews · May 7, 2025

New Zealand’s prime minister proposes social media ban for children under 16

New Zealand’s bill is modelled off Australia’s landmark law to ban social media that cause uproar among tech giants

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Under-16 social media ban proposed in New Zealand

Prime Minister Chris Luxon's National party has proposed an under-16 social media ban in New Zealand but it doesn't have support across the coalition.

AAP · May 6, 2025

New Zealand’s prime minister proposes social media ban for under-16s

The draft bill is modelled on Australian laws and would force digital platforms to verify the age of users or face heavy fines

The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2025

Wallaroos ready to end New Zealand's rugby win streak

The Wallaroos feel they have improved in spades since being thumped by New Zealand last year, and hope to show their progress in Saturday's Test.

AAP · May 6, 2025

Former NZ top cop tapped to lead Victoria police reveals plan for solving state’s ‘crime issues’

Incoming chief commissioner Mike Bush, a self-described ‘outsider’ pick, says he will prioritise prevention and increased police visibility

The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2025

Locked up then locked out: how NZ’s bank rules make life for ex-prisoners even harder

People coming out of prison in New Zealand face multiple hurdles reintegrating into society – starting with one of the most fundamental elements of modern life: getting a bank account.

The Conversation · May 6, 2025

Crooks, culture first order of business for new top cop

A veteran cop who oversaw the police response to the Christchurch massacre has laid down his vision for combating crime as the head of an embattled state force.

AAP · May 6, 2025