The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

PM, Deputy PM at odds over NZ response to US tariffs

New Zealand's prime minister and deputy are at odds on the best response to US tariffs, believed to directly cost its economy around $NZ900 million.

AAP · Apr 10, 2025

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary Urges Trump to Escalate Tariff Standoff With China Even Further: 'Its Time to Squeeze'

Kevin O'Leary urges the U.S. to impose 400% tariffs on China, accusing the government of rampant intellectual property theft.

International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025

"Raw ultra thru-hiking madness": German hiker burns through 4 pairs of Altras to deliver decisive new women's record on New Zealand's iconic Te Araroa Trail

Zäck shaved three days off the previous women's self-supported record and set a new women's overall speed time

Advnture · Apr 9, 2025

The latest update on NZ’s state of the environment is sobering – but there are glimmers of progress

If left unaddressed, many environmental changes in Aotearoa New Zealand could threaten livelihoods, health, quality of life and infrastructure for generations to come, according to the latest update on the state of the environment.

The Conversation · Apr 8, 2025

China threat spurs New Zealand defence spend surge

It used to be that New Zealand constituted a wink in the Five Eyes partnership, but a new defence spending plan suggests a changing of attitudes.

AAP · Apr 8, 2025

Stead to step down as NZ cricket white-ball coach

New Zealand are searching for a new coach for the white-ball formats after Gary Stead announced his decision to step down.

AAP · Apr 7, 2025

Many native New Zealand species face threat of extinction, report finds

A three-yearly environmental update issues stark warning over biodiversity – and reports air pollution has improved in some areas

The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2025

Australia’s innovative new policies are designed to cut smoking rates – here are 6 ideas NZ could borrow

At the start of this month, when denicotinisation would have been due to come into effect in Aotearoa New Zealand (had the government not repealed smokefree laws), Australia introduced innovative smokefree policies to change the look, ingredients and packaging of tobacco products.

The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025

New Zealand to double defence spending to 2% of GDP

Cash injection of £4bn in just the next four years unveiled by Christopher Luxon amid rising global instability

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025

'Serial-offenders' Pakistan fined again for same offense in New Zealand ODI series

NEW DELHI: Pakistan have been handed yet another penalty for a slow over-rate, their third in as many matches, capping off a forgettable ODI series against New Zealand with a 3-0 whitewash.

The Times of India · Apr 7, 2025