The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

New Zealand’s White Island volcano erupts, flights grounded

Scientists warn volcano off coast of North Island could continue venting for “weeks to months” to come.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2024

Want NZ banking to be more competitive? Then make it easier to switch banks

The Commerce Commission’s banking market study has concluded more competition is required to reduce the profits of the big four banks. But the report suggests increasing competition may be ineffective unless customers are easily able and willing to switch between banks.

The Conversation · Aug 22, 2024

Volcanic Eruption Grounds Flights In New Zealand

A volcanic eruption belched a plume of ash that grounded flights in New Zealand on Thursday, with government scientists warning it could continue venting for "weeks to months" to come.

International Business Times · Aug 22, 2024

The right to disconnect from work – and employer surveillance – is growing globally. Why is NZ lagging?

A new law giving Australian workers the “right to disconnect” – to refuse contact from their employers outside their working hours (unless that refusal is unreasonable) – comes into effect this month.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024

NZ’s electricity market is a mess. Rolling out rooftop solar would change the game

Wholesale prices in the New Zealand electricity market have soared over recent weeks, climbing as high as NZ$1,000 per megawatt hour. North Island pulp and paper plants have temporarily closed down because of the spike in costs.

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2024

Who is Kim Dotcom? Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom to be extradited to US

Founder of once-popular file-sharing website Megaupload is now set to be extradited to the US

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2024

New Zealand captain fears career may be over after nerve injury forced Olympics withdrawal

Ali Riley has been suffering with a nerve injury and admits she may never play football again

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

UN Secretary-General Guterres to start Pacific swing

The leader of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, kicks off a two-week Pacific mission this week when he touches down in Samoa.

AAP · Aug 20, 2024

Nearly half of New Zealanders say government policies increasing racial tensions, poll finds

1News Verian poll comes amid growing concern the coalition’s policy direction will wind back Māori rights

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024

Black Smoke Trigger come from a small city in New Zealand but their ambition is global

With A-list album production and a Bruce Dickinson tour behind them, Black Smoke Trigger aren't settling for anything

Metal Hammer · Aug 20, 2024