The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

Skills shortage could lead to food insecurity

A lack of scientists across Canada, New Zealand and Australia who specialise in plant breeding could lead to global food insecurity, according to new research.

AAP · Jun 11, 2024

Warriors coach says no to New Zealand NRL expansion

Coach Andrew Webster feels another NRL team based in New Zealand would ruin things for the Warriors, who are the hottest ticket in town.

AAP · Jun 11, 2024

Boot camps for young offenders are back – the psychological evidence they don’t work never went away

“Boot camps” for young people who commit serious offending are coming back. The coalition government has promised to pilot “military-style academies” by the middle of the year – despite a wealth of international and New Zealand evidence that boot camps do not reduce reoffending.

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2024

England have no issues with taking Tom Curry and Maro Itoje on summer tour

The Lions forwards both told head coach Steve Borthwick they want to be part of the 36-man squad heading for Japan and New Zealand.

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

Steve Borthwick defends Tom Curry selection for England summer tour after Sale warning

Influential flanker and twin brother Ben were both named in the squad heading to Japan and New Zealand

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2024

When the Beatles came to Australia: ‘Letters to the editor were apoplectic about their hair’

Sixty years since the Fab Four arrived to mass hysteria, a new book captures the thousands who lined up for a glimpse, the moral panic and resulting generation gap

The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2024

England rugby squad: Ollie Sleightholme among six uncapped players to tour Japan and New Zealand

Steve Borthwick has named his 36-man travelling party for Tests against Japan and New Zealand

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2024

Six uncapped players included in England squad to tour New Zealand as Steve Borthwick makes Tom Curry decision

Northampton’s Ollie Sleightholme is one of seven Saints included, while Curry makes the cut after overcoming injury

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

T20 World Cup: Ian smith questions readiness of New Zealand squad

NEW DELHI: Ian Smith, a former cricket player for New Zealand, has questioned the team's preparedness for the T20 World Cup, claiming that it appeared rusty and utterly disorganised after the crushing loss to Afghanistan.

The Times of India · Jun 10, 2024

New Zealand Opera to provide braille surtitles for live performances

Vision-impaired operagoers now able to follow lyrics or scripts without interference of audio descriptions

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2024