The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

NZ Labour MP accused of bullying as election looms

New Zealand Labour MP Shanan Halbert stands accused of bullying behaviour from former staff members from a bombshell report by broadcaster Newshub.

AAP · Sep 22, 2023

Banned New Zealand Olympic runner arrested in Kenya over sexual assault and weapon allegations

Police say banned New Zealand Olympic runner Zane Robertson has been arrested at his home in Kenya over allegations of sexual assault and possession of an unlicensed AK-47 assault rifle

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Tommaso Allan ‘confident’ Italy can pull off titanic All Blacks upset

Italy have a maximum ten points from their first two games but now face New Zealand and France back-to-back

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

April date, $5m funding locked in for New Zealand Supercars return

The Australian series will reinstate its annual trip across the Tasman next season, New Zealand having missed out on a round this year.

Autosport · Sep 21, 2023

Paramedic completes New Zealand rescue mission despite his helicopter crashing

Helicopter came down in Pirongia forest park, south of Auckland, on way to rescue of injured hiker, but paramedic onboard wasn’t deterred

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023

Frydenberg puts political return on hold for boardroom

A parliamentary comeback at the next election is off the table for Josh Frydenberg as he takes on the role of Goldman Sachs Australia and New Zealand chairman.

AAP · Sep 21, 2023

The gamble that brought Will Warbrick to NRL's Storm

Melbourne took a chance on a towering New Zealander two years ago and now they're counting their winnings on the way to a preliminary final.

AAP · Sep 21, 2023

Winston Peters firmly in New Zealand government frame

A veteran politics-watcher says New Zealand First is destined to be part of the next National-led government.

AAP · Sep 21, 2023

Recession or not, New Zealand GDP growing again

New Zealand enjoyed a return to solid growth in the June quarter, with Stats NZ reporting an 0.9 increase, well beyond market expectations.

AAP · Sep 21, 2023

Josh Frydenberg won’t run in Kooyong at next election after Goldman Sachs appointment

Former treasurer will become chairman of investment bank in Australia and New Zealand in move that prioritises ‘precious time’ with his family

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023