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As large companies, banks and insurers adapt to the first stages of climate-disclosure legislation, experts say many are seeing it as an opportunity rather than a hindrance.

How hard was it to get a free trade deal with the European Union across the line?

Laura Clarke discusses the ties that bind the NZ and UK, and the worrying state of the world, as she leaves NZ.

Progressive Rugby, the lobby group for improved treatment of brain injuries in the sport, has condemned the selection of Johnny Sexton for Ireland’s second Test against New Zealand

Conservationists say eradication programme will help preserve the island’s vulnerable native species

Prime minister also calls for reform of UN security council

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has reaffirmed her country's long-standing policy of not allowing nuclear-powered vessels in its waters, saying the rule was well understood in Australia.

Farrell has only made one change to the starting line-up that lost the first Test 42-19 last weekend

The UN Security Council has failed in its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Thursday, describing Moscow's role as "morally bankrupt." Ardern, who has long argued against the Security Council veto powers held by the five permanent members Britain, China, France, Russia and…

Mack Hansen for Keith Earls is the only change despite last week's 42-19 defeat at Eden Park

The New Zealand Prime Minister is cautions against framing Russia's battle in Ukraine as "black and white", saying it was important to bring together a broad international coalition of countries, including China, to push back against Russia.