The Latest Breaking News from NZ

End-of-year results aren’t only for school and university students. Countries, too, can be measured for their progress – or lack of it – across numerous categories and subject areas.

As part of its coalition deal with National, the ACT Party is preparing to resurrect its “regulatory responsibility” legislation for the fourth time. This is despite the idea having been consistently rejected since 2007.

New Zealand's former deputy Labour leader Kelvin Davis may make a shift to Australia after quitting Kiwi politics.

KiwiRail will need a new plan to replace their aging Cook Strait ferries after the New Zealand government shelved their replacements due to cost blowouts.

The Reserve Bank has been ordered to focus on fighting inflation - and not maximising employment - by the New Zealand coalition government.

New Zealand primary and intermediate schools could soon be required to test children’s reading, writing and maths at least twice a year, using a standard template to report results to parents.

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is warning boaties to check their gear over the summer to avoid exacerbating the spread of exotic seaweed that poses a serious threat to the Hauraki Gulf ecosystem. The recent detection of two species of invasive seaweed caulerpa, described by the Ministry of Primary Industries as…

The Tasmania JackJumpers have dominated the rebound battle on the way to a 17-point victory over the NZ Breakers in Auckland.

Climate change might not be high on its immediate agenda, but New Zealand’s new government does have one potentially significant and innovative policy.