The Latest Breaking News from NZ

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.

New Zealand's parliament has debated and approved a motion from Foreign Minister Winston Peters calling for steps towards a ceasefire in Gaza.

The New Zealand government has issued a rarely-seen letter of expectations to Police Commissioner Andrew Coster, saying Kiwis deserve to feel safe.

A pledge to reopen New Zealand's waters to oil and gas exploration has won the country the "Fossil of The Day" award at the COP28 climate talks.

If cost of living increases are hurting Auckland and Wellington, they can take some perverse consolation that other global cities are feeling the pain worse. Food prices continue to soar in NZ cities, but other cost rises like utilities, personal care and clothing are slowing, Jonathan Milne reports.

New Zealand's central bank has held rates - in line with market expectation - at 5.5 per cent for the fourth consecutive meeting.

Health groups across New Zealand are calling on the government to back down on its plans to abandon world-leading Smokefree legislation.

Brisbane Heat star Amelia Kerr says she will be available for Saturday's WBBL grand final if her side can overcome Perth Scorchers on enemy territory.