Ex-Marist teacher fights 'unfair' NZ child sex trial A convicted child sex abuser who taught at Canberra's Marist College has dementia and should not be extradited to face charges in New Zealand, his lawyer says. AAP · Jan 18, 2024
Shoplifting ends political career of NZ Green party MP Golriz Ghahraman has resigned as a New Zealand MP after allegations of shoplifting from upmarket clothing stores. AAP · Jan 16, 2024
Russell Crowe says he is descendant of last man executed by beheading in England Actor says ancestry research shows he is related to the 11th Lord Lovat, who died at Tower of London in 1747 The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2024
An Ocean Alley Band Member Has Apologised After Getting Busted Shoplifting While On Tour In NZ Ocean Alley keyboardist Lachlan Galbraith has apologised after he was caught red-handed shoplifting a drink bottle lid from a store in New Zealand. Pedestrian.tv · Jan 1, 2024
Yakult Australia sees a major user data leak Business documents, employee records, and identity documents all leaked from Yakult AU/NZ. TechRadar · Dec 27, 2023
NZ report card 2023: near the top of the class in some areas, room for improvement elsewhere 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. The Conversation · Dec 26, 2023
ACT's attempt at regulatory reform in NZ has failed 3 times already – what's different now? 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. The Conversation · Dec 21, 2023
New Kiwi PM flags potential for AUKUS tech co-operation The new prime minister of New Zealand says development of military technology under the AUKUS agreement is an area where it could work together with Australia. AAP · Dec 19, 2023
NZ's new government is getting tough on gangs – but all the necessary laws already exist The new coalition government has made its campaign promise to crack down on gangs a priority in its 100-day action plan. But whether the new “get tough” policy genuinely plugs gaps in existing legislation is very much open to question. The Conversation · Dec 19, 2023
'A real solid': NZ PM applauds Aust deportees move Chris Luxon is set to represent New Zealand overseas for the first time, with the prime minister to visit Australia counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney. AAP · Dec 19, 2023
Planting pine or native forest for carbon capture isn’t the only choice – NZ can have the best of both New Zealand’s per-capita contribution to carbon emissions is very high by international comparison. But so too is its potential to mitigate climate change by planting forests to quickly sequester large amounts of carbon. The Conversation · Dec 18, 2023
Kelvin Davis quits NZ politics, eyeing Aust role New Zealand's former deputy Labour leader Kelvin Davis may make a shift to Australia after quitting Kiwi politics. AAP · Dec 14, 2023
NZ government cans new Cook Strait ferries 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. AAP · Dec 13, 2023
NZ government's first law to reform Reserve Bank The Reserve Bank has been ordered to focus on fighting inflation - and not maximising employment - by the New Zealand coalition government. AAP · Dec 13, 2023
The Conversation · Dec 13, 2023 Standardised testing could be compulsory in NZ primary schools – what can we learn from the past? 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.
AAP · Dec 9, 2023 Crawford stars as JackJumpers crush Breakers in NBL The Tasmania JackJumpers have dominated the rebound battle on the way to a 17-point victory over the NZ Breakers in Auckland.
The Conversation · Dec 7, 2023 Harnessing the oceans to ‘bury’ carbon has huge potential – and risk – so NZ needs to move with caution Climate change might not be high on its immediate agenda, but New Zealand’s new government does have one potentially significant and innovative policy.
AAP · Dec 7, 2023 NZ Labour labels Israel's attack on Gaza as genocide New Zealand's parliament has debated and approved a motion from Foreign Minister Winston Peters calling for steps towards a ceasefire in Gaza.
AAP · Dec 6, 2023 NZ government puts police commissioner on notice The New Zealand government has issued a rarely-seen letter of expectations to Police Commissioner Andrew Coster, saying Kiwis deserve to feel safe.
AAP · Dec 4, 2023 New Zealand named COP28's 'Fossil of The Day' 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.
AAP · Nov 29, 2023 Hawkish RBNZ warns Kiwis off cash rate cuts until 2025 New Zealand's central bank has held rates - in line with market expectation - at 5.5 per cent for the fourth consecutive meeting.
AAP · Nov 28, 2023 New Zealand PM Luxon unmoved over Smokefree backlash Health groups across New Zealand are calling on the government to back down on its plans to abandon world-leading Smokefree legislation.
AAP · Nov 28, 2023 NZ stars given green light to put WBBL ahead of country 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.
AAP · Nov 28, 2023 All eyes on cash rate track as NZ reserve bank meets The market expectation is for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to leave the official cash rate unchanged at its final meeting of 2023.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2023 ‘Cruise to nowhere’: passengers on NZ P&O cruise plagued by bad weather and biosecurity issues ‘Outcry’ about New Zealand holiday plans being scuttled by rough seas and invasive species prompts P&O to offer onboard credits and refunds