The Latest Breaking News from NZ

Afternoon Update: NZ minister condemns climate inaction amid cyclone destruction; interest rates tipped to hit 4.1%; and AI love letters

James Shaw gives furious speech to parliament, linking cyclone to climate change

The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2023

Breakers thump JackJumpers in opening NBL semi

The NZ Breakers have celebrated their long-awaited return to the NBL playoffs by dismantling the Tasmania JackJumpers 88-68 in Auckland.

AAP · Feb 12, 2023

‘Let them watch Netflix’ – what can be salvaged from the wreckage of the failed TVNZ-RNZ merger?

The government’s decision to abandon the Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media (ANZPM) Bill came as no surprise after months of increasingly negative speculation. Officially, it stems from the prioritisation of “bread and butter issues” during a cost-of-living crisis, but it’s hard not to see this as a significant policy failure…

The Conversation · Feb 8, 2023

This election year, NZ voters should beware of reading too much into the political polls

With a new prime minister sworn in and a cabinet reshuffle imminent, it’s no exaggeration to say the election year has begun with a bang. Already the punditry and speculation are ramping up, with anticipation building for the first opinion polls.

The Conversation · Jan 26, 2023

Watch: MS Dhoni visits Team India dressing room in Ranchi ahead of 1st T20I against NZ

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni gave Team India players a pleasant surprise on Friday as he visited the team's dressing room ahead of the first T20I against New Zealand in Ranchi.

The Times of India · Jan 26, 2023

Afternoon Update: Inflation may have peaked at 7.8%; new PM in NZ; and South Australians eating endangered flake

Economists say the RBA will likely continue to hike rates in the short term despite inflation reaching peak

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023

3rd ODI: Milestones galore as India clinch Indore runathon against New Zealand

Gill, Rohit tons help India complete series whitewash with 90-run win over NZ in 3rd ODI, reclaim No. 1 rank; Conway century goes in vain

The Times of India · Jan 25, 2023

Hipkins takes office as NZ prime minister

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has told journalists it "feels pretty real now" after taking his office in a ceremony at Wellington's Government House.

AAP · Jan 24, 2023

Ardern bids farewell as NZ prime minister

Jacinda Ardern has told Kiwis they would still see her around but not in public debates as the New Zealand leader prepares to give up the prime ministership.

AAP · Jan 24, 2023

Sweet justice for Aussie beekeepers as NZ lobbyists lose another fight over Manuka honey

Honey hostilities between New Zealand and Australia will continue despite a legal battle over the naming rights to manuka honey collapsing.

The New Daily · Jan 23, 2023