The Latest Breaking News from NZ

Northern Ireland author set to meet Irish Mammies in New Zealand on latest book tour

The immigration charity was set up by fellow Derry girl Ami McLean and now has a membership of over 1500 women

Belfast Live · Nov 5, 2022

Australian workers at global company to trial four-day week after success of New Zealand pilot

Unilever’s NZ employees received 100% of their pay, reported a 33% reduction in stress and absenteeism dropped 34%

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2022

The Melbourne Cup: How did the 22 runners make it into the big race?

From the international "raiders" to the "converted" Aussie hopes and a few genuine locals, we take a look at the varied journeys of the contenders for this year's Melbourne Cup.

ABC News · Oct 31, 2022

Australia set to keep faith in same XI

Allrounder Mitch Marsh has full faith Australia can regain their mojo and make a major impact at the T20 World Cup despite their first-up flop against NZ.

AAP · Oct 24, 2022

Openers star as NZ break Aussie hoodoo

Australia had history, incumbency and home ground advantage on their side but nothing could save them from New Zealand's fearless opening batters.

AAP · Oct 22, 2022

Sorensen carries famous name into NZ bow

Scott Sorensen will become the fifth member of his family to represent the Kiwis when New Zealand face Jamaica.

AAP · Oct 20, 2022

Despite the myth, deer are not an ecological substitute for moa and should be part of NZ’s predator-free plan

The impact of deer on Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural environment is never far from the headlines. Most recently, the Southland Conservation Board highlighted the damage the introduced species was doing to native forest on Rakiura Stewart Island.

The Conversation · Oct 19, 2022

Smoke and mirrors: why claims that NZ’s smokefree policy could fuel an illicit tobacco trade don’t stack up

The New Zealand parliament is currently considering a new smokefree law to implement key components of the Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan.

The Conversation · Oct 18, 2022

Ex-Labour MP Sharma exits NZ parliament

Hamilton West voters are set for an unexpected by-election after the resignation of expelled Labour MP Gaurav Sharma from parliament.

AAP · Oct 18, 2022

Ardern hosts Gillard for NZ Labour appeal

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she fist-pumped on first hearing Julia Gillard's misogyny speech, believing the Australian PM had been bullied.

AAP · Oct 17, 2022