投稿者: Elle Hunt in Wellington
Property investors have railed against last week’s policy changes, which sought to dampen skyrocketing house pricesNew Zealand’s government is playind down the impact of its housing policy changes on rents, despite economists warning that they are like…
Jacinda Ardern announces more support for first homebuyers and measures to dampen property speculation but admits its no ‘silver bullet’The New Zealand government has announced a series of billion-dollar measures aimed at tackling the country’s housing…
Facebook post has triggered outpouring from women who say they are regularly subjected to sexual aggressions in the city centreWellington women have been sharing their experiences of sexual harassment and assault following anecdotal reports of a “shock…
With prices soaring, many fear they will never be able to buy. Others will try anything as the crisis threatens to define a generationOn finding herself shut out of the property market, Nicole Thorburn looked for a side door.At 29, Thorburn had been li…
Prime minister says 2020 police statistics have only reinforced government’s commitment to crackdown An increase in charges over gun crime in New Zealand – despite sweeping reforms introduced after the Christchurch mosque attacks in 2019 – has shown th…
New species of wētā, a giant flightless cricket, is seen as ‘reflecting traits’ of Jacinda ArdernNew Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has received what may be her greatest accolade yet: a large insect named in her honour.A new species of wētā …
Independent group will advise on all aspects of pandemic, including communication with public and planning for virus, amid ongoing outbreaksCoronavirus news – live updatesSee all coronavirus newsNew Zealand’s government has established an independent a…
Sir Jonathan Porritt says there is ‘no going back’ to tourism as it was pre-Covid and that flying is a privilege not a rightAir New Zealand’s chief environmental adviser has said he is in favour of increasing the price of flights to New Zealand and “pu…
Prime minister was already under fire for her recent handling of the Auckland Covid outbreakNew Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has cancelled one of her highest-profile regular media appearances, surprising commentators and fuelling criticism…
Prime minister says immunisation ‘roadmap’ will be released soonFull report: thousands allowed to return home after tsunami alert 3.59am GMT That’s the end of the press conference.To recap: 3.55am GMT America’s Cup sailing will resume on Wednesday, w…
Outbreak in New Zealand’s biggest city appears to be under control, but authorities say no decision will be made on extending lockdown yetCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNew Zealand’s government has said it is still too earl…
Jacinda Ardern said lockdown breaches would face ‘judgment of nation’ but director general of health calls for unityCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAshley Bloomfield, New Zealand’s director general of health, has called on t…
New Zealand PM says she understands frustration at people who have not followed Covid rules but argues against punishmentCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNew Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has expressed frustration…
One year on from the nation’s first case of coronavirus, Aotearoa has largely eliminated the virus – communications played a key part in its successCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage“Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives.”…
About 50 long-finned pilot whales became stuck in the shallow water off Farewell Spit, and about 26 have diedA team of experts and volunteers are racing the tides to save a pod of pilot whales stranded at Farewell Spit at the northern tip of New Zealan…