投稿者: Tess McClure in Wellington
Ban on plastics including cotton buds, packaging, cutlery, straws and fruit labels to be phased in from next yearNew Zealanders will be farewelling their plastics – bags, ear buds, spoons and straws – as the government attempts to match the country’s r…
New Zealand officials announced that the bubble would be paused until midnight on TuesdayAustralia – Covid live updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNew Zealand is expected to exclude New South Wales from its quarantine-free travel bubble with Austra…
One firm’s attempt to regain control of illegal cultivation shows Wellington’s lack of leverage over its largest trade partnerIt is the story of a global superpower, a smuggling operation, pestilence and a small hairy fruit.Ubiquitous on supermarket sh…
Nanaia Mahuta grew up surrounded by family fighting for Māori rights and has promised to bring her indigenous perspective to foreign affairsNanaia Mahuta is sitting in her office, on the upper floors of New Zealand’s parliament. It’s a squally autumn d…
In an interview with the Guardian, Nanaia Mahuta says exporters must diversify to protect themselves from a potential cooling of ties with Beijing New Zealand could find itself at the heart of a “storm” of anger from China, foreign minister Nanaia Mahu…
Life-support systems at Scott Base are operating beyond their lifespan, with leaking buildings and old electrics in one of Earth’s harshest climates“You start to see some wear and tear. We’re starting to see failures and risks with things … that keep p…
Analysis: the PM has spent big on tackling social issues, but it will still take New Zealand only halfway to meeting her child poverty goalNew Zealand budget 2021: Ardern boosts welfare to fuel Covid-19 recoveryWhen she came to power, the prime ministe…
Government signals sweeping changes to address ‘reliance on temporary migrant labour’New Zealand has become an increasingly appealing destination for those seeking a haven – from Covid-19, economic recession or chaotic international politics. In recent…