投稿者: Eva Corlett in Wellington
Tribunal finds her offending was ‘directly related’ to factors including sexual abuse when she was in the care of Australian authoritiesA New Zealand-born woman has successfully appealed being deported from Australia under its controversial “501” migra…
Champion of Māori rights honoured by Queen for life of work dedicated to improving ‘economic, cultural and social standing of Māori communities’A Māori leader, educator and historian who has dedicated his life to the betterment of Māori and was instrum…
The soap, which marks its 30th anniversary this week, has become part of New Zealand’s cultural fabric – what does it mean to you?New Zealand’s longest running soap opera, Shortland Street, celebrates 30 years on screen this week. The hospital drama w…
Prime minister said it was helpful that new Australian leader had already acknowledged issues causing frictionNew Zealand will continue to push the conversation on Australia’s “problematic” deportation policy with the incoming government under Labor le…
Wellington’s huge eco-sanctuary is credited with boosting bird populations across the city and fostering a sense of pride in conservationDuring the height of the Delta outbreak last year, Wellington awoke to some exciting news – a pair of titipounamu, …
Government says child poverty is easing in all areas but those on the ground say the dial has barely shifted in the past five years The budget neglects poor New Zealanders in favour of the “squeezed middle”, inequality experts have said, despite promis…
Economists say tighter credit conditions, higher mortgage rates and increased housing supply behind sinking pricesNew Zealand’s house prices are on track to drop by up to 20% in the next year – the biggest drop since the 1970s – two of the biggest bank…
Extreme ocean temperatures blamed for turning sea sponges white in more than a dozen sites on southern coastlineSea sponges off New Zealand’s southern coastline have been found bleached bone-white for the first time, following extreme ocean temperature…
Lower and middle income families will benefit from ‘scrap and replace’ scheme, while 20% cut in car, van and ute trips soughtNew Zealand will help some people to buy electric vehicles, end its reliance on fossil fuels, lower agricultural emissions, and…
Finance minister’s fifth budget – with spending on health and the environment – will be key scene-setter ahead of New Zealand election expected next yearNew Zealand’s finance minister is one week out from the most important date in his professional cal…
Grant Robertson announces plans for new rules on spending and borrowing in first major pre-budget speechAfter two years of big spending to weather the storm of Covid-19, New Zealand’s finance minister is tightening the belt, committing to limits on bor…
First copy of the 1631 bible, which mistakenly reads ‘thou shalt commit adultery’, to be found in the southern hemisphereAn extremely rare medieval bible famous for an unfortunate error that encourages adultery has been discovered in New Zealand.The 16…
Vaccinated visitors from about 60 visa-waiver countries now able to enter as part of pandemic reopening planCoronavirus – latest updatesMāori songs, tearful embraces and a beloved New Zealand chocolate bar awaited international visitors arriving in New…
Change to border restrictions marks first step in welcoming international visitors back to country after two years“Hello & kia ora & g’day & welcome” a sign waved at Auckland’s international airport said on Wednesday morning as Australian t…
Review involved interviews with 50 current and former players, managers and coaches of New Zealand women’s rugby team New Zealand’s governing rugby body has failed to properly support women’s high performance rugby, with some players reporting favourit…