投稿者: Eva Corlett in Wellington
Judith Collins also said the controversial electoral law reform could disenfranchise MāoriNew Zealand’s prime minister Christopher Luxon has defended his government’s plans to overhaul its electoral laws, despite warnings from his own attorney general …
Americans are showing renewed interest in moving to NZ. Those who have made the leap love its free healthcare and natural beauty, but warn fleeing is not a ‘golden parachute’Californian Larry Keim has learned a thing or two in his 20 years living in Ne…
Once confined to upmarket spas and grimy gyms, saunas are popping up across the countryOn a clear winter morning on the coast of New Zealand’s capital, a procession of steaming bodies emerge from a small shed-like building to throw themselves into the …
Exclusive: In the first legal challenge to the plan, top climate lawyers claim the government relies too heavily on forestry and failed to consult the publicHundreds of top environment lawyers are suing the New Zealand government over what they say is …
Dairy is the country’s largest export industry, but recent figures from Stats NZ show domestic butter prices have surged 65% and people are getting desperateNew Zealanders are driving cross-country for hours in pursuit of cheap butter while some are or…
Police confirmed the 19-year-old died in hospital on Monday night after he suffered a critical head injuryA New Zealand teenager has died after playing a tackling game, believed to have been inspired by a controversial new high impact collision sport t…
Shane Jones is unapologetic about his plan to double mineral exports to $3bn over the next decade despite criticism over potential environmental impactsNew Zealand’s minister for resources, Shane Jones, said he will not be guilt-tripped by “apocalyptic…
Claims of a recent sighting of the animal in the vast Fiordland wilderness reignites public fascination in a story that has endured for decadesOver 100 years ago, a ship dropped anchor in the frigid fjords of New Zealand’s South Island and released 10 …
In an interview with the Guardian, Winston Peters says the world faces the ‘most uncertain time’ in 80 years ahead of talks with Australia’s foreign ministerThe Pacific must be protected from becoming a military zone amid China’s growing push for influ…
A video shows the large flightless takahē bird in hot pursuit of the tuatara – but the tables soon turnTwo of New Zealand’s most rare and beloved animals – a large flightless takahē bird and an ancient tuatara reptile – have been captured chasing and n…
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders and youngest member to be temporarily suspended from parliament after performance protesting controversial billThree New Zealand MPs who performed a haka in parliament will be temporarily suspended, in what is believed to be th…
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders and youngest member to be temporarily suspended from parliament after performance protesting controversial billThree New Zealand MPs who performed a haka in parliament will be temporarily suspended, in what is believed to be th…
Bill which sought to radically reinterpret New Zealand’s founding treaty between Māori tribes and the British Crown fails by 11 votes to 112It was the bill that launched 300,000 public submissions, sparked New Zealand’s largest ever protest on Māori ri…
A three-yearly environmental update issues stark warning over biodiversity – and reports air pollution has improved in some areasA major new report on New Zealand’s environment has revealed a worrying outlook for its unique species and highlighted decl…