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Danger ahead: White Island volcano ruling could reshape adventure tourism in New Zealand
One expert says tougher regulations will have ‘enormous implications’ for the industry in a country that promo…
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New Zealand in political limbo as National considers shape of coalition
Centre-right party ousted Labour in election but outstanding votes will determine if National needs populist p…
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New Zealand abandons Labour and shifts to the right as country votes for wholesale change
Party once led by Jacinda Ardern suffers serious election defeat amid anger over cost of living and strict Cov…
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New Zealand election 2023: Labour and National make last-ditch pleas to voters on eve of poll
Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon clash in heated final debate ahead of 14 October vote as left-leaning gove…
- Asia Pacific, Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand, New Zealand election 2023, New Zealand politics, World news
Jacinda Ardern throws support behind Labour days before New Zealand election
Former prime minister appealed to voters in Facebook video after being noticeably absent in lead up to 14 Octo…
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‘So grimy, so cheap’: New Zealand Matrix fan film becomes oldest active torrent in the world
Director says it is both ‘bizarre’ and ‘nice’ that the film, recorded 20 years ago using a handy-cam and a kar…
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Human Rights Commission ‘deeply concerned’ over state of New Zealand’s prisons
Vacant positions mean that some prisoners spend 23 hours a day locked in their cells while others face months-…
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New Zealand bans battery cages for hens – but replacement ‘just as bad’
Colony cages are larger but animal welfare campaigners say the birds are still not able to behave naturallyBat…
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New Zealand’s emergency housing system breaches human rights, inquiry finds
Motels used to temporarily house homeless people were found to often be unclean and unsafeNew Zealand’s emerge…
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Jacinda Ardern caught on hot mic calling minor opposition party leader an ‘arrogant prick’
New Zealand PM apologised for comment made live on parliament television during question timeNew Zealand prime…
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‘Life is tough’: New Zealand charities brace for Christmas surge as cost of living pressures mount
City missions are reporting a 400% increase in demand since before the pandemic, amid soaring food and housing…
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Parents who refused ‘vaccinated blood’ transfusion speak out after court places Baby W in care
New Zealand parents say they will focus on supporting their son, now in the guardianship of his doctors, throu…
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Support for Jacinda Ardern and NZ Labour sinks to lowest since 2017, poll shows
Labour and Ardern were immensely popular during the pandemic but inflation and deepening social inequality has…
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New Zealand announces inquiry into Covid-19 response
While strict Covid-19 response was broadly considered one of the most successful in the world, PM says inquiry…
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New Zealand woman takes Chinese media site to human rights tribunal over ban
Auckland woman says she was banned from popular Chinese-language media forum SkyKiwi for posting political con…