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Government in Wellington to investigate illegal dumping as European coronavirus lockdowns create surplus of frozen food European nations hammered by multiple lockdowns are dumping tonnes of frozen fries into the southern hemisphere, prompting the New Z…
Population has higher willingness to get vaccinated than residents of Britain, the US and GermanyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThree quarters of New Zealanders intend to get immunised against coronavirus when a vaccine bec…
Also making the cut are PM Jacinda Ardern and the director-general of health Dr Ashley BloomfieldA celebrity cat, a hardworking civil servant and the prime minister have all been nominated for this year’s New Zealander of the year award.“In this extrao…
Hamish Walker says he sent list of cases to media to ‘expose government’s shortcomings’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA New Zealand politician has confessed that he leaked the private details of all of the country’s active …
Crackdown on illegal excavation and smuggling amid fears that scientific and historic heritage is being lostNew Zealand’s conservation minister has released plans to tackle the lucrative trade in the bones of the extinct giant flightless moa bird amid …
Green party co-leaders James Shaw and Marama Davidson both answer “I do” when asked if the US President is racistTwo of Jacinda Ardern’s senior coalition partners have accused Donald Trump of racism after more than a week of global protests following t…
James Cameron and 55 crew have been given permission to enter country, angering those who have suffered under strict lockdownCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe international crew of Avatar 2 have been given special permissi…
Swaths of coastline covered with squat lobster, which cling to the sand at high tide and then perishThe sandy beaches of Otago in the deep south of New Zealand have turned blood red after millions of squat lobster died in a mass stranding.Locals in the…
Study finds 89% of people working from home want to stay there, at least part time, when workplaces reopenCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA study of New Zealanders working from home during coronavirus lockdown has found many…
Gaffe by Nikki Kaye came after concerns were raised about the new National party frontbench’s lack of diversityThe new deputy leader of the National party has misidentified one of her frontbench MPs as Māori when defending the party’s lack of diversity…
No live music, no bar, table service only, and a ‘visible’ police presence but excitement bubbles at the chance for a night outDancing, hook-ups and bar banter will be off the menu as New Zealand’s pubs and bars reopen on Thursday night, with some sayi…
Prime minister says flexible working options can boost productivity and domestic tourism and improve work/life balanceHow do you think New Zealand should change after Covid-19? New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern has suggested employers conside…
Head of children’s welfare agency says toll could start to emerge after lockdown created ‘perfect storm’ of stress for struggling familiesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAs hundreds of thousands of children return to classro…
New Zealand school principal writes tune to help children returning to classes after lockdownCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIt is regularly cited as the most hated word in the English language and even Canadian prime minist…
Experts say Level 2 could prompt a spike in fears about becoming unwell and concerns over social issuesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAnticipation is building among New Zealanders as an easing of the strict coronavirus lock…