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‘Chaos’ in New Zealand as sea lion breeding season overlaps with summer holidays
Animals have been popping up on golf courses and surfing contests in Dunedin as they reestablish a foothold on…
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New Zealand Labour shed votes to the right but also the left – the price of a progressive policy bonfire
The party’s supporters feel like it got a kicking from everyone. After a dire result, analysts pointed to its …
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From selling deodorant to running the country: New Zealand’s new PM, Christopher Luxon
He is a former Air NZ chief executive, millionaire and committed Christian, but Luxon remains a bit of an enig…
- Asia Pacific, New Zealand, New Zealand election 2023, New Zealand politics, Winston Peters, World news
Winston Peters on New Zealand’s ‘unreal’ campaign as populist poised to be election kingmaker
Polls indicate NZ First may hold balance of power as major parties warn of ‘chaos’ or a fresh vote should Pete…
- Asia Pacific, Chris Hipkins, Christopher Luxon, Essential poll New Zealand, New Zealand, New Zealand election 2023, New Zealand politics
Guardian Essential New Zealand poll: Labour picks up steam days out from election
Governing party still trails National as NZ First’s support grows, strengthening Winston Peters’ position in a…
- Asia Pacific, Law, Natural disasters and extreme weather, New Zealand, Travel, Volcanoes, White Island volcano, World news
Owners of New Zealand volcano that fatally erupted deny responsibility for visitor safety
White Island/Whakaari volcano exploded in 2019, prompting debate over natural hazard tourismThe landowners of …
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New Zealand voters search for relief to ‘shocking’ living costs as election looms
Tax cuts and cheaper fruit among Labour and National party plans to address rising cost of living pressures as…
- Asia Pacific, Chris Hipkins, Christopher Luxon, New Zealand, New Zealand election 2023, New Zealand politics
Guardian Essential New Zealand poll: Winston Peters in position to become election kingmaker
Latest survey sees support for New Zealand First exceed 5% for second month as Labour falters and National rem…
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New Zealand judge dismisses charges against White Island volcano owners
Individual charges against Andrew, James and Peter Buttle dropped, though their company still faces charges ov…
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New Zealand: bill to allow under-18s to vote in local elections passes first hurdle
Bill that would also allow 16- and 17-year-olds to stand as candidates passed its first reading in parliamentA…
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Guardian Essential poll New Zealand: National holds clear lead over Labour as election nears
Inaugural report shows Labour languishing on 29% of the vote while National records 34.5% as cost of living co…
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The downfall of Kiri Allan: New Zealand wrestles with mental health debate
High-profile minister’s resignation prompts questions about toll of working in parliament and how to talk abou…
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Couple who survived White Island volcano tell court they weren’t warned of danger
US couple gives evidence to New Zealand court in case against island’s owners and tourism operatorsAn American…
- Asia Pacific, Chris Hipkins, Christopher Luxon, Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand, New Zealand election 2023, New Zealand politics, World news
Domestic squabbling and two men called Chris: what’s next for New Zealand politics after Jacinda Ardern
As the Jacindamania circus leaves town, international attention that sought to make the country a model for we…
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Deadly Wellington hostel fire being treated as arson, police say
New Zealand police open homicide inquiry after at least six die in Loafers Lodge blazeA fire that erupted in a…