投稿者: Charlotte Graham-McLay in Wellington
As the election approaches, 12 experts and commentators in New Zealand give their view on where Labour has succeeded and failedRead our NZ weekly election briefingWhen Jacinda Ardern took over leadership of New Zealand’s Labour party less than two mont…
Rivals veered into parodies of themselves, with most analysts declaring incumbent the winnerCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe leaders of New Zealand’s two main political parties, Jacinda Ardern and Judith Collins, have cla…
Vodafone and communications agency DDB respond after calls on companies to use the reo termOne of New Zealand’s biggest telecommunications companies has heeded an exhortation to use the country’s original, Indigenous name of Aotearoa, joining others th…
Regional mayors hope the easing of restrictions means boom time for domestic tourismCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCovid-19 restrictions have been dropped and school’s almost out for a fortnight – to the delight of mayors i…
Covid measures to be removed everywhere except Auckland, which will have its measures eased tooCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMany New Zealanders will on Monday night taste freedom from all Covid-19 restrictions for a secon…
Green party makes electoral pledge that would make it mandatory for large financial institutions to reveal exposure to climate-related risksNew Zealand’s left-leaning Green party said it would require the financial sector to make annual disclosures abo…
New Zealand’s youngest MP is now 26 and has set her sights on the economics portfolioEverything below her eyes is covered with a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles face mask, but the few passers-by on the near-empty streets of Auckland still recognise Chlöe …
More than 60 of those wounded or bereaved to read statements in court and the gunman – facing life without parole – will be given the chance to speakIn a high security and physically distanced courtroom on Monday will begin an end, of sorts, to one of …
Relationship therapists and lawyers say number of new clients is comparable to the annual post-holiday separation riseCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSome New Zealand family lawyers have been overwhelmed with enquiries – and…
Nation is facing shortage of shearers for its 68 million sheep as hundreds are barred from taking their usual trip across the Tasman SeaIt’s a tradition that stretches back decades. Every year, hundreds of New Zealanders fly in to Australia for the spr…
The New Zealand politician has swapped twerking on TV for a more serious policy agenda. As the election looms, it seems to be workingHe went viral in an awkward campaign video that featured him repeatedly saying “hi” – with an emotionless, thousand-yar…
Spooked by outbreaks in Australia and Hong Kong, authorities are urging ‘constant vigilance’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageCustomers stream into a central Wellington cafe, past a QR code posted on the door that allows peopl…
Australia and NZ were once both heralded as coronavirus success stories, but Victorian outbreak has sparked anxiety across the TasmanCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageWeeks ago they were praised globally as two countries actin…
Costs set at NZ$3,100 for the first adult, $950 for each additional adult and $475 for each childCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSome travellers returning to New Zealand will have to pay the costs of their quarantine, after …
Chinese embassy criticises move as ‘gross interference’ and ‘serious violation of international law’New Zealand has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong following China’s imposition of a controversial national security law that gives it swee…