New Zealand
This category is dedicated to a wide range of news and events specifically happening within New Zealand, including politics, economy, society, culture, and other noteworthy happenings.
NZ’s reliance on forests to absorb carbon emissions is risky – OECD report
3 hours ago
NZ’s reliance on forests to absorb carbon emissions is risky – OECD report
Fears that New Zealand is relying too heavily on low-cost forests to absorb its carbon dioxide emissions have been reignited…
Wharekura students take out rangatahi award at Ngā Tohu Reo Māori 2024
9 hours ago
Wharekura students take out rangatahi award at Ngā Tohu Reo Māori 2024
You can find the English language version of this story at the bottom of the page. Kua whakatōpūhia te reo…
Wellington zoning changes backed by minister, but not all are happy with decisions
15 hours ago
Wellington zoning changes backed by minister, but not all are happy with decisions
The capital can increase housing intensity after RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop’s decisions on Wellington’s District Plan. Wellington City Council…
Whanganui council to buy CBD properties for hotel plans
21 hours ago
Whanganui council to buy CBD properties for hotel plans
The Whanganui District Council is pushing ahead with a buy-up of three properties in the CBD facilitating the development of…
Ponsonby Road shooting: Hone Kay-Selwyn found dead in or near Taupō
1 day ago
Ponsonby Road shooting: Hone Kay-Selwyn found dead in or near Taupō
A man wanted over a central Auckland fatal shooting, and revealed to be a gang member, has been found dead…
Will a spider survive if you put it outside?
1 day ago
Will a spider survive if you put it outside?
There are three types of people in the world: those who kill spiders on the spot, those who let them…
Searching for New Zealand’s most interesting tree
2 days ago
Searching for New Zealand’s most interesting tree
Six nominees for this year’s New Zealand Tree of the Year competition have been revealed, with organisers saying the story…
Dog training needed to help keep kiwi safe says conservation group
2 days ago
Dog training needed to help keep kiwi safe says conservation group
More people need to learn how to keep kiwi safe as an increasing number are being found in suburban areas,…
More Fullers ferry services to resume normal timetable after disruptions
2 days ago
More Fullers ferry services to resume normal timetable after disruptions
Some Auckland ferry services will return to normal frequency next month with new crew trained up to plug workforce gaps.…
Air New Zealand signs food and safety announcements in NZSL
2 days ago
Air New Zealand signs food and safety announcements in NZSL
A Deaf person travelling on an Air New Zealand flight where cabin crew used sign language says the experience made…