New Zealand to introduce Bill banning social media for children under 16
SYDNEY: New Zealand’s conservative coalition government will introduce a Bill in parliament on Monday (Aug 24) that seeks…
South Island winter storm: Heavy rain and snow forecast from Wednesday
“Accumulations at this level are likely to impede travel and NZTA may close sections of highway or introduce…
Recognition for New Zealand kiwifruit post-harvest sustainability collaboration | News
A collaborative project bringing together leading Bay of Plenty kiwifruit post-harvest operators has been recognised with the FMG Sustainable…
Auckland speed hump modified after complaints, vehicle damage claims
A resident group in a west Auckland suburb is fuming over the wasted tax and ratepayer money being…
Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke calls on govt to honour Waikato and Waipā awa commitments – Te Ao Māori News
The Hauraki-Waikato MP is calling on the government to “honour the commitments it made – and written into…
Queenstown mayor says National’s bed tax U-turn ‘policy made in panic’
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor John Glover has accused National of making policy “in panic” after the party ruled…
New Zealand Shares Fall; Chorus Fiscal 2026 Earnings, Revenue Up
MT Newswires -Shutterstock New Zealand shares ended lower on Monday as most Asian markets saw losses after the…
Social media ban: Government legislation to be introduced, but NZ First, Act disagree
Several methods could be used to do this, including “using existing account information, facial age estimation, digital ID…
New skilled migrant rules are here. For red and amber list roles, job title may not be enough
The new skilled migrant category rules officially come into effect today, bringing a fresh set of criteria for…
Hurunui wildfire: Helicopters and crews battle Canterbury blaze
A police spokesperson said they were aware of the incident but were not required. Three helicopters and firefighters…
Christchurch business evacuates over hazardous, unidentified substance
A person has been taken to hospital in a moderate condition after a hazardous substance forced the evacuation…
Century-old human remains at risk of slipping onto Coromandel highway
Weaving past ancient human remains isn’t what people expect on a trip up Coromandel’s State Highway 25. By…