Visa-free travel to NZ opened up for Chinese tourists travelling via Australia
An NZeTA costs $17 and can take up to 72 hours to process. Stanford said China is the…
Measles outbreak: Government gives schools updated advice as country’s measles cases spread
“However, there remain around 2000 contacts that are being traced and people are being put into isolation in…
On The Up: Rotorua’s Te Puia named Supreme Winner of 2025 New Zealand Tourism Awards
Held in Wellington and hosted by Tourism Industry Aotearoa, the awards celebrated the quality and diversity of New…
Spain flood region leader faces ‘murderer’ jibes at state memorial
As the event ended, they again hurled insults at him, with the cries including “resign”, “son of a…
Hauraki Gulf restoration: $26m plan backs 19 new protected areas
The investment supports the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act 2025, which establishes 19 new protected…
Far North elects record-breaking ‘mana wāhine’ council
The term mana wāhine speaks to the women’s power, spiritual essence and mana. The eight Far North local…
New Zealand passport sits sixth in Henley Passport Index but latest rankings carry a warning
New Zealand has one of the biggest gaps in the index between the number of countries that its…
Iconic Cardrona Hotel sold to group of New Zealand investors
The group decided it was time to step back and focus on their young families, he said. “It’s…
Australian doctors warn of ‘excessive’ medical weed prescriptions
“There is little, or no evidence base for many of the conditions for which it is being prescribed,…
The pain from the US government shutdown is about to hit the public
The first wave of missed pay cheques is likely to hurt the underlying economy in many communities. And…
Gisborne, Tolaga Bay feature in Fire Stations of Aotearoa New Zealand book
The statement adds: “Fire Stations of Aotearoa New Zealand also offers a glimpse into the evolving role of…
Civil Aviation Authority takes on ‘watchdog’ role as operators meet first deadline for new drug and alcohol rules
Dobson said aviation has numerous safety-sensitive roles and activities occurring at once, “and if something does go wrong,…