New Zealand
Upswing in support for ACT Party, Labour continues to dip in latest poll
Jacinda Ardern has "no plans to go anywhere" and wanted to contest the 2023 election as leader.
NZ must take action on monkeypox now, sexual health experts say
Experts are urging the Government to take steps to prevent monkeypox from becoming endemic.
Here's what you need to know about NZ's plan to tackle climate change
This adaptation plan is the first of its kind in New Zealand.
There is not enough support for Asian mental health in NZ
'I've given you a perfect life, why do you need therapy?'
Monkeypox has officially arrived in NZ, so what is it?
“It is less contagious than Covid-19 and the outbreaks are much smaller,” Krause says.
NZ declares US far-right group Proud Boys a terrorist organisation
Aotearoa has designated the American far-right group the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity.
Periods, poverty and debt: Rangatahi grill politicians
Rangatahi asked politicians about poverty, period products and lowering the voting age in NZ.
Sāmoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa to visit NZ
This visit marks 60 years since the Treaty of Friendship between Aotearoa and Samoa was signed.
Petition to change NZ to Aotearoa presented to Parliament
Te Pāti Māori has presented its petition urging Parliament to change New Zealand's official name.
Meth laced MDMA tablet found in NZ for first time
Methamphetamine has reportedly been found in an MDMA tablet in New Zealand for the first time.
Inside the club night that’s elevating fashion in Auckland
This Africa Day, we revisit our night at the best party in town.
Covid update May 24: 8435 cases, 15 deaths
There are 327 people in hospital - 10 of those people are in ICU or HDU.
Fight to lower voting age to 16 will head to Supreme Court
A date is yet to be set but Make It 16 will be heading to the Supreme Court.
With op shop prices on the rise, second hand clothing becomes controversial
We look into the for and against argument of thrift flipping
Hori’s Pledge: campaign to correct the country’s name to Aotearoa
It's a pushback against Don Brash's Hobson's Pledge.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tests positive for Covid
She's one of 7,068 other new cases of Covid-19 today.
‘It’s human rights’: Aucklanders rally for abortion rights in the US
It comes as the United States may be set to overturn Roe v Wade.
Price of burgers, coffee increase as food prices rise again
As NZ continues to grapple with a cost of living crisis, food prices continue to rise.
Covid update May 8: 5,647 new cases, 3 deaths
A case of the BA.5 variant has been discovered at Aotearoa's border for the first time.
Covid update May 7: 6,745 new cases, 15 in ICU.
There are 339 people in hospital, and 12 deaths being reported.
Three Waters: What is it and why this reform is controversial in NZ
The government has made a plan to combine all of NZ’s water infrastructure and make four entities.
Heads up, there’s a 6-week wait for NZ passport renewals
That’s right, six weeks.
NZ has 'virtually no idea' rate of tax paid by wealthiest
Revenue Minister David Parker reveals plans to create the foundation for a "fair" tax system.
Covid update April 24: 5662 new cases, 9 deaths
There are 490 people currently in hospital, with 20 of those in ICU.
Covid update April 23: 7,930 cases, 19 deaths
Of the 494 people in hospital, 15 are in ICU.
NZ’s list of top climate polluting companies revealed
A 2021 report found that Fonterra and Z Energy were among New Zealand’s worst climate polluters.
Covid update April 10: 6,718 new cases, 604 in hospital
Of the hospitalisations, 22 are in ICU. There are 12 deaths reported today.
Covid update April 9: 8,531 new cases, 11 deaths
There are 635 people in hospital, with 18 in ICU.
Covid update March 30: 15,918 cases, 14 deaths
817 people are in hospital - of those people, 24 are in ICU or HDU.
Covid update March 29: 17,148 new cases, 842 hospitalisations
There are 26 people in ICU. 34 people with the virus have died in the past 10 days.