New Zealand passes law to withdraw historic gay convictions

Homosexuality was decriminalised in 1986, but men who were convicted before then still had the offence listed on their official records.

04 Apr 2018 2:10 PM

Kiwis first: New Zealand tightens immigration rules, Indians may be affected

The changes come a day after Australia said it would scrap a temporary visa for skilled overseas workers.

19 Apr 2017 2:12 PM

Hundreds evacuated after New Zealand river levee fails

Local authorities declared a state of emergency after the levee failed in the town of Edgecumbe on the North Island.

06 Apr 2017 12:46 PM

300 whales die on New Zealand beach

Jutting hook shape of Farewell Spit could have trapped the whales.

11 Feb 2017 6:44 AM

Bill English: A look at New Zealand's new Prime Minister

Bill has pledged to use budget surpluses to cut taxes, spend more on infrastructure and pay down government debt.

12 Dec 2016 3:08 PM

Bill English elected to replace New Zealand PM John Key

English said priority for his government was ensuring the most needy were given opportunities.

12 Dec 2016 7:56 AM

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announces shock resignation

Speaking in a shaking voice, Key said he had made personal sacrifices for the job and the role had taken a toll on his family.

05 Dec 2016 8:37 AM

Buzz Aldrin stable after 'medical emergency' in S Pole

Aldrin, who was in South Pole for a tourist trip, was found to have fluid on his lungs and is currently in a New Zealand hospital.

02 Dec 2016 11:00 AM

Tsunami hits New Zealand after strong quakes

The ambulance service said it did not receive any reports of quake-related injuries.

13 Nov 2016 6:52 PM

Brendon McCullum won’t forgive Cairns over fixing saga

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum said he will never forgive Chris Cairns after his ex-team mate set out to destroy his credibility over match-fixing allegations.

21 Oct 2016 2:09 AM

Indian stabbed pregnant GF 29 times, gets jail

An Indian student who killed his pregnant girlfriend in a knife attack in New Zealand after she told him the baby was not his was sentenced to life imprisonment Tuesday.

05 Oct 2016 6:32 AM

New Zealand: Queenstown airport evacuated following bomb threat

However, rescue teams are continuing the search operation.

24 Jul 2016 3:29 PM

Panama leaks: New Zealand best place to hide money

Mossack Fonseca writes apology to Chinese bank over controversy

10 May 2016 6:44 AM

New Zealand gets tax haven tag

Wealthy Latin Americans are using secretive, tax-free New Zealand shelf companies and trusts to help channel funds around the world, according to a report on Monday based on leaks of the so-called Pan

10 May 2016 1:38 AM

Teen pupils' throats cut in Sweeney Todd play mishap

New Zealand's employment safety watchdog WorkSafe said it was looking into the incident.

07 Apr 2016 10:38 AM

New Zealand media rue loss to England

New Zealand media have likened Eoin Morgan’s England team to Frankenstein’s monster, saying they turned the Black Caps’ own game plan against them to win the World Twenty20 semi-final.

31 Mar 2016 11:29 PM

New Zealand rejects change of flag

25 Mar 2016 7:43 AM

Mohammad Javad Zarif defends Iran missile tests

Iran’s foreign minister on Monday defended the nation’s right to use ballistic missiles following a test last week, but offered no explanation for anti-Israeli messages reportedly written on them.

15 Mar 2016 7:05 AM

Martin Crowe, a batting great and T20 pioneer, dies at 53

Crowe also won plaudits for his captaincy in both the Test and one-day formats.

03 Mar 2016 12:00 PM

New Zealand city marks 5 years since earthquake which killed 185

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel said there was an incredible opportunity to reimagine and reinvent the city.

22 Feb 2016 11:32 AM