The Super City is expected to open to New Zealanders on 15 December, however visitors to Auckland will be required either vaccinated or tested for Covid-19. The prime minister said confirmation of the planned switch to the Covid-19 Protection Framework for all of New Zealand is still to be confirmed by cabinet. It is expected […]

After four arduous months in lockdown Aucklanders are expected to flee the city like water through floodgates. On 15 December, the borders will be opened for vaccinated, and those who have tested negative for Covid-19 to leave and travel to the regions. Tourism experts anticipate a rush towards the regions. Chris Roberts, Tourism Industry Association […]

New Zealanders who are double vaccinated can now request a certificate so they may enjoy freedoms this Summer. “My Vaccine Pass,” as it has been nicknamed will be required for people to participate in a range of public environments. “People will need one to do a lot of the things they’re looking forward to doing […]

Hyundai New Zealand will commence trial for their first hydrogen powered truck, the Xcient FCEV due to land later this month. Hyundai New Zealand general manager, Adny Sinclair says, “As a Kiwi owned company, we are big believers of implementing alternative fuel technology here in New Zealand.” “We have championed this through the introduction of […]

Many Waikato residents are excited to learn that their region will finally be open for business at 11:59PM Tuesday night after six weeks of lockdown. Matthew Pedley owner of Mr Pickles Bar and Eatery in Hamilton said, “It’s amazing. I think it’s great for businesses here in Waikato, in hospitality particularly. They’ve been really crying […]

Korean automotive giant has announced that it will convert its entire range of vehicles sold in Europe to electric power by 2035. The “Blue Carbon” project will focus on restoring and preserving the ecosystems off the coast of Korea. To assist, Kia plans to reduce it carbon emissions by 97 per cent by 2045. “For […]

Due to its amazing success Squid Game, the popular Netflix TV series from South Korea will return for season two. “There’s been so much pressure, so much demand and so much love for a second season,” Hwang Dong-hyuk, the show’s creator and director said. “I almost feel like you leave us no choice.” “It’s in […]

Residents and visitors to the small Canterbury township of Pleasant Point to attend the Armistice Day service which commemorates the signing of the armistice between the Allied Forces and Germany signalling the end of World War One were witness to a 1941 field gun. The field gun fired three shots on the 11th hour of […]

SOURCE: RNZ NEWS There have been high levels of discrimination and racism experiences among Asian New Zealanders due to Covid-19, according to a survey. Massey University senior lecturer Sally Liu, who lead the research, said just under a quarter (22.7 percent) of the 402 respondents last year noted they had been discriminated against because of […]

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Dame Cindy Kiro on becoming new Governor-General of New Zealand, saying China and New Zealand are important partners of each other. Xi expects more dialogue with Kiro to advance the China-New Zealand comprehensive strategic partnership. In New Zealand the Governor General represents the head of state, the Queen of English. […]