Jacinda Ardern’s Labour government faced criticism for not fulfilling some promises, such as the delayed light rail project in Auckland. However, it did implement significant welfare, housing, and workplace reforms during its term. In welfare, Ardern introduced new benefits and changes. The new government, led by the National Party, plans to adjust some of these […]

Australia and New Zealand, both former British colonies, have very different histories regarding their indigenous populations. In Auckland, an art gallery showcased the largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever seen in New Zealand. One piece, “If I Was White” by Vernon Ah Kee, showed the challenges faced by indigenous Australians. Australia […]

One of the largest cryptocurrency kiosk operators globally, the American company Olliv, is introducing a network of cryptocurrency ATMs in New Zealand. Olliv, established in 2015, already has over 4000 ATMs worldwide. Ten of these ATMs were set up in New Zealand last month. Matt Pook, the Australian director of Olliv, stated that New Zealand […]

Raising ducks as meat birds

Sunken vessel successfully recovered

Chris Hipkins says he knew it would be an "uphill battle" and no prime minister that was replaced in an election year has gone on to win.

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Locals who live next to Christchurch's fire-damaged Bromley wastewater treatment plant say they are not surprised by a damning report into the council's management of the foul stench it gave off.

Powerco launches new community fund

The government is putting on a special flight to get New Zealanders and other eligible Pacific people out of Tel Aviv.