Kiwi businesses of various sizes are succeeding in South Korea’s competitive market. One notable success is the introduction of a luge site in 2017 by New Zealander James Thomas. Despite the emergence of 17 imitation sites since then, Thomas’s venture remains a hit. The city of Busan showcases a slice of New Zealand, with popular […]

China Eastern Airlines is launching a new flight route connecting Auckland with the large Chinese city of Hangzhou, which has a population of over 10 million. From November 5, there will be four flights per week on this route. Two of these flights will be direct from Hangzhou to Auckland, returning via Sydney. The other […]

New Zealand is considering enhancing its economic partnership with China, a vital trade ally. The National Party leader, Christopher Luxon, has expressed an openness to Chinese government investment, specifically through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), to support New Zealand’s infrastructure projects. China has long been a significant investor in New Zealand. According to New […]

A group of Māori food and beverage leaders from New Zealand will visit Singapore and Thailand from 18th to 28th May. Organised by the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono, with backing from Te Taumata, the group aims to expand business connections in Southeast Asia. This region holds significant business opportunities, and Māori entrepreneurs, […]

New Zealand is donating nearly $19 million to support people in Asian wetland regions facing the challenges of climate change. This initiative aims to prevent these populations from needing to relocate. The funds are designated for the Asian Mega-Deltas project. This initiative focuses on fostering farming systems resistant to climate change in areas like the […]

Hospital midwives have agreed to a pay equity settlement presented by Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand. MERAS, the main union for these midwives, confirmed that a majority voted in favour of the offer. Caroline Conroy, a spokesperson for the union, mentioned that hospital midwives had been negotiating this for five years. The new agreement […]

Christchurch will welcome scientists, officials, and leaders from around the world in 2025 for a major climate change conference. The United Nations’ Adaptation Futures Conference, held every two years, is set for October 2025 in Christchurch’s Te Pae Convention Centre. About 1,500 attendees are expected. Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger noted the city’s experience in adaptation, […]

Wages in New Zealand are going up. The Trade Me jobs report tells us that average wages have gone up in every part of the country. In the past year, 15 job areas saw their highest ever average wages. The national average wage has gone up by 8% from the same time last year. This […]

A measles alert has been issued across New Zealand following the travel of an infected individual from Wellington to Auckland on 3 October. The person, a resident of Northland, flew on Jetstar JQ258 after attending the National Shakespeare Schools Production at Scots College, Wellington. Students who had contact with the infected individual have since travelled […]

As New Zealand’s elections approach, political parties are grappling with the challenges of forming a stable government. National and ACT parties’ hopes of governing jointly are waning, leading to increased concerns about including New Zealand First in the alliance. Recent polls show growing momentum for New Zealand First, while ACT’s popularity takes a hit. National’s […]