New Zealand

Labour leader Chris Hipkins calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has called for an immediate ceasefire.

Political change is coming: What's next for New Zealand?

With special votes left to be counted, what the incoming government looks like is still undecided.

Toilet politics: Trans people more likely to be victims, not perpetrators

“This fear-mongering is an absolute flipping over of what’s correct and who poses a threat to who.”

Who's to blame for the cost of living crisis?

The cost of living has skyrocketed since the pandemic began.

Why NZ loves doing spots so much

“It appeals to the New Zealand DIY spirit."

Auckland Grammar won’t let students buy single tickets to school ball

“It is essential to recognise that not all students have partners,” a student says.

New clinics offer free drug checking five days a week

Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin are getting a new regular drug checking service.

'Stories you don't see anywhere else': Here's our award-winning stories

Re: News won best specialist publication at this year's NZ media awards.

Budget 2023: We read it so you don't have to

Here’s what you need to know.

It took me 8 years to get an endometriosis diagnosis

“Endometriosis care, as it currently is, is just not acceptable."

Half of all cosmetics have ‘forever chemicals’. NZ wants to ban them

Here’s how it might impact your long-wear makeup.

How to say Whanganui correctly

We spoke to iwi historian Che Wilson about this.

‘Dungeons and Dragons come to life’: Three NZers on why they LARP

"It basically feels like spending the weekend in the sun, which is kind of rare these days."

‘Data is taonga’: 2023 Census critical for Māori

“Data is really powerful ... it's quite precious. It's taonga."

Flooding update: death toll rises to four

A train has derailed, a bridge has collapsed and houses caught in landslides near Tauranga.

Auckland flooding: Here's what you need to know

Auckland is in a state of emergency due to "unprecedented" flooding and rain.

Trial for Wellington musician accused of 8 sexual offences begins

The first of six complainants gave evidence today.

NZ will have a one-off public holiday for the Queen's memorial service

NZ will observe a one-off public holiday on Monday, September 26, to mark our memorial for the Queen

Nau mai ki Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2022

Welcome to Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.

Queen Elizabeth has died at age 96: We take a look back

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died after reigning for 70 years.

There's a friendship recession and it's hurting NZ men

“I think I was in denial about it for a long time."

Here’s how your $10 t-shirt is made: fast fashion explained

40% of clothes imported into New Zealand were estimated to be made using forced and child labour.

Students vs Taranaki oil exploration: High Court dismisses case

Student climate activists argued new oil exploration permits breached New Zealand law.

Here's our award-winning stories

We're tooting our own horns.

Startling link between state care and prison in NZ

State care and ending up in prison is directly linked, according to new data.

NZ Government sanctions sick jobseekers for failing to prepare for work

The Labour Government has cut the benefits of around 4000 sick, injured of disabled jobseekers.

Welcome to Fashion Week

Here's what you need to know about our fashion and beauty coverage for this week.

NZ firefighters walk off for an hour for better pay and working conditions

At least 2000 professional firefighters across Aotearoa will be walking off the job today.

Bonus NCEA credits offered to students for third year in a row

Covid-19 is causing ongoing challenges for high school students in NZ.

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.