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Recent auroras have been so intense they have been visible as far north as Auckland The lure of unusually vibrant views of the southern lights in New Zealand has prompted aurora-hunters to drive for hours through the night to capture the “elusive” sigh…
Defence minister says government ‘willing to explore’ participating in ‘pillar two’ of defence deal founded by Australia, UK and USNew Zealand’s government has confirmed it is discussing joining the non-nuclear part of the Aukus alliance founded by Aus…
Gender-critical activist was booed and heckled in Auckland and cancelled event in WellingtonThe anti-trans activist known as Posie Parker cancelled a planned event in Wellington and left New Zealand, after chaotic and at times violent protests curtaile…
The then leader had made improving the lives of the poorest children a key plank of her agendaNew Zealand’s child poverty rates have plateaued, despite government efforts and former leader Jacinda Ardern making it a central priority of her prime minist…
Kane Te Tai fought with the International Legion and was known for documenting battles and daily life in Ukraine on social mediaA former New Zealand soldier who drew an online following with his dispatches from the frontline of the Ukraine war has been…
Love Better campaign includes a video that encourages teenagers to delete their exes on social media and ‘own the feels’“OK, I’m doing it. I’m officially deleting my ex from all my socials,” a young woman says, looking determinedly into her phone scree…
Nanaia Mahuta says she will raise concerns over Ukraine and human rights issues as well as ways the two countries can cooperateNew Zealand’s foreign minister, Nanaia Mahuta, will leave for China on Tuesday in the first visit to Beijing by a New Zealand…
MPs were informed of the decision, which comes after similar moves by western allies, by parliamentary service on FridayNew Zealand’s parliament will ban TikTok from all parliamentary devices, amid mounting international security concerns surrounding t…
Reserve bank had taken steps to engineer a ‘shallow recession’ in response to high inflation but shrinkage arrives earlyNew Zealand’s economy is shrinking, with gross domestic product down 0.6% last quarter, amid speculation a recession may be approach…
Newly-added words include koha – a gift or offering – and kōrero, meaning a conversation or chatNew Zealanders will now see the common and casual te reo Māori greeting Kia ora e hoa! – meaning “hi mate” – in their Oxford English Dictionaries, as the in…