Category : New Zealand

Wellington, July 17 - The New Zealand government's draft emissions reduction plan covering the period from 2026 to 2030 shows that with effective climate change policies the country can both grow the economy and deliver climate change commitments, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts

Wellington, July 17 - New Zealand's consumers price index increased 3.3 per cent in the 12 months to the June 2024 quarter, following a 4 per cent increase in the 12 months to the March 2024 quarter, the statistics department Stats NZ said

Wellington, July 15 - New Zealand's property market has continued to see a rising number of new listings, contrasting with a noticeable decline in buyer activity which is reflected in lower national sales figures.

Wellington, June 26 - The New Zealand government is strengthening the criminal justice system and reforming sentencing to ensure criminals face serious consequences for their acts and the victims are prioritised.

Wellington, June 20 - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit to Japan this week has witnessed the signing of significant business deals in the areas of space, renewable energy and investment.

Wellington, June 19 - The New Zealand government has made a significant upgrade to its digital child exploitation filtering system, which blocks access to websites known to host child sexual abuse material, Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden said.

Wellington, June 17 - The New Zealand government has been working to make it easier to build 'granny flats' to reduce the high housing costs, opening the door to new ways of living by unlocking the space in the backyards of family members.

Wellington, May 30 - Thousands of New Zealanders took to the streets on Thursday in a nationwide protest ahead of the new government's first budget.

Wellington, May 28 - New Zealand has finished evacuating tourists from New Caledonia, as France lifted a state of emergency in the overseas territory in the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday.

Wellington, May 16 - New Zealand on Thursday said that it remains "gravely concerned" about the situation in New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the Pacific Ocean.

Wellington, April 18 - The New Zealand government is committed to doubling renewable energy capacity as new data show that clean energy has helped the country reach its lowest annual gross emissions since 1999.

Wellington, March 7 - The New Zealand government is expected to cut red tape to accelerate the consenting of infrastructure and other major projects of national significance.

New Delhi, March 5 - Recognizing India's leadership role on the global stage, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday that his country is determined to build a "broader, deeper, mutually beneficial relationship" with the South Asian nation.

Wellington, Feb 5 - New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters, and Health Minister and Minister for Pacific Peoples Shane Reti will visit Tonga, Cook Islands and Samoa this week to reaffirm connections with the region.

Wellington, Jan 25 - A strong marine heatwave, the periods of unusually warm ocean temperatures, is contributing to New Zealand's unusually hot weather, due to which the North Island is experiencing above-normal humidity levels, keeping nighttime temperatures elevated.