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New Zealand's Immigration Biometric Upgrade Faces Another Delay, Costing Millions More

World

10 Oct, 2024

New Zealand's Immigration Biometric Upgrade Faces Another Delay, Costing Millions More


The highly anticipated upgrade to New Zealand's immigration identity system, known as the Biometric Capability Upgrade (BCU), has been delayed...

Iceland: The Safest Country in the World for Your Next Vacation

World

26 Sep, 2024

Iceland: The Safest Country in the World for Your Next Vacation


In a world often fraught with conflict, certain countries stand out for their commitment to peace and stability. These nations...

New 'Ghost Shark' Species Discovered in Deep Pacific Ocean Waters

Science

26 Sep, 2024

New 'Ghost Shark' Species Discovered in Deep Pacific Ocean Waters


Scientists in New Zealand have discovered a new species of "ghost shark" - a rare type of fish that is...

One Person Dead in Southern Alps Avalanche During Heli-Skiing Trip

World

25 Sep, 2024

One Person Dead in Southern Alps Avalanche During Heli-Skiing Trip


One person has died in an avalanche after becoming trapped during a heli-skiing trip in Mid Canterbury. Police were notified...

Scientists Discover New Species of 'Ghost Shark' With an Unusually Long Nose

Science

25 Sep, 2024

Scientists Discover New Species of 'Ghost Shark' With an Unusually Long Nose


It may be early to get the Halloween decorations out for most, but in the deep waters of the Pacific...

Luke Combs Announces Huge Stadium Tour in Australia and New Zealand: Tickets on Sale Now!

Entertainment

23 Sep, 2024

Luke Combs Announces Huge Stadium Tour in Australia and New Zealand: Tickets on Sale Now!


Global sensation Luke Combs is set to make history as he returns to Australia and New Zealand for an exhilarating...

Assisted Dying in NZ: Is the Law Working After Three Years?

Health

23 Sep, 2024

Assisted Dying in NZ: Is the Law Working After Three Years?


New Zealand's End of Life Choice Act, which allows for assisted dying, has reached its third anniversary, prompting a mandated...

From Mafia Family to Addiction Expert: One Man's Remarkable Journey From Darkness to Redemption

World

19 Sep, 2024

From Mafia Family to Addiction Expert: One Man's Remarkable Journey From Darkness to Redemption


My life reads like the plot of a gripping novel, complete with mafia connections, personal demons, and a triumphant rise...

Sheep Farmers Face Dire Times: Lamb Prices Plummet, Industry Jobs at Risk

World

11 Sep, 2024

Sheep Farmers Face Dire Times: Lamb Prices Plummet, Industry Jobs at Risk


The New Zealand sheep farming industry is facing a challenging season ahead, with lamb prices dropping to multi-year lows and...

Māori King Tuheitia Dies:  A Life Dedicated to Unity and Māori Rights

World

30 Aug, 2024

Māori King Tuheitia Dies: A Life Dedicated to Unity and Māori Rights


The king of New Zealand’s indigenous Māori people, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, died peacefully on Friday, according to...

Bryan Adams Announces New Zealand Tour: Tickets On Sale Now!

Entertainment

30 Aug, 2024

Bryan Adams Announces New Zealand Tour: Tickets On Sale Now!


Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams has announced two New Zealand concerts for February 2025. The 'Working Class Man' singer will...

Bird Flu Threatens New Zealand's Unique Birdlife: A Race Against Time to Vaccinate Endangered Species

World

29 Aug, 2024

Bird Flu Threatens New Zealand's Unique Birdlife: A Race Against Time to Vaccinate Endangered Species


An island nation with far more native birds than mammals, birds occupy a special place in the hearts of New...

Where in New Zealand Can You Still Buy a House for Under $500,000? The Shocking Answer.

Local

11 Aug, 2024

Where in New Zealand Can You Still Buy a House for Under $500,000? The Shocking Answer.


For many Kiwis, buying a house in New Zealand is an unobtainable dream. Back in May, Housing Minister Chris Bishop...

New Zealand's Aleh and Meech Revive Olympic Hopes with Thrilling Skiff Comeback

Sports

2 Aug, 2024

New Zealand's Aleh and Meech Revive Olympic Hopes with Thrilling Skiff Comeback


There was some surprising movement on the overall leaderboards after the long-awaited fresh breeze arrived to give sailors in the...

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