Rain helps stall wildfire in New Zealand's oldest national park
World 14:03 10/11/2025SYDNEY - Rain has helped curb the spread of a wildfire in New Zealand's oldest national park, though mist and foggy weather conditions forced the grounding of all rescue aircraft and delayed some firefighting efforts, authorities said on Monday.
New Zealand Navy’s largest vessel docks in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 12:17 24/10/2025The Royal New Zealand Navy’s largest ship, HMNZS Aotearoa, arrived at Nha Rong - Khanh Hoi International Port on Thursday, beginning a five-day friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City.
New Zealand parliament to debate teen social media ban
World 14:11 23/10/2025A bill to restrict social media for children under 16 will be introduced in the New Zealand parliament, officials said on Thursday, building momentum for parliament's efforts to prevent young people from being harmed while online.
New Zealand inflation hits 3%, top of central bank's target band
World 12:02 20/10/2025New Zealand's annual inflation accelerated in the third quarter, coming in at 3.0%, in line with analysts' forecasts and at the top end of the central bank's target range, official data showed on Monday.
Purrno Noir? New Zealand company sells non-alcoholic wine for pets
World 14:54 14/10/2025After a long day patrolling the neighbourhood or protecting the house, pets in New Zealand have a new way to unwind -- non-alcoholic wine.
Most New Zealand universities offer direct admission to Vietnamese students
Education 16:54 12/10/2025Most higher education institutions in New Zealand have offered direct admission to Vietnamese students, reflecting strong recognition of their academic performance, according to Education New Zealand (ENZ).
New Zealand pledges to reduce biogenic methane emissions by 2050
World 12:49 12/10/2025SYDNEY -- New Zealand on Sunday pledged to cut biogenic methane emissions by up to 24 percent from 2017 levels by 2050, which its conservative government said would protect the agriculture sector and meet the country's climate commitments.
Singapore and New Zealand sign comprehensive strategic partnership
World 09:18 10/10/2025WELLINGTON - New Zealand and Singapore on Friday signed a comprehensive strategic partnership (CSP), with their prime ministers pledging to continue to find ways to work together to maintain the international rules-based order at a time of growing tensions.
Trial begins for New Zealand woman accused of murdering her two children
World 11:05 08/09/2025A Korean-born New Zealand woman went on trial on Monday in Auckland charged with murdering her two children, whose bodies were discovered in suitcases in an abandoned storage locker after an online auction.
New Zealand central bank says tariff uncertainties hit business confidence
World 16:22 21/08/2025WELLINGTON - New Zealand's central bank said on Thursday the effects of interest rate cuts on the local economy had been slower than expected with uncertainties swirling over tariffs hitting business and consumer confidence.
New Zealand boosts education outreach for Vietnamese students
Education 13:43 21/08/2025Education New Zealand (ENZ) is set to launch a series of education initiatives next month to attract more Vietnamese students, including 26 simulated university classes and four online exchanges with alumni.
New Zealand farmers battle pine forests to 'save our sheep'
World 15:41 27/07/2025New Zealand sheep farmers are fighting to stop the loss of pasture to fast-spreading pine plantations, which earn government subsidies to soak up carbon emissions.
