The Chinese naval drills in the waters between Australia and New Zealand have prompted airlines to divert flights.

New Zealand will introduce looser visa rules to allow holiday makers to work remotely while visiting the country, to boost its tourism sector and economy, it said on Monday.

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“The government’s ambition is that new visa rules will put New Zealand boldly on the map as a welcoming haven for the world’s talent,” she added. The visa change follows a difficult ...

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The Salvation Army’s “State of the Nation” report points to historic attacks on workers’ living standards as New Zealand’s ...

Education Minister Erica Stanford says David Seymour was “overstepping the mark somewhat” and worrying increase in hostility towards LGBTQ+ rights. An awkward diplomatic incident has been ...

New Zealand’s economy suffered the biggest hit in the world in 2024, HSBC says, but there are signs that conditions are starting to improve. HSBC chief economist for New Zealand and Australia ...