New Zealand Looks to Europe for Defense Industrial Partnerships

Strategic and military-industrial ties between New Zealand and its European partners are likely to deepen following Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s attendance at the NATO Summit in The Hague in June this year. The increasingly close partnership...

New Zealand launches 25-point aviation action plan

The New Zealand government has launched a new Aviation Action Plan, a strategic framework of 25 actions designed to address current challenges and support the growth of the country's aviation sector. The industry-led Interim Aviation Council...

We Need A Capital Gains Tax That Delivers For New Zealanders – Tax Reform Group

Press Release – Tax Justice Aotearoa Tax Justice Aotearoa (TJA), along with numerous public opinion polls and expert commentators support a CGT because it has the promise to deliver real benefits for New Zealand, says Glenn Barclay, Tax Justice...

Mercury Partners With Gentrack To Accelerate New Zealand’s Transition To A Net Zero Future

Press Release – Gentrack An electric hot water cylinder makes up around 30% of a homes monthly power bill. Gentrack (NZX/ASX: GTK), a provider of next gen solutions for utilities, has partnered with Mercury to deliver distributed energy resource...

Best employers in New Zealand ranked: Hilton, realestate.co.nz top list

In the medium and large business category, retailer and optometrist Specsavers was ranked second, followed by Salesforce, a customer relationship management software company, shipping company DHL and insurance brokers Rothbury Group. The small...

New Zealand halts international adoptions amid reports sex offenders were able to adopt

By Christian Daily InternationalWednesday, September 17, 2025 iStock/PeopleImagesNew Zealand has temporarily blocked overseas adoptions of its children after revelations that some convicted sex offenders were able to adopt, prompting swift...

Climate news can influence how much consumers will pay for wine: study

Climate-related news can influence how much people are willing to pay for wine, according to a study by University of Auckland finance academic, Dr Gertjan Verdickt. “I ask the question, if you see more climate-related news, are you willing to pay...

Climate News Hits Wine Prices, Study Suggests

Press Release – University of Auckland A growing body of research shows that personal experiences influence financial decision-making, and climate news and events are no exception, says Dr Gertjan Verdickt. Events like unusually hot weather or...

Climate risk report is old news. Australia needs transition … to reality

The National Climate Risk Assessment, released this week, has made headlines, but adds little to all the other such reports of recent decades. David McEwen on what’s missing. The NCRA report joins a long series of privately commissioned and...

To Save Its Rare Birds, New Zealand Is Relying on Nation of Backyard Trappers

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New Auckland rail line to benefit freight and passengers

The new Third Main Line in Auckland will be a game changer for rail freight and will enable more frequent passenger trains, Rail Minister Winston Peters and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say. The Third Main was opened by the Ministers at an...

Global EV Battery Recycling Market Predicted to Reach $24.5 Billion by 2035 with CAGR 40.80% | A Strategic Inflection Point for Circular Economy, EV Sustainability, and Energy Security

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2025 -- The electric vehicle (EV) revolution has entered a decisive phase, not just in production and adoption but in addressing the looming challenge of battery waste. According to Vantage Market Research, the global EV...

New Zealand star Miller out of Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final

Jorja Miller has been ruled out of New Zealand's Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final against Canada in a blow to the reigning champions' hopes of defending their title. The 21-year-old back-row has been one of the outstanding players of the...

Australia's 2035 climate target will strike a middle path. Will it be enough?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen are due to hand down a 2035 target more ambitious than Australia's Canadian or New Zealand allies, but below the United Kingdom's, which is one of the most ambitious in the...

New Zealand suffer injury blow as rising star Jorja Miller ruled out of Women’s World Cup semi-final

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New Zealand halts overseas adoptions amid abuse reports, Christian groups welcome reform

Several child advocacy organizations say that New Zealand law fails to safeguard children for overseas adoption Ratna Fitry from Pixabay New Zealand has temporarily blocked overseas adoptions of its children after revelations that some convicted...

New Zealand study shows El Nino increases pollen, allergy risks

WELLINGTON, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- A New Zealand study has found that El Nino years are associated with longer and more intense grass pollen seasons, heightening risks for hay fever and asthma sufferers. Researchers looked at data from three grass...

New Zealand’s overlooked health risk: National action needed on indoor air quality

Aotearoa New Zealand needs a coordinated national strategy to improve indoor air quality, according to public health experts who warn that poor air inside our hospitals, schools, workplaces, homes and public buildings is a major but largely...

China accuses New Zealand of harassing its citizens at airports 

China has accused New Zealand of harassing its citizens by subjecting them to unjustified seizures of electronic devices and interrogations at the country’s borders. China’s embassy in Wellington said on Tuesday it had lodged a “serious...

New Zealand releases new aviation plan

A new ‘Aviation Action Plan’ has been released by the government of New Zealand, containing 25 actions to grow and future-proof the aviation sector, ensuring it continues to deliver for all New Zealanders. Associate Transport Minister James Meager...