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...

Chinese Embassy slams New Zealand security and intelligence agencies, warns travellers to ‘remain vigilant’

The Chinese Embassy has publicly blasted New Zealand security and intelligence officials in a searing social media post, warning Chinese citizens to “remain vigilant and take necessary precautions” before entering or exiting the country. The...

Sustainability as a Baseline in Healthcare Facilities

Hospitals can balance costs, build resilience and learn from global models for sustainable design to further their green goals. Sustainability is no longer just an option in healthcare facilities. Rising expectations from patients, staff and...

Robert Redford death: Reflecting on the Hollywood legend’s time in New Zealand

Redford shot the film across the North Island, with locations including Rotorua’s Redwood Forest, Wellington, Paradise near Glenorchy, Tapanui and Tokoroa. A source at the time told the Herald the Oscar-winner’s incognito arrival caused quite the...

Chinese Embassy lodges stern protest after national harassed in New Zealand transit

The Chinese Embassy in New Zealand lodges stern representations with the country's foreign ministry after a Chinese national was recently harassed and questioned by New Zealand's security intelligence authorities while transiting through a local...

Why New Zealand artists are pulling music from Spotify over pay and ethics

Taane joins several other acts leaving Spotify, including longtime Flying Nun Records band The Bats and other musicians who put out a statement as Boycott Spotify NZ. “We refuse to be exploited by Spotify any longer,” that statement says. “Spotify...

All Blacks legend highlights New Zealand influence in Springboks’ win and why Rassie Erasmus link-up was ‘inevitable’

Murray Mexted highlighted the influence of New Zealander Tony Brown on the Springboks during their Rugby Championship win over the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. After suffering a narrow 24-17 defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park in the...

The Cost of a Spa Pool in New Zealand: What to Expect

Are you thinking about getting a spa? You picture yourself unwinding after a long day, a cool drink in hand, staring up at the stars. Then you start looking at prices, and things get confusing fast, leaving you to wonder about the true spa cost...

6 Weird Wildlife Sightings in Nature: You 100% Won’t Expect to See These Animals Here

When we think of wildlife, certain animals feel tied to specific places: lions in Africa, kangaroos in Australia, penguins in Antarctica. But nature often defies expectations. Here are some destinations where animals appear in the last places...

New Zealand: Youngsters are open to financial advice

Nearly 70% of Gen Z would consider professional financial advice in contrast to the 18% who are currently receiving advice or have received advice in the past according to new research by the Financial Services Council (FSC) of New Zealand. FSC’s...

Auckland Airport prepared for extreme weather

Auckland Airport has constructed a coupled wetland biofilter system on the edge of the Manukau Harbour. Photo supplied Auckland Airport has completed a significant programme of major stormwater upgrades, boosting the precinct’s resilience to...

Tenancy Tribunal orders Auckland landlord who tugged at sleeping tenant’s toe to pay for breaches

Now, Barfoot & Thompson, as agent for landlord Nancy Fong-Anae, has been ordered to pay the unnamed tenants $5827 in damages and compensation. The Tenancy Tribunal found that Fong-Anae breached rules around the tenants’ loss of use and quiet...

New Zealand farmer confidence continues to soar in latest Rabobank survey

Farmer confidence in the broader agricultural economy has edged up to its second-highest level in a decade, according to the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey. Following net readings of +44% in the last two quarters, farmer confidence in the...

New Zealand's first female to co-skipper a yacht through Northwest Passage

Veronica Lysaght and husband Nigel Jollands on board their yacht the Novara in the Northwest Passage. Photo: Veronica Lysaght A New Zealand woman has successfully co-skippered a yacht through the notoriously difficult Northwest Passage. Veronica...

Spark and One New Zealand JV integrates data from both networks

Kiwi telcos Spark and One New Zealand have formed a joint venture called Hourua and are claiming a world first in network data integration for ensuring that emergency services devices, which rely on mobile connectivity, remain operational when...

Trump's call to end quarterly reports gets unlikely support from climate-conscious investors

LONDON - A call by Donald Trump to ditch quarterly corporate reporting has received cautious support from an unlikely source: international investors pushing business to do more on longer-term sustainability issues, many lambasted by the U.S....