We want redemption: Aussies fired up for Perth Sevens Australia Sevens co-captain Madison Ashby says her team were devastated by their ugly loss to NZ on Sunday and they've vowed to make amends in Perth this week. AAP · Feb 4
Is NZ defence and intelligence policy aligning with AUKUS in all but name? Across the Pacific and the Southern Ocean, New Zealand has been trying to strike a careful balance in its defence and surveillance approach. The Conversation · Feb 3
As Australia’s online harm crackdown reshapes the debate, NZ must find its own path Around the world, lawmakers are grappling with how to better protect young people from online harms such as cyberbullying, sexual exploitation and AI-generated “deepfake” images. The Conversation · Feb 2
Trump is threatening more tariffs over access to critical minerals – will NZ be targeted? On January 14, Donald Trump issued a proclamation threatening yet more tariffs if “trading partners” fail to sign agreements on critical minerals and their derivative products within 180 days of his announcement. The Conversation · Jan 18
NZ’s low productivity is often blamed on businesses staying small. That could be a strength in 2026 For decades, we have heard a familiar story about why New Zealand’s firms choose to stay small. Business owners prefer comfort, control and lifestyle over ambition, summed up in the old notion of the “bach, boat and BMW” being the height of aspiration. The Conversation · Jan 11
Wildcats grind out gutsy road win over NZ Breakers The Perth Wildcats are knocking on the door of the NBL top four after applying a fourth-quarter defensive blanket over the Breakers in an eight-point win. AAP · Jan 4
“Vatican City Has The Highest Crime Rate In The World”: 49 Nonsense-Sounding Statements That Turned Out To Be True Humans glow. The universe is beige. Per capita, the Vatican City has the highest crime rate in the world. Nowadays you can't believe everything you read on the internet but sometimes even the stuff that sounds like nonsense turns out to be true. Here are a few perfect examples... Bored Panda · Dec 29, 2025
Harrison stars as Bullets beat NZ to end losing run Brisbane centre Tyrell Harrison has put on a star display as the Bullets won for the first time since November 8 in a 14-point victory over NZ. AAP · Dec 22, 2025
How to watch 'Little Disasters' — stream free from anywhere with TVNZ+ Six-part psychological thriller based on best-selling Sarah Vaughn novel "Anatomy of a Scandal". Here's how to watch "Little Disasters" online from anywhere. Tom’s Guide · Dec 9, 2025
Breakers crush JackJumpers to continue hot NBL run A trio of Americans have helped fire the NZ Breakers to a 13-point win over Tasmania, despite the best efforts of JackJumpers big man Will Magnay. AAP · Dec 6, 2025
Star NZ sprinter swaps allegiance to Australia The Australian 4x100m relay squad is set to benefit from the change of allegiance by flying Kiwi sprinter Eddie Osei-Nketia. AAP · Dec 5, 2025
NZ import's late three-point bomb buries Sydney Kings Parker Jackson-Cartwright won the point-guard battle with Kendric Davis, drilling six three-pointers - including the sealer - as the NZ Breakers beat the Kings. AAP · Dec 3, 2025
Matildas ace Kerr faces fitness test for NZ friendly Matildas star Sam Kerr hopes to prove she has overcome a calf ailment and is fit to play in Australia's second friendly against New Zealand. AAP · Nov 30, 2025
‘I love my country. I don’t want to leave’: readers reflect on the exodus from New Zealand As people continue to move away in record numbers, readers share their reasons for leaving and contemplate life in New Zealand The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2025
AAP · Nov 21, 2025 Unlike Australia, NZ centre-right sticks with net zero Chris Luxon's coalition government has been savagely criticised by advocates for its climate policy shifts, but the prime minister remains a net zero fan.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2025 ‘It just went boom’: NZ model shows others how to capitalise on sports betting surge A ‘virtually unheard of’ legislative quirk has opened up huge revenue streams for sports facing financial difficulties – Australia is among other countries taking note
AAP · Nov 9, 2025 Blues fans to see red when Split Enz headline festival The pioneering Kiwi band Split Enz will take centre stage as the iconic Byron Bay Bluesfest is resurrected for Easter 2026.
AAP · Oct 28, 2025 NZ Labour apes Albo's Labor with 'Medicard' policy Australia's Medicare card would have a Kiwi equivalent if NZ Labour wins office, after a major policy play by Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins.
The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025 NZ may be on the cusp of another measles outbreak – what happened in 2019 should be a warning The recent confirmation of new measles cases unconnected to international travel suggests the highly contagious disease has likely started spreading through communities, according to Health New Zealand.
AAP · Oct 19, 2025 Power, rent, rates drives NZ inflation up Headline inflation in New Zealand has eked up again to three per cent, its highest level in more than a year.
AAP · Oct 16, 2025 NZ's reformist and reconciling PM Jim Bolger dies at 90 Paul Keating has remembered former NZ prime minister Jim Bolger, who has died aged 90, as the "jolliest and best natured" government head he ever worked with.
AAP · Oct 8, 2025 Hawks coach slams NBL's treatment of star big man Fired-up Illawarra coach Justin Tatum has criticised the NBL after their loss to NZ Breakers, saying the league don't deserve an ex-NBA ace like JaVale McGee.
AAP · Oct 8, 2025 RBNZ gives 'shock treatment' for lagging Kiwi economy The NZ dollar has fallen after central bank cut rates to 2.5 per cent, with hopes it will revive the Kiwi economy and the government's political fortunes.
The Conversation · Oct 3, 2025 Who wrote the cabinet paper recommending NZ not recognise a Palestinian state? In the controversy and debate following Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ announcement at the United Nations last week that New Zealand would not yet recognise Palestine as a state, it was easy to overlook a small but telling detail.
Benzinga · Sep 30, 2025 Tesla Says Owners In Australia, NZ Have Driven Over 621K Miles With Supervised FSD Within 2 Weeks Of Launch: '67 Laps Around Australia…' Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has said that its vehicles in Australia and New Zealand have clocked in several hundred thousand miles of Supervised FSD.