FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - Caught on Camera

Tonga’s prime minister quits moments before parliament’s no-confidence motion

Sovaleni, who took office in 2021, did not specify a reason for his departure

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

The best government money can buy? How New Zealanders feel about political party funding

Companies and shareholders associated with the government’s fast-track projects gave more than $500,000 in donations to National, ACT and New Zealand First, according to a recent analysis by RNZ.

The Conversation · Oct 22, 2024

New Zealand airport causes stir with sign capping goodbye cuddles to 3 minutes

Dunedin airport boss says the move is designed to keep traffic flowing in drop-off zones and enable ‘others to have hugs’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2024

How New Zealand’s smoking ban got stubbed out – and what the UK can learn from it

Big tobacco ‘working in the shadows’ blamed for killing off NZ’s pioneering plan to protect future generations

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024

12 Hospitalised After Technical Problem On Boeing-made LATAM Flight

Twelve passengers were hospitalised Monday after a technical problem on a LATAM flight from Sydney to Auckland caused the Boeing-made plane to dip violently, the airline and first responders told AFP. At least one person was in serious condition after flight LA800 experienced an unspecified "technical event" over the Tasman…

International Business Times · Mar 11, 2024

New Zealand election 2023: right-leaning coalition poised to form government after Labour swept from power – as it happened

Christopher Luxon says National and Act on track to lead New Zealand after Labour prime minister Chris Hipkins conceded election

The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2023

New Zealand jury finds mom guilty of killing her 3 young daughters in a case that shocked the nation

A New Zealand jury has found a woman guilty of murdering her three young daughters in a case that shocked the nation

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

New Zealand: ministerial scandals put Labour further behind in polls ahead of election

Survey shows Chris Hipkins’ personal approval rating holding steady, but the opposition National party gaining ground

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2023

New Zealand’s RNZ apologises for ‘pro-Kremlin garbage’ on Ukraine

Public broadcaster undertaking an audit after stories on Ukraine published on its website found to have been edited.

Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2023

New Zealand public broadcaster ‘gutted’ after Ukraine stories edited to include ‘pro-Kremlin garbage’

More than 16 ‘inappropriately edited’ stories found after hundreds reviewed

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023