A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Māori
The law fulfils a 2023 settlement between the government and Māori which provided redress for land theft and other British Crown breaches of New Zealand’s founding treaty during colonization.
Wellington electric ferry sits idle for seven months due to fault
Locals have been left disappointed at the loss of the ferry, which was hailed as a groundbreaker at its launch.
New Zealand reviews its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation snubs an official's visit
New Zealand’s government is reviewing its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation’s leader snubbed a planned meeting with New Zealand’s foreign minister
New Zealand central banker says rates heading toward neutral level
A top New Zealand central banker said on Wednesday the official interest rate will move towards a lower, neutral level in the absence of future shocks to the system, as pandemic-related disruptions abate and inflation subsides.
Two Wellington students honoured to represent New Zealand at science fair in US
Two Wellington students have been selected to represent New Zealand at the 'Olympics' of Science and Engineering Fairs in the United States.
Homegrown's move out of Wellington 'will leave a massive hole'
Wellington musicians are mourning the loss of a unique gig in their home town, after news that the Homegrown festival will no longer be held in the capital.
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Trump Claimed Americans ‘Split the Atom’—New Zealanders Would Like to Have a Word
In his Inaugural Address, Trump credited Americans with splitting the atom, an achievement credited by many to pioneering physicist Ernest Rutherford of New Zealand.
Want To Work In New Zealand? Check New Visa Rules For Foreign Workers
The visa changes allow foreigners to work remotely for their home country companies while staying in New Zealand, with added benefits such as no taxation on remote work income for stays under 90 days.
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New Zealand reviews Kiribati aid programme after presidential snub
WELLINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The New Zealand government said it is reviewing its development aid programme with the Pacific nation of Kiribati after the country's president cancelled a meeting ...
Oscars 2025: Wellington’s Wētā FX garners more awards season praise with three Visual Effects nominations
Wētā FX is proudly flying the flag for New Zealand this entertainment awards season, adding more prestigious nominations to its already impressive arsenal and setting a new company record in the process.
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Atura Wellington unveils newly refurbished rooms in the New Zealand hotel
Atura Wellington, the former Thorndon Hotel by Rydges, has unveiled its newly refurbished rooms in the New Zealand hotel.
New Zealand to review aid to Kiribati after the Pacific Island nation snubs an official’s visit
New Zealand's government is reviewing its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation's leader snubbed a planned meeting with New Zealand's foreign minister.