Oceania New Zealand The country, which for years has been associated with The Lord of the Rings saga for its extraordinary settings, will be abandoned by Amazon Studios, which will film the second season of the series elsewhere
Oceania New Zealand Plans to remove the spectacular Milford Sound airstrip, mainly serving the tourism and fishing industries, have been met with strong opposition from some pressure groups who say it will have a significant impact on their businesses
Oceania New Zealand Government landlord Kāinga Ora has paid $8.1 million for a Rotorua motel to house the homeless; the accommodation will be run by Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust and will provide residents with 24/7 support
Oceania New Zealand Six races have been cancelled in Christchurch after dogs test positive for Canine Enteric Coronavirus, which affects the gastrointestinal system of dogs and is not related to the Covid-19 coronavirus
Oceania New Zealand The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is considering issuing a central bank digital currency and will consult with the public on the matter
Oceania New Zealand A new Multicultural Council in Te Tai Poutini, a West Coast region, has been established and will ensure that people of all ethnicities celebrate their cultures with pride
Oceania New Zealand The country's only child car seat recycling programme has reached a major milestone after collecting over 100,000 kg of plastic and metal for recycling
Oceania New Zealand After 15 years without attending the MLT New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards, Melissa Partridge has won the 2021 edition in Gore
Oceania New Zealand A youth-led campaign "Make It 16", to lower the voting age to 16, will take its case to the Court of Appeal, as a change is hoped before next year's local body elections
Oceania New Zealand The national Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai highlights the indigenous concept of guardianship for land, sea and sky
Oceania New Zealand New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympic Games
Oceania New Zealand NGOs, academics, the Government and private entities are working together to save Māui dolphin from extinction with innovative drone monitoring system
Oceania New Zealand Citizens arriving in the country from Australia will not have to undergo a quarantine period anymore