Oceania New Zealand Two young athletes from the South Island resort town of Wanaka bring the country to win the first and second gold ever in the history of the Winter Games
Oceania New Zealand The PM said protesters opposing coronavirus mandates were using "intimidation and harassment" as authorities appeared to take a tougher stance towards the convoy of protesters who have been causing turmoil in Wellington for almost a week
Oceania New Zealand The Ika Rere, the first 100% battery-operated electric ferry operating in Wellington on behalf of East by West Ferries, will be operative at the end of the first quarter of 2022; one charge makes the round trip possible and takes 15 minutes to recharge
Oceania New Zealand The country has been ranked as the best country in the world for financial freedom, based on measures including stability, taxation, anti-corruption and transparency of financial systems
Oceania New Zealand Two New Zealand navy ships are heading to Tonga to provide support, carrying fresh water, emergency supplies and diving teams
Oceania New Zealand Conservation officials are concerned about a sudden increase in poaching from the Hikurangi marine reserve, after dozens of people spotted taking pāua from a South Island reserve where it is illegal to take them
Oceania New Zealand Radioactive material has been detected in pendants, jewellery items, sleep masks and bracelets considered alternative health products; the Ministry of Health has advised consumers to use caution when buying these items online
Oceania New Zealand Citizens born after 2008 will never again be able to legally buy cigarettes for the rest of their lives, in a move by the government to reduce smoking and related illnesses
Oceania New Zealand The country has become the first in the world to fully legalise drug testing services, allowing illicit substances to be tested at music festivals and beyond, in a move that experts say will save numerous lives
Oceania New Zealand Plans to create a trans-Tasman offshore wind 'centre of excellence' with Australia have gained momentum, with the announcement of a project development partnership backed by global floating wind specialist BlueFloat Energy
Oceania New Zealand Cyber threats continue to rise in the country marking +15% on last year, as the National Cyber Security Centre's annual report states
Oceania New Zealand The government has decided to extend compulsory vaccination to all workers who have close contact with the public, or they could risk dismissal; the measure would regard 40% of workers will have to be vaccinated
Oceania New Zealand In a new grip of Covid-19, Auckland reaches 11 weeks of lockdown while cases surge in the southern island, including parliament