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New Zealand Tomorrow might be the best local show of the year
‘New Zealand Tomorrow is one of the best things Guy Williams has ever done,’ writes Tom Augustine. If I ever want to explain to people living outside of New Zealand what this country is really like, I will inevitably show them New Zealand Today,...

New Zealand Offers RE, Agricultural Expertise To Boost Ties With ASEAN -- PM Luxon
By Nor Baizura Basri KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- New Zealand is offering its expertise and transfer of knowledge to ASEAN member states, particularly in renewable energy (RE) and agriculture, to strengthen ties beyond the 50-year dialogue,...

New Zealand official says Pacific nations threatened by great power contest over deep sea minerals
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s defense minister warned in an interview that small countries in the South Pacific face growing pressure from great power competition for their rare minerals and fisheries wealth, and that more action...
New Zealand Financial Markets Authority: OCR Pass Through Transparency - Delivering Transparency On The Pace At Which Financial Institutions Respond To Changes In The Official Cash Rate
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) sets the official cash rate (OCR) to achieve and maintain price stability (inflation). Banks and other financial institutions like credit unions, building societies and some finance companies use the level of...
Warming ocean, marine heatwaves challenge New Zealand fisheries: report
WELLINGTON, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- New research reveals a warming trend in New Zealand's ocean waters alongside an increase in marine heatwaves, potentially impacting fisheries and marine ecosystems. New Zealand's ocean temperatures are rising, with...

Event organisers encouraged to discover their 100% in New Zealand
Tourism New Zealand has unveiled the business events-focused extension of its refreshed global brand campaign, 100% Pure New Zealand, celebrating the people, places, and culture that make conferences and incentive travel in Aotearoa New Zealand...

General : Education, Tourism Key Pillars For Stronger ASEAN-New Zealand Ties - Luxon
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Education and tourism stand as the defining pillars of the ASEAN-New Zealand Partnership, serving as vital conduits for people-to-people connections that drive regional understanding and prosperity in an...

Soccer-New Zealand skipper Wood to return to Forest with knee query
Oct 15 - New Zealand captain Chris Wood will return to embattled Nottingham Forest under a fitness query after coming off with knee soreness in the 1-1 draw against Norway. Soccer-New Zealand skipper Wood to return to Forest with knee query Coach...

La Pelle Introduces EndoliftX to New Zealand
In exciting news for local skin health and appearance medicine fans, boutique skin clinic La Pelle has officially introduced the first-ever EndoliftX machine to New Zealand. Founded by Dr. Rachel Lee and based in the upmarket Auckland suburb of...

Education, Tourism Key Pillars For Stronger ASEAN-New Zealand Ties - Luxon
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Education and tourism stand as the defining pillars of the ASEAN-New Zealand Partnership, serving as vital conduits for people-to-people connections that drive regional understanding and prosperity in an...

Ireland urged not to follow New Zealand in changing methane targets
Climate experts have urged Ireland not to follow New Zealand’s footsteps, after it announced significantly weaker methane targets for agriculture based on a new goal of “no additional warming”. New Zealand is the first country in the world to...

Celltrion wins New Zealand approval for autoimmune disease biosimilar
Korean biopharmaceutical company Celltrion said Wednesday its biosimilar for autoimmune diseases has received regulatory approval for sale in New Zealand. The New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (MEDSAFE) has approved...

Harmanpreet Kaur's India get breathing space as New Zealand-Sri Lanka match gets abandoned in Women's World Cup
Sri Lanka and New Zealand shared points as their Women's World Cup match was abandoned due to persistent rain after a strong batting performance by the hosts here on Tuesday. India get some breathing space in World Cup. (PTI ) Opting to bat,...

Celltrion gets 1st Stelara biosimilar OK in New Zealand, broadening Oceania footprint
Celltrion said Wednesday that New Zealand’s drug regulator, Medsafe, has approved Steqeyma (CT-P43), its biosimilar to Janssen’s immune-suppressing medicine Stelara (ustekinumab). The clearance covers all of Stelara’s approved uses in New Zealand...

Why All Blacks XV boss is ‘a hundred percent’ sure experienced star still has ‘desire’ to return to Test arena with New Zealand
All Blacks XV head coach Jamie Joseph believes experienced scrum-half Folau Fakatava still has “a desire” to play at Test level for New Zealand despite having the option to switch allegiance to Tonga. There was plenty of excitement in New Zealand...

NCL doubles down on Australia and New Zealand as local cruising set to soar
Norwegian Cruise Line is here to stay, NCL senior vice president of International Jason Krimmel told trade and consumer media at a harbourside lunch on a glorious sunny Sydney day. The lunch, at Public Dining Room in Balmoral, was held ahead of...

Vietnam strengthens peacekeeping cooperation with France, New Zealand
Taking place from October 13 to 24, the course equips trainees with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in driving, towing, maintenance, and repair of off-road vehicles. It aims to ensure that the trainees can effectively perform their...

Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram Announces 2026 Australia & New Zealand Tour
Following a sold out tour in 2025, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has announced he will head back to Australia and New Zealand next year. In support of his newly released album, Hard Road, the 26-year-old US artist, hailed as the future of blues...

Air New Zealand pilot wins age discrimination case
A pilot who claimed Air New Zealand discriminated against him because of his age has succeeded in a personal grievance claim against the airline. Captain Garth McGearty took the claim against Air New Zealand to the Employment Court, after he was...

Auckland shopper's butter shock: 'There was mould all over it'
Vincent Arbuckle, the deputy director-general of New Zealand Food Safety, an authority within the Ministry of Primary Industries, confirmed they had received a complaint. “We are looking into the complaint to establish the facts,” Arbuckle said....