The Latest Breaking News from NZ

H5N1 only sporadically infects humans - but it kills half of those who catch it. As the largest ever outbreak of the virus continues to rage, is New Zealand prepared?

The foreign minister's trip to Beijing is a chance to reaffirm the relationship, but comes with tricky topics.

Australia's ties with India have blossomed, while NZ's have stagnated - here's why.

The Western Force will be aiming to notch their third win of the season when they take on the Highlanders in NZ.

NZ GDP data showed a shock contraction of 0.6%. It confirms the Reserve Bank of NZ didn’t have its finger on the pulse.

Former Australian prime minister Paul Keating’s recent strident criticism of the A$368 billion nuclear-powered submarine deal announced under the AUKUS security pact will have little effect on Australian policy. Canberra’s deepening level of security cooperation is underpinned by a deep political consensus.

Overseas private equity companies are buying up veterinary practices in NZ and branding them as 'local'. Independent Kiwi vets are fighting back.

The Aukus submarine agreement turbocharges an existing trend: the chances of Australian involvement in a direct military confrontation with China, argues Robert Ayson

A senior American official offers reassurances, while a Kiwi expert warns we may be left on the sidelines.

Is NZ developing a two-tier banking system? There’s concern smaller savings institutions may be placed at greater risk, if customers follow Americans' flight to big banks this week. Jonathan Milne reports.

Promising young cricketer Flora Devonshire has had a summer to remember - touring India for NZ, and called into the Central Hinds for the Super Smash season. And it's her new spin bowling talent that has everyone talking, Aiden McLaughlin writes.