The Latest Breaking News from NZ

New Zealand’s smokefree law, which came into effect in January, introduces several world-first endgame measures, including removing most nicotine from smoked products, disallowing product sales to anyone born on or after January 1 2009, and a major reduction in the number of tobacco retail outlets nationwide (from about 6000 to…

Doing something serious about intergenerational inequalities and poverty requires a far greater focus on wealth as a source of government revenue, writes Louise Delany

Talk of a 'world-class' public sector system in New Zealand falls short of the reality, former politicians and policymakers say.

Two regions hardest hit in New Zealand by Cyclone Gabrielle, Hawke's Bay and Gisborne-Tairawhiti, are again under water after fresh flooding.

New Zealand has laid down the law to pop mega-star Harry Styles, who is poised to perform a single show in Auckland.

"Taking part in the census while touring doesn’t happen to people like me very often."

Two top Kiwi runners are leading the way to help other athletes train to their menstrual cycles, with NZ sports starting to get on board to better understand female health. Kristy Havill writes.  

With American claims that Beijing is considering whether to arm Russia in its war against Ukraine, there could be significant ripple effects for Kiwi politicians and exporters.

Reports of family violence have surged in regions hard-hit by Cyclone Gabrielle, the New Zealand police commissioner says.