New Zealand to charge foreign tourists up to NZ$40 at key natural sitesStarting in 2027, New Zealand will charge international tourists NZ$20-40 to access popular natural attractions like Milford Track and Aora...
04 Aug, 2025, 03.33 PM IST
New Zealand government proposes replacing NCEA with new national qualifications systemNew Zealand's government announces plan to replace NCEA qualification system with new certificates featuring traditional grading, mandatory...
04 Aug, 2025, 06.48 AM IST
New Zealand's new visa policy to allow migrants’ parents to visit for up to 10 yearsNew Zealand will launch the Parent Boost visa in September, allowing parents of citizens and residents multi-entry stays of up to five year...
09 Jun, 2025, 08.57 PM IST
NZ’s richest pass $100 billion mark in latest rich list, while average Kiwis lose wealthThe NBR Rich List 2025 reveals a wealth surge for New Zealand's richest. Zuru Toys founders top the list with NZ$20 billion. The list now i...
09 Jun, 2025, 01.56 PM IST
New Zealand steps up plans to ban under-16s from social mediaNew Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is considering a ban on social media for children under 16, aiming to protect them from bullyi...
12 May, 2025, 10.17 AM IST
New Zealand PM proposes banning under-16s from social mediaSocial Media Ban: New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon proposed a ban on social media for children under 16, aiming to shield the...
06 May, 2025, 07.19 AM IST
Winston Peters criticizes RNZ host during gender definition bill debateNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters faced backlash after a heated interview. The discussion revolved around a bill defining "woman." Pe...
23 Apr, 2025, 11.00 AM IST
New Zealand Parliament votes against ACT's Treaty Principles Bill: The controversy and public responseThe Treaty Principles Bill, proposed by the Act Party, faced defeat in Parliament. Only Act MPs supported it. National and New Zealand Firs...
10 Apr, 2025, 11.29 AM IST
Current New Zealand PM Luxon still the top choice, Chris Hipkins close second: PollA recent 1News Verian poll indicates New Zealand's coalition government, comprising National, Act, and NZ First, is poised to retain power,...
07 Apr, 2025, 06.49 PM IST
Youngest New Zealand MP, other Māori leaders perform war dance in Parliament over controversial bill; Here's videoThousands marched in New Zealand on Friday, protesting a controversial bill that seeks to reinterpret the Treaty of Waitangi. The bill, whi...
15 Nov, 2024, 12.55 PM IST
China ready to work with New Zealand to upgrade ties as Chinese Premier Li visits WellingtonNew Zealand has in recent years taken a less assertive line with Beijing on security matters than its Western partners in the Five Eyes int...
13 Jun, 2024, 11.05 AM IST
New Zealand government repeals ‘smoking ban', health experts criticize the moveNew Zealand's new government plans to repeal the country's world-leading smoking ban for future generations in order to fund tax cuts, a de...
27 Nov, 2023, 10.54 PM IST
Christopher Luxon sworn in as New Zealand prime minister, says priority is to improve economyThe 53-year-old former businessman leads a conservative coalition after his National Party struck a deal Friday with two smaller parties fo...
27 Nov, 2023, 10.24 AM IST
Incoming New Zealand PM forms three-party coalition govtNew Zealand's incoming conservative Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced an agreement to form a three-party coalition government ...
23 Nov, 2023, 11.06 AM IST
Airline CEO-turned-politician Christopher Luxon to lead New Zealand to the rightChristopher Luxon, former CEO of Air New Zealand and leader of the centre-right National Party, is set to become New Zealand's prime minist...
15 Oct, 2023, 10.35 AM IST
Conservative Christopher Luxon wins New Zealand election after incumbent Prime Minister Chris Hipkins concedesChristopher Luxon, a former businessman, has won a decisive election victory and will become New Zealand's next prime minister. Luxon's con...
14 Oct, 2023, 03.39 PM IST
Voting age of 18 is discriminatory, rules New Zealand courtThe government will place a legislature to decrease the voting age to 16 before the parliament. However, the National Party has opposed the...
21 Nov, 2022, 05.22 PM IST