9 of the best day trips from Auckland for food, wine and outdoor adventures

Gold-mining history, island and coastal escapes, and outdoor (and underground!) adventures combine for great ways to enjoy a day out of Auckland. And everywhere you go in Aotearoa (New Zealand’s Māori language name), there’s almost always the...

Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush and Oscar-nominee John Lithgow up for New Zealand Screen Award

Lithgow is best know for his role in TV comedy 3rd Rock From the Sun, for which he won three Emmy Awards. He also won Emmys for his roles in Dexter and The Crown and has been nominated for two Oscars. Based on a short story by Owen Marshall, The...

How Thai cave rescue hero Richard Harris found peace on a remote New Zealand dive

“I’ve got a lot of friends who are far tougher, more robust individuals than I am. I know for a fact they can endure more suffering, more stuff that intimidates me a lot. I know that some people look at me and go, ‘Well, you must be brave to do...

Tesla Offering $5,000 Discount on FSD Supervised in Australia and New Zealand

Image: @TeslaAUNZ on X Tesla is offering a rare deal for new buyers in Australia and New Zealand — a discount of nearly $5,000 AUD/NZD on vehicles equipped with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised software. The promotion applies to eligible...

How Is XRP Helping New Zealanders Access Faster International Payments?

New Zealand sits at the edge of the world, which sounds romantic until you need to send money anywhere. Traditional banks have gotten better at international transfers, major routes clear in 1-2 days, but they still hit you with high fees,...

New Zealand cuts its methane target, scientists warn it sets a bad precedent

Life of International Students in New Zealand: Challenges and Advantages

For many international students, New Zealand represents more than just a destination for study – it’s a gateway to adventure, independence, and academic discovery. The country’s breathtaking landscapes, high-quality universities, and friendly...

Coveted Lindt Dubai Style Chocolate arrives in New Zealand

Introducing Lindt & Sprüngli’s indulgent take on the viral food trend, now available in Lindt Chocolate Shops in New Zealand. Chocolate lovers around the world have not been able to get enough of the Dubai Chocolate trend that has taken social...

Regulation Ministry to review New Zealand’s hospitality sector

The government has announced the Ministry of Regulation’s next sector review will focus on New Zealand’s hospitality industry. Minister of Regulation, Hon David Seymour; and Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, Hon Louise Upston, announced the...

Asean pushes stronger energy ties ahead of regional ministers’ meeting

The East Asia Summit Energy Cooperation Task Force and the Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Energy Plus Three convened today to enhance coordination and readiness for the upcoming ministerial meetings. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Asean senior...

Ministry Launches Sector Review to Cut Red Tape in $15.7 Billion Hospitality Industry

Vineeta Rao New Zealand’s $15.7 billion hospitality sector is set to undergo a comprehensive regulatory review aimed at cutting red tape, reducing costs, and helping the industry thrive post-pandemic. The review, announced jointly by Regulation...

Australian-born Tribe crosses the Tasman with Auckland opening

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...

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...

Sungrow to supply inverters to Tauhei Solar Farm in New Zealand 

Sungrow, a provider of photovoltaic inverters and energy storage systems, will deliver and commission its inverter technology for the Tauhei Solar Farm, which is claimed to become the largest solar farm in New Zealand. Situated near Te Aroha on...

Hot Machine The Gnomes (AUS) On Tour in Aotearoa New Zealand This Summer

At the forefront of a riotous new generation of Aussie rockers, Naarm's Hot Machine and The Gnomes are uniting for a double headline summer tour of Aotearoa New Zealand, concluding at the all-star Grrunk festival in Galatea. Announcing themselves...

Auckland’s ‘Boy Walking’ Sculpture Transformed to Raise Awareness of Children in Need

KidsCan and Droga5 ANZ, part of Accenture Song, have launched a new awareness campaign, Boy Walking, to highlight the 157,000 children living in material hardship across Aotearoa. As part of the initiative, the children’s charity dressed...

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,...

Industry-first platform tackles safety in agri supply chains

Developed in partnership with ANZCO Foods, PCBU Enterprise addresses longstanding challenges related to joint safety responsibilities across the supply chain between enterprises, contractors, suppliers and transport operators. The new platform...

Easier Journeys For East Auckland Drivers

Press Release – Auckland Transport Traffic heading towards Howick will be able to use the flyover between the South Eastern Highway and Pakranga Road from this Saturday 18 October. About 16,000 East Auckland drivers a day enjoying easier journeys...