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Luxon shakes up cabinet, campaign in NZ election year

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has announced the country's next defence minister, following the retirement of National stalwart Judith Collins.

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A high-risk bird flu strain is circling the globe. How prepared is NZ?

Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 – particularly the 2.3.4.4b lineage – has transformed the global disease landscape over recent years.

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'Not COVID 2.0': NZ PM Luxon upbeat on fuel crisis

There is no case for rationing fuel in New Zealand - yet - with stocks at relatively healthy levels, Prime Minister Chris Luxon says.

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Distant conflict, local crisis: is this oil shock the wake-up call NZ needed?

In recent years, there has been no shortage of warnings about the fragility of New Zealand’s largely imported fuel supply.

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Iran’s move to toll Hormuz would take massive toll on NZ

Comment: The prospect of only approved countries being able to use the vital Strait of Hormuz highlights the importance of the geopolitics that is asserting itself over markets in the fuels crisis, writes Simon Terry.

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Driving in the wrong direction: why NZ’s oil consumption is at a 5-year high

New Zealand’s latest quarterly energy report shows electricity production was above 90% renewable and emissions from generation fell to the lowest level on record.

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Child protection workers are under pressure in NZ. Can predictive modelling help?

Across child protection services, frontline staff are often making decisions in the hardest possible conditions: under time pressure, with incomplete information and high stakes on every side.

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The smell test that could stop Parkinson’s in its tracks

Comment from Auckland University: The first sign of Parkinson’s is usually a loss of smell. In a world-first, NZ researchers have built a 3D model of the olfactory system in a bid to stop the disease entirely.

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Evaluating New Zealand As A Strategic Destination For Global Business Expansion

As global markets adjust to shifting supply chains and evolving inflation rates in 2026, the Asia-Pacific region remains a focal point for corporate expansion. Recent reports highlight more signs the NZ economy is turning the corner, making it an increasingly attractive and secure hub for foreign direct investment. With an…

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McKenzie urges All Blacks to follow Wallabies example

Damian McKenzie wants the All Blacks to change their selection eligibility criteria like the Wallabies did back in 2015.

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Samoa honours NZ PM Luxon with chiefly title

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has denied suggestions he requested a chiefly title be bestowed upon him during his visit to Samoa.

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Bulked-up Beale ready to lead the way for Force

Western Force coach Simon Cron says Kurtley Beale's game knowledge and strength will prove crucial in Friday night's clash with the Hurricanes in NZ.

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'One of the best pandemic responses in the world': NZ

Jacinda Ardern has defended her government's pandemic record, saying they got "more than most" right on New Zealand's COVID-19 handling.

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Most councils don’t track real-time water use, and you can’t manage what you don’t measure

Comment from Victoria University: Four out of five NZ councils do not collect real-time water use data as climate change multiplies the risks of contamination and insufficient supply.

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Breakthrough win for Aussie golfer in NZ

Travis Smyth has beaten fellow Australian Jack Thompson on the sixth playoff hole to win the inaugural Japan-Australasia Championship.

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In Trump’s precarious world, NZ will need all the middle-sized friends it can get

When a local political commentator recently suggested (partly tongue-in-cheek) that New Zealand might respond to US President Donald Trump’s new world order by becoming the seventh state of Australia, it was dismissed by the prime minister and most political leaders.

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How Australia and NZ rules on plant milks differ from overseas, where cows make the only ‘milk’

Last month, the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court determined that plant-based drink maker Oatly could not trademark the phrase “Post Milk Generation” – effectively banning the use of the word “milk” on their cartons.

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The US-Israel attack on Iran paints NZ foreign policy into a corner

The National-led coalition government missed a clear opportunity to defend the international rules-based order in its response to the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

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Meet the ‘Old Mother Goose’ from NZ’s subtropical prehistoric past

During the early to mid Miocene period, 14 to 19 million years ago, a vast lake covered much of what is now Central Otago.

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Hillier holds the whip hand at the NZ Open

Local favourite Daniel Hillier holds a one-stroke lead with one round to play at the NZ Open.

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NZ fret after World Cup loss to Jacks-inspired England

Will Jacks-powered England have pipped New Zealand, giving the Black Caps a nervous wait to see if they'll qualify for the T20 World Cup semis.

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Western Force break the shackles with Super win in NZ

The Western Force have opened their Super Rugby Pacific season account with a much-needed win over Moana Pasifika in Pukekohe.

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Top NZ pokies for 2026

Online pokies are still the heartbeat of New Zealand’s gambling scene in 2026. What started as simple machines in local pubs has transformed into a slick digital playground packed with immersive themes, cinematic graphics, and jackpots that can genuinely change a life. Whether you prefer spinning casually on your phone…

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NZ ace Ravindra spins Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup

Disciplined New Zealand have excelled with bat and ball to send co-hosts Sri Lanka spinning out of the T20 World Cup in Colombo.

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Barty to dust cobwebs off golf clubs at NZ Open

Ash Barty, Kelly Slater and Ricky Ponting are among the multi-talented sports stars in action in the pro-am component of the NZ Open.

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