US Associated Press Man killed by tree branch, pedestrian blown into road as storm buffets Wellington, New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in a city park Tuesday as stormy weather buffeted New Zealand's capital. The dangerous winds and heavy rain disrupted travel, closed schools and cut electricity in parts...

New Zealand businesses urged to boost security against rising cyber threats

New Zealand's intelligence chief has warned that foreign actors are intensifying their campaign of cyber espionage and state-sponsored interference, urging the private sector to step up security as part of a broader national effort to safeguard...

Man killed by tree branch, pedestrian blown into road as storm buffets Wellington, New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in a city park Tuesday as stormy weather buffeted New Zealand’s capital. The dangerous winds and heavy rain disrupted travel, closed schools and cut electricity in parts...

Health NZ has started making backdated holiday payments to ex-staff

The payment brought the total to $652.4 million paid to current and former staff so far. Photo: UnSplash/ JC Gellidon Health New Zealand has finally started making payments to former employees who were owed money for incorrectly calculated holiday...

BTF athletes and coaches set to represent Palau at Pacific Cup 2025 in New Zealand

Koror, Palau — October 18, 2025 The Belau Triathlon Federation is proud to announce that three of its rising athletes—Mark Taksiau, Ebiklou Ngiraswei, and Elengoi Gibbons—alongside esteemed coaches William Tejada and Diulareng Keane, will...

Man killed by falling tree branch, pedestrian blown into traffic as storm lashes parts of New Zealand

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A guide to stargazing in New Zealand

Have you ever experienced the night sky in complete darkness? Far from city lights, the stars in remote places shine so brightly they almost don’t seem real. The Milky Way can glow like a cloud, planets such as Venus are easy to spot with the...

Five holiday spots where tourists could see 'rare' total solar eclipse in 2027

Milo Boyd Digital Travel Editor and Commercial Content Lead 09:31, 23 Oct 2025 The upcoming rare solar eclipse in 2027 has led to a surge in bookings to five countries(Image: Grant Faint via Getty Images) The upcoming rare solar eclipse in 2027...

In Translation: How Greek Writers Travel the World

It was just a few months after we’d landed in Madrid when I found myself in a pediatrician’s office, clutching a squirming, crying baby. Our daughter was about one, deep in her “I hate doctors’” phase, and my fledgling Spanish wasn’t helping. The...

Economist: New Zealand’s emigration rivals some conflict zones

Summarised by Centrist An American economist says New Zealand’s worsening economy and record migration losses now resemble those seen in parts of the developing world. In a new video, Professor Richard D. Wolff described the country’s economic...

Move to New Zealand leads to a spot on Canada’s rugby league squad for Caitlin Sears

Open this photo in gallery:Canadian Caitlin Sears carries the ball in this handout photo, at the National Rugby League (NRL) Rising Talent Invitational in Newcastle, Australia, in July 2025.HO/The Canadian Press Caitlin Sears went to New Zealand...

Exhibitor applications open for MEETINGS 2026 at NZICC Auckland

MEETINGS 2026 opens exhibitor registration at NZICC, offering New Zealand’s business events sector new networking, visibility, and growth opportunities. Exhibitor applications are now open for MEETINGS 2026, New Zealand’s business events industry...

Tāmaki Drive Closure: Check Before You Travel Tomorrow Morning

Press Release – Auckland Transport There are no impacts to train services this evening and a reminder that the train network will not be operating from tomorrow until Tuesday morning due to planned major rail upgrades. Auckland Transport (AT) is...

Travel to Chile for the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting

Department of Defence The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, is travelling to Chile for the 2025 South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM). SPDMM provides a forum for regional defence ministers to enhance...

FEATURE | Memories: Part two

MY husband was sent to be District Officer at the end of September 1961 and remained there until the end of his first contract in 1963. After the wet months living in the nurses quarters in Nausori, it did not rain for six weeks. We fell in love...

2027 holidays to five countries are already selling out due to rare total solar eclipse

On August 2, 2027, the Sun will 'go out' for up to six minutes. The incredible phenomenon will be most visible across North of Africa and parts of the Middle East A rare full eclipse will take place on August 2(Image: AFP or licensors) A rare...

First Holidays Act Payments To Former Staff Made

Press Release – Health New Zealand Holidays Act remediation payments totalling $4.7M were processed for 1,029 former employees of Health NZ Taranaki or the former Taranaki District Health Board. Health New Zealand has made the first Holidays Act...

Move to New Zealand leads to playing rugby league for Canada for hooker Caitlin Sears

TORONTO – Caitlin Sears went to New Zealand for a postgraduate degree. She returns as a member of the Canadian rugby league team. Having injured a knee in her final year playing rugby union at the University of Lethbridge, rugby wasn’t really part...

Trial brings new phone charging benches to Auckland central bus stops

Auckland Transport (AT) has launched a trial of smart, solar powered benches at four busy city centre bus stops. The ‘SmartBeam’ benches are 100% solar powered, seamlessly integrate into existing street furniture and offer both wireless, USB and...

Harry Brook’s power hitting helps England thrash New Zealand in T20I

England's men's cricket team continued their aggressive white-ball form this morning, romping to a commanding 65-run victory over New Zealand in the second Twenty20 International in Christchurch. The win was set up by a record-breaking batting...