Two NZ destinations feature on global travel hot lists for 2026

A renowned international travel publisher has singled out two New Zealand locations in its global recommendations of where to visit in 2026. In Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026, the North Island has earned a place among the top places hot list,...

Auckland woman had $500k Lotto win in her handbag for almost 5 months

A South Auckland woman has claimed a $500,000 Lotto win after finding a forgotten bonus ticket that was left in a zipped pocket in her handbag. The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, said she was contacted by Lotto last week in relation to a...

Person dies in crash between bus, car in Auckland's Parnell

One person died and another was seriously hurt after a crash involving a car and an electric bus in Auckland's Parnell last night. The head-on crash saw both vehicles catch fire on Tamaki Drive, near Mechanics Bay. Police said as well as the...

New Zealand reimposes UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear concerns

WELLINGTON: New Zealand is reimposing United Nations sanctions on Iran due to serious concerns about Iran’s failure to meet its nuclear obligations. Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced the decision in an official statement released on...

New Zealand reimposes Iran sanctions over nuclear breaches

The measures respond to Iran’s continued non-compliance with the internationally recognized nuclear accord and will take effect on October 18, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said. The sanctions restore restrictions on trade and travel, mirroring...

New Zealand to reimpose sanctions on Iran: Peters

Foreign Minister Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced New Zealand will reimpose sanctions on Iran, in line with the United Nations. The UN sanctions take effect from Saturday and are being imposed as a result of...

Judith Collins – Open Letter To The People Of New Zealand

Press Release – New Zealand Government The Government wants settlements, and New Zealanders want certainty that hospitals and schools and other services will operate as normal. Hon Judith Collins KC Minister for the Public Service To the patients,...

New Zealand enforces sanctions on Iran over nuclear non-compliance

2025-10-17T05:39:22+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Wellington New Zealand reimposed on Friday the United Nations sanctions on Iran, citing Tehran’s failure to comply with its nuclear obligations under the 2015 Joint...

New Zealand to re-impose sanctions on Iran

Winston Peters says he encourages Iran to re-engage in negotiations. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced New Zealand will re-impose sanctions on Iran in line with the United Nations. The UN Sanctions take...

Australia Skilled Jobs 2025 – Full PR Occupation List for Immigration Applicants

Australia continues to strengthen its position as one of the most desirable destinations for skilled migrants in 2025. The federal government consistently updates the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) to align the migration intake with the evolving...

New Zealand passport ranked strongest in the Five Eyes, ahead of Australia and the US

Summarised by Centrist New Zealand’s passport has been ranked among the most powerful in the world, giving Kiwis visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 186 destinations. The NZ passport comes out ahead of Australia and Canada, and well above the...

NZ vs ENG 2025: Harry Brook revives England with scintillating ton after top-order collapse

English skipper Harry Brook bailed his side out of a precarious situation to register his second ODI ton during the first match of the three-match series against New Zealand. Brook came in to bat when his side was in a dire situation at 5/3 in 2...

One of Japan's most famous cities has raised its 'tourist tax' by 900%

Kyoto's accommodation fee will jump starting in March 2026, as the city faces a record number of tourists. WASHINGTON — Kyoto, one of Japan's most famous cities, has announced a 900% hike to its "tourist tax," after massive crowds of foreigners...

New Zealand’s University of @otago finds that good sleep is the best way of boosting mental wellbeing in young adults

Sleep was shown to have the biggest impact on wellbeing Eating more fruit and vegetables can mitigate the impact of a poor night sleep More than 2,000 people from New Zealand, the UK and the US were involved in the study Job opportunities Early...

Society Insider: All Black Damian McKenzie and Georgia O’Sullivan’s Fiji family holiday before baby announcement

“We are both beyond excited to be expecting and are very grateful to be starting a family together,” they said. The news comes less than a month after McKenzie’s older brother, former professional rugby player Marty, welcomed his first child, son...

Major Auckland road closed following bus fire

Fire and Emergency NZ is investigating an incident involving two vehicles in Auckland last night. Times file photo Auckland Transport (AT) says a serious incident occurred last night, October 22, involving a bus on Tāmaki Drive near Mechanics Bay....

New Zealand to embark on old-style tour of South Africa in 2026

New Zealand will visit South Africa for three tests in 2026 with a fourth to be staged on neutral territory in a series dubbed ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ that will be a throwback to the old days of multi-fixture tours. New Zealand will also take...

Black Caps dismiss England, but Brook wields bat

England captain Harry Brook has saved his team's blushes with a big-hitting century in the opening one-dayer against New Zealand at Mt Maunganui. The Black Caps dismissed the tourists for 223 in the 35th over, after having them 56/6 early, but...

Open Letter To People Of New Zealand

To the patients, students and families affected by this week’s planned strike, The Government regrets the impact on you, your children and your families that is expected on Thursday because of a strike planned by a number of unions. We regret even...

New measles cases confirmed as Cook Strait ferry identified among further exposure locations

Two new cases of measles have been confirmed today, along with a high-risk measles exposure on a Cook Strait ferry, as Health New Zealand continues to respond to an escalating national measles outbreak. These new cases bring the total number of...