New measles case spent hours in Auckland hospital while infectious

Anybody who was at Auckland Hospital's emergency department on Friday has been asked to watch for symptoms. Photo: 123rf.com A new measles case has been reported in Auckland, with the person spending hours at Auckland Hospital while they were...

Embattled Auckland school announces hostel closures amid safety, culture concerns

An embattled Auckland school has announced the closure of its hostels amid reports of violence and “ongoing concerns about student safety and hostel culture”. Wesley College was placed under statutory management in 2023 after allegations emerged...

Telugu students turn to New Zealand and Germany amid US, UK visa curbs

With the US, UK and Canada tightening visa rules and costs rising, Indian students, especially from Telugu States, are exploring new study destinations like New Zealand, Germany, and Italy that offer easier visa policies, affordability and better...

Two by Twos leader Wayne Dean resigns under ‘pressure’, leaves New Zealand for break

“As most of you are aware, I needed to take a break from the responsibility of the work here in NZ last year,” he wrote. “The break was a help and, after conventions, I felt uplifted enough to resume that role again. It has been another tough...

ASEAN summit concludes: What the group means for India

ASEAN Summit 2025: The 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits concluded in Kuala Lumpur on October 28. ASEAN, or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is a grouping of 11 countries — Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the...

Kiwis tightening wallets as cost pressures hit holiday spending plans

Nearly half of Kiwi shoppers plan to spend less this holiday season, according to new research from buy-now-pay-later provider Afterpay, as the cost of living affects the traditional end-of-year retail spending period. Afterpay’s Festive Forecast...

New Zealand Rockit apples offered as mooncake alternative

New Zealand brand Rockit is positioning its snack-sized apples as an alternative gift option for the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, one of the country's peak periods of consumer demand. The company launched its campaign on 24 September with an...

Her Excellency Linda Charlotte Te Puni, New Zealand High Commissioner pays Courtesy Call on the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al.

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis – On 3rd October, Her Excellency Linda Charlotte Te Puni, New Zealand High Commissioner to Saint Kitts and Nevis, paid a courtesy call on The Right Honourable Dr Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al,...

The Smog Economy: How Pollution Is Reshaping Travel And Healthcare In India

Last Updated:October 19, 2025, 17:30 IST Poor air quality in Delhi is not just a health hazard it is changing how people travel, increasing hospital visits and creating an inescapable “smog economy” Smog blankets Delhi as rising pollution reshapes...

New measles case in Auckland linked to overseas travel, contact tracing under way

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Air NZ systems disrupted by global Microsoft outage

A global outage impacting Microsoft cloud products has disrupted some Air New Zealand systems this morning. Air New Zealand chief customer and digital officer Jeremy O'Brien said the outage was "affecting a number of our systems, including our...

This European country is tourists' favourite in 2025

Italy has emerged as the most-loved destination of 2025, according to Conde Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards. The rankings highlight how countries across the globe captivate travellers through culture, cuisine, landscapes, and unforgettable...

Black Caps clinch ODI series with five-wicket win over England

New Zealand's players celebrate a wicket by Blair Tickner during the second ODI in Hamilton. Photo: DJ Mills Late replacement Blair Tickner took four for 34 and Daryl Mitchell hit 56 not out as New Zealand beat England by five wickets in the...

Ogilvy Nabs Kirsty Muddle As New CEO For Australia And New Zealand

SYDNEY – Ogilvy has appointed Kirsty Muddle as its new CEO of Ogilvy Network ANZ. Muddle replaces Sally Kissane, who stepped down from the ANZ CEO role in July after three decades with Ogilvy. An industry veteran, Muddle will lead Ogilvy’s...

Rajnath Singh to push defence ties with ASEAN at 12th ministerial meet

New Delhi Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will depart for Kuala Lumpur to attend the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), scheduled to be held in Malaysia on November 1, the Ministry of Defence said in an official release. In a...

People Are Traveling Just To Take Photos Of This Bathroom In New Zealand

These are the famous Matakana bathrooms. Jordi Lippe-McGraw I told my family we were stopping to see a bathroom. My seven-year-old looked confused. "Why would we do that?" Fair question. "It's supposed to be really cool. Famous, even." "Bathrooms...

How to watch New Zealand v England T20 and ODI series on TNT Sports and discovery+

England are back in white-ball action this month as they travel to take on New Zealand in three T20 internationals and three one-day internationals. It comes on the back of a 2-0 T20 series win over Ireland in Dublin in September for Harry Brook's...

Auckland’s yum cha restaurants running out of steam

Several established Chinese restaurants in Auckland, renowned for serving authentic Cantonese dim sum, have gone into liquidation in recent months. Some of the Chinese eateries still standing say they are struggling to stay in business. Yum cha, a...

Qantas drops massive international sale

Australians planning to head overseas in the new year will be able to fly to 27 popular destinations, including Los Angeles and Bali, for as low as $299. Qantas announced on Thursday plans for more than 300,000 discounted seats as demand for...

New Zealand Parent Boost Visitor Visa now open for applications

New Zealand has introduced the Parent Boost Visitor Visa, allowing eligible parents of citizens and residents to stay in the country for up to five years. The visa includes options for renewal, enabling a total stay of up to 10 years, and permits...