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,...

‘It’s just so profitable’: Canadian super labs feeding NZ’s meth trade

New Zealand has become a “prime destination” for meth from Canadian “super drug labs”, a damning cross-border investigation has found. CTV managing editor Avery Haines told Herald NOW she travelled the length of the North Island to uncover how...

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...

Soldiers take new mobile 81mm mortar system for test drive

The Army’s latest effort to modernize its formation took shape on the training grounds of Hawaii last week, as soldiers tested a new “shoot and scoot” mobile mortar system designed to make units more agile in combat. Members of the 35th Infantry...

How you can reach the UK's most remote islands in just two hours

For those craving wild landscapes, windswept shores and crowd-free beaches - you don't have to board a long flight to a faraway destination to find them. Some of the UK's most remote and breathtaking islands can be reached by boat in just two...

iHeartRadio Apps Relaunch Down Under, Joined By Branded Studio And Original Podcasts.

iHeart’s footprint in Australia and New Zealand is getting a major upgrade. Regional media partners ARN and NZME have each rolled out redesigned versions of the iHeartRadio app while unveiling new content and commercial initiatives. In the biggest...

Ford gets nod at fly-half for England against Australia as Freeman starts at centre

George Ford will start at fly-half for England in their Quilter Nations Series opener against Australia on Saturday, live on TNT Sports and discovery+. Sale’s Ford has been given the nod at No. 10 after playing the position on the summer tour of...

Save on autumn staycations with Sykes Cottages’ price drop

Whether you're looking for some peace and quiet in the countryside or a relaxing hot tub weekend, there's something for everyone from Sykes Cottages this autumn. As experts in holiday letting, Sykes Cottages champion staycations, making it easy to...

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...

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...

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...

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

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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...

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...

Christopher Luxon says Donald Trump, Xi Jinping meeting shows value of leaders meeting face-to-face to deal to issues

Trump’s so-called Liberation Day tariff regime and subsequent sporadic social media trade threats to other countries have caused tumult in the international economy and markets. In contrast, Luxon has in part been using his trip to Asia to try to...

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...

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...

International student-athletes shape culture of Milwaukee Panthers swimming & diving

Milwaukee Panthers’ swimming and diving program has seen a significant increase in international student-athletes, with eight competitors from six countries joining the team. These athletes have come from places such as Sweden, Norway, Turkey, New...