The New Zealand Housing Survey Finds Kiwis Want More Housing Options And Housing Mobility

Press Release – The Urban Advisory This limited housing diversity means that many New Zealanders are underserved, particularly in the assisted sector of the housing continuum, says Dr Natalie Allen, Managing Director at The Urban Advisory....

Auckland University starts $200m+ giant 13-level tower replacing Law Faculty, Maidment Theatre - Property Insider

The new 20,000sq m $200 million-plus block will be the new home of the university’s Faculty of Law as well as arts and education faculties. A multi-purpose performing arts faculty with retractable seating will be developed there after the Maidment...

Auckland councillors set priorities on transport, flooding, rates and roaming dogs

Here are the priorities of the ward councillors who have responded. Andy Baker (Franklin Ward) I am keen to lead the transport changes to ensure that we actually realise the opportunities for enhancement of what we currently have. There is a real...

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Unveils First Line-Up Of Performers For Upcoming New Zealand Shows

Press Release – The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Todays announcement sees over 30 bands and cultural groups from more than 12 countries set to perform in The Heroes Who Made Us at Eden Park from 19-21 February. Celebrating 75 years with ‘The...

Vanuatu Tourism Office Unveils New Digital Gateway: www.vanuatu.travel

PORT VILA, VANUATU – October 15, 2025: Friday 10th October 2025, marks a significant and exciting milestone for the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) as it proudly announced the launch of the upgraded destination website for Vanuatu. The CEO, Mrs Adela...

North Island tourism taking combined approach to foreign visitors

Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings at Lake Taupō. Photo: Supplied North Island tourism leaders are flexing their new strategic alliance to make waves overseas. Kiwi North is the new promotion body formed by 15 regional tourism organsiations that, this...

Is this New Zealand's highest marginal tax rate?

New rules limit benefits for teenagers to those whose parents who earn less than $65,000 a year. Photo: 123rf.com New rules that limit benefits for teenagers to those whose parents who earn less than $65,000 a year will create perverse...

Kane Williamson’s retirement incoming? New Zealand clueless about his home season availability

New Zealand cricket fans may have to wait a little longer to know when Kane Williamson will return to action for the side this home summer. Kane Williamson has yet to confirm his availability for the upcoming season, but New Zealand head coach Rob...

Passenger describes ‘deafening bang’ as Air New Zealand plane hit by lightning

A passenger says his ears are still ringing after the plane he was traveling on was struck by lightning this morning, sending a “deafening” bang crashing through the cabin and a fireball flashing off a wing. Air New Zealand confirmed a flight from...

Auckland CBD poll: 97% of Herald readers say city centre feels unsafe

Not enough was being done to ensure existing laws and bylaws were being enforced by police and Auckland Council, according to 72% of survey respondents. ‘People are not going to bring their families’ rProprietors in the Auckland CBD whom the...

The Greatest Vampire Movies of the Last 50 Years, Ranked

Plenty of vampire movies have been made over the years, with a handful made between 1975 and 2025 particularly worthy of praise. Vampires and other supernatural beings have been a popular topic to explore for at least a century, with some of the...

I tried 8 of New Zealand's top-rated activities. Here are 6 that blew me away, and 2 that didn't.

Affectionately nicknamed the unofficial "eighth Wonder of the World," nearly every ultimate New Zealand itinerary includes Milford Sound. I chose to see it on a coach-and-boat tour from Queenstown. It spanned over 13 hours, with most of that time...

Aviation apocalypse: Vacations in ruins, thousands of workers MIA and a financial black hole. Now experts call for the unthinkable

It's every vacationer's worst nightmare. Being on the cusp of a dream trip that cost a fortune, only for it to be ruined by a canceled flight. But for Americans it's become a lingering worry for every journey, with the country's aviation system in...

Australia, New Zealand to fast track single economic market agenda

Agreeing to fast-track work on a more ambitious single economic market (SEM), advancing regulatory and standards alignment through a new Heads of Agreement between Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand, and deepening economic integration...

Air New Zealand Welcomes Commerce Commission Finding That New Zealand’s Airports Aren’t Delivering For Kiwi Consumers

Press Release – Air New Zealand The Commerce Commissions report has highlighted a timing gap that reduces its ability to influence outcomes before they are locked in, and that the options available to them through a Section 56 inquiry arent fit...

Air New Zealand welcomes Commerce Commission finding on airports, calls for more action

Air New Zealand said it has welcomed the Commerce Commission’s Targeted Review of Airport Regulation and urges further action to ensure New Zealand’s critical airport infrastructure delivers better outcomes for Kiwi travellers as well as long-term...

Honey helps a senior elephant heal

BANGKOK, 31 October 2025: When a neighbour of Asian Trails’ Chairman, Luzi Matzig, returned from an RV River Kwai cruise, he shared a story about visiting the Somboon Legacy Foundation, an ethical non-profit, elephant camp in Kanchanaburi province...

Air New Zealand flight from Los Angeles turned back after power system overheated

The Air New Zealand plane was en route to Auckland. (File photo) Photo: Supplied / Air New Zealand An Air New Zealand flight from Los Angeles to Auckland has had to turn back not long after takeoff. A relative of a passenger on board told RNZ the...

Sweet Treats: New Zealand-Style Real Fruit Soft Serve Arrives in Kailua

Photo: Maria Burke Growing up, bargaining with my mom for a keiki cup of orange sherbet or white chocolate mousse at TCBY was a weekly ritual. Maybe it’s the perfect emoji-worthy swirl, maybe it’s the easy-to-devour texture. Either way, soft serve...

Freedom camping bylaw approved

A freedom camping bylaw has been given the thumbs up by council despite over over 100 local residents opposing it. The Queenstown Lakes District Council approved a bylaw that would make freedom camping restricted in urban areas, but will allow the...