New Zealand iGaming bill passes first reading in Parliament

MPs voted 83 to 39 in favour of the New Zealand iGaming bill, which will allow for up to 15 licensees. The Online Casino Gambling Bill in New Zealand has passed its first reading in Parliament by 83 votes to 39, enabling it to advance to the...

“Cortez Ratima vs Nolann Le Garrec” – 3 Key Battles: New Zealand vs France (3rd Test)

The All Blacks and France will meet for the third and final time this Saturday at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, with New Zealand already holding an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. After a tense 31-27 win in the opener, the hosts pulled away...

Datadog Partners with AWS to Launch Australia and New Zealand Regions

COMPANY NEWS: Local data storage capacity allows Datadog’s customers and partners to meet data residency and security requirements across A/NZ Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ:DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, has today...

Referee abuse: Sporting bodies highlight concerns for match officials, alarming figures for New Zealand Rugby

It is likely there would have been more incidents, but not every case of referee abuse is reported. Referee abuse has come under the spotlight after several disturbing cases. In June, the Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union made headlines for suspending...

Harvesters at cutting edge

John Deere Australia and New Zealand’s Erin Wagstaff said operators will immediately sense the improved driving experience of the F8 and F9 forage harvesters, which will be available to order later this year. “The new wider cabins have been...

New Zealand could end bailouts as floods and landslides worsen

Wellington — The New Zealand government is considering ending bailouts for homeowners affected by floods and landslides as it develops a framework for addressing the effect of climate change. The government has often stepped in after natural...

New Zealand Aims to Double International Education Sector Within Next Decade

Graduates of the University of Otago are seen on campus in Dunedin, New Zealand, on Dec. 9, 2020. Joe Allison/Getty Images New Zealand has unveiled an ambitious strategy to significantly expand its international education sector, aiming to double...

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Twenty20 Tri-Series in Zimbabwe 2025

Follow live coverage of Zimbabwe vs New Zealand from the Twenty20 Tri-Series in Zimbabwe 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural...

16 & 17 Year Olds In The UK Will Be Able To Vote In The Next General Election - New Zealand Needs To Catch Up

Friday, 18 July 2025, 8:47 am Press Release: Make It 16 The UK Government has just announced that 16 and 17 year olds throughout the UK will be able to vote by the next general election. This follows 16 and 17 year olds being given the right to...

The 5 Best Lorde Songs, Ranked

Lorde is heading home, with a triumphant run of shows locked in across Australia and New Zealand for February 2026, marking her first dates in the region since the Solar Power tour wrapped in 2023. Frontier Touring is presenting the six-date trek,...

New Zealand rethinks housing bailouts amid climate change risks

WELLINGTON: The New Zealand government is considering ending bailouts for homeowners affected by floods and landslides as it develops a framework for addressing the impact of climate change. The government has often stepped in after natural...

Cricket | Jul 17, 2025 | 6 min read New Zealand start T20I campaign with victory

Sports Cricket #Harare Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy shared six wickets between them as New Zealand began their T20I Tri-Series campaign with a 21-run win over South Africa, defending a total of 173 at Harare Sports Club. Henry’s incisive early...

Eat Well for Less: Chef Mike Van de Elzen reveals 5 ways to save on your groceries in New Zealand

So, how do we do it? Van de Elzen shares five ways he thinks every Kiwi can save on their grocery bill right now. Make a plan It doesn’t need to be for that whole week; it could just be for that day. But make a plan when you go to the supermarket...

Canada and New Zealand resolve dairy trade dispute, Canada says

More than 90 thousand signature petition calling to protect pay equity delivered to Parliament

Women representing over 300,000 workers in female-dominated industries affected by the Government’s cuts to New Zealand’s pay equity system delivered a 93,000-signature petition to opposition MPs at Parliament today. But the Minister responsible...

NZNO DHB members vote to strike!

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) will be issuing strike notices to the country’s district health boards (DHBs) after its 30,000 members who work in DHBs voted overwhelmingly in favour of an eight-hour strike on 9 June. Lead Advocate and...

Joint Statement In Response To Government Declaration On Gaza

We, the undersigned organisations, express grave concern over the recent joint declaration by New Zealand and 24 other nations condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza and accusing it of obstructing humanitarian aid. This statement is not only...

A New Zealand stay that coffee lovers just won't be able to resist

Dunedin on New Zealand's South Island runs on three essentials - good coffee, good music and good stories. This place has championed them all. Built in 1878 by coffee merchant Thomas Gregg, the warehouse fell into disrepair in the 1930s before...

Malaysia and New Zealand boost disaster management cooperation

WELLINGTON: Malaysia and New Zealand are set to enhance their disaster management collaboration following Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s visit to the National Crisis Management Centre, also known as the Beehive Bunker....

Henry and Duffy shine as gritty New Zealand hold nerve to down SA in tri-series clash

Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy shared six wickets between them as New Zealand began their T20I Tri-Series campaign with a 21-run win over South Africa, defending a total of 173 at Harare Sports Club. Henry’s incisive early bursts (3/34) and Duffy’s...