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‘Biggest issue’CommentsPremiumAlbanese win could open door to resolving NZ deportation conflict

Anthony Albanese's election in Australia has raised hopes in New Zealand it could lead to less deportees being sent across the Tasman.

Ben McKay

Return to surplusPremiumThe New Zealand budget at a glance

The New Zealand government has posted a $NZ19 billion deficit in this year's budget, forecasting a return to surplus in 2025.

Ben McKay

’Absolutely staggering’Greenpeace attack NZ climate plan emissions reductions plan

Greenpeace has attacked the New Zealand government's plan to reduce emissions, saying it relies on ‘hypothetical and unproven techno-fixes’.

Ben McKay

‘Hefty obligations’COVID-struck Jacinda Ardern missing from landmark cabinet

Jacinda Ardern is experiencing moderate symptoms from COVID-19 and will miss a landmark day in New Zealand’s climate change response.

Ben McKay

War of wordsPremiumDutton slams McGowan ‘attack’ as China spy ship tracks coast

The Defence Minister has dismissed Mark McGowan’s ‘personal attack’ over his diplomacy with China as a military spy ship tracks close to the WA coast in an ‘unprecedented’ push south.

Rebecca Le May

Welcome backNZ to open border fully from end of July

The New Zealand government will bring forward the full reopening of its international border to the end of July, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.

Staff Writers

‘Call for calm’ VideoCommentsPM facing heat after Solomon Islands’ ‘invasion’ claim

The Prime Minister is facing heat over the fallout from the Solomon Islands’ deal with China, rejecting accusations he started a war of words which has just driven the Pacific Islands nation closer to China. 

Annabel Hennessy

Sweet asCommentsPremiumTourists return to NZ as pandemic rules ease

Having dropped most of its remaining COVID-19 border restrictions, New Zealand is finally welcoming back tourists from more than 50 visa-waiver countries.

Nick Perry

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The red seizeCommentsPremium
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Why the Solomon Islands turned to China for security

The Solomon Islands security pact with China has led to a bitter fallout between former close allies. But what was it that caused the Pacific nation to turn to Beijing as its relationship with Australia soured?

Annabel Hennessy

Crowdfunded reviewCommentsPremiumNZ High Court finds COVID rules at odds with the Bill of Rights

Grounded Kiwis, a lobby group founded to protest New Zealand's tough COVID-19 border restrictions, has won a court case against the Government.

Ben McKay

‘Red line’VideoCommentsPremiumPM opaque on consequences for China over Pacific expansion

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has failed to expand on what the consequences for Beijing would be if China crossed a ‘red line’ and built military bases in the Pacific.

Lanai Scarr

PoliticsVideoPremium'No credible information' of China base

The prime minister says Australia continues to work to counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific, but there is no evidence it will establish a naval base.

Dominic Giannini

‘Serious concern’VideoCommentsPremiumNZ, Japan ink information sharing deal

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has held a bilateral meeting with Japan's prime minister Fumio Kashida in Tokyo overnight.

Ben McKay

‘Look in the mirror’CommentsPremiumCanning MP slams claims AUKUS as danger to Asia-Pacific

Federal MP and ex-SAS soldier Andrew Hastie has defended the AUKUS as crucial amid a ‘very dangerous strategic environment’ after China claimed the trilateral security pact is ‘exploiting the Ukraine crisis’. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

NZ tragedyPremiumTourism operator fined for safety failings after deadly Whakaar eruption

A premium helicopter charter operator has become the first business sentenced for safety failings on New Zealand volcano White Island.

Ben McKay

Growing concernsCommentsPremiumPM insists Australia not blindsided by China-Solomons policing deal

Scott Morrison has stressed Australia is still actively supporting the Pacific following a concerning policing deal struck between China and the Solomon Islands.

Andrew Brown

‘Appalling atrocity’PremiumPrince William disgusted at Britain’s slave trade past

Prince William has tackled Britain’s history of slavery head-on in a major speech during a royal tour of the Caribbean.

Harry Howard, Katie Weston, Martin Robinson, Kaya Terry and Rebecca English

Crisis responseCommentsPremiumHundreds of US Army personnel to deploy to Northern Territory

Hundreds of US Army personnel will be deployed to the Northern Territory, joining the annual US Marine rotational force for the first time.

Aaron Bunch

‘WAKE UP’CommentsPremiumPolice pepper spray faeces-hurling NZ anti-vaxxers

Police have finally lost patience with anti-vaxxers that have been set up outside New Zealand’s parliament for weeks, whose actions have included calling for the execution of Jacinda Ardern, hurling human waste at officers and abusing children for wearing masks.

Ben McKay

Meth bustPremiumRugby league star’s ‘fall from grace’ after NZ drug importation

Manu Vatuvei, who played 226 NRL games for the Warriors, has been jailed for three years and seven months for importing methamphetamine.

AAP

Record hospitalisationsCommentsNew Zealand COVID-19 cases surge to near 3300

New Zealand has posted a record 3297 community COVID-19 cases, with almost 180 people in hospital.

Ben McKay

Slowing the spreadNZ imposes restrictions after virus spread

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Adern has announced new mask wearing rules and a cap on people at indoor venues amid a growing Omicron cluster.

AAP

Head inlandPremiumAustralians warned to stay away from beach as tsunami threat looms

As a tsunami wave threatens to roll in over Australia’s east coast residents have been told to avoid one behaviour.

Anton Nilsson

On alertViolent volcanic eruption prompts Australian east coast tsunami alert

An underwater volcano eruption near Tonga has sparked a tsunami warning for parts of Australia’s east coast.

AAP