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New Zealand Explores Legalising Remote Lottery Betting: What It Means for the Gaming Industry
All other forms of gambling in New Zealand are illegal unless they're authorised under the Gambling Act of 2003
Travellers Could Be Slapped With £1,159 Fine In New Zealand For Breaking New Camping Rules
The new rules are set to be phased in over the next 16 months.
New Zealand MP Resigns Amid Shoplifting Allegations
The first accusations against the MP came to light on January 10.
Elon Musk To Charge New Users A Fee For Basic Account On X
The social media giant has been undergoing a radical overhaul since Elon Musk took over the platform.
Man Dies After His Boat Collides With A Whale
The incident took place on early Saturday morning when two men, aged 61 and 53, went out on a fishing trip off La Perouse, south-east of Sydney.
England vs Australia: David Beckham sends message to Lionesses ahead of semis
England will face Australia in the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday.
UK and New Zealand announces shared visa schemes expansion
The UK and New Zealand have expanded their shared visa schemes, allowing more young Brits and Kiwis to explore, work and forge lasting connections abroad.
First post-Brexit UK trade deal upholds net zero commitments
From June 1st onwards, businesses in the United Kingdom can sell their products in New Zealand and Australia in a more hassle-free manner as the Australia and New Zealand trade deal comes into force.
Two British nationals killed rescuing elderly woman in Ukraine
Two British nationals were killed while rescuing an elderly woman amid heavy fighting in Soledar, Ukraine.
New Zealand passes world's first law banning smoking for future generations
New Zealand has passed a historic legislation that will prevent future generations from smoking cigarettes.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern calls rival MP 'arrogant pr*ck'
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was caught on hot mic calling a rival MP an "arrogant pr***."
New Zealand says no republic plan after Queen's death
New Zealand's prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has made it clear that she will not try to make the country.
Human remains found in storage container from New Zealand auction
A family has been left shocked and traumatised after having found human remains in a trailer-sized storage container they bought at an auction in New Zealand.
Rescuers in New Zealand use buckets and towels to save stranded dolphins
As many as seven Common dolphins that were stranded on a remote beach off the coast of Auckland, New Zealand, were saved by rescuers on Friday.
Heatwave causes largest ever bleaching of sea sponges in New Zealand
Millions of sea sponges in New Zealand's Fiordland region have been affected by extreme ocean temperatures.
Autistic man wrongly convicted of murder set free after 19 years
Alan Hall, who spent 19 years in jail for a murder that he did not commit has finally been set free.
Anti-vax sentiment may stem from 'adverse childhood experiences,' says study
A study published in the journal PNAS Nexus and conducted by scientists in New Zealand, found that people who opposed vaccines had a difficult childhood. It added that these experiences instilled a distrust for authority in them.
'The Uncanny Counter' star Jo Byeong Gyu denies claims he was a school bully
Jo Byeong Gyu has opened an investigation into malicious online claims about him being a perpetrator of school violence.
New Zealand sex worker gets six figure settlement in sexual harassment case
New Zealand Prostitutes Collective Dame Catherine Healy calls the case a milestone as she warned brothel operators to uphold labour rights.
Father found guilty of beating 2-year-old daughter to death in "meth rage"
The jury which consisted of seven men and five women delivered a unanimous verdict after about 10 hours of deliberations
One-day-old baby in critical condition after being mauled by dog
Authorities are investigating the incident which is believed to have taken place in the family's home.
Canadian Brewery apologises for naming its beer after the Maori word for 'pubic hair'
Cultural appropriation backlash lands on the brewery for unknowingly branding their product with a Maori term thinking it means feather or fur.
New Zealand passport becomes most desirable travel document in the world
Australia along with 11 other nations come in second to New Zealand and Japan as world's most valuable passports
Missing British backpacker found dead in New Zealand
The body of a 32-year-old woman from Essex has been discovered days after she went missing during a solo hike.
Botched breast lift surgery leaves yacht hostess looking like a car crash victim
30-year-old Nicole Reed's hopes of looking like Instagram models came crashing down after a botched breast lift surgery became infected.
Ruthless men brutally kick dying great white shark after dragging it ashore
A group of men allegedly pulled a young great white shark onto the beach before kicking it in the face, taking pictures and leaving it to die.
New Zealand man forced to re-home 1000 hens after winning online bid
A man was shocked when he realised an auction had made him the owner of 1000 hens.
Cafe loses customers after calling toddler 'terrifying'
A café in New Zealand sparked outrage for referring to a customer's child as "the terrifying kid".
Rugby World Cup: England face a fine for their pre-match response to All Blacks' haka
England might be handed a fine for the V-formation challenge they used as a response to New Zealand's customary Haka dance.
New Zealand Rugby team set to feature Barrett sibling trio in upcoming World Cup match
Kiwi coach Steve Hansen made 11 changes to his side for their upcoming encounter against Canada