World
Oceania
'We want you back': Queenstown tourism sector ready for Aussie influx
New Zealand's stunning Queenstown is a favourite for Aussie tourists. And the locals are ready and waiting for a two-way travel bubble to get up and running.
- by James Massola
Latest
New Zealand Bird of the Year voter fraud scandal has Kiwis in a flap
Electoral fraud on behalf of a candidate on the verge of extinction was traced back to 1500 votes from a single computer.
- by James Massola
'Pragmatic' NZ travel bubble mooted for January
Tourism NZ is preparing for a two-way trans-Tasman travel arrangement next year. The Australian government is still hoping to do it by Christmas.
- by James Massola
New Zealanders vote 'yes' to euthanasia, 'no' to legalising cannabis
The country held a referendum on the two contentious policies at the same time as the national parliamentary election last month.
- by James Massola
New Zealand's next Parliament is set to be the most diverse ever
"This is the most diverse parliament we have ever had in terms of gender, and minority ethnic and indigenous representation."
- by Praveen Menon
Opinion
NZ election
I was a non-believer, but now I too want a hug from Jacinda
Ardern had just been made deputy leader when I decided to give her a few words of advice. She politely rejected them. I'm glad she did.
- by Pam Corkery
Analysis
NZ election
Ardern's win poses questions over the Greens and challenges for the centre-right
Jacinda Ardern's re-election poses questions for centre-right governments around the world about what voters want and expect from their leaders.
- by James Massola
Ardern to crack on with government, won't comment on Greens alliance
Jacinda Ardern won't be drawn on whether the Greens will be part of her next government, which will be formed in a matter of weeks.
- by James Massola
As it happened: Jacinda Ardern claims victory, Collins concedes defeat
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern looks to secure a second term amid nation's cannabis and euthanasia referendums
- by Laura Chung and James Massola
Jacinda Ardern claims huge win in New Zealand's COVID-19 election
Almost 2 million people had cast their votes before election day in a poll dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- by James Massola
COVID dominates New Zealand election, though the country is virus-free
Jacinda Ardern looks set to win a second term because of her handling of the pandemic.
- by James Massola