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'We want you back': Queenstown tourism sector ready for Aussie influx

'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

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New Zealand Bird of the Year voter fraud scandal has Kiwis in a flap

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

'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

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

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
I was a non-believer, but now I too want a hug from Jacinda

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
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Ardern's win poses questions over the Greens and challenges for the centre-right
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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

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

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

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

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