New Zealand’s young leaving in record numbers as cost of living bites | Migration

New Zealand’s young leaving in record numbers as cost of living bites | Migration

Wellington, New Zealand – When Jessica Chong started sending out invitations for a recent party to celebrate her and her partner’s birthdays in Auckland, New Zealand, she realised that few of their closest friends would be able to attend. In the last few months, most of them had moved overseas….

Prosecutors investigating captain of superyacht that sank off Sicily | Courts News

Prosecutors investigating captain of superyacht that sank off Sicily | Courts News

Seven people, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter, died when the ship went down in a sudden storm. Prosecutors in Italy are investigating the captain of the superyacht that sank during a storm off Sicily last week, killing seven people, on possible charges including manslaughter, his lawyer…

New Zealand dairy firm fined over products using Indian butter | Food

New Zealand dairy firm fined over products using Indian butter | Food

Trade watchdog says company misled customers about origin of butter used in ‘100 percent pure New Zealand’ products. A New Zealand dairy company has been fined 420,000 New Zealand dollars ($261,452) for using imported Indian butter in products labelled as locally produced. New Zealand’s Commerce Commission said on Monday that…

New Zealand’s White Island volcano erupts, flights grounded | Volcanoes News

New Zealand’s White Island volcano erupts, flights grounded | Volcanoes News

Scientists warn volcano off coast of North Island could continue venting for “weeks to months” to come. The White Island volcano in New Zealand has erupted sending a huge plume of ash into the sky and grounding a number of flights. National carrier Air New Zealand said 10 flights were…

US high jumper Shelby McEwen defends decision to refuse sharing gold medal with New Zealand’s Hamish Kerr
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US high jumper Shelby McEwen defends decision to refuse sharing gold medal with New Zealand’s Hamish Kerr

Shelby McEwen is an Olympic medalist — whether you call him greedy or competitive. The 28-year-old American defended his decision to compete in a jumpoff against New Zealand’s Hamish Kerr instead of sharing the gold medal during the men’s high jump final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday. “If…

Rebels in Indonesia’s Papua kill New Zealand pilot in second plane attack | Conflict News

Rebels in Indonesia’s Papua kill New Zealand pilot in second plane attack | Conflict News

Glen Malcolm Conning was shot dead after he landed his helicopter in a remote village, 19 months after another pilot was taken captive. Separatist fighters in Indonesia’s far eastern region of Papua have shot dead a helicopter pilot from New Zealand, according to police. The rebels attacked the helicopter as…

Air New Zealand scraps 2030 carbon emissions target | Aviation

Air New Zealand scraps 2030 carbon emissions target | Aviation

Flag carrier says it is unable to achieve target due to lack of newer fuel-efficient aircraft and alternative jet fuels. Air New Zealand has scrapped its 2030 carbon emissions targets, citing the lack of availability of newer fuel-efficient aircraft and alternative jet fuels. Air New Zealand Chief Executive Greg Foran…

China Premier Li says Australia ties ‘back on track’ as he embarks on visit | News

China Premier Li says Australia ties ‘back on track’ as he embarks on visit | News

During his four-day visit, Li Qiang is visiting Adelaide, the capital, Canberra, and mining state Western Australia. Chinese Premier Li Qiang has said relations with Australia are “back on track” as he embarked on a four-day trip to the major trading partner. His visit starting on Saturday is the first…

New Zealand Commerce Minister Warns Leaders on Being Slow in Crypto Exploration

New Zealand Commerce Minister Warns Leaders on Being Slow in Crypto Exploration

New Zealand’s ministry of commerce and consumer affairs have warned the country leaders against keeping a slow approach on cryptocurrencies. In a recent development, minister Andrew Bayly has asked the Australian government to finalise its stance on crypto before it’s too late. This is the time that the crypto sector…