A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people has been recognized as a legal person after a new law granted it all the rights and responsibilities of a human being.

A top New Zealand central banker said on Wednesday the official interest rate will move towards a lower, neutral level in the absence of future shocks to the system, as pandemic-related disruptions abate and inflation subsides.

New Zealand’s government is reviewing its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation’s leader snubbed a planned meeting with New Zealand’s foreign minister

Two Wellington students have been selected to represent New Zealand at the 'Olympics' of Science and Engineering Fairs in the United States.

Wellington musicians are mourning the loss of a unique gig in their home town, after news that the Homegrown festival will no longer be held in the capital.

WELLINGTON – New Zealand is confident its relationship with the US can go from strength to strength, said Foreign Minister Winston Peters following a call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration in an inauguration speech that Americans “split the atom” prompted vexed social media posts on Tuesday by New Zealanders, who said the achievement belonged to

The visa changes allow foreigners to work remotely for their home country companies while staying in New Zealand, with added benefits such as no taxation on remote work income for stays under 90 days.

Wētā FX is proudly flying the flag for New Zealand this entertainment awards season, adding more prestigious nominations to its already impressive arsenal and setting a new company record in the process.

The Consumers Price Index rose 2.2% in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, matching the pace three months earlier, Statistics New Zealand data showed Wednesday in Wellington. The Reserve Bank and economists’ expectation was for a 2.1% gain. Consumer prices advanced 0.5% from the third quarter, matching estimates.

New Zealand's government is reviewing its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation's leader snubbed a planned meeting with New Zealand's foreign minister.

A New Zealand central banker on Wednesday said the official interest rate will tend towards neutral in the absence of future shocks to the system as pandemic-related disruptions fade. "Given uncertainty,