We, the general public, and the undersigned clinicians, scientists, and health professionals, call for the urgent reinstatement of basic airborne-infection-control measures—clean indoor air and approp...

NZ previously secured next-gen, hybrid ferries for 40% less than market price during Covid. The cancellation of these partially built 2026 ferries resulted in a loss of $700 milli to more than $1bn

Luxon was absent for the Tasman floods and says now is not the time for funding - while endorsing no compensation for property owners in climate risk areas by 2045

Scientists have raised concerns about plans to lower the country's methane emissions target.

Exclusive: In the first legal challenge to the plan, top climate lawyers claim the government relies too heavily on forestry and failed to consult the public

Young, progressive and relatable, the former prime minister of New Zealand tried to do politics differently. But six years into power, she dramatically resigned. In an exclusive interview with the Gua...

US president announces move, citing ‘national security threat’ to US film sector Meanwhile, Germany has said it “strongly rejects” criticism by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio of its domestic spy agency’s decision to label the far-right AfD party as an extremist group. “I reiterate that the insinuations contained (in his comments) are certainly unfounded,” foreign ministry spokesman Sebastian Fischer said. This is democracy. This decision is the result of a thorough & independent investigation to protect our Constitution & the rule of law. It is independent courts that will have the final say. We have learnt from our history that rightwing extremism needs to be stopped.” The UK is a world leader in film and TV production, employing thousands of talented workers, and this is a key growth sector in the government’s industrial strategy,” she said. “These tariffs, coming after Covid and the recent slowdown, could deal a knock-out blow to an industry that is only just recovering and will be really worrying news for tens of thousands of skilled freelancers who make films in the UK. Continue reading...

A potential compromise is on the horizon in NZME's board battle.

The damage caused by the treaty bill to Māori relations will take time to repair and debate over the issue may spill into next year’s election campaign

A Russian missile strike killed at least 21 people in Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy on the morning of Palm Sunday, Sumy Mayor Artem Kobzar reported on April 13.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says dozens killed on ‘ordinary city street’ while heading to church for Palm Sunday At least 20 people have been killed and dozens injured after a Russian ballistic missile strike in the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people were going to church for Palm Sunday. Two missiles landed in the crowded city centre. One hit a trolley bus full of passengers. Footage from the scene shows bodies lying in the street, burning cars, and rescuers carrying bloodied survivors. Continue reading...

Bond yields soar as investors race to price in slower global growth