Olympic distance runner Zane Robertson has received an eight-year ban after failing a drug test and tampering with the doping control process, the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand announced on Wednesday. Robertson – the New Zealand record holder in the…
New Zealand drug bust: Batman-labelled cocaine haul seized at sea
New Zealand’s navy has intercepted a floating haul of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean in what the country says is its largest drug bust ever. The stash – weighing total 3.2 tonnes (3,200kg) and worth NZ$500m (£263m; $316m) – was…
Jacinda Ardern abuse ”abhorrent”, says incoming NZ PM Chris Hipkins
New Zealand’s incoming prime minister has vowed to protect his family from what he called the “abhorrent” abuse that his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, received while in office. Ms Ardern announced that she was quitting as the country’s leader on Thursday,…
Chris Hipkins set to be new New Zealand PM
New Zealand Labour MP Chris Hipkins is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after becoming the only nominee for the party’s leadership. He was first elected to parliament in 2008 and was appointed minister for Covid-19 in November…
New Zealand mosque attacker claims plea made under duress of torture
The man responsible for the deadly 2019 mosque attacks in New Zealand has claimed he only pleaded guilty under duress of torture on Thursday. Brenton Tarrant was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of release for the terror…
New Zealand govt. warns of materials shortage in building industry
A New Zealand official in charge of the construction industry on Thursday, warned of more materials shortages and headwinds in the future due to a period of global turmoil. The New Zealand government has set up a new taskforce to…
New Zealand court rules voting age of 18 is discriminatory
New Zealand’s highest court on Monday ruled that the country’s current voting age of 18 is discriminatory, forcing parliament to discuss whether it should be lowered. The case, which had been going through the courts since 2020, was bought by…
New Zealand strengthens efforts to check money laundering, terrorism financing
The New Zealand government is strengthening its efforts to clamp down on money laundering and terrorism financing, making it easier for small businesses and consumers to comply. “Our country is a safe place to do business, but we want to…
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern’s office attacked with sword
A woman has been arrested after the office of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was attacked with a sword on Thursday. Police said a 57-year-old was arrested in connection with the incident at Ardern’s Auckland office. “The woman is…
New Zealand: Whale may have caused boat flip that killed five
Five people have died in New Zealand after a birdwatching boat capsized, possibly after colliding with a whale. Eleven people, mostly from the birdwatching group, were onboard when the boat capsized on Saturday in Goose Bay near the town of…