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Air NZ flights hit by Heathrow snow

Air New Zealand flights to the UK have been delayed after snow and freezing temperatures disrupted services into London...

Rena splits in two

A container vessel, stranded on Astrolabe reef off New Zealand’s North Island since October, has split in two.

Rena, a...

Large quake hits Christchurch

A large earthquake has rattled Christchurch.

The 5.8 magnitude quake hit about 2pm local time on Friday (1200 AEDT)....

NZ economy gets World Cup boost

New Zealand's economy expanded at a faster-than-expected rate in the third quarter, boosted by spending at the rugby World...

Hundreds evacuated in NZ floods

Hundreds of people have been evacuated as heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in New Zealand's South Island.

A...

NZ food prices rise 0.2 percent

Food prices rose 0.2 percent in November 2011, Statistics New Zealand has said.

A seasonal fall in the price of fruit...

Changes to New Zealand LTSSL list

The Department of Labour has today announced changes to its Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL).

The LTSSL...

Rugby World Cup attracts 133,200 overseas visitors

The Rugby World Cup attracted an impressive 133,200 overseas visitors, Statistics New Zealand has revealed.

53,200...

Prisoners to assist in Christchurch rebuild

A new trade training complex has been opened Christchurch Men’s Prison to prepare prisoners to help rebuild the New Zealand...

White kiwi survives surgery

The world's only known white kiwi has survived surgery to remove stones from her gizzard.

Over a week ago, rangers...