Australia ends home rugby sevens title drought with epic win over New Zealand
Australia has edged New Zealand 28-26 in another sensational women’s rugby sevens final and won its first title at home in seven years.
Exports: US overtakes Australia to be New Zealand’s second-biggest export partner
The United States became New Zealand’s second-largest export market last year, according to new Stats NZ data. And New Zealand in December recorded its first trade surplus in six months. Goods exports rose by almost $1 billion last month compared to December 2023,

New Zealand to review aid to Kiribati

New Zealand reviews its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation snubs an official's visit
New Zealand Reviews Kiribati Aid Programme After Presidential Snub
New Zealand Reviewing Aid to Kiribati After Meeting Canceled
New Zealand is reviewing its aid to Kiribati after the tiny Pacific nation’s president canceled a meeting with Foreign Minister Winston Peters at short notice.
People leave New Zealand in record numbers in the 12 months through November
People leaving New Zealand hit record levels in the 12 months to November 2024, in another sign of the weakness in the country’s economy that moved to a technical recession in the third quarter.
New Zealand Loosens Visitor Visas to Court Remote Workers
The country, which sank into a recession last year, is trying to entice highly skilled “digital nomads” to work in the island nation for up to nine months.
China can challenge rugby sevens giants New Zealand and Australia, Olympic winner says
Alicia Lucas hails progress of ‘structured and meticulous’ China and is excited by potential of ‘incredible athletes’.
Australia beats Spain and Britain to win the New Zealand leg of SailGP
Australia has won the New Zealand leg of the SailGP series, pressing home an advantage they enjoyed throughout the event to beat Spain and Britain in the three-boat final.
Cat mistakenly left on plane, makes three trips between New Zealand and Australia in 24 hours
A Maine coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold and she made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.
New Zealand to review aid to Kiribati after the Pacific Island nation snubs an official’s visit
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.
Burger demand fuels trade, US overtakes Australia to be NZ's second-biggest export partner
The United States became New Zealand’s second-largest export market last year, according to new Stats NZ data.
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Various Artists expands into Australia/New Zealand; Arwen Hunt to lead division headquartered in Sydney
Artist management company Various Artists Management (VAM) is furthering its global expansion by opening an office in Sydney, Australia. Continue to article... The company has appointed Arwen Hunt as Head of its Australia/New Zealand division.
How to watch this week's NBA in Australia, New Zealand
Here are some key facts, and how you can watch all the Week 15 action on ESPN in Australia and New Zealand. Fans can tune in to several Week 15 games LIVE across ESPN and ESPN 2, which are available via Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV and SKY NZ, while you can also access these games via the ESPN App.