Tag: New Zealand

Two tremors hours apart strike Wellington

23-year-old New Zealand Miss Universe finalist tragically commited suicide.

Lack of spend on climate change a concern for activists

Who is Murad Islamov? Only an up and coming athlete you should keep your eyes on.

11 Australians likely to have been killed by the horrific Mount White volcano eruption.

Up to 50 tourists, including many Australians, are believed to have been on White Island in New Zealand when its volcano began erupting.

There’s so much to see and do on a trip to New Zealand that it can be hard to choose your holiday activities, but with a bit of research and a plan you can fit quite a lot into your trip.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: We need to address the permissive political environment that allows such hateful extremism to be promulgated so openly.

Labor denies collusion with NZ colleagues to destabilise government over Barnaby Joyce citizenship affair, counter-accusing foreign minister of creating a diplomatic incident with Australia's closest ally.

I am a huge fan of utter debauchery. But, come on… People in glass houses, and all that.

Did you know the Australian Constitution still claims New Zealand as a state? So much for trans-Tasman diplomacy. So why is New Zealand a separate country? Well, here's a little history lesson...

The OED says that, based on written evidence, the pavlova dessert was in fact invented in New Zealand, but this declaration won't end the debate.

Australia's carbon plan sends shudders through neighbours, but there may be hope through international pressure.

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 has proved to significantly boost to the local economies of Australia and New Zealand.

A petition advocating free movement between Australia, the UK, New Zealand and Canada is quickly collecting thousands of signatures. Find out more about what the Commonwealth Freedom of Movement Organisation is advocating.

The Liberal Party’s own polling company’s survey finds that Australians are much more supportive of same-sex couples enjoying the same marital rights as heterosexual unions.

A report compiled by the United Nations drops jaws as it reveals that Commonwealth countries top the world for cocaine and ecstasy use.

A poll conducted by the Lowy Institute claims that Australia and the UK are no longer best mates. While Brits are still on our Christmas card lists we are actually chumming up with the Yanks.

Adoring Australian fans can look forward to a solo-tour by UK-born Michael Rosenberg, better known as Passenger.

The recent royal visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to New Zealand and Australia has had a significantly positive effect on tourism numbers from the UK.

As part of Origins 2013 Australian born Maori dance artist Victoria Hunt embodies the spirit of a meeting house, which sheltered the people of Mount Tarawera during a volcanic eruption, in her performance Copper Promises: Hinemihi Haka.

A group of pranksters in New Zealand have pulled off the ultimate gag, rigging up every tap in their mate’s house to run with beer instead of water.

Federal Labor backbencher and former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has used his popular blog to outline his support for same sex marriage, writing that church and state “can have different positions” on the issue.

Former Australian Times Editor ASHLEA MAHER talks to the sweetly soulful songstress Bic Runga about stripping back symphonic performances and leaving her four-year-old son behind to return to the UK music scene.

This Friday's Big Day Out music festival in Auckland will be the last held in New Zealand after organisers said the event is no longer financially viable in Kiwi-land.

It takes a great show to sell out a venue at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival but takes an even greater show to come back the next year with the same show, upgrade to a larger venue and sell it out once again. That's exactly what The Boy With Tape On ...

Australian homes remain the largest in the world, figures show, but may have hit their peak - due to an ageing population and Gen Y indifference to home ownership.