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New Zealand snub a clear message for Cook Islands, says Opposition
Opposition MP and Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather. LOSIRENE LACANICALU/25052306 New Zealand’s top political leaders skipping the Cook Islands’ 60th Constitution anniversary, seen as a rebuke over closer ties with China, has...

New Zealand online casino legislation clears first reading in Parliament
New Zealand’s online casino bill passed its first reading in Parliament with an 83-39 vote, signaling legislative momentum despite dissent from some Labour MPs over consumer safeguards in the proposed regulatory scheme. The legislation, introduced...
Why European Gaming Giants Are Targeting New Zealand
In recent years, New Zealand has become an attractive destination for international gaming firms, particularly those based in Europe. Despite already having a relatively modest population, New Zealand’s open stance on foreign operators and booming...

Government Minister opens new east Auckland housing development
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk, left, and local National Party List MP Nancy Lu cut the ribbon on the development in Farm Cove. Photos supplied Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has visited east Auckland to cut the...

Government Attacks Māori Rights On World Stage
Te Pāti Māori condemns the Government’s escalating assault on tangata whenua, following the letter sent by Regulations Minister David Seymour to the United Nations and Prime Minister Luxon’s weak attempt to distance himself while still endorsing...
Law change letting workers talk about salaries likely to pass
Labour MP Camilla Belich. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith A Labour party member's bill that seeks to stop employers enforcing gag orders on workers talking about their salaries is likely to pass into law. Labour MP Camilla Belich's bill - called the...
Josh Rock and Mike de Decker make World Series debut in Australia and New Zealand as field confirmed for double header
Mike De Decker and Josh Rock will make their first appearances on the World Series of Darts stage Down Under in August. The Belgian has been invited by the PDC to participate in both the Australian Darts Masters and the New Zealand Darts Masters....

New Zealand reevaluates housing policy amid climate change
New Zealand reevaluates housing policy amid climate change 16 July 2025 19:50 (UTC+04:00) The New Zealand government has traditionally purchased real estate damaged by natural disasters — a response to increasingly severe and frequent extreme...
Two New Bills Show Cross-Party Support For Modern Slavery Laws – Parliament Needs To Act! – Worldvision
World Vision New Zealand is urging the country’s two main political parties to join together to progress modern slavery legislation, after MPs from both parties plan very similar Private Members Bill to address the issue. Today, Labour’s Camilla...

NZ government rethinks flood bailouts: What mortgage advisers need to know
The New Zealand government is developing a national adaptation framework that could gradually phase out automatic bailouts for homeowners affected by floods and landslides. Rather than continuing to buy out properties after every disaster,...

Tackling Systemic Inequities in The Solomon Islands Healthcare System: The Race-Health-Governance Nexus
The Solomon Islands are an archipelago in the Southwest Pacific, extending from Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu. The country comprises nine provincial governments: Isabel, Guadalcanal, Temotu, Renbel, Central, Malaita, Western, Choiseul, and Makira....

Fedhatta/ HATTA: Meeting with Secretary General of EOT for exhibition planning and reinforcement of international markets
Meeting for the strategic orientation of Greek tourism with the "peak" of timely planning to participate in international tourism fairs and the promotion of established and emerging - but extremely dynamic - tourist markets, held on Tuesday, July...

B.C. health minister praises U.S. recruitment, says 780 applications in 2 months
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's health minister says the province has received almost 780 job applications from qualified American health professionals as part of its recruitment campaign. VANCOUVER — British Columbia's health minister says the...
New Zealand floods prompt rethink of government housing protections
The New Zealand government is considering ending bailouts for homeowners affected by floods and landslides as it develops a framework for addressing the impact of climate change. The government has often stepped in after natural disasters to buy...

Plihal piles triumphs in international regattas
When last we checked in with Vashon’s Jacob Plihal, he had just placed 13th in the men’s single sculls at the 2024 summer Olympics in Paris. His performance in Paris was even stronger than that placing would suggest, as he set the U.S. Olympic...
Man found dead inside bus at central Auckland depot
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New Zealand iGaming bill passes first reading in Parliament
MPs voted 83 to 39 in favour of the New Zealand iGaming bill, which will allow for up to 15 licensees. The Online Casino Gambling Bill in New Zealand has passed its first reading in Parliament by 83 votes to 39, enabling it to advance to the...

French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls begins first offifical visit to French Polynesia
Manuel Valls, French Minister of the French Overseas Territories, arrives for his first official visit to French Polynesia. Photo: AFP /Vaikehu Shan French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls landed in French Polynesia on Wednesday (Tuesday local...

South Africa vs New Zealand, T20I Tri-Series: Live Streaming, TV Channel, Match Time, and How to Watch Online
New Zealand to face South Africa (File) South Africa and New Zealand are set to face off on Wednesday in the second match of the T20I Tri-Series underway in Zimbabwe.South Africa led by Rassie van der Dussen and featuring several new names in...
New Zealand could end bailouts as floods and landslides worsen
Wellington — The New Zealand government is considering ending bailouts for homeowners affected by floods and landslides as it develops a framework for addressing the effect of climate change. The government has often stepped in after natural...