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Government spends $13.5 million to attract 72,000 more tourists to NZ

Jun 09,2025

"This investment is expected to generate around $300 million in spending."

Air New Zealand flight to Queenstown struck by lightning

by Lauren Crimp - Jun 07,2025

Passenger describes an almighty bang, and says it was a terrifying experience.

Vehicles stranded on the Lindis Pass being rescued

by RNZ Online - Jun 07,2025

Dunedin Airport and Takapō took out the chilliest spots

District prepares for heavy snow, sub-zero temperatures to strike

by Katie Todd - Jun 06,2025

MetService has pushed back the expected start time for snowfall

King's Birthday Honours: the full list

by RNZ Online - Jun 02,2025

Local recipients include Ross Lawrence and Aaron Halstead

Reserve Bank drops OCR to 3.25 percent

by Gyles Beckford - May 28,2025

Economic outlook uncertain, impact of new US tariffs unclear

Budget: Coalition claws back savings from pay equity, KiwiSaver - tax benefit for business

by Craig McCulloch - May 22,2025

The coalition has shaved off an average $5. 3b government spending for each of the next four years in its latest Budget.

Hāwea residents oppose new liquor store

by Joe Shaw - May 22,2025

Southland bakery: butter too expensive to buy from NZ companies

by Penny Miles - May 21,2025

Increased Wānaka search and rescue callouts linked to social media

by Katie Todd - May 18,2025

Biggest bank bottom of customer rankings

by Susan Edmunds - May 14,2025

National News Archive

Government spends $13.5 million to attract 72,000 more tourists to NZ

Jun 09,2025

Air New Zealand flight to Queenstown struck by lightning

by Lauren Crimp - Jun 07,2025

Vehicles stranded on the Lindis Pass being rescued

by RNZ Online - Jun 07,2025

District prepares for heavy snow, sub-zero temperatures to strike

by Katie Todd - Jun 06,2025

King's Birthday Honours: the full list

by RNZ Online - Jun 02,2025

Reserve Bank drops OCR to 3.25 percent

by Gyles Beckford - May 28,2025

Budget: Coalition claws back savings from pay equity, KiwiSaver - tax benefit for business

by Craig McCulloch - May 22,2025

Hāwea residents oppose new liquor store

by Joe Shaw - May 22,2025

Southland bakery: butter too expensive to buy from NZ companies

by Penny Miles - May 21,2025

Increased Wānaka search and rescue callouts linked to social media

by Katie Todd - May 18,2025

Biggest bank bottom of customer rankings

by Susan Edmunds - May 14,2025

NZ travellers warned of increased detention risk at US border

May 14,2025