New Zealand

On Tuesday, New Zealand issued a ban on disposable vapes, increasing its grip on smoking as it gradually implements a near-total ban on tobacco sales. According to Health Minister Ayesha Verrall, disposable vapes—defined as those without...

New Zealand’s government unveiled a “no frills” pre-election budget on Thursday, vowing to ease cost of living pressures while ramping up climate defences following deadly flash floods and a cyclone. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins promised to...

New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 47 runs in the fifth and final one-day international in Karachi on Sunday, with Henry Shipley and Rachin Ravindra sharing six wickets. The win kept New Zealand from being swept in...

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday that she planned to attend Havard University for fellowships later this year. Ardern startled New Zealanders in January when she announced her resignation as prime minister...

On Monday, Radio New Zealand became the latest broadcaster to threaten to leave Twitter after the social media network labeled it as “government-funded.” The chief of content at RNZ said the network might follow in the...

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern resigned from parliament on Wednesday, capping a career characterized by compassionate leadership in times of crisis, despite facing increasing online abuse. Ardern stunned New Zealand earlier this year when...

As exhausted officials accepted aid from abroad, New Zealand on Thursday sent gunships and helicopters to bring water, food, and fuel to communities cut off by Cyclone Gabrielle. In a catastrophe that has devastated the populated...

For this week’s opening Test match against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui, England called up seam bowler Stuart Broad on Wednesday, reuniting him with seasoned partner Jimmy Anderson. Along with 40-year-old Anderson, England’s all-time leading bowler...

The abrupt resignation of Jacinda Ardern as prime minister of New Zealand, which shocked the nation, was officially announced on Wednesday. The governor-general of New Zealand administered the oath of office to 44-year-old Chris Hipkins during...

After being selected as his party’s sole candidate to succeed Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins made a promise to “get things done” and win the impending general election in October. In a meeting of fellow lawmakers, the...