New Zealand
‘Only in New Zealand!’: Relics found in coffee jars in rubble of Christchurch cathedral
The relics – purported to be bones of saints – were found buried in rubble of the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes
Tess McClure in Auckland
16, Apr, 2021 @6:09 AM
An end to cigarettes? New Zealand aims to create smoke-free generation
Proposals include making sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2004 illegal
Tess McClure in Auckland
16, Apr, 2021 @2:27 AM
Christchurch terrorist chooses not to attend court to launch his own legal challenge
Australian gunman earlier said he wanted to start legal action over his designation as a terrorist and lack of access to news and letters
Charlotte Graham-McLay in Auckland
15, Apr, 2021 @12:00 AM
Christchurch mosque terrorist to launch legal challenge in New Zealand high court
Gunman who was sentenced to life in prison last year and was designated a ‘terrorist entity’ has requested a judicial review
Guardian staff and agencies
14, Apr, 2021 @5:53 AM
New Zealand emissions rise as government vows urgent action
Latest figures show increase of 2% in 2018-19 driven by energy sector and rise in methanol production
Elle Hunt in Auckland
13, Apr, 2021 @6:26 AM
‘A lack of political courage’: New Zealand’s drug reform efforts flounder
From the outside, the country seems like a likely candidate for progressive drug laws but internally, change is proving hard to bring
Tess McClure in Auckland
12, Apr, 2021 @11:56 PM
New Zealand’s ‘wellbeing budget’ made headlines, but what really changed?
Two years ago Jacinda Arden committed to a new mental health strategy, now the world wants to know if it has worked
Tess McClure in Auckland
10, Apr, 2021 @6:00 AM
New Zealand suspension of travel from India questioned amid fears of racist backlash
Community leader says: ‘We don’t feel like a part of the “team of 5 million” when Indians are singled out like this’
Tess McClure in Auckland
09, Apr, 2021 @1:29 AM
‘Broken promise’: Pike River families urge minister to continue mission to recover victims
Families say they were ‘blindsided’ by last week’s announcement and that many opposed it
Tess McClure in Auckland
08, Apr, 2021 @1:09 AM
New Zealand minister’s cervical cancer diagnosis prompts calls for better screening
Advocates call for for self-testing as another path to regular screening for the HPV virus that causes nearly all cervical cancer
Elle Hunt in Auckland
07, Apr, 2021 @5:30 AM
‘Full of emotions’: trans-Tasman travel bubble to let families finally grieve, rejoice and hug
Some have missed the heartbreak of a funeral, others the joy of a pregnancy, but all are celebrating Australia-New Zealand travel
Tess McClure in Auckland
07, Apr, 2021 @3:36 AM
The trans-Tasman travel bubble is here! Where should New Zealanders go?
With a date for the opening of the Australian-New Zealand travel bubble finally set, we can help you plan your trip
Guardian staff
06, Apr, 2021 @8:00 PM
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