NZ plans digital services tax for multinationals from 2025
The proposed digital services tax will target multinational businesses that earn income from New Zealand users of social media platforms, search engines, and online marketplaces.
NZ says it is aware of China-linked intelligence activity in country
The accusations leveled against China are the latest in a string of recent comments from the country's government outlining concerns about China's assertive behaviour and its destabilising impact.
Mother to plead insanity in NZ childrens murder trial-reports
Lauren Anne Dickason is accused of killing her children in September 2021 at their home in Timaru, a city of 29,000 on New Zealand's South Island, about a month after the family migrated from South Africa.
Ikea stores owner Ingka starts on first NZ store
Globally, there are more than 450 Ikea stores, most of which are owned by the Ingka group.
NZ sees bigger deficit as economy sputters, spending boost to fan inflation
Finance minister Grant Robertson announced billions towards rebuilding infrastructure following severe weather events at the start of the year and towards helping those struggling with increased living costs.
NZ govt reverses move to introduce bill to lower voting age
The government backtracked on introducing legislation to lower the voting age to 16 in the country's general elections, saying it does not have the required numbers for the bill to pass in parliament.
Indonesia vows restraint as troops surround separatists holding NZ pilot
The rebels say they will not release Philip Mehrtens, unless Indonesia's government recognises the region's independence and withdraws its troops.
NZ's cyclone death toll at 11, thousands still missing
The cyclone hit the island's northernmost region on Feb 12 and tracked down the east coast, inflicting widespread devastation.
Survivors plucked from rooftops as NZ cyclone kills four
With the storm now fading into the South Pacific, rescue teams have finally reached regions cut off by days of torrential rain and gale-force winds.
Cyclone lashes northern NZ, flights disrupted, flooding expected
The cyclone is the second significant weather event to hit Auckland and the upper North Island in just a few weeks.
NZ extends cut in fuel excise duty amid inflation woes
Petrol prices in New Zealand, like elsewhere, have risen sharply since Russia's attack on Ukraine started around a year ago, contributing to significant inflation.
NZ's Auckland hit by more rain as roads and homes flooded
A state of emergency is in place in Auckland and Northland, the country's northernmost region.
