New Zealand’s First National AI Strategy to Foster Growth

New Zealand has launched its first national Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, a significant step aimed at unlocking the transformative potential of AI to enhance productivity, drive economic growth and foster innovation across a range of...

New Zealand chiropractic interns bring relief and hope to Rarotonga

New Zealand College of Chiropractic intern Carlos Fung performing a spinal check up yesterday. TEITIMOANA TAIRI/ 25070730 Final-year interns from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic are bringing hope, healing, and holistic health to the Cook...

New Zealand government unveils national strategy for AI adoption

The New Zealand government has released its first national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, setting out a roadmap to foster innovation and productivity while ensuring responsible and safe AI development. The strategy, titled "New Zealand's...

New Zealand levy extension ‘risks costing more than it raises’

A user-pays proposal to charge an “immigration levy” from New Zealand educational institutions risks costing the country far more than it raises, universities have warned. The government is considering extending the levy, which currently only...

MethaneSat down: how New Zealand space ambitions fell off the radar

For scientist Sara Mikaloff-Fletcher, the news that a methane-tracking satellite was lost in space last week left her feeling like the air had been sucked from her lungs. It happened just days before New Zealand was due to take control of the...

How To Watch New Zealand All Blacks Vs. France On July 12

The second test between New Zealand All Blacks and France will take place on July 12 at Sky Stadium, as both teams continue their three-match series. New Zealand secured a 31–27 win in the opening fixture, maintaining their position at No. 2 in...

A New Zealand Food Story With Ben Bayly Puts Ruapehu On The Map

Discover the Ruapehu region’s unique food journey through the highly anticipated Season 4 TV series of A New Zealand Food Story with Ben Bayly. Chef Ben Bayly meets some of Ruapehu’s passionate growers, producers and restauranteurs in the final...

'Lord of the Rings' director hopes to bring back New Zealand's moa bird from extinction

Filmmaker Peter Jackson's fascination with a large extinct New Zealand bird has led to an unusual partnership with a biotech company known for its grand and controversial plans to bring back lost species. Colossal Biosciences on Tuesday announced...

Peter Jackson Funds the Resurrection of New Zealand’s Lost Giant Bird

Sir Peter Jackson joins Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm and Ngāi Tahu archaeologist Kyle Davis for a discussion with ScreenRant about their bold mission to bring back the extinct giant moa in a first-of-its-kind Māori-led de-extinction effort....

Black Caps: Kane Williamson still committed to New Zealand, despite skipping Zimbabwe tour

However, Zimbabwe will be the first time Williamson has opted out of test commitments, easily the format in which he has excelled the most. But with the Black Caps’ test calendar sparse for 2025, Williamson will instead maximise his earnings -...

Lord of the Rings director aims to bring back long-extinct New Zealand bird

Auckland Bowling Club Named Club Of The Year At Bowls Awards

In an event that blended history with high performance, Auckland Bowling Club, founded in 1861 and recognised as the oldest bowling club in the Southern Hemisphere, has been crowned Club of the Year at the 2025 Bowls Auckland Awards. ABC team –...

New Zealand events industry plans to recruit more staff

New Zealand’s business events industry is preparing for significant growth. More than 70% of organisations expecting increased event activity over the next three years, according to a new workforce survey. The study by Business Events Industry...

Auckland man facing serious charges after using stolen car to allegedly ram police vehicle

Photo: Supplied / NZ Police A man is facing serious charges after allegedly ramming a police car with a stolen vehicle in Auckland on Tuesday. The incident occurred during a traffic stop after the car ran a red light near Carbine Road in Mt...

Origin story: How did an Australian state rugby league competition come to have such a grip on New Zealand?

Blues fans are seen during State of Origin 2023 Photo: PHOTOSPORT State of Origin Game III Kick-off: 10pm, Wednesday 9 July Accor Stadium, Sydney Live blog updates on RNZ For more than four decades Raelene Castle's ritual has remained the same....

Ron Mark’s Quiet War: How a Former New Zealand Defense Minister Became a Friend of Ukraine

When Ron Mark arrived in Ukraine this summer, Kyiv was under attack by 550 drones. But he did not hide. The former New Zealand Defense Minister and current mayor of Carterton was exactly where he promised, among the people, on the front line,...

Alliance Party Launches First Campaign In Over A Decade – New Zealand Alliance Party

Tom Roud, candidate for the revitalised Alliance Party, is launching his campaign for Christchurch City Council Friday 4 July with a fundraising event at local venue Space Academy, starting 7.30pm. The Alliance Party announced its return to active...

New Zealand will ‘look to the stars’ with first military space unit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) established its first dedicated space unit on July 4 with the reactivation of No. 62 Squadron at Whenuapai airbase, Auckland. “Space is vital for modern life,” New Zealand’s...

‘Lord of the Rings’ director partners with biotech company looking to resurrect extinct New Zealand bird

Open this photo in gallery:Filmmaker Peter Jackson, left, and Colossal CEO Ben Lamm hold up bones from Jackson's collection of extinct moa bones in Wellington, New Zealand, in a supplied photo.The Associated Press Filmmaker Peter Jackson owns one...

UAE, US, New Zealand and more: 5 countries that offer golden visa and how much do they cost

1. UAE: The Desert Dream Dreaming of brunching at Burj Khalifa or shopping ‘til you drop in Dubai malls? The UAE Golden Visa makes you just one investment away from that life. You’ll need to invest AED 2 million (about $550,000) in real estate...