New Zealand’s economy slipped into recession on Thursday with first quarter Gross Domestic Product falling 0.1 per cent. This follows a revised 0.7 per cent drop in GDP in the fourth quarter of 2022, technically pushing the country into recession following two consecutive quarters of contraction.

New Zealand slips into recession as GDP falls 0.1 per cent in March quarter

New Zealand's national radio broadcaster has launched an investigation and put a staff member on leave after it said a series of news stories on its website about Russia's invasion of Ukraine had been edited to present "a false account of events".

New Zealand's national broadcaster probes 'inappropriate' editing of Ukraine war stories

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said on Wednesday (June 7) that the country is finalising a defence agreement with New Zealand which will see the two nations increase military engagement.

Fiji to sign defence agreement with New Zealand, says PM

New Zealand on Tuesday (June 6) announced a ban on disposable vapes amid the government's focus to curb vaping among young people by implementing limits on sales near schools and a ban on some disposable units.

New Zealand to ban disposable vape as it extends aggressive anti-smoking campaigns

New Zealand police Thursday said they were filing five murder charges against a man suspected of setting fire at an emergency housing hotel in the capital city of Wellington last month.

New Zealand police file five murder charges against man accused of setting hostel on fire 

Air New Zealand has started weighing its passengers at the airport. It is in attempt gather for the 'Passengers' Weight Survey' and aims at passenger safety. What is this survey?

Gravitas: Why are passengers being weighed at New Zealand airport?

It is normal to weigh bags before boarding a flight but the aviation authorities in New Zealand have asked its national carrier to now weigh passengers also. That’s right, New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority has asked Air New Zealand to weigh passengers before departure on international flights taking off from Auckland International Airport.

Air New Zealand to weigh passengers before they board int’l flights. Here’s why

A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck Auckland Islands, New Zealand on Wednesday, according to European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The islands situated on New Zealand's southern coast remain mostly uninhabited.

Strong earthquake of 6.2-magnitude strikes New Zealand's Auckland Islands

An investigation in New Zealand has found that allegations of sexual harassment against an in-house doctor made by new recruits were not properly investigated, reported local media.

New Zealand: Police didn't handle sexual harassment complaints against in-house doctor well, says watchdog

Videos of Poara - a kiwi bird being handled and petted by guests at a Miami zoo under bright lights, which went viral on social media platforms on Tuesday, May 23, have prompted uproar in New Zealand.

New Zealand enraged over mistreatment of a kiwi bird in a Miami zoo

A political party in New Zealand has admitted to using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate people in their attack advertisements (political ads designed to wage a personal attack against an opposing candidate or party).

Political party in New Zealand admits to using AI-generated people in attack ads

New Zealand, a country which is known for its lush green forests and wildlife, continues to be home to more sheep than people. The report by news agency AFP, citing official figures released on Monday (May 22), said sheep outnumber people by fewer than five to one, which is the lowest level in nearly two centuries.

Did you know there are more sheep than people in New Zealand?

New Zealand has lost its almost decade-old fight for exclusive rights to trademark 'mānuka honey'. For years now, the nation has been trying to stop Australian beekeepers from using the name and the lucrative profits associated with it.

WION Explains: New Zealand loses almost decade-old fight for 'mānuka honey' trademark. Here's what it means

New Zealand has announced its largest-ever carbon emissions reduction project in history, a move that equals to removing as many as 300,000 cars off the road. The historic plan, which costs the government $140m, includes transitioning from coal to renewable electricity at the country’s major steel plant Glenbrook, as per The Guardian newspaper.

Equal to taking 300k cars off the road: New Zealand launches largest emissions reduction

Loafers Lodge hostel fire: New Zealand authorities have arrested a man for arson over a deadly hostel blaze in Wellington which killed at least six people on Monday.

Loafers Lodge hostel fire: New Zealand police arrest man for arson; death toll expected to rise

A hostel fire, that claimed the lives of at least six people in New Zealand's capital city Wellington, is being treated as an act of arson, said the police on Wednesday as they opened a homicide probe into the incident.

New Zealand police launch homicide inquiry into deadly hostel blaze, to treat it as act of arson

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: A deadly-fire ripped through a multi-storey hostel in Central Wellington last night, two tower in flames and thick smoke was seen coming out of hostel's roof, Shooting in New Mexico kills 3 and injures 2, San Francisco shooting footage released.

Deadly fire in New Zealand's Wellington kills 6 | Shooting in New Mexico kills 3 | WION Speed News

A deadly-fire ripped through a multi-storey hostel in Central Wellington last night, two tower in flames and thick smoke was seen coming out of hostel's roof. New Zealand police and emergency services said that the cause of fire is still unknown.

New Zealand fire: At least 6 killed, many injured after fire in a hostel in Wellington

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said that at least six people have been killed in a fire that broke out in a hostel in central Wellington in the early hours of Tuesday (May 16).

New Zealand: At least six killed in hostel fire in Wellington, rescue operation underway

A schoolboy reportedly went missing on Tuesday (May 9) when in Northland, New Zealand. News agencies reported citing officials that the boy was on a school trip to caves, and at the same time heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flash flooding and landslides across the upper North Island.

New Zealand: Student missing during school trip to Abbey Caves amid poor weather condition

A massive 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, off the northeastern coast of New Zealand. All coastal dwellers were advised to "move immediately" rather than wait for the tsunami warning.

Morning brief: 7.1 quake jolts New Zealand's Kermadec Islands, 9 teens injured in Texas shooting & more

An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hit the Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, stated the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.

Earthquake of 7.1 magnitude strikes New Zealand's Kermadec Islands

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Gates of cricket stadium in Australia named after Sachin Tendulkar, World's richest man Bernard Arnault auditions children for his luxury empire, Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes New Zealand.

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New Zealand slips into recession as GDP falls 0.1 per cent in March quarter

New Zealand's national broadcaster probes 'inappropriate' editing of Ukraine war stories

Fiji to sign defence agreement with New Zealand, says PM

New Zealand to ban disposable vape as it extends aggressive anti-smoking campaigns

New Zealand police file five murder charges against man accused of setting hostel on fire

Gravitas: Why are passengers being weighed at New Zealand airport?

Air New Zealand to weigh passengers before they board int’l flights. Here’s why

Strong earthquake of 6.2-magnitude strikes New Zealand's Auckland Islands

New Zealand: Police didn't handle sexual harassment complaints against in-house doctor well, says watchdog

New Zealand enraged over mistreatment of a kiwi bird in a Miami zoo

Political party in New Zealand admits to using AI-generated people in attack ads

Did you know there are more sheep than people in New Zealand?

WION Explains: New Zealand loses almost decade-old fight for 'mānuka honey' trademark. Here's what it means

Equal to taking 300k cars off the road: New Zealand launches largest emissions reduction

Loafers Lodge hostel fire: New Zealand police arrest man for arson; death toll expected to rise

New Zealand police launch homicide inquiry into deadly hostel blaze, to treat it as act of arson

Deadly fire in New Zealand's Wellington kills 6 | Shooting in New Mexico kills 3 | WION Speed News

New Zealand fire: At least 6 killed, many injured after fire in a hostel in Wellington

New Zealand: At least six killed in hostel fire in Wellington, rescue operation underway

New Zealand fire: At least 6 killed, many injured after fire in a hostel in Wellington

New Zealand: Student missing during school trip to Abbey Caves amid poor weather condition

Morning brief: 7.1 quake jolts New Zealand's Kermadec Islands, 9 teens injured in Texas shooting & more

Earthquake of 7.1 magnitude strikes New Zealand's Kermadec Islands

Gates of cricket stadium in Australia named after Sachin Tendulkar | Trending On WION