September 19th, 2024
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5 months ago

New Zealand to revise speed limit regulations, focusing on economic impact and safety

Transport Minister Simeon Brown and Regulation Minister David Seymour have outlined plans to overhaul the nation's speed limit rules by the end of 2024,...

5 months ago

Government to crack down on youth vaping

The New Zealand coalition Government, through Associate Health Minister Casey Costello, has unveiled a series of stringent actions aimed at curbing youth vaping. These...

5 months ago

New Zealand's current account deficit narrows to $27.8 billion

New Zealand has witnessed a narrowing of its annual current account deficit, reaching $27.8 billion, or 6.9% of its gross domestic product (GDP) for...

5 months ago

New Zealand's economy witnesses slight contraction in latest quarter

New Zealand's economic landscape faced a minor setback as the gross domestic product (GDP) marginally decreased by 0.1 percent in the December 2023 quarter....

5 months ago

Greens push for special visa for Palestinians amid worsening Gaza conditions

The Green Party, together with over 30 organisations, has called on the New Zealand Government to urgently establish a special visa pathway for Palestinians,...

5 months ago

Government announces drought support for Canterbury and Otago

In response to the ongoing severe drought conditions, the Coalition Government is extending its drought assistance measures, initially set for Marlborough, Nelson, and Tasman...

5 months ago

Climate change indicators shatter records in 2023, reports WMO

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released its State of the Global Climate 2023 report, revealing that the year shattered numerous climate change...

5 months ago

Record sea level rise in 2023 highlights urgent climate crisis, WMO report reveals

Global sea levels reached unprecedented highs in 2023, reflecting ongoing ocean warming and the accelerated melting of glaciers and ice sheets, a recent World...