The quaintly patterned container might seem like a gag, but the ritual selection of bills from it is a serious affair

The haka is a cherished cultural symbol, but this one has ignited a fiery debate

The penalties are understood to be the harshest ever imposed on MPs in the country

There are around 4.5 sheep per person in New Zealand

Forecasters are warning of a ‘threat to life’ from falling trees and flying debris

Mix-up discovered in February when clinic finds that birth parents had one too many embryos in storage

Residents of the Pacific Island country were told to move to higher ground

The town is a seven-hour drive from the nearest major city

‘That really is the end of the matter,’ lawmakers were told

The ruling absolves the owner of paying millions in restitution

China’s live firing exercises caused flights between the two countries to be diverted

Amid a wave of vandalism, Jewish people say they’ve never felt such hatred

But how will Mount Taranaki use its new rights?

The pilot was told of the extra passenger and turned on the heating in the cargo hold to keep Mittens comfortable

Many are calling for an underwater tunnel between the North and South Islands

South Australia has registered more shark attacks in the past two years than usual

Bradley Robert Dawson faces life behind bars when he’s sentenced next month

Nigel Richards couldn’t talk to his opponents in their language

Sovaleni, who took office in 2021, did not specify a reason for his departure

Tributes are being paid to the climbers after items of clothing were found