The death toll rose to 20 on Thursday from a volcanic eruption on New Zealand's White Island last month, as two people still missing were officially confirmed dead.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday she would wage a "positive" 2020 election campaign, announcing her party had signed up to Facebook's advertising transparency tool to fight misinformation.
Increased uptake of plant-based diets in New Zealand could substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions while greatly improving population health and saving the healthcare system billions of dollars in the coming decades, according to a new study.
Westpac Banking Corp on Thursday named banking veteran John McFarlane as chairman-elect, entrusting the former Australia and New Zealand Banking Group boss to help steer it through the fallout of a massive money-laundering scandal.
A petition calling on New Zealand's Prime Minister to introduce koala bears to New Zealand is gaining momentum - but wildlife experts say it is a bad idea.
Ireland's first Test match opponents are almost certain to be Pakistan, with the historic fixture set for Malahide next May. Cricket Ireland officials fly to New Zealand this week for an ICC board meeting where they will lobby for international fixtures for the next two years.
New Zealand Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management issues tsunami warning for New Zealand in wake of magnitude earthquake in Papua New Guinea - @NZcivildefence
