Katy Thomas says the trauma caused to families is immense and will take years to recover from. Photo: Supplied ...

A new study using gravity modelling may explain why a part of Wellington's inner city was severely damaged in the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake. Researchers at Victoria Unviersity found the subsurface ...

Ministers meet to discuss New Zealand's fuel reserves and supply chain risks; Air New Zealand's CEO responds to rising fuel costs and possible fare surcharges; Legal action filed after pay rises ...

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An American right-wing think tank is proposing a "Pacific Charter" that advocates for a greater United States presence in the region.

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After taking a year of "purposeful rest", organisers say they're ready to "have another shot" at hosting the popular music festival.

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Dozens of US lawmakers have called on FIFA to lower the cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup, saying the use of dynamic pricing has turned the sporting event into an exclusionary enterprise at the ...