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No double-bunking or snacks - but snoring is fine: Air New Zealand’s economy sleep pods set for launch

Passengers can book a four-hour session in the bunk beds from May for Auckland-New York flights but airline cautions against smuggling in children

The Guardian - AU

How microplastics hurt the hidden helpers that keep our coasts healthy

Walk across a mudflat at low tide and you might notice small, neat mounds of sediment scattered across the surface.

The Conversation

Police investigate ‘sudden death’ of woman on 17-hour Qantas flight

The passenger died during an overnight flight to Auckland

The Independent UK

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World's rarest lizards were on the brink of extinction until New Zealand conservationists stepped in

The entire global population lives in one five-acre wetland.

Euronews

Threatening anti-Indian graffiti found outside New Zealand school; Indian MP slams it ‘vile and cowardly’

New Zealand police has launched an investigation after a racist graffiti threatning 'All Indians' was discovered outside a school gate in Auckland. The incident is said to have triggered widespread outrage and concern among community leaders and residents.

The Times of India

NZ may be winning the fight against the invasive yellow-legged hornet – but a crucial phase lies ahead

Six months on from the discovery of a yellow-legged hornet queen in Auckland there are encouraging signs New Zealand’s eradication effort is gaining ground.

The Conversation

Young Kiwi Wood claims Toyota's first Supercars win

Emerging New Zealand star Ryan Wood has secured Toyota's first Supercars victory, driving flawlessly in the final race in Taupo.

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‘That’ll be the end’: actor Sam Neill joins fight to stop controversial goldmine near his New Zealand vineyard

Neill says ‘one of the most beautiful and remote places in the world’ will be permanently changed if Bendigo-Ophir wins fast-track approval

The Guardian - AU

England World Cup 2026 warm-up friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica finally confirmed

Florida venues locked in for England's friendlies prior to World Cup 2026

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New Zealand ‘comfort women’ statue could jeopardise diplomatic relations, Japan says

Planned statue symbolising the women forced by Japan into sexual slavery during the second world war has raised the ire of Tokyo’s embassy

The Guardian - AU

Supercars changes Taupo schedule to deal with cyclone

Supercars have made big moves for their Taupo round to deal with a potentially "life-threatening" cyclone that is expected to hit New Zealand's North Island.

AAP

NZ is surrounded by ocean energy. Just what would it take to tap it?

“Same as it ever was” is a phrase that continues to resonate in 2026.

The Conversation

England learn venues for final World Cup warm-up matches in United States

England will face New Zealand and Costa Rica before beginning their World Cup campaign against Croatia on 17 June

The Independent UK

Chris Wood recovery boosts Nottingham Forest for Pereira’s return to Porto

The New Zealand striker provides a welcome boost as Forest face crunch games in the league and in Europe

The Guardian - UK

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How to watch 'The Miniature Wife' online and for free — stream Elizabeth Banks dramedy from anywhere

A scientific accident upends one marriage in this "Honey, I shrunk my wife" comedy. Here's how to watch 'The Miniature Wife' online and for free – from anywhere with a VPN.

The Conversation

NZ’s latest push to roll out more EV chargers is a good thing – but can it go the distance?

A $50 million plan to expand New Zealand’s public electric vehicle (EV) charging network marks another step toward a lower-emissions transport system.

The Conversation

Recent outbreaks highlight the risks of bacterial meningitis – and the need to vaccinate

Outbreaks of bacterial meningococcal disease in England and recent cases in students in New Zealand have raised awareness of this serious and life-threatening disease.

The Guardian - AU

An irresistible adventure activity for New Zealand visitors? Delivering the mail by boat

In the sparsely populated Queen Charlotte Sound, tourists can accompany the skipper-come-postman as parcels are dropped off via the scenic route. No heart rate check required

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The Guardian - AU

Tropical Cyclone Vaianu may bring life-threatening winds to New Zealand, forecasters warn

Category 3 cyclone is moving south of Fiji towards New Zealand, with winds at centre in excess of 150km/h

AAP

Rates on hold in New Zealand even as inflation grows

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has opted not to lift the official cash rate beyond 2.25 per cent at its latest review.

The Conversation

The government has boxed itself in over fuel saving strategies – but there is a way out

While the government works to reassure New Zealanders that fuel stocks are stable, the numbers tell an uncomfortable story: the country has about 27 days of onshore cover for petrol and 17 days of diesel.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand asks US to send fuel tankers to Pacific to alleviate pressure caused by Iran war

After meeting with Marco Rubio, foreign minister Winston Peters says he made sure US understands ‘significant economic impacts on New Zealand and Pacific’

The Times of India

Scientists find the secret ‘gold factory’ beneath the Kermadec Islands near New Zealand

A profound geological mystery has been solved deep beneath the South Pacific, where researchers have identified the specific mechanisms that create Earth's richest gold deposits. A team led by Dr Christian Timm, a marine geologist at the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, has uncovered the key mechanisms behind…

The Conversation

NZ’s rejection of new WHO pandemic rules makes no real sense

New Zealand’s recent decision to reject the latest amendments to the World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations (IHR) made news largely due to the lack of a clear explanation from the government rather than what the rules actually say.

AAP

Cyclones threaten Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG, even NZ

Meteorologists are warning that a cyclone currently lashing Fiji could arrive in New Zealand on the weekend with a concerning intensity.

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