Allbirds launches a CARDIGAN made from cosy New Zealand merino wool

‘Not your average knit’: Brand behind the ‘world’s most comfortable running shoes’ launches a CARDIGAN made from cosy New Zealand merino wool Allbirds is known for designing the ‘world’s most comfortable running shoes’  The brand has now launched an apparel range including a cosy wool cardigan   The Wool Cardi costs $240 AUD and is made … Read more

New Zealand could open to Australia by next month as countries form a Trans-Tasman bubble

New Zealand could open to Australia by next month as countries form a Trans-Tasman bubble New Zealand could open its international borders to Australia by mid-April Airports in NZ and Australia would be divided into ‘green zones’ and ‘red zones’ Green zones would be for free and open travel, red zones for quarantine By Andrew Prentice … Read more

Crowded House return from a five-year hiatus to play in front of 5,000 fans in New Zealand

‘Playing music in the real world – what a concept!’ Crowded House return from a five-year hiatus to play in front of 5,000 fans in New Zealand By Aap Published: 22:32 GMT, 17 March 2021 | Updated: 22:32 GMT, 17 March 2021  Don’t dream, they’re back. Five years after saying farewell to the world at … Read more

New Zealand: North Island 8.1-magnitude earthquake sparks tsunami warning near Te Araroa

Three earthquakes have rocked the North Island of New Zealand sparking a tsunami warning and mass evacuation.   A 7.3-magnitude quake was recorded at 2.27am east of the North Island, before another 7.4-magnitude tremor was recorded near the Kermadec Islands four hours later.  An 8.1 magnitude earthquake was then recorded at 8.28am leading authorities to issue … Read more

New Zealand high school student tests positive to coronavirus

New Zealand high school student tests positive to coronavirus – raising fears Auckland could be plunged into its second lockdown in as many weeks Student at Papatoetoe High School in Auckland has tested positive to Covid-19 All staff and students at the school will be tested before leaving on Tuesday  Comes after Auckland was thrown into … Read more

Shocking moment radio caller in New Zealand claimed Maori men are ‘genetically predisposed to crime’

A major radio network is facing a huge backlash after broadcasting profoundly racist views during a live talk-back show. A Magic Talk Radio caller in New Zealand described Maori people as ‘genetically predisposed to crime, alcohol and under performance educationally’ as well as being ‘stone-age people’ in a highly offensive on-air rant. Magic Talk presenter … Read more

Jake Ryan reveals the unusual trick that helped him transform into New Zealand gang leader

Jake Ryan reveals the unusual trick that helped him transform into face-tattooed New Zealand gang leader for film Savage By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:24 GMT, 26 January 2021 | Updated: 04:24 GMT, 26 January 2021 Former Home and Away star Jake Ryan is set to play a heavily tattooed, rough-as-guts gang … Read more

New Zealand records its first local coronavirus case in two months

New Zealand records its first local coronavirus case in two months as residents anxiously wait to hear if they will go back into lockdown New Zealand has recorded its first local coronavirus case since November The woman, 56,  arrived in Auckland from Europe around the beginning of 2021 She left 14-day mandatory quarantine after twice … Read more

Jacinda Ardern speaks out after The Wiggles arranged New Zealand concerts without booking quarantine

‘It’s common sense’: Jacinda Ardern issues a ‘strong warning’ after The Wiggles advertised New Zealand concert dates without first securing placements in hotel quarantine By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:03 GMT, 22 January 2021 | Updated: 05:03 GMT, 22 January 2021 Jacinda Arden has issued a ‘strong warning’ amid The Wiggles’ upcoming … Read more

Kiwi politician Simon Bridges begs government to let The Wiggles into New Zealand

Any wiggle room? Kiwi politician Simon Bridges begs government to let The Wiggles into New Zealand for national tour – after the band failed to secure spots in quarantine By Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:13 GMT, 20 January 2021 | Updated: 23:14 GMT, 20 January 2021 Kiwi politician Simon Bridges has issued … Read more