New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the government is ready to take more steps to boost competition in the grocery industry by smoothing the path for potential new entrants.

WELLINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands and atolls spread over 700 square miles (1.9 million square kilometres ...

New Zealand going public with the spat was “not smart diplomacy,” said Jon Fraenkel, professor in comparative politics at Victoria University of Wellington. But it was unlikely that Wellington ...

In this Herald on Sunday series, we ask well-known Aucklanders for their favourite spots in the city. This week, actor and ...

Pacific allies don’t usually air their dirty laundry in public. But a rare on-the-record dispute between New Zealand and Kiribati has renewed focus on the poor and isolated island nation ...

Night - Mostly cloudy. Winds from NNE to NE at 7 mph (11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 60 °F (15.6 °C). Sunny with a high of 76 °F (24.4 °C). Winds variable at 5 to 10 mph (8 to 16.1 kph ...

Photo / Mark Mitchell Recruiters have warned of another tough year for Wellington’s job market and that increasingly desperate job seekers should be prepared to move elsewhere in New Zealand or ...

Heated flooring, 55-inch TVs and room service - Wellington's new hospital seems more like a five-star hotel than a health facility.

Wellington Water said crews were still investigating what caused the burst.

NEW ORLEANS — This city's famous Bourbon Street is being heavily reinforced in the run-up to Sunday’s Super Bowl after a New Year’s Day attack on the busy thoroughfare left 14 people dead ...

On a wide and leafy street with great community spirit, this freestanding home offers an inviting haven for family life. Behind its classic façade the home maintains much of its beautiful ...

By Christopher Maag A program to restart outdoor dining in New York City on April 1 is facing an extensive backlog of applications. By Matthew Haag The “T” was removed in references to L.G.B ...