Tracy Withers

The government will introduce the Online Safety Bill on Monday that will require high-risk social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat

New Zealand needs an urgent debate on whether it is on track to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and whether its main policy tool, the Emissions Trading Scheme, is fit for purpose, according to a parliamentary report.

Air New Zealand reported a smaller-than-expected full-year loss despite soaring fuel costs and engine maintenance issues, but stopped short of pledging an immediate return to profit.

Australia’s Energy Minister Chris Bowen has rejected suggestions the government is softening requirements that future data center developments be powered by renewable energy.

The far-right One Nation party has secured its first lower-house seat in the state parliament of Western Australia, defeating the ruling Labor Party to win a special election.

The far-right One Nation party has secured its first lower-house seat in the state parliament of Western Australia, defeating the ruling Labor Party to win a special election.

New Zealand’s central bank is poised to raise its key interest rate for a second straight meeting as it aims to head off emerging inflationary pressures.

New Zealand’s central bank raised its key interest rate for a second straight meeting, aiming to shift to less stimulatory settings in an effort to head off inflationary pressures.

New Zealand’s home prices dropped to the lowest level in more than three years in August, prolonging a slump that began in early 2022 and clouding the outlook for domestic demand as a driver of economic recovery.

New Zealand’s central bank is more likely to wait until December before raising interest rates again, according to Assistant Governor Karen Silk.