Stories from New Zealand

A free trade agreement between New Zealand and India will eliminate and reduce tariffs on 95 percent of current exports to India. A new trade deal between New Zealand and India will diversify trade and create more opportunities for New Zealanders.

Warriors coach Andrew Webster stated that the moment a team switches off is the moment they can be beaten. He acknowledged that even teams with incomplete lineups can pose a threat.

Health Minister Simeon Brown announced a new $4.3 million state-of-the-art linear accelerator radiation therapy machine for a hospital. The machine is intended as a replacement for existing equipment.

The Transport Agency stated that repairs to the damaged Awaquino Gorge in Waikato will take weeks instead of months. The agency plans to escort traffic through the area. Landslides occurred on State Highway 3 between Mokko and Pioca.

Peace Action Wellington spokesperson Valerie Moore is urging the New Zealand government to reject a United States proposal to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Moore stated that New Zealand's involvement would serve as an endorsement of the ongoing conflict.

Māori health providers are essential for increasing immunization rates among Māori whānau. Current data shows immunization rates for Māori are significantly lower than other groups.

New Zealand's exports to the European Union have increased by 29%, reaching a value of 8.8 billion New Zealand dollars. This represents an increase of more than 3 billion New Zealand dollars compared to the period before the trade agreement took effect in May 2024.

Crew members aboard the ship Vega have raised concerns regarding the Islander Ferry Aratera, which has been at anchor in Tasman Bay since December. Some crew members have been on board since the vessel was sold by Kiwi Rail in October.

Food safety authorities issued a warning against collecting or eating shellfish from Port Underwood due to paralytic toxins exceeding safe limits. The warning covers an area from Robin Hood Bay to Robertson Point.

The Ministry of Justice is reviewing how victims of crime are supported in New Zealand. Officials sought feedback from service providers, advocates, and others in the victim support sector to understand service delivery and identify necessary improvements.