Migration
David Blaker: Auckland growth predictions exaggerated
18 Jun 2013 Migration
David Blaker says the predicted 'extra million' residents by 2030 is highly exaggerated.
Debate over Auckland's future has presented us with an unattractive choice: build up or build out. Either a rash of... more
Moving to New Zealand - Here are some interesting facts
18 Jun 2013 Migration
Moving to New Zealand means moving to a beautiful country with a wealth of opportunity. New Zealand has 6000 kilometers of coast line and a population of just 4 million people, 39.5 million sheep and 9... more
UN: World population to reach 8.1 billion in 2025
14 Jun 2013 Migration
The United Nations has forecasted that the world's population will increase from 7.2 billion today to 8.1 billion in 2025, with most growth in developing countries and more than half in Africa. By 2050, it will ... more
Mass arrivals bill passes into law
13 Jun 2013 Migration
New Zealand Government
Hon Michael WoodhouseMinister of Immigration
Mass arrivals bill passes into law
The Immigration Amendment Bill passed its third reading today, meaning New Zealand will now... more
Teens look to land of opportunity
11 Jun 2013 Migration
More than half of Auckland high school students think they have a better shot at employment by going to Australia than staying in New Zealand, a survey says.
Of 800 to 1000 students polled at the Careers Expo at... more
Honorary Consul to Perth announced
4 Jun 2013 Migration
New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCullyMinister of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced the appointment of an Honorary Consul to a new consulate in Perth, Western... more
Many migrant parents leave with children
2 Jun 2013 Migration
Seventeen sponsored migrant parents are dead and more than 3000 have left the country, new figures released by the Immigration Minister show.
Last week, the Herald reported that 2968 migrants who... more
Special report: Turning back from Oz dream
29 May 2013 Migration
Kiwis have been drawn to Australia by jobs and wages. Now growth in Auckland and Christchurch and a welfare system for those on hard times seem like better bets.
Special report: Slowing exodus to Australia
New... more
Setting international students up for success
29 May 2013 Migration
Massey University
International students choosing to study in New Zealand are now assured of greater support as they transition from high school to university, thanks to a new agreement between Massey University... more
NZ - a favourite holiday destination for British travellers
27 May 2013 Migration
Market Overview
New Zealand has long been a favourite holiday destination for British travellers. More than 180,000 visit annually, making the UK market third only to Australia and China for visitor... more
Ambassador to Afghanistan Appointed
23 May 2013 Migration
New Zealand Government
Hon Murray McCullyMinister of Foreign Affairs
23 May 2013 Media Statement Ambassador to Afghanistan appointed
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today announced the... more
Retirement New Zealand visa proposed
22 May 2013 Migration
A proposal to introduce a new category of New Zealand visa which would allow retirees to live in New Zealand tax-free has been proposed in the country's parliament.
National Party MP Nick Smith has tabled a... more
New Zealand immigration influx gathers pace
22 May 2013 Migration
The rate of people moving to New Zealand combined with falling rates of those leaving for Australia is positioning the country in a great economic position for the future.
With Australia's booming mining industry... more
NZ exodus across the Tasman slows
21 May 2013 Migration
Article - BusinessDesk
NZ exodus across the Tasman slows to smallest monthly pace in almost three years
May 21 (BusinessDesk) - The number of New Zealanders quitting this country for a better life across... more
Budget 2013: Student loan defaulters could be stopped at border
16 May 2013 Migration
Steven Joyce says only overseas-based residents who deliberately default on their student loan repayments will be arrested at the border.
In Budget 2013 today, the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and ... more
News
2 Degrees secures $165m for 4G network
18 Jun 2013 Telecommunications
Two Degrees Mobile, which has won about a fifth of the country's mobile phone market, secured a $165 million banking facility with... more
Civil Defence issues warning ahead of big freeze
18 Jun 2013 Environment
Civil Defence and emergency services have urged New Zealanders to prepare for the worst as a ferocious polar blast bears down on the... more
Business
ANZ Bank first to court in fee case
18 Jun 2013 Business News
The New Zealand Bankers' Association expects a legal case claiming the ANZ charged its customers unfair penalty fees will be... more
2 Degrees secures $165m for 4G network
18 Jun 2013 Business News
Two Degrees Mobile, which has won about a fifth of the country's mobile phone market, secured a $165 million banking facility with... more
Living
We're flying in winter treats
18 Jun 2013 Food & Wine
Cooking shows cause foodies' demand for expensive produce that can't be grown here
Much of the "fresh" fruit and veges in our... more
NZ author reveals love child scandal of former British PM
18 Jun 2013 Lifestyle
A New Zealand author claims in a new book that her grandmother was former British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli's love child,... more
Property
Convention centre and waterfront rejuvenation plans spark developers
18 Jun 2013 Property
Developers are eying opportunities to build new Auckland hotels, sparked into action by SkyCity's convention centre plans and the ... more
$1b Auckland Uni expansion on the books
18 Jun 2013 Property
Auckland Uni is country's largest real estate developer, with 10-year plan well underway.
Auckland University has become New Zealand's... more
Migration
David Blaker: Auckland growth predictions exaggerated
18 Jun 2013 Migration
David Blaker says the predicted 'extra million' residents by 2030 is highly exaggerated.
Debate over Auckland's future has presented... more
Moving to New Zealand - Here are some interesting facts
18 Jun 2013 Migration
Moving to New Zealand means moving to a beautiful country with a wealth of opportunity. New Zealand has 6000 kilometers of coast... more
Travel
Travelers Down Under Have More Freedom to Explore the South Pacific with the Air New Zealand Explorer Pass
18 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
This month
Pregnancy flight-ban 'discrimination'
18 Jun 2013 Travel & Tourism
Pregnant women banned from flying are being discriminated against by airlines whose reasons aren't backed up by medical or scientific... more
Sport
Rugby: Carter to add his touch to near perfect backline
18 Jun 2013 Rugby
Coach says still room for improvement - even after sublime effort in Christchurch.
Dan Carter's return to rugby on Saturday will... more
Sky TV loses rights to English Premier League footbal
18 Jun 2013 Football
Sky TV has lost the rights to broadcast English Premier League football in New Zealand next season.
Sky insisted it did all it could... more
Columns
Gordon Campbell: everyone's stake in surveillance reduction
14 Jun 2013 Opinion
Column - Gordon Campbell
Gordon Campbell on why everyone has a stake in surveillance reduction
In a week dominated by... more
On location for World War Z movie starring Brad Pitt
12 Jun 2013 Column
Before I became Editor for NZNewsUK, I had the fantastic opportunity as the Location Coordinator for the Hollywood Blockbuster movie,... more
Kiwi Success
Hayley Westenra to sing lullaby for royal baby
16 Jun 2013 People
The composer who wrote music for the royal wedding has written a lullaby for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby, to be sung by... more
Gifted Kids celebrates Gifted Awareness Week
14 Jun 2013 People
Gifted Kids
Gifted Kids CEO Deb Clark welcomes the opportunity to celebrate gifted children in New Zealand next week.
Gifted ... more
Recruitment
Job website: Only the beautiful need apply
14 Jun 2013 Recruitment
Employers wanting to hire only "beautiful" people can now advertise to a select group on an internet network that excludes less... more
Yellow Pages cuts 35 jobs, splits out print unit
14 Jun 2013 Recruitment
Article - BusinessDesk
Yellow Pages cuts 35 jobs, splits out print unit to focus on digital growth
By Tina Morrison
June 14 ... more
