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Sustainability in Drinks switches location after burst water main
The London sustainability conference has discovered first hand the havoc flooding can wreak on a business. Still, its organisers can now promise “business as usual” for the event on 21 October. The interior at Christ Church, Spitalfields. You...

Western Union launches new mobile app in Philippines for sending, requesting money
Western Union on Wednesday announced the launch of a new mobile app in the Philippines, marking the first global market for the app which can facilitate both sending and requesting money transactions. The company said the app gives millions of...

New Zealand's Digital Revolution: What NI Businesses Can Learn
30/09/2025 Sometimes, the finest things we learn come from looking outside of our own country. Northern Ireland is busy building its own digital identity, but New Zealand, a tiny, innovative country on the other side of the globe, provides a great...
How Trump's '100 percent tariff' on foreign films might affect New Zealand
US President Donald Trump has proposed a 100 percent tariff on all "foreign films" not made in America. Photo: AFP / File Explainer - For a little country at the bottom of the world, New Zealand has a blockbuster impact on the film industry....

New location pinpointed in manhunt for accused cop killer Dezi Freeman - as search for the fugitive enters its second month
By CALLUM GOODE FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 10:44 EDT, 1 October 2025 | Updated: 10:51 EDT, 1 October 2025 The long-running manhunt for an alleged double police murderer has turned its attention to an area about 100km away from...

Food rescue app Too Good To Go expands into New Zealand market
“There is such a strong commitment to sustainability here, making it the perfect match for our mission to inspire and empower everyone to fight food waste together. We’re excited to invite Kiwis to join our global community and start saving their...

Egypt vs. New Zealand - How to Watch 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Match
Egypt and New Zealand face off to continue Group A action of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Egypt is coming off an opening match loss to Japan 2-0. New Zealand is also looking to bounce back after losing 2-1 to Chile. Here's everything you need to know...

Haworth Tompkins completes theatre in Christchurch, New Zealand
Following the devastating quake, New Zealand’s largest professional theatre company was forced to vacate its historic home in the Arts Centre and operate from a temporary venue in Addington. In 2020, Christchurch City Council partnered with the...

Virtuoso debuts the official Luxe Report 2026
Virtuoso has debuted the official Luxe Report 2026 that shows the future of luxury travel in Australia & New Zealand. The 2026 Virtuoso Luxe Report once again taps into the collective knowledge of Virtuoso’s industry-leading travel agency members,...

Liz Hyun on Makeup, Milestones and Building a Global Career from New Zealand
Few makeup artists embody versatility quite like Liz Hyun. With more than a decade of experience spanning retail, runway, editorial and celebrity work, she has cemented her reputation as one of New Zealand’s most in-demand creatives. Her artistry...

Officials issue warning as harmful snails spread to new US territory: 'Nearly impossible to remove'
"The species can quickly achieve densities of more than 500,000 … per square meter." by Robert CrowSeptember 30, 2025 An invasive species has been found in Pennsylvania rivers, raising concerns among officials that it could spread to other parts...

How menswear retailer Connor is targeting the Southeast Asia mid-market gap
is exactly what Connor already delivers in its home market.” Since its founding in 2006, the Sydney-based brand has opened more than 200 stores across Australia and New Zealand. Designing for Singapore The Bugis+ store debuts a new concept design...

From Middle-Earth to Meme Culture: How NZ Pop Culture Travels the World
A new type of fandom has emerged in the modern era. Today, people join massive fan clubs with members from all over the world. Thanks to digital technology, news spreads fast and memes go viral. Photos, videos, and cultural products instantly...

New Zealand’s space sector on show in Sydney
New Zealand’s rapidly growing space and advanced aviation sectors will be on show at the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Sydney next week, Space Minister Judith Collins says. “The world’s space community will descend on Sydney,...

Chile vs. New Zealand: How to Watch 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Match
Chile takes on New Zealand in group stage action of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Here's everything you need to know, including how to watch and upcoming fixtures for both teams. How to watch Chile vs. New Zealand Date: Saturday, September 27th,...

Notorious traveller family once booted out of New Zealand for terrorising tourists have been ordered to pack up AGAIN after losing war with villagers
The unruly Doran family made global headlines and were branded the 'holidaymakers from hell' after an anti-social rampage saw them deported in disgrace from New Zealand. Footage later emerged of the traveller family stealing from a garage and...

How to watch New Zealand vs. Australia online for free
TL;DR: New Zealand vs. Australia in the 2025 Rugby Championship is available to live stream for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The Rugby Championship doesn't do ordinary games, but...
How to watch New Zealand vs. Australia: Live stream Rugby Champ free from anywhere
Four games, two wins, two losses. The entire quartet of teams in the 2025 Rugby Championship have exactly the same record heading into the final couple of games. To see what happens next, you'll need to watch New Zealand vs. Australia this...
Measles outbreak: Kerikeri High School production latest 'location of interest'
The measles virus is very contagious and can be serious. Photo: Supplied/ US CDC Health authorities are urging anyone who went to a production at Kerikeri High School earlier this month to stay home to prevent the spread of measles. Health New...

Comedian Madeleine Sami confirmed as new host of The Traitors NZ season 3
“It was all very last-minute because Paul [Henry] jumped off, and then there was a flurry of [the production company] trying to see a bunch of people and fill that position, and so it came in very last second. It was a bit out-of-the-blue to be...