Canterbury primary school overwhelmed by community response to fundraiser.

Education Minister Erica Stanford says all Kiwi kids deserve to thrive at school, "that starts with warm, safe and dry classrooms".

The name King reigns once more — as the top banned baby name in New Zealand. Every year the country, which has strict naming laws, releases a list of the most commonly declined names.

WELLINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - The New Zealand government said on Sunday it had set aside NZ$2 billion ($1.19 billion) in its upcoming budget to replace the Defence Force’s aging maritime ...

Australia and New Zealand marked the 110th anniversary of the day when many of their troops perished in an unsuccessful World War I campaign. Thousands of people in Australia and New Zealand on ...

New Zealand eased requirements for its Active Investor Plus Visa Program, making it simpler for wealthy individuals to gain residency. The updated program removes the English-language requirement ...

Imitation guns have been seized and a person is in custody after students at two New Zealand schools were plunged into lockdown on Wednesday. Students at Hamilton schools Hillcrest High School ...

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the world’s favorite white wine varietals and has emerged as New Zealand’s signature grape. Below is a brief description and tasting notes on 15 of New Zealand’s ...

The New Zealand government has been criticized for not providing halal-certified school lunches, which are approved under Muslim dietary rules, according to media reports on Sunday. The ...

Schoolchildren, parents and staff across New Zealand have spoken out over the past week against new school lunches, which have been compared to dog food and prison meals. As part of its sweeping ...

WELLINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - (This Jan. 22 story has been corrected to say '12 months through November,' not '12 months to November,' in the headline and paragraphs 1, 2, and 8; to say 'ended ...

Whanganui central cafes Momiji and the Brick House were the centre of two musical concerts by New Zealand Opera School students on Wednesday. Both venues were booked out with diners enjoying their ...