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New Zealand launches New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance
“The Anti-Scam Alliance represents a significant step forward and is the first in a series of actions that will strengthen New Zealand’s scam defences. However, there is more work to do,” Simpson said. The government is also exploring amendments...

Lorde: Alt-Pop Icon Announces New Zealand & Australia Ultrasound World Tour Arena Shows For February 2026
Friday, 11 July 2025, 9:19 am Press Release: Frontier GENERAL ON SALE BEGINS FRIDAY 18 JULYVIRGIN THE ALBUM DEBUTS #1 ON OFFICIAL AOTEAROA MUSIC CHARTS (NZ) & ARIA ALBUM CHART (AU) Photo/Supplied. Lorde announces highly anticipated Ultrasound...

Rialto Distribution Sets U.S. Theatrical Release For ‘Tinā’ By Samoan-New Zealand Filmmaker Miki Magasiva
Rialto Distribution has acquired worldwide rights to Tinā and is planning a nationwide U.S. theatrical release on August 29 for Labor Day weekend. The film, written and directed by Samoan-New Zealand filmmaker Miki Magasiva, premiered at the 2024...

Lorde announces Australia and New Zealand Ultrasound World Tour arena shows for February 2026
By SAVANNA YOUNG FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 16:18 EDT, 10 July 2025 | Updated: 16:49 EDT, 10 July 2025 Lorde is bringing her highly anticipated Ultrasound World Tour to Australia and her home country New Zealand in February 2026. The tour...

Lorde announces two New Zealand shows
Lorde has confirmed she will play two shows in New Zealand next year as part of her Ultrasound world tour. Having just released her fourth studio album Virgin, the superstar has now confirmed she will play in Auckland and Christchurch in February...

Zimbabwe squad for T20I tri-series featuring South Africa, New Zealand announced; Sikandar Raza to lead
Zimbabwe Cricket has announced its 16-member squad for the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I series against South Africa and New Zealand. Zimbabwe Cricket has confirmed that the Tri-Nation T20I series will be held from July 14 to 26, 2025, at the Harare...

Matt Fisher earns maiden call-up to New Zealand Test squad
PACE bowler Matt Fisher earned his maiden Test call-up as the New Zealand selectors announced a 15-member squad on Monday for the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe. Kane Williamson, Kyle Jamieson and Michael Bracewell were unavailable for...

Lorde Is Bringing Her 'Ultrasound' World Tour to Australian and New Zealand Arenas in 2026
If you're a Lorde fan, there's no better news than this: in February 2026, the 'Royals', 'Green Light', 'Solar Power' and 'What Was That' singer-songwriter will hit the stage in both Australia and New Zealand. The Aotearoan star's Ultrasound world...

Zimbabwe name squad for T20I tri-series with South Africa, New Zealand
All-rounder Sikandar Raza will be donning the captaincy armband as a 16-member squad for the upcoming home tri-nation series featuring South Africa and New Zealand was announced on Thursday, featuring a blend of familiar faces as well as uncapped...

Banking Ombudsman Scheme Welcomes Establishment Of The New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance
The Banking Ombudsman Scheme welcomes the announcement of the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance, recognising it as a significant and timely step toward a more coordinated and proactive response to scams in Aotearoa. "We have been calling for...

Lorde: New Zealand singer-songwriter drops Aussie tour for February 2026 with RAC Arena show in Perth
Alternative pop songstress Lorde has announced she’ll be bringing her Ultrasound World Tour to Australia in February 2026, including a final stop in Perth on February 25. Following appearances in her native New Zealand, the 28-year-old will soak...
Lorde announces a New Zealand leg for her world tour
Her fourth album, Virgin,was released at the end of June, following a string of compelling promotional activities. The album has reached number one in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, while charting at number two in the US.
How people, not platforms, drive change in rural New Zealand
Our story is just one of many. Across rural New Zealand, clinics are tackling challenges with creativity and courage. In some practices, reception staff are cross-trained to support clinical workflows – tracking GP referrals, managing recalls, or...

Fire And Emergency New Zealand Specialist Teams In Nelson To Support Community
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has deployed an eight-person specialist water rescue team from Christchurch to Nelson in advance of more heavy rain warnings. Director Service Delivery Operations Brendan Nally says the team got into place early as...

Australia and New Zealand Need to be More Vocal in Opposition to Trumpian Policies
U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, including the recent reinstatement of tariffs, must necessarily lead to a rethink in Canberra and Wellington of their approaches to the current American administration. While both the Australian and...

New Zealand Launches Groundbreaking National AI Strategy
(MENAFN) New Zealand has introduced its inaugural national artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, aiming to enhance economic output and increase national productivity, according to media. On Tuesday, Science, Innovation and Technology Minister...

New Zealand ramps up AML regime
The introduction of a new bill designed to launch a ‘smarter’ AML/CFT framework that puts bus... The introduction of a new bill designed to launch a ‘smarter’ AML/CFT framework that puts businesses first while clamping down on criminal activity...

Restoring New Zealand citizenship rights to Samoans celebrated
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Over 300 elderly Samoans who have been granted New Zealand citizenship were honored this week at a community gathering organized by the ASA Foundation’s FALIU LE LA initiative in Manurewa. The event took place on Monday...

Is this the site of New Zealand's next housing boom?
A Kaikōura developer says he is ready to "push the button" on new housing, when the market picks up. The 7ha Vicarage Views sub-division on Ludstone Rd is consented and has the infrastructure in place to support 83 houses, including older person’s...

Strong Offshore Earthquake Rattles New Zealand
(MENAFN) A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 struck off the southern coast of New Zealand on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic event occurred at 12:53 GMT and was centered...