Jason Walls: Newstalk ZB political editor on New Zealand halting Cook Islands funding after China agreements

The Foreign Minister's pushing back on suggestions our geopolitical stoush with the Cook Islands will impact our relationship with China.  Winston Peters this morning confirmed the Government's halted development aid to the Cooks, with his Ministry …

The Huddle: Was it a mistake for New Zealand to pull funding for the Cook Islands?

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland councillor Maurice Williamson and Wellbeing Economy Alliance director Gareth Hughes joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Farmers are up in arms over new changes to the FBT that could …

Electricity Generators Collaborate To Help Secure New Zealand’s Energy Future

Energy Resources Aotearoa welcomes today’s announcement from Genesis Energy and other major electricity generators, Mercury, Meridian, and Contact, setting out a proposed long-term agreement to establish a strategic energy reserve and retain Huntly’s …

What a shorter race at the Olympics means for New Zealand rowers

Rowing at the Tokyo Olympics Photo: Steve McArthur PHOTOSPORT New Zealand has a strong history in 1500 metres at the Olympics, but it's not in rowing. For the first and possibly only time, the Los Angeles 2028 rowing regatta will be raced over 1500 …

New Zealand has suspended millions in funding to the Cook Islands over its growing China ties

New Zealand's major power companies join forces to improve energy security

Genesis Energy's Huntly Power Station. Photo: Genesis Energy The country's big four power companies are moving ahead with plans to extend the life of the Huntly Power Station to improve energy security. Genesis Energy, which owns the station, said …

New Zealand Halts Funding To Cook Islands Over China Ties

Home China New Zealand Halts Funding To Cook Islands Over China Ties A spokesperson for New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said in a statement that the country's core sector support funding relies on a high trust bilateral relationship and New …

New Zealand halts funding to former colony the Cook Islands over China deals

New Zealand has halted funding to the Cook Islands over what it considers the small Pacific nation's deepening ties with China. While the Cook Islands is a self-governing country, New Zealand remains its largest funder, and has paused $16.9 million in …

Gourmet Market presents a journey to New Zealand

Food lovers are invited to experience Kiwi gastronomy through premium quality products presented during "Taste Of New Zealand 2025" at three branches of Gourmet Market at Paragon, Emporium and EmQuartier, until June 29. Held in collaboration with …

New Zealand’s economic recovery gathers pace as exports jump

[WELLINGTON] New Zealand’s economic recovery from a 2024 recession gathered pace in the first quarter as the central bank lowered interest rates and exports surged. Gross domestic product rose 0.8 per cent in the three months to March, accelerating from a …