Now playing Next Economy 'Burp tax' causes outrage in New Zealand before elections New Zealand has a plan to tax farmers for their livestock's burps and flatulence -- and it's causing a stink ahead of Saturday's general elections. 14/10/2023
Now playing Next Sport Women's World Cup: Neatherlands beat Vietnam 7-0 as US avoid upset The Dutch women put seven goals past the Vietnamese, while the US women's team just barely avoid the biggest upset in tournament history. 01/08/2023
Now playing Next Sport Women's World Cup: Ireland officialy knocked out while Spain survive Mixed fortunes for Europe as Ireland fail to secure a single point in the tournament and Spain make it through to the next stage despite conceding four against Japan. 31/07/2023
Now playing Next New Zealand Women's World Cup: Germany thrash Morocco as Italy shrug Argentina off European sides Germany and Italy begin Women's World Cup campaigns with wins. 24/07/2023
Now playing Next New Zealand Women's WC: Spain beat Costa Rica as Switzerland start with a win Dominant Spain starts its World Cup campaign with a victory over Costa Rica as Switzerland shut the Philippines down with a convincing win. 21/07/2023
Now playing Next Sport Women's World Cup: Australia beats Ireland, as hosts NZ stun Norway The Girls in Green suffered a lost to co-hosts Australia, while New Zealand women bagged their first-ever World Cup victory, sending the Auckland crowd wild. 20/07/2023
Now playing Next New Zealand A gunman in New Zealand kills 2 people ahead of Women's World Cup A gunman stormed a high-rise construction site in downtown Auckland early Thursday morning, shooting at terrified workers and killing two people as New Zealand prepared to host games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament. 20/07/2023
Now playing Next Green News Why did New Zealand PM fly two private planes for trip to China? The Prime Minister's 30-year-old plane is so prone to break downs, he has to bring a spare. 26/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Jacinda Ardern announces book on leadership The former Prime Minister of New Zealand, who made history countless times, has confirmed she'll be writing a book but, rather than a reflection of her time in office, it will focus on inspiring future leaders 23/06/2023
Now playing Next Green News NZ climate activist risks 10 years in jail for fake letter Penwarden claims the fake letter was never intended to deceive or be believed, but that it was a “satirical protest.” 15/06/2023
Now playing Next New Zealand Germany returns the remains of 95 Indigenous people to New Zealand The initiative is part of Germany's plan to return Indigenous artefacts looted or improperly acquired during colonial times to their homelands. 14/06/2023
Now playing Next New Zealand Air New Zealand weighing passengers before boarding flights New Zealand's national airline is asking passengers to step on the scales before they board international flights as part of a month-long survey of the weight and balance of its planes before takeoff. 31/05/2023
Now playing Next Travel News This airline is asking passengers to step on the scales - here’s why The carrier says it recognises that stepping on the scales can be ‘daunting’, but there are important safety reasons for it. 30/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Mo Māori, no problem: Oxford English Dictionary includes Māori words The oldest Māori word in this new update is 'whenua' meaning ‘land or piece of land belonging to a Māori person or native land of a Māori group.’ 20/03/2023
Now playing Next no comment Watch: New Zealand troops supply aid to storm-hit towns New Zealand redeployed gunships and helicopters to deliver water, food and fuel to cities cut off by Cyclone Gabrielle on Thursday, as overwhelmed rescue teams embraced overseas offers of help. 17/02/2023
Now playing Next no comment Watch: New Zealand's North Island flooded after Cyclone Gabrielle Just weeks after Auckland was hit by deadly floods, Cyclone Gabrielle has caused further flooding in the north of New Zealand, with landslides and ocean swells damaging homes and infrastructure 14/02/2023
Now playing Next no comment Thousands without power as tropical storm Gabrielle hits New Zealand Tropical storm Gabrielle has hit the north of New Zealand, leaving thousands of homes without power and grounding over 500 flights. 13/02/2023
Now playing Next no comment New Zealand's North Island braces for Cyclone Gabrielle High winds and rain in Northland, New Zealand, as Cyclone Gabrielle is forecast to envelop the upper half of the North Island over a 48-hour period from Sunday evening, two weeks after parts of the same region experienced devastating flooding. 12/02/2023
Now playing Next no comment New Zealanders mourn four victims of Auckland floods Four people are reported to have died in Friday's floods in Auckland. A record 15cm of rain fell on New Zealand's largest city, flooding homes and roads and triggering landslides. 29/01/2023
Now playing Next New Zealand Three dead and one missing after record rain pounds Auckland Three people have died after record-breaking rainfall pounded New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland. 28/01/2023
Now playing Next no comment New Zealanders wade through floodwaters as wild weather continues Torrential rain and wild weather continued to hit Auckland and the north island of New Zealand on Friday. Cars were submerged and people waded through rising flood water, while first responders came to their rescue. 27/01/2023
Now playing Next New Zealand Sole candidate Chris Hipkins formally endorsed as New Zealand's leader Hipkins was confirmed Sunday as New Zealand's next prime minister. He chose Carmel Sepuloni as his deputy, marking the first time a person with Pacific Island heritage has risen taken the post. 22/01/2023
Now playing Next New Zealand Who is New Zealand's next prime minister Chris Hipkins? "I hope New Zealanders see me as someone who is outspoken, unafraid to admit mistakes and who is self-deprecating," Hipkins told reporters. 21/01/2023
Now playing Next New Zealand Jacinda Ardern 'calls it a day' as New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said 'I think we'll call it a day' as she announced she's quitting as New Zealand's Prime Minister with the support of her family. 19/01/2023
Now playing Next New Zealand New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to quit before election Fighting back tears, Ardern told reporters that her last day as prime minister will be 7 February. 19/01/2023
Now playing Next New Zealand New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces resignation New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her resignation. She had been expected to set an election date - which she did, for October 14 - but shocked reporters by declaring her exit from politics in February, all the while fighting back the tears. 19/01/2023
