Rotorua Hospital: New Zealand Nurses Organisation members march through CBD for safe staffing

“I just feel ... we can’t give the care we want to because we haven’t got the resources.” NZNO delegate and paediatric nurse Pam Kirk said it was “morally hard” to walk off the job. “But we face those moral decisions just about every shift ... you know you …

Russia earthquake: New Zealand at risk of surges after magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Pacific coast

Why New Zealand’s cruise freefall is a warning to Australia

Something very curious is happening in New Zealand. The cruise market everywhere is expanding, but New Zealand is bucking the trend, and the number of visiting ships is in rapid decline. New Zealand saw some 40 international cruise ships visit this 2024-25 …

Air New Zealand names new chief executive officer

Nikhil Ravishankar has been announced as Air New Zealand's next chief executive officer. In March, the company announced Greg Foran would step down after five years in the top job. He is due to leave the airline in October. Today Air New Zealand …

New Zealand nurses strike against salary offer and staff shortage

WELLINGTON, July 30 (Xinhua) -- More than 36,000 nurses, midwives and health care assistants across New Zealand started a strike for 24 hours from Wednesday morning after negotiations on salary and staff recruitment failed with the authority. It is …

Air New Zealand Unveils Its Boldest Lounge Yet—And It’s Unapologetically Kiwi

Air New Zealand is about to give Auckland’s international terminal something it’s never had before: a flagship lounge that’s not only bigger—but deeply rooted in the sights, textures, and spirit of Aotearoa. At nearly double its current size and slated to …

Air New Zealand appoints new chief executive

Air New Zealand has appointed its new chief executive from within its own ranks. It's promoted the current chief digital officer, Nikhil Ravishankar, to replace Greg Foran who steps down in October after almost six years in the top job. The airline…

Montana to Secede the Union to Join New Zealand

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. It’s official: sunny skies and warm weather soon arrive in Montana with the bill titled SB 406, The Make …

Air New Zealand promotes digital chief Ravishankar to CEO

Air New Zealand has named its new CEO, after promoting chief digital officer Nikhil Ravishankar to helm the carrier.  Ravishankar will take over as CEO on 20 October, after outgoing chief Greg Foran steps down.  Ravishankar has been with the Star Alliance …

Tonga prepares for pineapple exports to New Zealand after decade-long assessment

The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has approved a long-awaited export pathway for fresh Tongan pineapples, marking the culmination of more than a decade of rigorous assessments. The news follows years of reports highlighting damaged …