Faction fight in New Zealand teachers union

Parents and teachers denounce NZ school closure

The New Zealand Labour Party's spokesman on education was jeered by angry parents and students at a public meeting against the imminent closure of a secondary school.

A new rift in New Zealand's government

New Zealand's Maori Affairs Minister, Tau Henare, has been dropped as deputy leader by his party, NZ First, provoking a political crisis.

NZ firefighters fight mass sackings

All the firefighters are to be sacked and forced to reapply for their jobs. Over 400 fewer positions will be available.

Poverty and health in New Zealand

A New Zealand government health committee has just released a report which establishes a clear link between the growing levels of poverty and ill-health.

Last car plants close in New Zealand

Only 12 years ago, nine companies ran 13 car plants in New Zealand, employing nearly 6,000 people. By the end of October, none will remain.

Economic downturn hits New Zealand

Production is falling in New Zealand, accompanied by business predictions of depression.

New Zealand slides into recession

The New Zealand dollar and sharemarket plunged last week, marked by panic selling in the midst of the currency crisis which hit the Japanese yen and the Australian dollar.

New budgetary cutbacks

New Zealand dollar dives

The New Zealand dollar and sharemarket plunged last week, marked by panic selling in the midst of the currency crisis which hit the Japanese yen and the Australian dollar.