New Zealand

Man hospitalised after firearms incident in Christchurch

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Man seriously injured after firearms incident near Christchurch mall Stuff One injured in firearms incident in Christchurch RNZ Christchurch gunshot victim turns up at hospital, police launch inves…

Published

Oct 12, 2026, 3:39 PM

Ex-police officer Matthew Rogers seeks no conviction for possessing objectionable publications

RNZ

Published

Oct 12, 2026, 10:04 AM

Slink skin operator charged with stalking, harassment amid carcass dispute

NZ Herald

Controversial Southland business owner arrested over alleged harassment Stuff Eddie pivots: ‘Please, for God’s sake, cancel this worthless consent’ The Press Southland District Council seeks to rev…

Published

Oct 12, 2026, 10:42 AM

National’s fiscal plan: Willis confirms no tax cuts next term

Stuff

National hints at tax cuts - after 2029, as fiscal plan released RNZ Election 2026: National releases fiscal plan, promises more funding for health ‘cost pressures’ than Labour NZ Herald National's…

Published

Oct 12, 2026, 7:15 AM

New Zealand

Sovereign state

New Zealand is a sovereign state. Capital: Wellington. Form of government: parliamentary monarchy. Legislature: New Zealand Parliament. Official language(s): English, New Zealand Sign Language, Māori. Population: about 5,307,800 (2024). Area: about 268,021 km².

Administrative seat

Wellington

Population

5,307,800

Area

268,021 km²

Currency

New Zealand dollar

Official language

English · New Zealand Sign Language · Māori

Continent

Oceania

Admin code

NZL