Indonesia is home to the world's second-largest geothermal energy reserves. (Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings)
Energy

Japan's TEPCO to make hydrogen in Indonesia with geothermal power

Japanese builder Obayashi to produce hydrogen in New Zealand

16 October 2024
Officials participate in the South Pacific Defence Ministers' Meeting in Auckland, New Zealand, which endorsed a new rapid response humanitarian assistance and disaster relief initiative. 
International relations

Pacific disaster response group aims to streamline preparedness

Australia seen consolidating role as region's primary security partner

11 October 2024
The decision to reduce the cash rate to 4.75% was in line with market pricing and most economists' expectations.
Economy

New Zealand cuts rates by 50 basis points; kiwi dollar tumbles

Markets bet on more aggressive easing in the near future

9 October 2024
Manawanui, New Zealand Navy's specialist dive and hydrographic vessel, sails near Devonport Naval Base in Auckland, New Zealand, on May 16, 2019.
Defense

New Zealand Navy ship sinks off Samoa, all 75 onboard safe

Defence force says investigation into cause of grounding is ongoing

6 October 2024
The New Zealand flag flies over the team boat during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. 
Gender

New Zealand Olympians call for review of transgender guidelines

Group claims guidelines ignore female athletes' rights and undermine fairness and safety.

11 September 2024
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks during an interview with Nikkei Asia in Kuala Lumpur on Sept. 3. (Photo by Fumika Sato)
Interview

New Zealand aims to double exports to ASEAN, Indo-Pacific

PM Luxon says trade agenda to focus on green economy and renewables

4 September 2024
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand in Wellington. The central bank signaled more cuts ahead depending on how inflation evolves.
Economy

N.Z. cuts rates for first time in over 4 years, flags more easing

Kiwi dollar tumbles as markets bet on more aggressive easing path

14 August 2024
An Air New Zealand Airbus A320 at Auckland Airport.
Economy

New Zealanders emigrating in record numbers as economy stagnates

80,000 left in a year amid rising unemployment, high interest rates, slow growth

13 August 2024
A thermometer shows a temperature of 44C in Athens, Greece, on July 18.
Opinion

World should take note of a new trade and climate change deal

ACCTS agreement between 4 small nations is a practical model for all economies

31 July 2024
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters (Photo by Takuya Fujiwara) 
Indo-Pacific

New Zealand foreign minister calls for 'more compromise' on New Caledonia

Comments on territory in Japan speech spark response from French envoy

19 July 2024
NATO is forming a closer relationship with four key Indo-Pacific nations to counter perceived security threats from China and Russia.  
Indo-Pacific

NATO to up security links with Japan, South Korea, Australia, NZ

Atlantic military alliance will issue joint cooperation document next week

4 July 2024
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon tells Nikkei Asia that the country wants to be more engaged in defense and security issues in the Indo-Pacific region. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
Interview

New Zealand 'resets' foreign policy on Indo-Pacific security: PM

Wellington keen to boost exports but wary of China encroachment

20 June 2024
Chinese Premier Li Qiang, center, is welcomed by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, left, and New Zealand Gov. General Dame Cindy Kiro in Wellington on June 13.
International relations

China's premier in New Zealand: Differences should not become 'chasm'

Leaders' talk of trade and cooperation comes amid cooler Beijing-Wellington ties

13 June 2024
Winston Peters, New Zealand's deputy prime minister and foreign minister, calls the situation in the Gaza Strip "an absolute humanitarian catastrophe." He was speaking in Kuala Lumpur on June 7. (Photo by Hakimie Amrie)
Interview

New Zealand seeks closer ties with ASEAN on climate change

Deputy PM Winston Peters calls regional cooperation critical in 'complicated' world

11 June 2024
Joanne Ou previously served as spokesperson for Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before being transferred to New Zealand as chief representative. (Photo by Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand)
Taiwan tensions

Taipei sees New Zealand in sync with like-minded democracies, envoy says

China puts Wellington on guard as it increases its clout among Pacific islands

28 May 2024
A woman tries to cool down in the Philippines in April 2024. People around Asia should expect more scorching weather as the year unfolds. 
Climate Change

Asia braces for more extreme weather like 2023, world's hottest year

Health fallout set to worsen as severe heat, dryness and rain have already hit region

6 May 2024
New Zealand has accused China of "state-backed malicious cyber activity." (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and AP)
International relations

New Zealand joins U.K. and U.S. in condemning China-linked hacks

PM Luxon says calling out Beijing is a 'big step' for his country

26 March 2024
Christopher Luxon, now New Zealand's prime minister, speaks to National Party supporters after winning the general election on Oct. 14, 2023.
Politics

New Zealand's conservatives gut Ardern's progressive policies

PM Luxon's government repeals green car rebates and world-first tobacco ban

16 March 2024
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney in December: Luxon's government may deepen alignment with like-minded partners.
Opinion

New Zealand's new PM isn't going back to old ways on China

Luxon's pro-business instincts tempered by coalition partners

15 January 2024
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, right, and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hold a joint press conference at the Commonwealth Parliament Offices in Sydney on Dec. 20.
Defense

New Zealand 'interested in exploring' AUKUS opportunities

PM Luxon meets Australia's Albanese on first official trip overseas

20 December 2023
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa lifts The Webb Ellis Cup as South Africa celebrate winning the world cup final
Sports

South Africa beat New Zealand to claim record fourth Rugby World Cup title

Siya Kolis became only the second captain after All Black McCaw to lift the trophy twice

29 October 2023
New Zealand's new government, to be led by the National Party's Christopher Luxon, is expected to ease a ban on foreigners buying homes despite criticism of its plans.
Opinion

New Zealand voters may get more change than they bargained for

National-led government set to walk back many of Jacinda Ardern's reforms

17 October 2023
New Zealand Prime Minister and Labor leader Chris Hipkins, left, during a demonstration in Wellington on Oct. 6, and opposition leader Chris Luxon campaigning for the National Party on Oct. 11.
Politics

New Zealand awaits Saturday election as opposition coalition looms

Center-right National Party leads in polls but needs support of smaller parties

13 October 2023
The Malaysian Health Minister will table an amendment to the Tobacco Act, which is part of the Generational End Game policy, aiming to restrict tobacco products to people born after 2007.
Your Week in Asia

Malaysian tobacco ban bill, Singapore GDP, New Zealand election

Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events

8 October 2023