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14 October 2026

New Zealand exodus to Australia hits 13-year high as thousands leave

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New Zealand exodus to Australia hits 13-year high as thousands leave

WELLINGTON: New Zealand's exodus of citizens to Australia accelerated in the first three months of the year, reaching the highest in 13 years in a further blow to the government just weeks from an ...

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