New Zealand
Germany establishes diplomatic ties with Niue, signaling the importance of the Pacific - opinion
Niue is not a member of the United Nations, yet it is increasingly active and visible in diplomacy, with growing confidence and widening networks.
Recovery efforts for New Zealand landslide victims suspended after crack found at site
At least six missing after landslide at New Zealand campsite, authorities confirm
Bondi Beach massacre proves antisemitism is now global contagion - analysis
New Zealand’s attempt to silence criticism of UNRWA funding
The attempts of Ministry officials to censure criticism of their decisions to fund UNRWA have now become a larger issue about transparency and accountability in government.
Evangelical leader calls for churches to cut ties with Candace Owens, applauds New Zealand ban
Laurie Cardoza-Moore condemns Owens for spreading "blind Jew-hatred" and urges ex-communication.
'Hitler was right': New Zealand Jews experiencing unprecedented rate of antisemitism - report
The report found that the number of antisemitic incidents is 11.6x higher than the almost-decade preceding October 7, 2023.
New Zealand denies Visa to Candace Owens over Australian ban
Owens had applied for an Entertainers Work Visa but was turned down due to her ban from Australia. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) confirmed to Stuff that Owens's application was denied.
New Zealand lists Hezbollah and Houthis as terrorist organizations
"To be deemed a terrorist entity under New Zealand legislation, we have to have evidence that the organization has knowingly undertaken terrorist activity,” PM Luxon said.
New Zealand MPs disrupt parliament with haka to protest Indigenous treaty bill
Parliament was briefly suspended as people in the gallery joined in, and shouting drowned out others in the chamber.
No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-backed study says
A new WHO-commissioned review finds no link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk, despite extensive research.
We will pay three times: The dream country decided to raise tourist tax
New Zealand triples its tourist tax to cover environmental costs, raising concerns in the tourism industry about global competitiveness.
New Zealand charity apologizes for handing out meth-laced candy
A charity is reeling after meth-laced candies were found in their food parcels, prompting a police investigation.
Leaders of Australia, New Zealand and Canada call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
"Israel must listen to the concerns of the international community," the leader's statement said.