Protests and a New Zealand leader's absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori
It’s often a day marked by spirited politics and at times boisterous protest. But Thursday’s anniversary of New Zealand’s ...
New Zealand grants a mountain personhood, recognizing Taranaki Maunga as sacred to the Indigenous Māori people
The legal recognition acknowledges the mountain's theft from the Māori of the Taranaki region after New Zealand was colonized ...
A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Māori
Mount Taranaki — now known as Taranaki Maunga, its Māori name — is the latest natural feature to be granted personhood in New ...
New Zealand hints at letting more foreign investors buy homes
Currently only Australians and Singaporeans can be non-resident and own homes in New Zealand. Read more at straitstimes.com.
New Zealanders celebrate national day amid debate over founding treaty
Thousands gathered across New Zealand on Thursday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called ...
Extradition file prepared for Vietnamese officials suspected of indecent assaults in Wellington
Police are trying to extradite Vietnamese officials suspected of indecently assaulting two women at a Wellington restaurant.
Police prepare extradition file against two Vietnamese officials accused of indecently assaulting Wellington restaurant workers
It comes after two complaints were made to police following an “incident” at Saigon Restaurant on Willis St in March, 2024.
New Zealand reviews its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation snubs an official's visit
New Zealand’s government is reviewing its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation’s leader snubbed a planned meeting ...
New Zealand Coalition Partner Floats Quitting Paris Agreement
New Zealand should consider withdrawing from the Paris Agreement on climate, according to ACT Party leader David Seymour, who is set to become deputy prime minister later this year.