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Members of the Maori community and their supporters take part in a protest march in Wellington on Tuesday. More than 35,000 demonstrators poured into the harbourside, police said. Photo: AFP

Tens of thousands of Maori, supporters march on New Zealand’s parliament

Protesters oppose a bill drafted by a minor coalition party that aims to redefine a founding treaty of the country dating back to 1840.

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New Zealand eyes tourist fees for iconic sites amid sustainability pressures

Will New Zealand’s alliance with Aukus shift under Trump’s second term?

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My Style: Maggie Hewitt, founder of sustainable fashion brand Maggie Marilyn

The designer introduces us to her hometown of the Bay of Islands, and makes her pitch for sustainable products like biodegradable merino wool from her native New Zealand.

Maggie Hewitt, founder of Maggie Marilyn. Photo: Handout

‘It was wrong’: New Zealand apologises to 200,000 victims of state, church abuse

Those exposed to ‘unimaginable’ abuse in state, foster and faith-based care over a 70-year period were disproportionately Maori.

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First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach

Adult male was found on a popular tourist beach in temperate southwest Australia – about 3,500km north of its Antarctic home’s icy waters.

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Video art shows Chinese migrants’ struggle in 1800s New Zealand

Displayed at Tai Twun in Hong Kong, Lisa Reihana’s DigiRadiance: Gold_Lead_Wood_Coal shows Chinese miners in New Zealand in 360 degrees.

A visitor watches Lisa Reihana’s DigiRadiance: Gold_Lead_Wood_Coal. Photo: Edmond So

Indonesia to import 1 million dairy cows for Prabowo’s free meals scheme

The government forecasts milk demand will hit 8.5 million tonnes by 2029. Indonesia’s current milk output is estimated at 1 million tonnes.

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Trump or Harris: whoever wins, India expects a more isolationist US

The United States’ prior ‘dominance and generosity’ may be a thing of the past, says India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

India worries over Canada’s temple vandalism amid New Zealand’s mosque arson

Hindu temples in Canada and Australia have been vandalised in recent weeks, while a mosque in Auckland was set alight on Tuesday.

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attends a smoking ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday with Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong. Photo: EPA-EFE

Tech warning a sign of New Zealand’s ‘hardened’ stance towards China: analysts

Warning shows Wellington’s reluctance to be seen as ‘a point of vulnerability’ in tech transfer amid growing China-West rift, experts say.

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The Chinese flag flies at the Chinese consulate in Auckland, New Zealand. Photo: New Zealand Herald via AP

New Zealand waves goodbye to its giant ‘monster’ hand sculpture

The 16-feet (5 metres) creation with an unsmiling human face has provoked a myriad of emotions – from horror and revulsion to delight.

Airport’s ‘max hug time 3 minutes’ sign causes turbulence online

Some have seen the funny side of the sign in the passenger drop off area of New Zealand’s Dunedin Airport, with others flying into a rage.

New Zealand airport sets 3-minute time limit on goodbye hugs

Cuddle cap was imposed to ‘keep things moving smoothly’ in the drop-off area, airport CEO says.

A sign informing time limits for visitors to the passenger drop-off area outside Dunedin Airport. Photo: Dunedin Airport via AP

Hoax bomb threats plague India’s airlines – with 30 in 1 day

An anonymous account on the X platform was reportedly behind bomb threats to at least 40 flights. India has threatened ‘very strict action’.

Planes queue up on the tarmac before taking off at an airport in Mumbai, India. Photo: AFP

New Zealand exempts abuse victims from 2-year wait before they can seek divorce

The required period before a couple in New Zealand can file for divorce is the longest among divorce laws in comparable countries.

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Is a colleague struggling with their mental health? Signs to look for

Experts explain what leads to depression at work, red flags from lateness to illness, and how employers can maintain morale and productivity.

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New Zealand slams ‘armchair admirals’ for attacking sunken ship’s woman captain

Defence minister Judith Collins said Commander Yvonne Gray, who faced a barrage of online abuse, was ‘appointed on merit, not gender’.

New Zealand navy Commander Yvonne Gray. Photo: New Zealand Defence Force via AP

Fuel spill ‘highly probable’ after New Zealand navy ship sinks off Samoa

The ship, which was surveying a reef, is considered lost. The incident has sparked worries about the state of New Zealand’s ageing military hardware.

75 on board New Zealand Navy ship safe after it sinks off Samoa

The vessel was carrying out a reef survey near the southern coast of Upolu when it ran aground.

Editorial | Spare no effort in strengthening Hong Kong’s pool of foreign judges

Despite recent departures, the city government has rightly expressed its determination to stand by a key feature of city’s common law system.

Geopolitical tensions over developments in Hong Kong have accelerated the rate at which the number of foreign judges has dwindled. Photo: Roy Issa

US wants ‘regular’ missile launch notification process after China’s ICBM test

Washington and France say Beijing gave advance notice of this week’s test, which Pentagon says was a ‘step in the right direction’.

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The PLA released pictures of the ICBM test on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Beijing hits back at New Zealand ‘intelligence concern’, alleges ‘harassment’

Ministry of State Security condemns ‘deeply malicious’ investigations that labelled China an ‘intelligence threat’, warns of harm to bilateral relations.

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Ghostly prowlers: new species of spookfish discovered in New Zealand

The elusive Australasian Narrow-nosed Spookfish has a cartilage-based skeleton, haunting black eyes and smooth, scale-free skin.

‘A disgrace’: New Zealand, Indonesia rubbish claims of bribe for pilot’s release

The release of pilot Phillip Mehrtens after 19 months in captivity has sparked controversy as Papuan rebels claimed payments were made.

Phillip Mehrtens (left) pictured with Edison Gwijangge after being released from captivity on Saturday. Rebels in Indonesia’s Papua region claimed they received money for Mehrtens’ release. Photo: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade / AFP

Explainer | Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand team up to fast-track air travel

The four Asia-Pacific nations aim to make better use of their airspace to trial quicker, more direct flight paths.

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A Singapore Airlines plane takes off at Sydney Airport. The carrier says it’s also using the trial on routes to Christchurch, Darwin and Perth. Photo: Bloomberg

New Zealand pilot freed in Indonesia after 19-month hostage ordeal

Phillip Mehrtens was working for an Indonesian airline when he was taken by rebels in Papua last year.

Screeching to victory: noisy penguin wins New Zealand’s bird of the year

Can this win spark the conservation momentum needed to save the hoiho – thought to be the world’s rarest penguin – from extinction?

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The latest news, analysis and opinion on New Zealand. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Wellington
Head of State
King Charles III
Head of Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon
last updated:
25 September, 2024
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