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Maggie Hewitt, founder of Maggie Marilyn. Photo: Handout

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.

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

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First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach

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.

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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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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.

The max hug time sign in New Zealand’s Dunedin Airport went viral on social media, with some criticising it, and others finding it funny. Photo: AP

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’.

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.

Toxic work environments are a common cause of mental health problems among employees. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

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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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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.

The Australasian Narrow-nosed Spookfish was found living in the deep waters of Australia and New Zealand. Photo: National Institute Of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd / Handout via AFP

‘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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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?

The hoiho’s name means “noise shouter” in the Māori language. It’s a shy bird that’s thought to be the world’s rarest penguin. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

US, Britain stress unity towards China as new strategic dialogue opens in London

Top diplomats tout allies’ strengthening ties and ‘indispensable’ partnership as Washington vies to blunt Beijing’s Indo-Pacific influence.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (left) and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy attend a press conference as part of a strategic dialogue in London on Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Model behaviour: where do the world’s top models go on holiday?

From Saint-Tropez and Ibiza to adventurous New Zealand and exotic Parrot Bay, these are the places where you’ll find the world’s most famous catwalk queens and cover stars chilling in style

Cambodia aims to boost ties with Australia through direct flights to Melbourne

The potential university collaborations and investment opportunities, could offer new education prospects for Cambodian students

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New Zealand
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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