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Animals

‘Incredible’ community effort saves dozens of stranded whales in New Zealand

This event highlights the ongoing challenge of whale strandings in the region.

25 Nov 2024 - 5:07PM

Protests around the world

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

19 Nov 2024 - 3:45PM

Tourism

New Zealand eyes tourist fees for iconic sites amid sustainability pressures

15 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM

Diplomacy

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

Analysts believe Wellington will adopt a “wait and see” approach, potentially shifting towards a hedging strategy if Trump abandons the region.

15 Nov 2024 - 1:12PMvideocam

Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event on November 6, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Photo: TNS

Celebrity style

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.

13 Nov 2024 - 4:00AM

Crime

‘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.

12 Nov 2024 - 12:32PMvideocam

Australia

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.

12 Nov 2024 - 6:18AM

A lost emperor penguin, found on a beach in Western Australia earlier this month, is now being cared for at a rehabilitation centre. Photo: Miles Brotherson and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions / TNS

Art

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.

10 Nov 2024 - 11:44AM

Indonesia

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.

6 Nov 2024 - 2:02PMvideocam

India

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.

6 Nov 2024 - 12:36PM

India

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.

5 Nov 2024 - 2:12PM

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

China-New Zealand relations

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.

1 Nov 2024 - 12:24PM

Australia

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.

30 Oct 2024 - 8:26PM

Aviation

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.

23 Oct 2024 - 10:58AM

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

Tourism

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.

22 Oct 2024 - 12:57PM

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

India

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’.

20 Oct 2024 - 3:20PM

Law

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.

16 Oct 2024 - 9:03PMvideocam

Wellness

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.

16 Oct 2024 - 5:20AM

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

Women and gender

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’.

11 Oct 2024 - 9:16AM

Pacific nations

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.

7 Oct 2024 - 4:18PM

Pacific nations

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.

6 Oct 2024 - 2:46PM

A handout photo from the New Zealand Defence Force shows the Royal New Zealand Navy ship the HMNZS Manawanui (right) in front of HMNZS Otago during a training exercise. File photo: AFP

Hong Kong courts

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.

5 Oct 2024 - 6:15AM

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

China’s rocket force

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’.

27 Sep 2024 - 12:11AM

China-New Zealand relations

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.

27 Sep 2024 - 5:48AMvideocam

Animals

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.

24 Sep 2024 - 10:34PM

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

Indonesia

‘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.

23 Sep 2024 - 3:36PM

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

Singapore

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.

23 Sep 2024 - 11:39AMvideocam

Indonesia

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.

21 Sep 2024 - 1:43PM

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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