New Zealand

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies suddenly at 78, months after announcing being cancer free

"Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole life," the statement shared on Instagram read.

Sam Neill attends the 2025 AACTA Awards Presented By Foxtel Group at HOTA (Home of the Arts) on February 07, 2025 in Gold Coast, Australia.
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka pose for a picture after signing a treaty and an alliance, as Fiji’s President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu looks on at State House in Suva, Fiji, July 6, 2026.

Australia signs major defense alliance with Fiji as China plans nuclear missile test in Pacific

ARNOLD FROM Aukland, New Zealand.

Beyond the Headlines: A letter from New Zealand - opinion

ILLUSTRATIVE: Police secures the area at the "Zentrum der islamischen Kultur Frankfurt e.V." after Germany's interior ministry has banned the Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH) association and its subsidiary organizations, saying it pursues radical Islamist goals in Frankfurt, Germany, July 24, 2024.

Hamburg airport terminal evacuated after security incident


New Zealand's only Jewish school targeted by vandals

'Jewish New Zealanders should not have to live under heightened security simply for existing as a community,' said the school representative.

 Graffiti on Kadimah School reading 'genocide high school'.

Zealandia’s bee: 14.6-million-year bee fossil found in New Zealand's Hindon Maar

Paleontologists believe that Leioproctus barrydonovani inhabited broadleaf forests surrounding a Miocene maar lake—a crater formed by a volcanic explosion.

 Michael S. ENGEL & Uwe KAULFUSS

Does New Zealand's foreign policy betray Western values? - opinion

Beyond US Senator Ted Cruz's recent criticism, New Zealand's UN voting record, stance on Israel, and diplomatic choices reveal a concerning shift away from traditional Western democratic values.

 NEW ZEALAND’S Foreign Minister Winston Peters addresses the UN General Assembly, last September. New Zealand’s foreign policy, particularly its stance on Israel, is not just a matter of local politics or a passing disagreement.

Dreaming of a perfect view? This country wants you to work for them

The New Zealand government is easing its visa policy: Tourists can work remotely for a foreign employer for up to 90 days, aiming to attract "digital nomads" and boost tourism.

 Auckland City, New Zealand

New Zealand grants personhood to sacred mountain in historic settlement

Mount Taranaki receives legal rights as a person in groundbreaking agreement with Indigenous Māori, marking end to decades-old land dispute.

 A general view of Mount Taranaki.

New Zealand: No visa requirements policy against IDF soldiers

INZ stated that declined visitor visa applications for Israeli nationals occurred because applicants failed to prove they were genuine.

 Protestors wave flags during a pro-Palestinian protest at Parliament on March 06, 2024 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Effective immediately: New Zealand opens doors to digital nomads with relaxed visa rules

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said the change will enable many visitors to extend their stays, leading to more spending in the country.

 Effective immediately: New Zealand opens doors to digital nomads with relaxed visa rules. Illustration.

New Zealand activists open hotline to 'track down' visiting IDF soldiers

"Israeli soldiers should not enjoy rest and recreation from genocide in New Zealand," Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) said in the newsletter.

 People take part in a pro-Palestinian protest at Aotea Square in Auckland, New Zealand, October 14, 2023.

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.

 The UNRWA school gate is pictured in the Aida refugee camp in Bethlehem in the West Bank, February 5, 2024.

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.

 CONSERVATIVE TALK show host Candace Owens speaks during at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, earlier this year. She has come to the public rescue of her friend, Kanye West, who is an appalling, depraved and despicable antisemite.