New Zealand
India, New Zealand summon Iranian diplomats in wake of attacks in Strait of Hormuz
India summoned Iran's representatives in Delhi after Iran had struck two ships carrying a total of 30 Indian sailors, the External Affairs Ministry announced.
Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies suddenly at 78, months after announcing being cancer free
Australia signs major defense alliance with Fiji as China plans nuclear missile test in Pacific
Beyond the Headlines: A letter from New Zealand - opinion
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.
'Hitler was right': New Zealand Jews experiencing unprecedented rate of antisemitism - report
The report found that the number of antisemitic incidents is 11.6x higher than the almost-decade preceding October 7, 2023.
New Zealand denies Visa to Candace Owens over Australian ban
Owens had applied for an Entertainers Work Visa but was turned down due to her ban from Australia. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) confirmed to Stuff that Owens's application was denied.
New Zealand lists Hezbollah and Houthis as terrorist organizations
"To be deemed a terrorist entity under New Zealand legislation, we have to have evidence that the organization has knowingly undertaken terrorist activity,” PM Luxon said.
New Zealand MPs disrupt parliament with haka to protest Indigenous treaty bill
Parliament was briefly suspended as people in the gallery joined in, and shouting drowned out others in the chamber.
No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-backed study says
A new WHO-commissioned review finds no link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk, despite extensive research.
We will pay three times: The dream country decided to raise tourist tax
New Zealand triples its tourist tax to cover environmental costs, raising concerns in the tourism industry about global competitiveness.
New Zealand charity apologizes for handing out meth-laced candy
A charity is reeling after meth-laced candies were found in their food parcels, prompting a police investigation.
Leaders of Australia, New Zealand and Canada call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
"Israel must listen to the concerns of the international community," the leader's statement said.
Want to go whale-watching? Try these spots
Whales are some of the most incredible and awe-inspiring animals on Earth. Here are some of the best places you can go watch them.
