New Zealand
Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage
Activists also held banners praising Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, including calling him "King of Iran," according to footage taken at the scenes.
New Zealand ministry gave $30K in taxpayers' funds to Gaza advocacy campaign
Anthony Albanese deploys troops to aid flood-hit Katherine communities
For the first time, Israeli-grown hops make it into commercial beer
'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.
British-Jewish author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault
Gaiman strongly denies these accusations, and says the claims are related to the two women's regret over the relationship.
