New Zealand

New Zealand election early count shows two main parties near deadlocked

With just over a quarter of votes counted, both major parties were polling just under 30%, separated by a few thousand votes, in an election dominated by a struggling economy.

Ballot boxes stand inside a voting place at St Anne’s Anglican Church on the day of the general election in Wellington, New Zealand, November 7, 2026.
Two helicopters in Nepal moments before crashing, November 3, 2026.

Indian national killed, New Zealander injured, after helicopters collide in Mount Everest region

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

First Israeli ballots cast as diplomats vote abroad from New Zealand to New York

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Flydubai hijacker studied in UK, New Zealand, Australia, countries investigating - report


Why international investors are eyeing New Zealand’s online casino market

The online casino industry in New Zealand is still expanding as more Kiwis engage with online gaming platforms, and it is an attractive market for international investors.

 Why international investors are eyeing New Zealand’s online casino market

Rare golf ball-sized New Zealand snail filmed laying egg from its neck

Conservationists caring for the endangered species had never before witnessed its unique egg-laying process.

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Stepping towards online casino regulation in New Zealand


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.