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.
Indian national killed, New Zealander injured, after helicopters collide in Mount Everest region
First Israeli ballots cast as diplomats vote abroad from New Zealand to New York
Flydubai hijacker studied in UK, New Zealand, Australia, countries investigating - report
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.
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.
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.
