India and New Zealand conclude free trade agreement
Governments are seeking to diversify trade links due to the uncertainty driven by Trump’s tariffs.
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New Zealand rugby player who called for study of concussions dies at 39
Shane Christie, who suspected he was suffering from a degenerative brain disorder, was found dead at his home in Nelson.
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New Zealand MP suspended over Gaza calls for action
New Zealand Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick says pressure is mounting on governments to end the genocide in Gaza.
Published On 18 Aug 2025
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Why have blue whales stopped singing? The mystery worrying scientists
The powerful sounds made by blue whales help them communicate with partners or signal the discovery of abundant food.
FBI upgrades New Zealand office to counter China, international crime
FBI Director Kash Patel travelled to New Zealand to inaugurate the office, which will also oversee Pacific countries.
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US condemns multi-nation sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers
The UK, Australia, Canada, Norway and New Zealand imposed sanctions on Israeli far-right ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir
Published On 11 Jun 2025
Australia, Canada, NZ, UK, Norway sanction two Israeli far-right ministers
Israel’s Ben-Gvir and Smotrich will face sanctions for ‘incitement of violence’ against Palestinians in West Bank, Gaza.
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New Zeland Maori MPs suspended for parliamentary haka protest
Three Maori Party MPs were suspended from New Zealand’s Parliament for performing a haka in protest of legislation.
Published On 5 Jun 2025
New Zealand parliament suspends Maori MPs who performed protest haka
Parliament voted to impose record suspensions on the trio of legislators over their protest.
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Fight for the Pacific – Episode 2: Fallout Zone
In the crossfire of a global power struggle, a compelling look at the impact of militarisation of the Pacific islands.
Published On 28 May 2025
New Zealand to debate suspensions of Maori legislators over protest haka
In November 2024, three legislators from the Te Pati Maori party performed a protest haka in parliament.
