New Zealand

Australia to vaccinate vulnerable native birds against bird flu following New Zealand's lead

The vaccine rollout will begin in the "coming days and weeks," with an initial focus on priority species in captivity, Agriculture Minister Julie Collins told reporters in Canberra.

A H5 bird flu notice is displayed at Zealandia wildlife sanctuary in Wellington, New Zealand, August 7, 2026.
Defense Ministry Director-General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram.

Defense Ministry works toward future of Israel's defense sector, plans for munitions independence

In this photo illustration a smartphone screen displays the logo of social media app and instant messaging service Telegram, on February 19, 2026 in Bath, England; illustrative

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material, extremist violence

This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 shows a cargo ship anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan.

India, New Zealand summon Iranian diplomats in wake of attacks in Strait of Hormuz


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.

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.

 People take part in a pro-Palestinian protest at Aotea Square in Auckland, New Zealand, October 14, 2023.

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.

 The UNRWA school gate is pictured in the Aida refugee camp in Bethlehem in the West Bank, February 5, 2024.

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.

 CONSERVATIVE TALK show host Candace Owens speaks during at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, earlier this year. She has come to the public rescue of her friend, Kanye West, who is an appalling, depraved and despicable antisemite.

'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. 

Shirt of a Jewish student in New Zealand sprawled with antisemitic graffiti.

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.

 Conservative political commentator Candace Owens speaks during an event held by national conservative political movement 'Turning Point', in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., June, 14, 2024.

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.

 Christopher Luxon, Leader of the National Party waves to supporters at his election party after winning the general election to become New Zealand’s next prime minister in Auckland, New Zealand, October 14, 2023.

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.

 People march to the parliament in protest of the Treaty Principles Bill, in Wellington, New Zealand, November 19, 2024.

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.

 Woman laying her mobile phone down on the table (illustrative)

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.

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