Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s Former Prime Minister, Pushes Kindness in New Book
The former prime minister, who led New Zealand through the pandemic, has published a memoir arguing for more empathy in politics.
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‘Emerging Geopolitical Giant’: New Zealand Deputy PM Highlights Defence, Security, And Trade Ties With India
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, has underscored India’s emergence as a “geopolitical giant” and a vital security actor in the Indo-Pacific region, highlighting the deepening partnership between New Zealand and India across defence, security, and trade.Speaking at the Ananta Aspen Centre in New Delhi, Peters emphasised that in an increasingly multi-polar
EAM Jaishankar Meets New Zealand Counterpart Winston Peters, Thanks For Support On Pahalgam Attack
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar met with New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, in New Delhi on Thursday, May 29, 2025, marking a significant step in reinforcing bilateral relations between India and New Zealand.During the meeting, Jaishankar expressed gratitude for New Zealand’s support and solidarity following the Pahalgam terrorist attack,
New Zealand teenager dies after tackle game linked to viral Run It Straight challenge
Police confirmed the 19-year-old died in hospital on Monday night after he suffered a critical head injuryA New Zealand teenager has died after playing a tackling game, believed to have been inspired by a controversial new high impact collision sport t…
New Zealand will not be ‘guilt-tripped’ over environment, resources minister says
Shane Jones is unapologetic about his plan to double mineral exports to $3bn over the next decade despite criticism over potential environmental impactsNew Zealand’s minister for resources, Shane Jones, said he will not be guilt-tripped by “apocalyptic…
Pacific must not become a ‘military zone’ amid rise of China, New Zealand’s deputy PM warns
In an interview with the Guardian, Winston Peters says the world faces the ‘most uncertain time’ in 80 years ahead of talks with Australia’s foreign ministerThe Pacific must be protected from becoming a military zone amid China’s growing push for influ…
Endangered New Zealand bird caught fighting ‘at risk’ reptile in rare footage
A video shows the large flightless takahē bird in hot pursuit of the tuatara – but the tables soon turnTwo of New Zealand’s most rare and beloved animals – a large flightless takahē bird and an ancient tuatara reptile – have been captured chasing and n…
New Zealand MPs who performed haka in parliament given unprecedented punishment
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders and youngest member to be temporarily suspended from parliament after performance protesting controversial billThree New Zealand MPs who performed a haka in parliament will be temporarily suspended, in what is believed to be th…
MoS Margherita Discusses Bilateral Ties With New Zealand President
Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, undertook an official visit to New Zealand and Fiji from May 8 to 12, 2025, aimed at deepening India’s bilateral ties with both countries.In New Zealand, Margherita’s engagements commenced in Auckland, where he delivered the Keynote Address as Guest of Honour at the India-New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) Dialogue
Space Force eyeing international launch sites to increase ‘resilience’
While not necessarily a near-term possibility, Brig. Gen. Kristin Panzenhagen said the Space Force is “looking at increasing the resiliency, increasing the ways that we have to get assured access to space, that’s where the these initial dis…