New Zealand

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.

By REUTERS
21/11/2024

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.

By REUTERS
03/09/2024

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.

By MEITAL SHARABI
03/09/2024
Selling Drugs

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.

By REUTERS
14/08/2024

Leaders of Australia, New Zealand and Canada call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

"Israel must listen to the concerns of the international community," the leader's statement said.

By REUTERS
26/07/2024

Want to go whale-watching? Try these spots

Whales are some of the most incredible and awe-inspiring animals on Earth. Here are some of the best places you can go watch them.

British-Jewish author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault

Gaiman strongly denies these accusations, and says the claims are related to the two women's regret over the relationship.

Discovery of oldest sea monster fossil in New Zealand sheds light on dawn of dinosaur age

Oldest polar sea dinosaur vertebra, 246 million years old, found in New Zealand challenges migration theories, shedding light on early Southern Hemisphere reptile presence.

30/06/2024
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