New Zealand
New Zealand father Tom Phillips killed by police after four-year manhunt
A New Zealand father, Tom Phillips, who had been on the run with his three children since December 2021, was shot dead by police on Monday after a confrontation in the rural town of Piopio. Phillips, who had been involved in a custody dispute with his ex-partner, was wanted for various crimes, including aggravated robbery […]
New Zealand invests heavily in defence upgrades
New Zealand’s government has announced a significant investment of nearly NZ$3 billion to upgrade its ageing defence fleet. The plan includes purchasing five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters for NZ$2 billion and two Airbus A321XLR aircraft for NZ$700 million. Defence Minister Judith Collins emphasized the importance of these investments, stating, “These are once-in-a-generation investments which are a […]
New Zealand soldier convicted of attempted espionage
A New Zealand military court has convicted a soldier of attempted espionage for a foreign power, marking the country’s first-ever conviction for spying. The serviceman, whose identity and the foreign nation involved remain suppressed by court order, admitted to offering sensitive military information to what he believed was a foreign agent. The person he attempted […]
New Zealand Approves Use of ‘Magic Mushrooms’ for Medicine
New Zealand has officially approved the medicinal use of psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” to treat certain types of depression. This decision marks a significant step in addressing mental health treatment options in the country. Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour announced that regulations have been relaxed to allow psilocybin to be utilized […]
Western Allies Sanction Far-Right Israeli Ministers
The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway have imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli government ministers, Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for “repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities” in the West Bank. The sanctions include a travel ban and asset freeze in the UK. Both ministers lead far-right political parties that […]
Three Maori MPs Face Suspension Over ‘Intimidating’ Haka
A New Zealand parliamentary committee has proposed suspending three Māori MPs from parliament for their protest haka during a sitting last year. The MPs, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, Rawiri Waititi, and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, were found to have acted in a manner that could have intimidated other lawmakers. The controversy surrounds a haka performed during the first reading […]
New Zealand’s Sheep Population Outnumbers Humans 4.5 to 1
The New Zealand sheep population stands at 23.6 million, while the human population is approximately 5.3 million, resulting in a ratio of about 4.5 sheep per person. According to statistics, this is a significant decline from 1982, when there were 22 sheep per person. “With a population of 23.6 million sheep and 5.3 million people, […]
New Zealand Books 2025 World Cup Spot As Wood Nurses Injury
New Zealand secured a spot in the 2025 World Cup after defeating New Caledonia 3-0 in the Oceania qualifying final. This marks the All Whites’ third World Cup appearance, with their previous participations being in 1982 and 2010. Despite dominating the first half, New Zealand struggled to find the back of the net until the […]