The Cook Islands and China have signed a strategic partnership agreement, raising alarms in New Zealand about the implications for regional influence and transparency.
Read moreTensions escalate as Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown prepares to sign a strategic deal with China, sparking New Zealand's concerns over transparency and influence.
Read moreThis Waitangi Day saw Māori protests amid growing tensions over a controversial bill redefining the Treaty of Waitangi, overshadowing commemorative events.
Read moreMount Taranaki in New Zealand is granted personhood, recognizing its sacred status for Māori and addressing historical injustices.
Read moreTaranaki Maunga in New Zealand is granted legal personhood, recognizing it as a sacred ancestral mountain to the Māori community.
Read moreNew Zealand's new visitor visa rules aim to attract digital nomads to bolster its struggling tourism sector and economy, allowing remote work for foreign employers.
Read moreNew Zealand relaxes visa regulations to attract digital nomads and enhance tourism, amid economic challenges following the pandemic.
Read moreA Maine coon cat named Mittens turned into an accidental frequent flyer after being forgotten on a plane, covering 4,500 miles in 24 hours.
Read moreNew Zealanders react sharply as Trump claims Americans 'split the atom,' recognizing the achievement belongs to local hero Sir Ernest Rutherford.
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