New Zealand - latest news (May 28, 2023)

Horror threat in new hostage video of New Zealand pilot


Papuan rebels in Indonesia have threatened to shoot a New Zealand pilot they have held hostage for more than three months.

From thieving parrots to boozy pigeons: why New Zealand is obsessed with its native birds


The result of an extraordinary ecological history, many of New Zealand’s birds are highly unusual but all are beloved ...

New Zealand’s National Party admits using AI-generated images in campaign


As if we needed more proof we’re living inside a Black Mirror episode, political parties are now using the near-infinite ...

New Zealand highly values potential for cooperation with Vietnam


Deputy Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand Vangelis Vitalis has expressed his belief in stronger trade ...

Separatists in Indonesia's Papua threaten to shoot New Zealand hostage if they are denied talks


Rebels in Indonesia's Papua region threatened to shoot a New Zealand pilot they took hostage in February if countries do not ...

Investigation into Mississauga man's lethal products expands to New Zealand


New Zealand authorities have now joined the investigation into the deaths connected to a Mississauga man who is accused of ...

New Zealand U20 vs Argentina U20: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch


Where to watch the FIFA U20 World Cup match online between NZ and Argentina, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off ...

‘They’ll shoot me in two months,’ says New Zealand pilot captured in Indonesia’s Papua


Rebels in Indonesia’s Papua region have threatened to shoot a New Zealand pilot they took hostage if independence talks do ...

New Zealand national who cannot be named


A paedophile who raped a child and molested another will serve at least eight years in prison after being sentenced in Cairns ...

NRL 2023: Brisbane Broncos win 26-22 over New Zealand Warriors


Boom Broncos debutant Tristan Sailor and captain Adam Reynolds delivered a one-two punch to keep depleted Brisbane in the top ...

New Zealand to Australia: Kiwis enjoying Aussie mining jobs as industry revenues hit record high


Mining revenues hit record levels in Australia last year - reaching $461 billion - which has been good news for Kiwis cashing ...

Papua rebels threaten to shoot New Zealand hostage if denied talks


A new video released by the group made threats to kill New Zealand hostage Phillip Mehrtens if countries did not comply with ...

Australia & New Zealand Signs $187.4m Contract With Inmarsat for New SouthPAN Satellite Service


Every major industry across Australia and New Zealand will gain positioning and navigation benefits from the SouthPAN new ...

Dave Rennie and Wayne Smith land new coaching jobs in Japan and New Zealand respectively


Dave Rennie and Wayne Smith have landed new roles in Japan and New Zealand respectively, with Smith working with the All ...

The one meal in New Zealand that takes these travel writers back overseas


And should I ever be in a position to request one final meal before my untimely demise, it will be kokoda. I spent eight ...

New Zealand Provides Humanitarian Support For Sudan


New Zealand is providing NZ$3.5 million ($2 million) to help meet the urgent humanitarian needs in the conflict-hit Sudan, ...

New Zealand to end 'discriminatory' minimum wage exemption for disabled workers


The New Zealand government will put a stop to the "discriminatory" system that enables employers to pay disabled workers with ...

The Short-Lived Story Of New Zealand-Based Low-Cost Carrier Freedom Air


The airline operated from regional New Zealand hubs to Fiji and several destinations in Australia for over a decade.

New Zealand Signals Tightening Cycle Done After Raising Rate


New Zealand’s central bank raised interest rates by a quarter-percentage point and unexpectedly signaled that no further ...

New Zealand's claim to trademark term 'Manuka honey' rejected


"Our product has a long history of being recognised as manuka honey, it is produced like the NZ product is, and it also ...

Google Play Games out in Europe and New Zealand | News-in-brief


The service, giving access to Android titles on PC, is out in beta in over 40 European countries and New Zealand ...

West Papuan separatists threaten to shoot New Zealand pilot taken hostage if denied talks


Rebels in Indonesia's Papua region threatened to shoot a New Zealand pilot they took hostage in February if countries do not ...

Pound To New Zealand Dollar Exchange Rate: GBP Jumps To 2.02 Vs NZD Following RBNZ


The Pound New Zealand Dollar (GBP/NZD) exchange rate tumbled during Wednesday’s Asian session, after which the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) failed to recoup losses against its peers. Expectations of a ...

The ‘third world’ isn’t the bogeyman New Zealand seems to think it is


It's a tired, meaningless trope that says nothing about the actual problems here.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ...

New-Zealand-Visa Is Excited To Announce That They Are Now Offering An Online Visa Service For Japanese Citizens


New Zealand is now offering a visa for Japanese citizens who wish to travel to New Zealand. This new visa will allow Japanese citizens to stay in New Zealand for up to three months.This new visa is a ...

New Zealand provides Covid recovery support for Cook Islands


WELLINGTON: New Zealand will provide NZ$15 million ($9 million) in emergency budget support for the Cook Islands in its ...

Concern despite New Zealand move to resettle refugees who have been living in Australia


New Zealand last year agreed to Australia's request to take 450 refugees held in offshore detention on Nauru. However, with ...

Pound to New Zealand Dollar Week Ahead Forecast: Room for a Rebound


The Pound to New Zealand Dollar exchange rate was ridden down to the lowlands of its May range last week but could get an ...

Leading New Zealand cancer research 'super-charged' by data privacy startup


DUNEDIN, New Zealand, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two top medical research ... GeneCrypt provides the secure data technology that will allow that to happen. SHARE THIS POST Find News News ...

Zoo Miami issues apology, stops kiwi encounters after concerns about treatment of New Zealand bird


Zoo Miami in Florida has been running kiwi encounter experiences with its bird, Paora, which is named in honour of ...

New Zealand raises official cash rate


The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) on Wednesday voted to raise the Official Cash Rate (OCR) from 5.25 per cent to 5.5 per cent, in an effort to further control ...

Broncos take fans to New Zealand


The Brisbane Broncos took 50 fans with them on their first trip to New Zealand since 2019. Jordan Riki also revealed they ...