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Self-governing Cook Islands and Niue have exchanged their freedom in political association with New Zealand for dominated status under the United States.
The successful tournament has rightly been hailed as a game changer both for the code and women’s sport in general after decades of neglect.
The government’s ongoing public-sector job cuts have resulted in the worst-ever employment market, recruiters say.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored the need to work together on common challenges ‘more urgently and concertedly’.
City’s team fighting to raise profile of the sport locally and attract investment by performing well at the ACC Premier Cup in Oman.
The military alliance should also consider recruiting South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, according to former Nato supreme allied commander James Stavridis.
Citing ‘unsustainable’ net migration, New Zealand’s government has tightened rules for its Accredited Employer Worker Visa programme.
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens continues on Saturday with group and knockout matches. Here’s everything you need to know on day 2.
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens roared into action on Friday, with sold-out crowds revelling in home success and splashing out on city stays
Geeling Ching had a brief fling with David Bowie after shooting his ‘China Girl’ music video, but her advice for visitors to New Zealand is to take their time and adjust to its laid-back vibe.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters urged Beijing to respect Wellington’s right to an independent foreign policy, saying ‘Aukus is about looking after our own defence’.
New Zealand’s government said its cybersecurity bureau had established links between a Chinese state-sponsored actor known as APT40 and malicious cyber activity targeting the country’s parliament.
Restaurants have been forced to scale back as the global economy continues to slow, with inflation, higher costs of living and other factors taking their toll.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit comes amid a tilt by New Zealand towards US and Australian defence policy, and concerns that Wellington could join Aukus.
Wang hails the strength of the relationship at the start of a trip to the region that will also include a visit to Australia.
The police officer tried to film the two men after he rejected their bribe, and they allegedly tackled him and wrestled the gun away from him, causing a bullet to be fired.
Fast food giant blames a computer system failure, adds that services were gradually restored at about 4pm.
The Chinese minister’s visit will begin on Sunday, and Australian wine companies are getting production lines ready for a resumption of exports to China that is expected to be imminent.
A report said the ‘seat movement caused the nose down’ angle of the aircraft that was flying from Sydney to Auckland.
On Monday, the plane travelling from Sydney to Auckland with 263 passengers and nine crew members on board dropped abruptly mid-flight – without explanation.
More than a dozen ambulances and other medical vehicles rushed to treat passengers on the Latam flight when the Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed in Auckland.
New Zealand’s defence force uses two Boeing 757-200s received in 2003 to carry the country’s leaders. But the ageing aircraft have become unreliable, causing delays and PMs to become stranded.
American tourists Todd and Patricia Kerekes cut their holiday short after the woman was diagnosed with terminal gallbladder cancer.
A guide to some of the world’s biggest celebrations – the Rio Carnival, Oktoberfest – and some more eclectic events, including a mud festival in South Korea and a sardine festival in Portugal.
New Zealand is sending a small defence team to the Middle East to join an international alliance against Houthi militants targeting civilian ships in the Red Sea.
Hiking trails, beaches, restaurants that showcase local produce, a wildlife sanctuary – all this and plenty more to see and do in the Bay of Plenty on the northern coast of North Island in New Zealand.
Wellington’s top diplomat headed to Australia on Wednesday for an inaugural joint meeting of foreign and defence ministers where joining “pillar two” of Aukus will be discussed.
Singapore remains the only Asian country to have placed in the top 10 since the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index was first published in 1995.
Liquidators of collapsed Auckland-based construction company Mainzeal are pursuing Shanghai businessman Richard Yan for over NZ$60 million that he owes to the company’s creditors, in a case that has implications for Chinese developers operating in New Zealand.
The nation’s centre-right coalition is planning to undo policies of previous administrations, including those promoting the official use of the Maori language and seeking to enhance indigenous rights.