New Zealand is boosting its defence capabilities in a bid to protect its interests in the Pacific as China seeks to assert more influence in the region. Releasing policy documents in Wellington that set out the government's new defence schools and strategies Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Defence Minister Andrew Little said that New Zealand is facing more geostrategic challenges than it has in decades.

New Zealand to boost its defence and security

New Zealand's National Party, led by Christopher Luxon, has unveiled an audacious proposal to construct a NZ$24 billion (US$14.6 billion) road network, a cornerstone of its election manifesto aiming to revitalise public infrastructure.

New Zealand opposition party dismisses concerns of Chinese debt trap risk in road network plan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday (July 27) that New Zealand can engage with the AUKUS weapons development and procurement project anytime it wants as the door was open.

Door open for New Zealand to engage on AUKUS, says Blinken

At least two people were killed and six others wounded in central Auckland on the 20th of July. The attack by a 24-year-old gunman took place at a construction site barely hours ahead of the opening match of FIFA women's world cup. The attacker, believed to have a history of mental health issues, was shot dead by law enforcement officials. Incidents of gun violence are rare in New Zealand especially after sweeping gun laws were introduced after the 2019 Christchurch mosque massacre. Mohammed Saleh brings you this report.

Festive occasion turns sombre after rare mass shooting

New Zealand's justice minister resigned on Monday (July 24) after police filed charges related to driving over the legal alcohol limit. The now-former minister reportedly went over the legal alcohol limit and crashed into a parked car in Wellington.

New Zealand justice minister resigns after crashing car under influence of alcohol

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones admitted on Saturday that his flailing team were "massive underdogs" against the "red hot" All Blacks next weekend, but said it could work in their favour.

Rugby Championship: Australia 'underdogs' against All Black, says Wallabies coach Eddie Jones

Two people died and six got seriously injured at a mass shooting incident in New Zealand's Auckland. According to the reports, the shooter has also been killed. New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has reassured that the shooting is not going to have any adverse effect on FIFA Women's World Cup, which is all set to begin in Auckland.

New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins: No risk to national security

Shooting incident took place ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup in Auckland

Hakyung Lee, the South Korean woman, who was accused of murdering her two children, can be named for the first time. The bodies of the children were found in abandoned suitcases last year.

New Zealand: Woman charged with murdering children found in suitcase can be named

President Xi Jinping in 2012 proposed the “Chinese Dream of National Rejuvenation” that would once again make China the greatest nation in the world. “It is not an illusion, nor is it an empty slogan,” he said.

Velvet gloves: The soft power influence of the Communist Party of China

Criminal trial over White Island volcanic eruption starts in New Zealand

On Tuesday (July 12), a trial opened over New Zealand's 2019 White Island volcanic eruption. The eruption and subsequent explosion had engulfed tourists, leading to deaths of 22 people and leaving several others with burns.

Trial opens over New Zealand's 2019 White Island volcanic eruption incident that killed 22

New Zealand has expressed confidence in the advice of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), regarding Japan's plan to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.

New Zealand backs UN nuclear watchdog's approval of Fukushima water release

Scientists uncovered the remains of the smallest extinct penguin species ever found which are said to have waddled their way around New Zealand around three million years ago.

Scientists discover remains of smallest of its kind, extinct penguin species

New Zealand's Minister for Children expressed strong condemnation after the emergence of "very disturbing" footage showing children engaged in a violent "MMA-style" fight at a state-run Oranga Tamariki facility in South Auckland.

New Zealand's youth justice facility rocked by disturbing 'MMA-style' fight

New Zealand has set a groundbreaking precedent by becoming the first country in the world to extend its ban on plastic bags in supermarkets to include thin bags typically used for holding fruits and vegetables.

New Zealand takes lead in plastic bag ban, expands restrictions to thin bags

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern recently announced her plans to write a book, emphasising leadership over politics. In an Instagram post, Ardern addressed the inquiries she often receives about whether she will document her five-year tenure as New Zealand's leader, as reported by the Associated Press.

Ex-New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern ventures into authorship, penning book on leadership

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, ahead of his official trip to China at end of this month, said on Thursday he did not agree with U.S. President Joe Biden’s remark that Chinese leader Xi Jinping was a dictator.

New Zealand PM expresses disagreement with Biden, says Xi Jinping not a dictator

A New Zealand flight bound for Rarotonga, Cook Islands, in the Southern Pacific was struck by lightning early Thursday morning. Passengers on board had the scare of their life as the Air New Zealand flight circled over Tāwharanui Peninsula in northern Auckland eight times for almost an hour before landing around 8 am (local time).

New Zealand plane en route to Southern Pacific island struck by lightning

An international friendly between New Zealand and Qatar was abandoned in Austria on Monday after the former claimed one of their players was racially abused by an opponent.

Football: New Zealand-Qatar friendly abandoned due to racism claim

A man in New Zealand was arrested Monday night after he entered three neighbouring Chinese restaurants and attacked diners at random with an axe. The 24-year-old suspect embarked on the rampage at 9 PM Monday and caused injuries to at least four people, who were rushed to hospitals and were in stable condition.

New Zealand: Four people hospitalised after man attacks diners at three Chinese restaurants with axe

A New Zealand company is now looking to switch jet skis for water E-bikes. Yes, you read that right, people can now ride these bikes along the river, lakes and seas. Watch the video to know more.

Introducing water E-bikes: The future of water sports?

New Zealand's economy has taken a significant hit, entering a technical recession as its gross domestic product contracted for the second consecutive quarter. Government data shows that the country's gross domestic product contracted for the second consecutive quarter, with a 0.1% decline in the first quarter.

New Zealand enters recession | World Business Watch

New Zealand law enforcement and customs officials have successfully thwarted a plot to smuggle methamphetamine (meth) hidden within maple syrup bottles that had arrived from Canada.

New Zealand: Maple bottles filled with record amount of meth seized, six arrested

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