New Zealand Sikh Procession Faces Second Haka Disruption in less than three weeks, as Christian nationalists heckle marchers claiming cultural ownership.


New Zealand: Protesters block sikhs with tribal 'haka' dance

Countries across the South Pacific were the first to welcome 2026 as New Zealand ushered in the new year with a fireworks display in Auckland, launched from the Sky Tower despite rainy weather.


New Year 2026: Dazzling fireworks light up Auckland skies

Happy New Year! From New Zealand to Fiji to Sydney. See how these countries welcomed 2026 in style

New Zealand and India have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement aimed at doubling bilateral trade within five years. The deal will eliminate or reduce tariffs on most New Zealand exports to India while granting duty-free access for all Indian goods entering New Zealand. The agreement is expected to be signed in the first half of next year.

India, New Zealand Conclude Ambitious FTA to Double Trade, Boost Investment

The trade pact marks the second FTA India has finalised this month, after Oman. It is expected to double bilateral trade between India and New Zealand over the next five years. 

India, New Zealand announce conclusion of Free Trade Agreement

New Zealanders are entitled to a minimum four weeks paid annual leave each year, but often choose to take most or all of their leave over summer and the Christmas period, leaving little room for rest throughout the year, and causing lower productivity levels in weeks before and after the break.


New Zealand: Experts link country's low productivity to holiday culture

A woman in New Zealand was diagnosed with a rare form of brain tumour in 2024. After a year of treatment and chemotherapy, and no surgery, one of the scans came back clear. It was as if the tumour had miraculously vanished.

Kiwi woman’s 'golf-ball' brain tumour vanishes — Stunned doctors term her diagnosis 'medical anomaly'

A New Zealand woman who murdered her two children and hid their bodies in suitcases at a storage facility has been sentenced to life in prison. The sentencing of Hakyung Lee on Wednesday came after she was convicted in September for the grisly murders of the two children, aged eight and six, in 2018. The case was dubbed the New Zealand “suitcase murders”.

New Zealand 'suitcase murders': Woman gets life in prison for killing her two children

A New Zealand court has sentenced a convicted mother to life in prison for her involvement in a serious criminal case.

New Zealand Court Sentences Convicted Mother to Life in Prison

New Zealand introduces digital currency to its financial education program for school children starting next year. The move reflects the need for comprehensive financial awareness for the next generation navigating the digital economic landscape.


New Zealand to Introduce Digital Currency Learning in 2026

WATCH | Photographers capture 'once-in-a-lifetime' rare red lightning over New Zealand's skies

Most storms bring hazardous winds that can bring destruction when winds speed reach over 58 miles per hour. There are several such places on Earth where the weather is extreme due to hazardous winds which are quite powerful. Let's have a look at the top 7 windiest places on Earth.

The 7 windiest places on Earth you must know about

Could doomsday bunkers be a reality soon? AI and climate change have threatened human existence. Reports suggest several tech billionaires are preparing safe houses for themselves, and one country is the hot destination for these bunkers. 

Billionaires building doomsday bunkers? What are they not telling us?

This move was a strategic decision to realign Samoa's time zone with its major trading partners, New Zealand and Australia, located just across the International Date Line.

Time travel made real?: When a country erased December 30, 2011 to jump forward in time

New Zealand has relaxed its “golden visa” rules, attracting wealthy investors from the U.S., China, and Hong Kong.
The Active Investor Plus visa now requires just three weeks of residency, lowered investment thresholds, and no English-language test.
The new rules have triggered hundreds of applications, with investors now able to buy homes valued over $5 million.
Experts say the policy could inject billions into New Zealand’s economy, while citizens continue to leave in search of better opportunities abroad.

Trump-Weary Americans, Chinese Millionaires Are Flocking to New Zealand

In a devastating case, Hakyung Lee, a 45-year-old woman from New Zealand, has been convicted of murdering her two young children and hiding their remains in suitcases for years. The bodies were only discovered in 2022 when a storage unit she had abandoned was auctioned off, revealing the tragic and chilling scene. Lee was found guilty of the double murder after a jury rejected her insanity defense. The court will announce her sentencing on November 26, with a mandatory life sentence awaiting her

N Zealand mother found guilty of murdering two children, bodies hidden in suitcases for years

The Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025 has named the world’s safest countries. According to the report, nations with strong governance, low corruption and effective use of resources are considered as most peaceful countries. Let's have a look at top six safest countries in world in 2025.

From Switzerland to Singapore, 6 safest countries in the world (2025)


A fugitive father who had been hiding in New Zealand’s rugged wilderness with his three children for nearly four years has been shot dead by police investigating an armed burglary, police said on Monday.


New Zealand: Father On Run With 3 Kids For 4 Years Killed During Shootout

From England to South Africa, here is a look at five teams with most 400+ scores in ODIs. The list sees England move to joint-second spot after scoring 400+ against South Africa on Sunday (Sep 7). The list also features the likes of India, Australia, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Zimbabwe. 

From England to South Africa, 5 teams with most 400+ scores in ODIs

A fugitive father who had been hiding in New Zealand’s rugged wilderness with his three children for nearly four years has been shot dead by police investigating an armed burglary, police said on Monday.



New Zealand Police Shoot Fugitive Dad Who Vanished in Late 2021 With His Three Children

After nearly four years of living off the grid, the two missing children of Tom Phillips, New Zealand's most notorious fugitive father, have been found safe following his fatal shootout with police.

Phillips, who had been hiding in the wilderness of western Waikato with his three children, was killed during an armed robbery response. One child was with him and unharmed — and later helped officers locate their siblings in near-freezing conditions.

Missing NZ children found after fugitive dad shot dead in armed robbery standoff 

Tom Phillips, the New Zealand father who vanished into the wilderness with his three children in 2021, has been shot dead by police after allegedly robbing a rural supply store. Phillips had been living off-grid in the remote forests of North Island, evading capture for nearly four years.

His disappearance with children Jayda, Maverick, and Ember captivated the country — sparking speculation, manhunts, and mystery.

The saga came to a tragic end this week following a gunfight with police in Waikato. But why did he vanish in the first place? And how did he survive for so long?

Fugitive NZ dad killed in shootout after 4 years on the run with his kids 

A woman in New Zealand packed up a young girl in a suitcase and put it in the luggage section of a bus. She started acting strangely during a stop. The bus driver opened her bag and found a two-year-old toddler inside it.

Woman packs up two-year-old girl in suitcase, puts it in luggage compartment of bus

The most wonderful sight in New Zealand is the Gisborne Airport, where trains and aeroplanes are seen rolling on the same runway but never at the same time. The operating times of both the airport and railway lie between 6:30 am and 8:30 pm daily.

Unbelievable! The only airport in the world where trains pass across the runway— Check where it is

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