Canada, Philippines sign defence pact to deter Beijing in South China Sea
China has frequently accused the Philippines of acting as a ‘troublemaker’ and ‘saboteur of regional stability’.
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FBI upgrades New Zealand office to counter China, international crime
FBI Director Kash Patel travelled to New Zealand to inaugurate the office, which will also oversee Pacific countries.
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US condemns multi-nation sanctions on far-right Israeli ministers
The UK, Australia, Canada, Norway and New Zealand imposed sanctions on Israeli far-right ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir
Published On 11 Jun 2025
Australia, Canada, NZ, UK, Norway sanction two Israeli far-right ministers
Israel’s Ben-Gvir and Smotrich will face sanctions for ‘incitement of violence’ against Palestinians in West Bank, Gaza.
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New Zeland Maori MPs suspended for parliamentary haka protest
Three Maori Party MPs were suspended from New Zealand’s Parliament for performing a haka in protest of legislation.
Published On 5 Jun 2025
New Zealand parliament suspends Maori MPs who performed protest haka
Parliament voted to impose record suspensions on the trio of legislators over their protest.
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Fight for the Pacific – Episode 2: Fallout Zone
In the crossfire of a global power struggle, a compelling look at the impact of militarisation of the Pacific islands.
Published On 28 May 2025
New Zealand to debate suspensions of Maori legislators over protest haka
In November 2024, three legislators from the Te Pati Maori party performed a protest haka in parliament.
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State of emergency in New Zealand as storms hit
New Zealand’s capital, Wellington has been hit by the strongest winds in over a decade, issuing a red warning.
Published On 1 May 2025
New Zealand’s minor gov’t party pushes to define women by biological sex
Populist New Zealand First party says bill will ensure country moves away from ‘woke ideology’ harming women.
Hay shines as New Zealand beat Pakistan for ODI series win
Pakistan’s difficult tour of New Zealand continues, with Mitch Hay leading the home team to a series-clinching victory.
