A standoff between New Zealand and the Cook Islands reflects an urgent question in the Pacific: Is China a threat or a partner for growth?
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New Zealand Police Kill Man Who Disappeared With His Children
Tom Phillips, who vanished with his three children in 2021, was killed after he shot a police officer on Monday, the authorities said. His children were found safe and unharmed.
New Zealand Woman Arrested After Toddler Discovered in Suitcase
The 2-year-old girl was discovered Sunday in the luggage compartment of a bus after the driver noticed the suitcase moving, the police said.
New Zealand Approved Psychedelic Therapy. He’s the Only Doctor Who Can Do It.
The government has permitted Dr. Cameron Lacey, a psychiatrist, to prescribe psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” for depression.
World Leaders React to the U.S. Strikes on Iran
As fears that the attacks could lead to more dangerous escalations across the Middle East, some leaders condemned them while others urged de-escalation.
World Leaders React to the U.S. Strikes on Iran
Amid fears of more dangerous escalation across the Middle East, some leaders condemned the attacks, and others urged restraint.
New Zealand’s Parliament Suspends Maori Lawmakers Over Haka Protest
The harsh penalty was handed down to three members of the opposition who said they were voicing their community’s displeasure with proposed legislation.
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s Former Prime Minister, Pushes Kindness in New Book
The former prime minister, who led New Zealand through the pandemic, has published a memoir arguing for more empathy in politics.
Chinese Warships Circle Australia and Leave It Feeling ‘Near Naked’
The unusual deployment by three navy ships over the past month has prompted a debate in Australia about its aging fleet and reliance on the United States.
New Zealand Dismisses Top Diplomat in U.K. After His Remarks on Trump
The envoy, Phil Goff, questioned President Trump’s understanding of history at a public event about the war in Ukraine.