Opposition lawmakers performed the haka during a reading of a bill that would redefine the country’s founding treaty with its Indigenous people.
Tag: New Zealand
Are Pacific Islands a ‘Dumping Ground’ for Accused Priests?
Over a decades-long period, more than 30 Catholic priests and missionaries moved to remote island nations after they had allegedly abused children in the West, or had been found to do so.
New Zealand’s Maori Name a New Queen
Nga Wai Hono i te Po, 27, is the second woman to assume the ceremonial role. She takes the throne as some of the country’s pro-Maori policies are being pared back.
Kiingi Tuheitia, King of the Maori in New Zealand, Dies at 69
The king, who had held the title for 18 years, was praised by New Zealand’s prime minister for his “unwavering commitment to his people.”
New Zealand Diplomat Is Victim of Armed Robbery, Paris Authorities Say
The Paris prosecutor’s office said that the diplomat had been struck in the face with the butt of a pistol. The robbery took place in Paris’s affluent 7th arrondissement.
New Zealand Charity Accidentally Gives Away Meth Disguised as Candy
Police were racing to recover the fake sweets, each of which contained up to 300 doses of methamphetamine. Three people sought medical attention.
A Pastry That Tastes Like Home
The cheese scone is so essential to the New Zealand diet that it is almost impossible to find a cafe without a plate of them on the counter.
Trump Says He and Netanyahu Remain on Good Terms
The former president met with the Israeli leader in Florida, a day after his main opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, and he both criticized Israel’s conduct of the war.
New Zealand Abuse in Care Report Speaks of ‘National Catastrophe’
The head of a six-year investigation into mistreatment in orphanages, mental health institutions and elsewhere said it found an “unthinkable national catastrophe” unfolding over decades.
Reality Show Contestant Apologizes After Eating Protected Bird in New Zealand
A contestant on the reality show “Race to Survive: New Zealand” killed and ate a weka during filming. The contestant, who said he was hungry, has apologized for “disrespecting New Zealand.”