Golriz Ghahraman was the first refugee to be sworn in as a member of the country’s Parliament. She did not directly address the accusations but said her behavior “fell short.”
Tag: New Zealand
Jacinda Ardern, Former New Zealand Prime Minister, Is Married
New Zealand’s pathbreaking former prime minister became a global celebrity noted for, among other things, a very long engagement.
Israel Adesanya of M.M.A. Fame Avoids Drunk-Driving Conviction
Within hours, the former middleweight mixed martial arts champion risked more legal trouble by posting provocative content on social media.
In Rightward Shift, New Zealand Reconsiders Pro-Maori Policies
The nation has long been lauded for trying to do right by its Indigenous people, but a new government may force a reckoning of Māori affairs.
Kiwi Eggs Hatch in the Wild Near New Zealand’s Capital
The national bird, the kiwi, has hatched eggs in the wild in the Wellington area for the first time in living memory, thanks to a multiyear conservation effort.
New Zealand’s New Government Says It Will Scrap Smoking Ban
The law, celebrated as a model for other countries, would have eventually made tobacco illegal.
In New Zealand, Maori Wardens Take a Different Approach to Crime
The strategies used by the Indigenous community policing alternative are in stark contrast to more muscular tactics pitched by the incoming government.
Celebrity Campaign Shines Spotlight on New Zealand Bird Contest
An endorsement from the comedian John Oliver led to a spike in votes for the eventual winner, the pūteketeke.
New Zealand Volcano Owner Is Found Guilty of Safety Failure
The ruling brings an end to legal proceedings that began after the White Island eruption killed 22 people in 2019.
Celine Dion ‘Siren Battles’ Prompt Complaints in New Zealand City
A subculture has developed among Pacific Islander communities based on who can blast music — often Ms. Dion’s songs — the loudest. Some call it too disruptive.