
New Zealand concerns mount as Cook Islands PM plans to sign agreement with China
Cook Islands' PM is heading to China, seeking a partnership in national development, including infrastructure, trade, and the economy.
Mon Feb 10 2025

New Zealand loosens visitor visa rules to welcome digital nomads
The Immigration Minister says the visitor visa would change from Jan. 27 to allow people to work remotely while visiting the country.
Mon Jan 27 2025

New Zealand announces payouts for children and teens abused in care
An inquiry finds 362 children without mental illness subjected to unmodified electroconvulsive therapy or paraldehyde injections.
Wed Dec 18 2024

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Vanuatu, one reported dead
Half a dozen aftershocks hit Vanuatu following the initial quake, USGS data reports.
Tue Dec 17 2024

New Zealand suspends poultry exports after first case of H7 bird flu
Tests confirms the H7N6 subtype of bird flu at a rural chicken farm in the Otago region, according to Biosecurity New Zealand.
Mon Dec 02 2024

New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home
Laos pledges to prosecute those responsible for the incident which has killed six tourists.
Mon Nov 25 2024

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024

Tens of thousands rally at New Zealand parliament against bill to alter Indigenous rights
Opponents say the bill seeks to dilute the rights of Maori and threatens to set race relations back decades.
Tue Nov 19 2024

New Zealand offers national apology to people abused in care
The report reveals 200,000 children and vulnerable adults in state and faith-based care suffered abuse, prompting an official apology.
Tue Nov 12 2024

New Zealand reclaims record for largest haka dance
New Zealanders turned out in force to Eden Park to participate in the event and take the record back from France who broke it in 2014.
Mon Sep 30 2024

Malaysia joins six countries to ratify UK's accession into CPTPP
MITI said Malaysia joins Japan, Singapore, Chile, New Zealand, Vietnam, and Peru in the ratification process.
Fri Sep 20 2024

New Maori Queen anointed as her father, the King, is buried
The new Maori Queen is chosen by Maori elders to replace her father, who died after his surgery last week.
Thu Sep 05 2024

New Zealand PM hails Malaysia's potential, strengthen NZ-Malaysia relations
Christopher Luxon emphasised Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia, as a key region for New Zealand's economic and strategic interests.
Wed Sep 04 2024

New Zealand PM Luxon meets Khairul Aming, savours the flavours of roti jala, teh tarik
Khairul Aming says the meeting was a token of appreciation from New Zealand for his recent travel to the country to produce cooking videos.
Tue Sep 03 2024

New Zealand, Malaysia, and Singapore associations sign MoU to boost economic cooperation
The MoU is expected to leverage the strengths of each nation to create a robust framework for sustainable economic growth.
Tue Sep 03 2024

JD Vance says giving US economic interest in Ukraine is a security guarantee
The very best security guarantee is to give Americans economic upside in the future of Ukraine, says JD Vance.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Astro Audio apologises for controversial video, suspends announcers
Astro Audio says it is working closely with authorities and regulators to ensure full compliance with all guidelines and requirements.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Messi named in provisional Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers
Lionel Messi is among 33 players included in a provisional Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Trump says Zelenskiy made 'worst statement' about Ukraine war
Donald Trump criticises Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy over comments he made that a deal to end the war with Russia was not near.
Tue Mar 04 2025

IMF sees Malaysia growing 4.7 pct in 2025, urges sustained fiscal consolidation
The IMF said favorable economic conditions offer an opportunity to strengthen macroeconomic buffers and accelerate structural reforms.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Only qualified medical practitioners can diagnose mental health disorders - Lukanisman
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni says these practitioners included psychiatrists specialising in mental health.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Russia gambles to keep military bases in post-Assad Syria
The future of the bases are integral to Russia's military reach in the Middle East and Africa.
Tue Mar 04 2025

China's trade dominance in South America tempers Trump's influence
Across South America, China's trade lead has widened, driven by grains and key electrification metals copper and lithium.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Thailand mulls wall at Cambodia border as scam centre crackdown widens
The crackdown is widening against scam centres responsible for carrying out massive financial fraud out of Southeast Asia.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Social media users to get platform to challenge content removal - Teo
The platform would enable social media users to provide reasonable justifications to defend their content from being taken down.
Mon Mar 03 2025