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
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
With hugs, tears and Maori performers, NZ welcomes Australian visitors as curbs ease
Most travellers have to undertake pre-departure and arrival testing, while most foreigners are also required to be fully vaccinated.
Wed Apr 13 2022
New Zealand's Maori ask anti-vaccine protesters to stop using haka
Vaccine protesters have performed the "Ka Mate", a Maori haka composed in about 1820 by Te Rauparaha, war leader of the Ngti Toa tribe.
Mon Nov 15 2021
New Zealand to halt removal of 'at risk' children from families
A vast majority of the children taken, a process known locally as uplifting, are Maori.
Wed Sep 29 2021
New Zealand Maori leader ejected from parliament for not wearing a necktie
Waititi said forcing him to a Western dress code was a breach of his rights and an attempt to suppress indigenous culture.
Wed Feb 10 2021
NZ beaches closed as shark victim honoured
Lifeguards were on the lookout Thursday for a shark that killed a man off a crowded beach near Wellington.
Thu Feb 28 2013
Prince Charles, Camilla begin tour of New Zealand
Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, have visited an Auckland war museum and greeted indigenous Maori at the start of their tour of New Zealand.
Sun Nov 11 2012
AWANI Tonight: 13th Jan 2025
#AWANITonight with Farhana Sheikh
- House arrest: Govt to apply gag order on addendum
- Abu Dhabi: PM Anwar discusses investments with ADIA, Mubadala, Masdar
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- House arrest: Govt to apply gag order on addendum
- Abu Dhabi: PM Anwar discusses investments with ADIA, Mubadala, Masdar
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Jan 13 2025
AWANI Tonight: Hearing begins for $1.83 bil lawsuit over Apple’s App Store
A UK court began hearings for allegations that Apple abused its App Store’s dominant position to charge commissions as high as 30%. The lawsuit is seeking damages of up to $1.83 billion for nearly 20 million UK Apple users.
Mon Jan 13 2025
AWANI Tonight: Russian runners brave -50°C to run in marathon
Dozens of runners, wrapped up from head to toe, braved freezing temperatures in Russia’s Yakutia region to take part in a marathon held at a chilling -50°C.
Mon Jan 13 2025
AWANI Tonight: PM discusses investments with ADIA, Mubadala, Masdar in Abu Dhabi
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is on the second day of his official visit to the UAE. Astro AWANI correspondent Irfan Faruqi breaks down the key moments of the day in Abu Dhabi and what they mean for Malaysia-UAE ties.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Provisional anti-dumping duties on flat-rolled iron, non-alloy steel imports China, India, Japan, S.Korea - MITI
MITI says the move, effective Jan 11, 2025, for up to 120 days, aims to prevent further harm to the domestic industry.
Mon Jan 13 2025
UK PM Starmer to outline plan to make Britain world leader in AI
Countries worldwide race to become AI hubs while balancing the need for restrictions on the technology.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Consider This: ASEAN Chair 2025 — Malaysia’s Vision for Regional Progress
As Malaysia takes the helm as ASEAN Chair in 2025, it steps into a leadership role for one of the world’s most dynamic regions. ASEAN is on track to become the fourth-largest economic bloc by 2030, but it faces immense challenges: from navigating an increasingly fragmented global order to advancing regional integration amid rising protectionism. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship make a lasting impact in just one year? And how can ASEAN strengthen its collective voice and economic clout in a polarised world? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Professor Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah, Chairperson of the Institute of Strategic & International Studies, better known as ISIS Malaysia.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Najib testifies that he returned a portion of alleged Saudi donation
The first defense witness says he wants to avoid misinterpretations about the large sum of money in his personal account.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Death sentence of ex-lorry driver convicted of rape-cum-murder of elderly woman commuted to 40 years imprisonment
The three-judge panel dismiss K. Sathiaraj's appeal to overturn his murder conviction.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Thailand backs Malaysia's 'Inclusive And Sustainable' ASEAN vision for 2025
Nikorndej Balankura says Thailand views 2025 under Malaysia's Chairmanship as a pivotal moment in ASEAN's Community-building process.
Mon Jan 13 2025