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
New Zealand nearly triples levy on international tourists
New Zealand struggles with tourist impact on the environment and stretched infrastructure due to large visitor numbers.
Tue Sep 03 2024
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025