New Zealand appeals for release of pilot kidnapped in West Papua one year ago | New Zealand
New Zealand has appealed for the release of a pilot taken hostage by rebels in Indonesia’s West Papua region a year ago as a bargaining chip in an independence movement against Indonesia. Reactionary Papuan Central Highlands guerrilla fighters seeking a declaration of independence from Indonesia, New Zealander Philippe Mertens, lands a small commercial airliner at […]
New Zealand steps up interest in Aukus as Pacific security concerns grow | New Zealand
With China’s growing presence in the Pacific and widespread concerns about a “reshaped world”, New Zealand is increasing its interest in joining the Oaks Nuclear-Free Pillar. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters (who also serves as Deputy Prime Minister) and Defense Minister Judith Collins visited Melbourne, where they met with their Australian counterparts Penny Wong […]
Penguin on runway causes delays at New Zealand airport
This flightless bird wanted to fly. A small blue penguin waddled onto the runway at New Zealand's Wellington International Airport, causing a fuss and flight delays before it was rescued, according to reports. The penguin, known locally as Korora, was spotted by an Air Chathams pilot just before takeoff at around 2pm on January 12, […]
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern marries longtime partner Clarke Gayford
After nearly five years of engagement and delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern She married her longtime partner Clark Gayford privately on Saturday. Details of the event were closely discussed by the pair, but the ceremony reportedly took place at a luxury vineyard in the scenic Hawke's Bay […]