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Myth or mystery: are moose wandering the remote wilderness of New Zealand?

About a hundred years ago, a ship anchored in the chilly fjords of New Zealand’s South Island and released ten moose onto the coast. The ship’s crew hurriedly unloaded them from their boxes and observed as these animals, the last survivors of a lengthy journey from Saskatchewan, Canada, ventured into the thick rainforest. This unusual […]

Indian-Origin Couple Neha Sharma and Amandeep Sharma Defrauded Millions in New Zealand, Their Escape to Chennai Did Not Aid Them

Indian Couple Convicted of Fraud Against New Zealand Child Welfare Agency An Indian couple has been convicted of defrauding Oranga Tamariki, New Zealand’s child welfare agency, with the total amount exceeding $2 million (over Rs 10 trillion). Neha Sharma received a three-year prison sentence after admitting to several fraud-related offenses, including deception, money laundering, and […]

Rare footage shows an endangered New Zealand bird battling a threatened reptile.

In a surprising encounter, two of New Zealand’s rare and cherished species—the large, flightless Takahē and the ancient Tuatara reptile—were caught in a brawl on the forest floor. Nick Fisenzidis, a ranger with the Pest-Free Tiritiri Matangi Island Conservation Agency near Auckland, witnessed the incident and quickly took out his phone to record it. “I […]

New Zealand lawmakers who did haka in parliament face unusual punishment

New Zealand Lawmakers Suspended After Parliamentary Haka Three lawmakers from New Zealand, known for performing a haka in Parliament, are facing temporary suspension—deemed the most severe penalty for lawmakers. Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi, co-leaders of the Māori Party, along with the party’s youngest member, Hana Rauhiti Maipi Clark, showcased the traditional Māori dance during […]

New Zealand faces an uncertain future as more people leave than ever before.

Families Departing New Zealand for a New Life in Australia Harriet Baker, a 33-year-old who identifies as a resolute South Islander, has chosen not to raise her children in the city where she grew up. “When we bought the house, I told my husband Cameron, ‘You’ll take me here with a cat,’” she reflects. Just […]

New Zealand Plans to Completely Prohibit Social Media for Those Under 16

The Prime Minister of New Zealand put forward a proposal on Tuesday to prohibit children younger than 16 from using social media, underscoring the importance of safeguarding them from the risks posed by major technology platforms. As social media platforms become overwhelmed with violent and distressing content, regulators worldwide are grappling with solutions to ensure […]

New Zealand Broadens ‘Active Investor Plus Visa Program’ by Adding Two New Categories – Aviation A2Z

Auckland – New Zealand has made significant alterations to its Active Investor Plus Visa program, introducing two fresh investment categories, effective from April 1, 2025. The revamped initiative is designed to entice high-value investors while providing more flexibility to accommodate varied investment objectives. New Zealand Investor Visa Category The New Zealand government has added a […]