New Zealand fires top diplomat in London over Trump remarks
The UK's top New Zealand diplomat was fired after commenting on President Trump in London earlier this week. New Zealand's High Commissioner for the UK, Phil Goff, was fired from his role after questioning Trump's knowledge of history at an event hosted by international affairs think tank Chatham House on Tuesday. “The ministry is in […]
‘Gandalf’ accused of selling illegal medicinal cannabis in New Zealand | New Zealand
Police have shut down allegations of medicinal cannabis manipulation of one of New Zealand's most famous “Green Fairy” and urged a gush of support from hundreds of people relying on prominent politicians and such products to relieve the pain. Police last week raided the countryside Northland property of 66-year-old Paul Smith, widely known as “Gandalf,” […]
Australia cruise Crown Princess rough waters injure 16 passengers and crew in New Zealand
Sixteen people were injured when a gorgeous Sydney cruise crashed into rough waters and threw passengers and crew around the ship during a horrifying trip. Passengers on the princess cruise were surprised by the rough seas when they embarked on a voyage through Milford Sound near New Zealand on the country's southern island on February […]
Aussie-New Zealand rugby league returns to Las Vegas: ‘This is the sequel
Las Vegas – Las Vegas is the infamous big show city. At Allegant Stadium on Saturday, the Australian and New Zealand National Rugby League will deliver ACT 2 to the US a year after its debut in doubleheader at the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders home. “This is the sequel,” NRL CEO Andrew Abdo told the […]
James Cameron says US under Trump is ‘horrifying’ as he becomes New Zealand citizen | James Cameron
James Cameron expressed his reassurance that he is becoming a New Zealanderian in the aftermath of Donald Trump's reelection as US president, saying that the US under Trump will “go away from the decent.” The 70-year-old filmmaker asked how worried he was about Trump's second season New Zealand outlets: “I think it's scary, I think […]
ASB cuts some home loan rates, shaving one down just below 5% – New Zealand Herald
“Today's downturn in fixed interest rates appeals to a wide range of kiwis. The sub-5 mortgage rate offers a strong medium-term option for those who increase certainty,” says Adam Boyd, executive general manager of ASB. Ta. ASB's two-year rate match match step was a rival step I took last week. Last week, ANZ led the […]
New Zealand Says Chinese Naval Vessel Fired Live Rounds in Sea Drill
(AFP) – A Chinese naval cruiser fired a live round on Saturday during a task force drill in the sea between Australia and New Zealand, government officials said it issued a warning to commercial air traffic. It was the second exercise of a two-day Chinese warship in international waters in the Tasman Sea, despite the […]
New Zealand’s ‘Everyone must go!’ tourism campaign ridiculed as emigration hits record high | New Zealand
New Zealand's tourism campaign targeting Australian visitors sounds like a clearance sales slogan, with widespread reductions in public service jobs and deafness among the number of records of New Zealanders moving abroad. I'm being ridiculed. The government has launched “Everyone has to go!” Sunday's campaign will bid to encourage Australian holiday makers to visit New […]
New Zealand government loses ground in polls as economic concerns grow | New Zealand
New Zealand's state-led coalition government has lost support among voters and a new voting show amid growing frustration with the economy and growing concerns that the country is heading in the wrong direction. Meanwhile, the left block of Congress took a narrow lead in the third poll. This was the election held today so much […]
New Zealand relaxes visa rules to lure digital nomads and influencers | New Zealand
New Zealand has alleviated visa rules to attract so -called “digital nomaders” to support tourism and economy. Visitors can work remotely for foreign employers while visiting New Zealand for up to 90 days. Visas can be extended to up to 9 months, but during this time visitors may need to pay taxes. Nicola Willis, the […]