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New Zealand joins Kiribati in Pacific summit absence

Pacific eyebrows have been raised at the absence of an elected New Zealand leader at the regional summit on Wednesday.

AAP · Sep 2

US, NZ to fund Cook Islands port for deep sea mining

Deep sea mining is deeply controversial across the Pacific but the US and New Zealand are teaming up to fund a Cook Islands port to aid the practice.

AAP · Sep 1

China’s Pacific push gets a boost as key leaders skip island forum

Several Pacific island leaders are absent from a key regional summit in Palau. This fragmentation complicates efforts to project unity amid rising China-Taiwan tensions. China is pushing back against Taiwan's participation in the forum. The summit's agenda also includes economic development and regional integration. The absences highlight the region's difficulty…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Gaffes, polls put New Zealand PM Luxon on the brink

Amid poor polling and a series of gaffes three months out from an election, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has called a snap meeting on his leadership.

AAP · Aug 11

New Zealand legislation recognising English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’

Passing of bill technically gives English same status as Māori and sign language but, with it already spoken by 95% of country, critics call it ‘a pointless exercise’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3

China lodges complaint after New Zealand foreign minister tells MP to ‘go back to your own country’

China's ambassador made a rare intervention after New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters refused to back down over remarks he made in parliament to Chinese-born MP Lawrence Xu-Nan.

Euronews · Jul 30

New Zealand minister faces backlash over ‘go back to your own country’ jibe at Chinese-origin MP

'Inappropriate attention-seeking comments’ by foreign minister Winston Peters widely criticised

The Independent UK · Jul 30

New Zealand refuses to reveal document allegedly showing preferential visa treatment for Indians

New Zealand has refused to release a confidential government document that Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says contains proposals for preferential immigration treatment for Indian nationals under the proposed India-New Zealand free trade agreement. The government disputes his interpretation but has declined to make the document public.

The Economic Times · Jul 27

New ferry names: Winston calls it woke, but debating Cook’s legacy is nothing new

With an election looming, it was perhaps unsurprising that Minister for Rail Winston Peters used the announcement of the names of two new state-owned ferries to indulge in a little campaign signalling.

The Conversation · Jul 23

New Zealand may implement stricter immigration rules for Indians

New Zealand is reportedly set to implement stricter immigration rules specifically targeting Indian nationals, a move that could strain diplomatic and trade ties. Foreign Minister Winston Peters has voiced concerns, highlighting potential damage to New Zealand's global reputation and the risk of retaliatory actions. These proposed changes come as a…

The Economic Times · Jul 2