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September 9, 2025

Fugitive dad who hid 3 children in the wilderness for nearly 4 years killed in police shootout

Three children were safely recovered after their dad Tom Phillips was fatally shot by New Zealand police, ending a four-year disappearance.

August 30, 2025

Popular destination may expand 'golden' visa perks, opening more doors for wealthy

New Zealand weighs expanding "golden" visa benefits to include luxury home purchases as the country relaxes immigration rules to attract high-net-worth individuals.

August 6, 2025

Three Americans evacuated from Antarctica after medical emergency at research station

The New Zealand air force completed a high-risk medical evacuation of three Americans from Antarctica in freezing temperatures and total darkness on ice runway.

August 4, 2025

FBI office in New Zealand will defend against Chinese influence, Patel says

FBI opens its first new international office in decades in New Zealand to counter Chinese influence and transnational crime in the Indo-Pacific region.

July 2, 2025

America's elite lead boom of ‘golden' visa applications to vacation destination

America's elite are flocking to New Zealand's Active Investor Plus visa program as applications soar after requirements were eased. Once the "golden" visa is obtained, it's good for a lifetime.

June 11, 2025

Trump admin slams UK, Canada, Australia and others who sanctioned Israeli officials

Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned five nations that imposed sanctions on two controversial Israeli officials and called for a "reversal of the sanctions."

June 10, 2025

Israel objects to foreign nations sanctioning its officials

The foreign ministers of five nations issued a joint statement as they issued sanctions and took other actions against two controversial Israeli officials.

March 21, 2025

Rare ‘Sharktopus’ – an octopus riding a shark – sighting caught on camera shared by scientists

The rare sighting of an octopus riding on top of a shark was shared by scientists with the University of Auckland after it was captured off the coast of New Zealand.

March 6, 2025

Top New Zealand diplomat fired for what he said about Trump

New Zealand's top diplomat to the U.K., Phil Goff, was fired after making seemingly disparaging comments about President Donald Trump during an event in London.

February 20, 2025

Chinese warships make 'unusual' voyage near US ally Australia

As Chinese military ships voyage near Australia, Australian Minister for Defense Richard Marles described it as an "unusual event," and said that the country is surveilling the foreign ships.