New Zealand’s First

First arrest as New Zealand ban on displaying gang patches comes into force

Ban on public display of gang insignia is part of a wider crackdown on gangs that some experts say could infringe on rights while doing nothing to cut gang membership. New Zealand’s gangs will need ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Kane Williamson returns for New Zealand’s first Test against England

Former captain selected in XI at expense of in-form Will Young All-rounder Nathan Smith to debut for Black Caps at Hagley Oval Perhaps the trick to winning a Test series in India is to switch ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

England close in on victory over New Zealand

England are on course for victory in the first Test against New Zealand after Chris Woakes' crucial two wickets in two balls on the third day in Christchurch.

New Zealand close on 319-8 v England: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

Kane Williamson made 93 and Shoaib Bashir took four wickets as the Crowe-Thorpe trophy got off to an entertaining start . Right, anthems sung, players out. Chris Woakes has the ball. Cricket ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

New Zealand v England: first men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

The centurion Harry Brook was dropped four times as England recovered from 71 for 4 to finish on 319 for 5. . 85th over: New Zealand 325-9 (Phillips 42, O’Rourke 0) Carse shows Will O’Rourke his ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

New Zealand v England: first men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened

Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse took three wickets apiece to leave England on the brink of an emphatic victory. 77th over: England 332-5 (Brook 140, Stokes 41) Stokes nails a cover drive off ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

New Zealand Airport Puts Hugs on a Timer

The new rule at a New Zealand airport limits curbside embraces to three minutes, drawing worldwide commentary, from the indignant to the amused.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Thousands flock to NZ capital in huge Māori protests

The country is seen as a world leader for supporting indigenous rights, but many fear that's now at risk.

Watch: New Zealand's Māori protests explained

The BBC's Katy Watson reports from Wellington on why tens of thousands have taken to the streets.

England 22-24 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live

All Blacks visit Twickenham for this 3.10pm GMT kick-off Sign up for The Breakdown newsletter | And email Lee 4 mins. The home side are working some phases before Martin can’t grasp a pass ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

‘It was carnage’: students describe suspected mass food poisoning at New Zealand university

Reports of vomit streaming down windows as more than 100 University of Canterbury students fall ill, with cause of stomach bug being investigated. A mass outbreak of suspected food poisoning has ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Controversial bill to reinterpret New Zealand’s founding document reaches parliament

The widely criticised bill aims to redefine Treaty of Waitangi principles that guide relations between Māori and ruling authorities. New Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi explained in 30 seconds A ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Ireland 13-23 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live reaction

Live updates from the 8.10pm GMT kick-off in Dublin Sign up for The Breakdown newsletter | And mail Lee Haka Response Watch! . Rieko Ioane leads his team in the pre-match challenge, Ireland ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

New Zealand's leader formally apologizes to survivors of abuse in state and church care

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made a “formal and unreserved” apology in Parliament for the abuse, torture and neglect of an estimated 200,000 children and vulnerable adults in ...

World - ABC News - November 12

New Zealand PM says sorry for 'horrific' care home abuse

The apology comes after a report found 200,000 children and vulnerable adults were abused for decades.

New Zealand offers ‘unreserved’ apology to 200,000 survivors of ‘horrific’ abuse in care

Historic apology by PM Christopher Luxon comes after landmark report that exposed decades of abuse in state and faith-based care institutions. New Zealand’s prime minister Christopher Luxon has ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

New Zealand offers national apology to people abused in care

New Zealand offered a historic national apology on Tuesday to hundreds of thousands of victims of abuse in state and faith-based care over the last 70 years.

Insults and a haka in New Zealand parliament as MPs debate Māori rights bill

Voting temporarily suspended amid disruptions including a Māori party MP ripping up a copy of the bill. New Zealand’s parliament has erupted into fiery debate, personal attacks and a haka over a ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Moment MP leads haka to disrupt New Zealand parliament

Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke led the haka and ripped up a copy of a contentious bill being voted on.

Watch: New Zealand MP leads haka to disrupt parliament

The Treaty Principles Bill seeks to redefine the principles that have been used in support of Māori.

New Zealand Parliament Suspended as Maori Lawmakers Perform Haka to Protest Bill

Opposition lawmakers performed the haka during a reading of a bill that would redefine the country’s founding treaty with its Indigenous people.

World - The New York Times - November 15

France against New Zealand still offers all that is holy in rugby union

Teams meet in Paris on Saturday having delivered brutality and artistry in some of the sport’s greatest games. It is France-New Zealand time again. These words should conjure a frisson in any rugby ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Thomas Ramos’s boot helps France to thrilling win over New Zealand

France 30-29 New Zealand Home side claw back half-time deficit in seesaw contest Silky skills, crushing power and a ding-dong on the scoreboard lapped up by a sold-out Saturday-night crowd: this ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

New Zealand's founding treaty is at a flashpoint. Why are thousands protesting for Māori rights?

Thousands of people are marching the length of New Zealand in protest of a proposed law that would redefine the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous Māori and the British Crown

World - ABC News - November 18

Tens of thousands crowd New Zealand's Parliament grounds in support of Māori rights

As tens of thousands of marchers thronged the streets in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, the column of people, flags aloft, had the air of a festival or a parade rather than a protest

World - ABC News - November 19

Maori Protest Bill That Is Part of Sharp Rightward Shift in New Zealand

Two small populist parties are responsible for accelerating the shift, which has been felt acutely by the Indigenous Māori.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 19

New Zealand’s post-Ardern populist pivot angers Maori community

Conservative Luxon government has rolled back many of former PM’s progressive policies

World - Financial Times - November 20

England's Cox out of New Zealand series with broken thumb

Wicketkeeper Jordan Cox is ruled out of England's series in New Zealand after suffering a broken thumb.

More than 30 stranded whales rescued

None of the rescued whales were re-stranded, but three adults and one calf died, authorities said.

Laos hostel staff detained after suspected methanol deaths

Police continue to investigate the deaths of six tourists in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.

Refreshed Stokes clears the air with England before New Zealand Test

Returning to his native Christchurch is having a positive effect on the captain and hopefully will lift his side too. Come rain or shine, New Zealand cricketers tend to wear a smile on their faces. ...