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'Butter chicken' slur adds heat on riven NZ government

New Zealand's free trade agreement with India has split the coalition government and will be a major source of tension ahead of the November 7 election.

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NZ's clinical Black Ferns hand Wallaroos a wooden spoon

The Wallaroos have had to cop a third Pacific Four Series wooden spoon in five years following a 30th straight loss to New Zealand's Black Ferns.

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Princess of Wales makes solo appearance to lay wreath for Anzac Day

Hundreds of people watched as Kate commemorated the 1915 Gallipoli landing of Australian and New Zealand troops in the First World War

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Princess of Wales greets young fan in tender moment during Anzac Day commemorations

Kate honoured Commonwealth soldiers as she laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in Whitehall

Evening Standard

Australia and New Zealand gather in Turkey to commemorate WWI battle

Officials and visitors from Australia, New Zealand and Turkey gather in northwest Turkey to commemorate the 111th anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli

The Independent UK

Princess Royal attends dawn Anzac Day service at Wellington Arch

Anzac Day commemorates the 1915 Gallipoli landing of Australian and New Zealand troops in the First World War.

Evening Standard

‘I don’t need to see you naked’: Urzila Carlson on becoming a comedy superstar and fending off horny fans

The South African-born New Zealand comedian reflects on how her traumatic childhood shaped her humour and refusing to roast her 13-year-old daughter’s friends

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No diesel, no power: why the global oil shock is hitting NZ’s small Pacific neighbours hard

When Tuvalu recently moved to declare a state of emergency, it laid bare a major vulnerability long faced by New Zealand’s small and far-flung Pacific neighbours.

The Conversation

Anzac then and now: as trans-Tasman defence relations get closer, NZ must be on guard

Anzac Day 2026 arrives in tumultuous times: unresolved conflict in the Middle East, the erosion of the old international order, the famous Doomsday Clock set closer to midnight than ever before.

The Conversation

Why the Kakapo Is One of the Hardest Birds to Find in the World

Imagine a bird that cannot fly, is active mostly at night, and lives in some of the most remote places on Earth. Now imagine that only a small number of these birds exist today. This is the story of the Kakapo. The Kakapo is not just rare. It is also…

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Christopher Luxon shoots the messenger as nightmare New Zealand election scenario hangs over him

An increasingly unpopular prime minister scolded the media after surviving a tense caucus vote. It was a masterclass – just not in the art of leadership

The Guardian - AU

Leonard milestone looms as Wallaroos aim to upset Kiwis

Michaela Leonard will make a record 46th appearance for Australia when they play New Zealand on Saturday, with the aim of beating the Kiwis for the first time.

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Climate change means more landslides in NZ – but new tech can help reduce the risk

Thousands of slips in Tairāwhiti in January. The loss of eight lives in the Bay of Plenty later that month. And, days ago, landslides that damaged homes, forced evacuations and blocked roads across the North Island.

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I rediscovered a forgotten legal rule. It could transform Indigenous rights in Australia

Canada has signed more than 70 treaties with its Indigenous peoples. The United States has more than 300 treaties. Our neighbour, New Zealand, has the Treaty of Waitangi. Countries such as Ecuador, Norway and Finland recognise Indigenous sovereignty through other devices, such as constitutional recognition and a Sámi Parliament.

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The NZ Census guided vital economic and social planning. What happens now it’s gone?

The old New Zealand Census – first conducted in 1851 – is to be no more.

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New Zealand minister slammed for ‘butter chicken tsunami’ slur

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New Zealand minister criticised for ‘outright racist’ remark against Indians

Wellington minister claims trade deal worth $1.8bn will bring a ‘butter chicken tsunami’ into New Zealand

The Times of India

‘I get cut through by hyperbole’: NZ minister Shane Jones refuses to tone down ‘butter chicken tsunami’ remark

New Zealand minister Shane Jones defended his "butter chicken tsunami" immigration remarks, citing "hyperbole" for public debate impact. Despite criticism from Indian community leaders and opposition MPs labelling his comments "racist," Jones insists immigration is a key election issue.

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Body of New Zealand man swept away by floods found, as Wellington recovers after widespread damage

Philip Sutton was looking after a property for his sister when a torrent of flood water smashed through it

The Independent UK

Bulletin world briefing: EU warns Europe faces difficult summer amid jet fuel shortages

Europe faces difficult summer of jet fuel shortages ‘even in best case scenario’ Why visitors will have to drink cow urine to enter holy Indian temple What could happen to Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ rules after EU ruling Embattled New Zealand prime minister survives leadership vote The effect cocaine pollution is having…

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Embattled New Zealand prime minister survives leadership vote

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Sam Neill says New Zealand goldmine supporters have threatened him with violence

Actor, who has publicly objected to plans to fast-track project near his farm, says he has received personal abuse

LiveScience

Glowing ring of plankton surrounding New Zealand islands linked to deadly underwater plateau — Earth from space

A recent satellite photo captured a gleaming halo of phytoplankton encircling the remote Chatham Islands. The stunning sight is the result of a hidden underwater structure, which has also helped kill hundreds of cetaceans.

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Man swept away in Wellington flood waters as New Zealand capital hammered by record heavy rain

Wellington residents have shared stories of surviving landslides and rising flood waters caused by severe storm

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Embattled New Zealand prime minister survives leadership vote and blames media for ‘soap opera’

Christopher Luxon says caucus meeting ‘clearly’ proves he has party support ahead of November national election

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