- 20 April, 2024
Geopolitics & National SecurityNew Zealand
U.S, Japan, Australia and New Zealand concerned by Solomon Islands-China pact
(Reuters) - The United States, Japan, New Zealand and Australia are concerned by a security pact between China and the Solomon Islands, the White House said in a statement on…
New Zealand police say talks not force best way to handle anti-vaccine protest
SYDNEY (Reuters) - New Zealand police on Friday ruled out forcefully clearing vehicles blocking roads outside parliament in a protest against coronavirus vaccine mandates, saying that would risk "wider harm".…
Australian police urge protesters to leave capital
By Samuel McKeith (Reuters) - Australian police have given thousands of protesters until the end of Sunday to leave occupied areas of the country’s capital, as days-long rallies continue against…
New Zealand, Australia vaccination mandates protests gain in numbers
By Lidia Kelly (Reuters) -Days-long rallies against COVID-19 vaccination mandates picked up in numbers in New Zealand and Australia on Saturday, with protesters blocking roads and disrupting life in the…
New Zealand approves Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5-11 years
By Praveen Menon WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's health regulator Medsafe has granted provisional approval for the Pfizer Inc COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years old, the…
Second India-New Zealand Bilateral Cyber Dialogue
The Second edition of the India-New Zealand Bilateral Cyber Dialogue was held on 16-17 November 2021 in virtual mode. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Atul Malhari Gotsurve, Joint…
APEC leaders vow to tackle economic recovery, COVID-19, climate
(Reuters) - Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum on Friday vowed to address economic recovery in the region by shoring up supply chains, tackling labor issues and continuing…
New Zealand PM Ardern hails Merkel as ‘true leader’, ‘very good person’
By Shashwat Awasthi (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Friday paid tribute to outgoing German chancellor Angela Merkel, commending her 16-year leadership of Europe's largest economy and…
New Zealand outlaws terror attack planning after IS-linked stabbing
By Colin Packham (Reuters) -New Zealand passed a new security law on Thursday that outlaws preparations for terror attacks, closing a loophole exposed after seven people were stabbed and wounded…
New Zealand steps closer to tighter terrorism laws after supermarket knife attack
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's parliament took a step closer on Tuesday to making it easier to arrest and prosecute terrorists planning attacks, just weeks after an Islamic State-inspired assault…
Cricket-New Zealand cricket team refuses to travel to stadium in Pakistan on security concerns – sources
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - New Zealand's cricket team refused to travel on Friday to the stadium in Rawalpindi where they were due to play the first one-day international against Pakistan, citing…
New Zealand bans entry to over 50 Belarusian officials over alleged human right abuses
Wellington [New Zealand], June 17 (ANI/Sputnik): New Zealand's government on Thursday announced sanctions against Minsk, banning more than 50 Belarusian nationals associated with President Alexander Lukashenko from entering the island…
