NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrive at the State Memorial Service for Prince Philip

New Zealand Governor General describes the Duke of Edinburgh as one of the ‘unchanging stars of the sky’ in a memorial service NZ held a memorial service for Prince Phillip at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul About 500 attended the service on Wednesday as Prince Phillip was farewelled NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Governor General … Read more

Incredibly well-preserved head of a crocodile shot by Prince Philip goes on auction for $10,000

An incredibly well-preserved crocodile head shot by Prince Phillip has been listed for auction with a starting price of $10,000 after being gifted to a New Zealand family 60 years ago. Susanna Clark, of Napier, inherited the relic which was originally given to her famous grandfather Sir Percy Wyn-Harris by the Queen‘s husband in 1957.  In … Read more

New Zealand will not confront China on human rights as part of ‘Five Eyes’ over trade fears

New Zealand has said it will no longer confront China over human rights as part of the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence network, reversing an earlier commitment to its allies. Foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta said New Zealand was ‘uncomfortable’ with pressuring Beijing and wanted to pursue its own relationship with its largest trading partner.  The intelligence sharing alliance, … Read more

New Zealand and Australia open quarantine-free ‘travel bubble’

There were tears, hugs and kisses at airports in Australia and New Zealand today as a quarantine-free ‘travel bubble’ opened between the two countries more than a year after Covid all-but halted international flights.  After 400 days of travel bans and mandatory isolation periods, those living in New Zealand and Australia are now allowed to … Read more

Covid-19: Flights to take skies between Australia and New Zealand as trans-Tasman bubble begins

Travellers will fly from Australia to New Zealand on 30 flights on Monday as the trans-Tasman bubble officially began overnight – marking a massive milestone in Australia’s roadmap out of the Covid-19 pandemic. For the first time in more than a year, Australian travellers can fly to New Zealand without the need to quarantine for … Read more

Qantas flight set to touch down in New Zealand six minutes after trans-Tasman bubble opens 

A Qantas flight touched down in New Zealand just 41 minutes after the trans-Tasman travel bubble with Australia opened at 11.59pm on Sunday.  The first quarantine-free flight from Australia took off from Sydney on Sunday night and was initially due to land at 12.05am in Auckland.  From April 19, Kiwis and Aussies can travel freely … Read more

Christchurch mosque massacre gunman launches legal challenge over conditions in prison

Christchurch mosque massacre gunman who killed 51 people launches legal challenge over conditions in his multimillion-dollar prison – saying it’s ‘against his human rights’ Australian white supremacist Brenton Tarrant killed 51 and injured 40 more He was sentenced to life in prison without parole last year and is kept in isoaltion  The 30-year-old is manned … Read more