HMNZS Manawanui ran aground, before catching fire and capsizing

New Zealand Defence Minister Condemns Gender Criticism Over Naval Ship Sinking

New Zealand’s Defence Minister, Judith Collins, has strongly condemned online critics, dubbed “armchair admirals,” who attributed the sinking of the naval vessel HMNZS Manawanui to the gender of its female captain. The incident, which occurred near the Samoan island of...
New Zealand Navy vessel on fire, as seen from Tafitoala, Samoa

New Zealand Navy Ship Grounds Near Samoa Coastline, 75 Rescued Unharmed, Probe Launched to Determine Cause

New Zealand Navy’s specialist dive and hydrographic vessel Manawanui ran aground and sank off the southern coast of Upolu, Samoa, late last night. Fortunately, all 75 crew members and passengers aboard were rescued and are safe, according to a statement...
United Nations, New Zealand

United Nations Challenges New Zealand on Alleged Human Rights Breaches Against Māori in Nelson and Waikato

The United Nations Human Rights Office has formally requested clarification from the New Zealand government regarding allegations of human rights violations against the Māori in the regions of Whakatū/Nelson and Wairarapa Moana in Waikato. The claims focus on the infringement...
New Zealand Police

New Zealand: Police Announce Withdrawal from “Inappropriate” Mental Health Requests

How mental health emergencies are handled, police have announced that from November, they will no longer respond to certain "inappropriate" requests from hospitals and mental health services. This move is part of a broader effort to limit police involvement in...
New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins

New Zealand and Australian Naval Ships Sail Through Taiwan Strait Amid Rising Tensions in Indo-Pacific

In the Indo-Pacific region, naval vessels from New Zealand and Australia sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, according to an official statement by New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins on Thursday. The transit, which occurred at approximately 2 PM...
New Zealand -China

China’s intelligence agency Accuses New Zealand of Harassment Against Chinese Nationals Amidst Growing Tensions

China’s top intelligence agency has publicly accused New Zealand of harassing and intimidating Chinese nationals living in the country. The accusations surfaced in an online post by China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) on WeChat, just days after the Chinese...
New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters

“Abuse of the Veto” at United Nations, Announces New Zealand’s Security Council Bid

New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters, has delivered a forceful condemnation of the ongoing “abuse of the veto” by certain nations during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In an address that touched on...
China Ballistic Missile Test

China’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Test Sparks International Concerns

China launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean for the first time in 44 years, sending shockwaves through the international community. The missile, carrying a dummy warhead, was launched on Wednesday afternoon (New Zealand time) and at...
Police, firefighters and an ambulance responded to a 'well-involved' house fire in Tidal Rd, Māngere

South Auckland: Young Child Dies in House Fire, Investigations Underway

A devastating house fire claimed the life of a young child on Saturday afternoon in the South Auckland suburb of Māngere, leaving the local community in shock and grief. Firefighters who arrived at the scene were confronted with thick, billowing...
Microsoft Copilot

ACC Leads Government’s Charge on AI: Pioneering AI Integration in Public Services

New Zealand's Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), has emerged as a key player in the government’s push to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across public services, particularly through its groundbreaking trial of Microsoft’s generative AI tool, Copilot. Recent reports and internal evaluations...
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