- April 4th, 2025
AUCKLAND, New Zealand New Zealand's conservative former businessman Christopher Luxon has been elected as the country's next prime minister after a decisive election victory. The election follows six years of a liberal government led by Jacinda Ardern. Luxon's government's composition...
Political polls since late August have shown a reverse trend towards the right, with the left and right blocs now polling closely. The emergence of NZ First as a potential kingmaker has led to warnings from the National Party about...
HASTINGS, New Zealand Tens of thousands of people gathered in New Zealand's inner city Hastings for the Hastings Blossom Parade, featuring 71 entries and performances. The event, held annually since 1950, has attracted over 1,000 participants, including drivers, float makers,...
The South Pacific region, known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural diversity, is a hub of international interest. However, it also faces numerous challenges, including geopolitical concerns, economic hurdles, environmental threats, and cultural preservation. South Korea and New Zealand...
Seoul South Korea and the United States are set to launch joint military exercises this week to increase preparedness against emerging threats from North Korea. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise, based on an all-out war scenario, is scheduled...
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) postponed its decision to open its office in Japan. The joint declaration passed at the NATO summit that began on Tuesday in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius did not mention the opening of the office...
China's shrinking demographic advantage and economic strength and expanding strategic ambitions have created a geopolitical risk situation. In January, China officially admitted that its population had started to decline last year. This is nine years earlier than projected by Chinese...
Japan's passports ranked 2023 as the world’s most powerful passports, with Singapore and South Korea tied for second place. In the Henley Passport Index rankings, Japan's received a visa-free score of 193, meaning that Japanese passport holders can travel to...
India-New Zealand together can cooperate in the progress of a large region like the Indo-Pacific. India-New Zealand Relations Historical Relations India and New Zealand enjoy long-standing friendly relations. These ties date back to the 1800s when Indians settled in Christchurch...