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New Zealand’s Kiribati Aid Review Further Opens Door for Chinese Influence

New Zealand’s Kiribati Aid Review Further Opens Door for Chinese Influence

By Jonah Bock
Washington should take note.
Shifting Models of Sovereignty in the Pacific

Shifting Models of Sovereignty in the Pacific

By Patricia O’Brien
The ambiguous and evolving status of the Cook Islands and Niue holds lessons for other Pacific powers.

New Zealand Forges Deeper Ties with NATO

New Zealand Forges Deeper Ties with NATO

By Geoffrey Miller
For the third year in a row, New Zealand’s prime minister attended the alliance's annual summit.

Antony Blinken’s Endgame for New Zealand

Antony Blinken’s Endgame for New Zealand

By Geoffrey Miller
There is still time for the U.S. to influence the trajectory of New Zealand's foreign policy. 

Protecting Our ‘Taonga’: How New Zealand Can Contribute to Regional Stability

Protecting Our ‘Taonga’: How New Zealand Can Contribute to Regional Stability

By Alexander C. Tan and Neel Vanvari
The onus is on New Zealand to protect its vast EEZ and support the rules-based international order from which it has long benefited. 
2 Men Who Helped Run Megaupload Sentenced to Prison in New Zealand

2 Men Who Helped Run Megaupload Sentenced to Prison in New Zealand

By Nick Perry
The men last year struck a deal with prosecutors from New Zealand and the United States. 

New Zealand Leader Says He Favors Nation Becoming a Republic

New Zealand Leader Says He Favors Nation Becoming a Republic

By Nick Perry
Chris Hipkins stated his support of republicanism, but also said he wasn't interested in pushing the republic debate onto New Zealanders.
Chris Hipkins Confirmed as New Zealand Leader, Picks Deputy

Chris Hipkins Confirmed as New Zealand Leader, Picks Deputy

By Nick Perry
Hipkins has less than nine months before a general election, which may be difficult for the sitting government.

India and New Zealand Improve Ties with Jaishankar Visit

India and New Zealand Improve Ties with Jaishankar Visit

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The deepening of India-New Zealand after a lull in relations is important both in bilateral terms and also within the wider regional context.

Ardern-Kishida Meeting: Stepping up the New Zealand-Japan Strategic Partnership

Ardern-Kishida Meeting: Stepping up the New Zealand-Japan Strategic Partnership

By Tadashi Iwami
The New Zealand prime minister's visit to Japan was a strategic move to reconnect with a close partner to deal with expanding security issues in the Indo-Pacific region. 

A Return to Values-based Foreign Policy in New Zealand

A Return to Values-based Foreign Policy in New Zealand

By Guy C. Charlton
As the recent U.S.-New Zealand joint statement makes clear, the values aspect in New Zealand’s diplomacy remains a priority in its Pacific diplomacy. 
New Zealand Under Pressure as Pacific Contest Heats Up

New Zealand Under Pressure as Pacific Contest Heats Up

By Geoffrey Miller
Nanaia Mahuta, New Zealand’s foreign minister, has come under increasing pressure as the geopolitical “Great Game” escalates in the Pacific.

New Zealand Confronts COVID Delta Wave

New Zealand Confronts COVID Delta Wave

By Joshua Mcdonald
After living mostly COVID-free throughout the pandemic, New Zealand has hit its worst point since April 2020. 
New Zealand’s Ardern Apologizes for Racist Dawn Raids

New Zealand’s Ardern Apologizes for Racist Dawn Raids

By Joshua Mcdonald
Ardern said it was clear that the immigration laws of the 1970s were designed to specifically target Pasifika people, indigenous peoples of the Pacific Islands. 

Maori Connection to Antarctic May Predate European ‘Discovery’

Maori Connection to Antarctic May Predate European ‘Discovery’

By Joshua Mcdonald
New research links the Maori people to possibly discovering Antarctica long before Europeans and Americans.

Can New Zealand Fix Its Housing Crisis?

Can New Zealand Fix Its Housing Crisis?

By Joshua Mcdonald
In the final quarter of 2020, 40 percent of all property sales in New Zealand were to people who owned multiple properties already.

Report Finds Lapses Ahead of 2019 New Zealand Mosque Attack

Report Finds Lapses Ahead of 2019 New Zealand Mosque Attack

By Associated Press
Although the report identifies lapses, it concludes that there was no plausible way the gunman’s plans could have been detected "except by chance." 
New Zealand Names Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

New Zealand Names Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

By Grant Wyeth
Despite all the positive advances New Zealand has achieved, the prevalence of violence against women and children remains a persistent scourge.

Ardern Poised to Win Re-election in New Zealand.

Ardern Poised to Win Re-election in New Zealand.

By Joshua Mcdonald
Jacinda Ardern’s Labor Party is expected to come out far ahead in Saturday’s election, but may end up needing the Greens as a coalition partner.
New Zealand Mosque Shooter Won’t Speak at Court Sentencing

New Zealand Mosque Shooter Won’t Speak at Court Sentencing

By Associated Press
Over the first three days of the hearing, 90 survivors and family members told the judge about the pain and aftermath of the attacks.

Despite Pandemic Slump, Foreign Buyers Maintain Share in New Zealand Housing Market

Despite Pandemic Slump, Foreign Buyers Maintain Share in New Zealand Housing Market

By Joshua Mcdonald
The New Zealand housing market slumps by 30 percent but foreign buyers maintain their market share. 

Pacific Island Leaders Weigh Trans-Pacific Bubble With Australia and New Zealand

Pacific Island Leaders Weigh Trans-Pacific Bubble With Australia and New Zealand

By Joshua Mcdonald
Some Pacific leaders support the proposal, while others have said it's way too soon.

New Zealand and Australia Begin Relaxing COVID-19 Restrictions

New Zealand and Australia Begin Relaxing COVID-19 Restrictions

By Joshua Mcdonald
Australia and New Zealand have begun easing restrictions and are discussing the possibility of a “COVID-safe travel zone” between the two countries.
New Zealand Marks Year Since Christchurch Massacre

New Zealand Marks Year Since Christchurch Massacre

By Joshua Mcdonald
A year on from the Christchurch massacre -- what has New Zealand done to prevent further attacks?

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