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New Zealand
September 30, 2017
Grappling with the Bomb: 60 Years After Britain’s Pacific Hydrogen Bomb Tests
By Catherine Putz
An interview with Nic Maclellan
August 23, 2017
A Bark But No Bite: Examining New Zealand’s Last General Election
By Catherine Putz
The Diplomat talks to Jack Vowles about New Zealand politics.
April 08, 2017
What Do Asian Governments Think About the US Strike on Syria?
By Catherine Putz
A look at what China, Indonesia, Australia, and other Asian states had to say about the strike.
March 17, 2017
In New Zealand, a River Becomes a 'Person'
By Kiran Mohandas Menon
New Zealand has granted a river considered sacred by the Maori people the same legal rights as a human being.
December 27, 2016
Asia’s 2016 Winners and Losers
By Anthony Fensom
Pacific Money hands out some presents to the political winners and losers across the Asia-Pacific in 2016.
December 13, 2016
Meet Bill English, New Zealand’s New Prime Minister
By Grant Wyeth
English has been the architect of many of New Zealand’s successful policies. Now he steps to the front.
November 25, 2016
Sacred Ink: Tattoos of Polynesia
By Jonathan DeHart
After 150 years of religious suppression, tattoos have returned to their rightful place as cultural symbols of Polynesia.
October 12, 2016
Louder Than Words: Actions Speak Volumes for New Zealand-US Relations
By Tom Corben
As Wellington pursues improvement in its relations with Washington, challenges remain.
August 30, 2016
New Zealand to Upgrade Anti-Submarine Warfare Capability
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Royal New Zealand Air Force is slated to upgrade its fleet of six P-3K2 Orion maritime patrol aircraft.
June 13, 2016
What's in New Zealand's New 2016 Defense White Paper?
By Ankit Panda
New Zealand's new defense white paper outlines the country's strategic and defense priorities.
May 26, 2016
Auckland's Skyrocketing Housing Prices Are More Than a Demand Problem
By Grant Wyeth
There are strong policy encouragements to restrict supply, contributing to skyrocketing prices.
May 13, 2016
Kazakhstan, Seeking Hacker Identities, Takes on Kim Dotcom
By Catherine Putz
A New Zealand court has ordered Mega to turn over user information in a Kazakhstan leaked government documents case.