New Zealand is not alone in permitting the medicinal use of the drug. Australia, in July 2023, authorized specific psychiatrists to prescribe it for the treatment of certain mental health conditions.

Only three MPs have been suspended in the past 10 years, according to New Zealand parliamentary services. The suspended MPs said “Māori would not be silenced”.

New Zealand's Parliament on Thursday agreed to lengthy suspensions for three lawmakers who disrupted the reading of a controversial bill last year by performing a haka, a traditional Maori dance ...

In 2022, Jacinda Ardern, the then Prime Minister of New Zealand, was approached by a stranger in an airport bathroom. Ardern was alone, washing her hands, when a middle-aged woman walked up to her ...

New Zealand legislators have voted to suspend three MPs who performed a Maori haka in the House to protest against a controversial bill. The MPs from Te Pati Maori – the Maori Party – were ...

Former South Africa white-ball coach Rob Walter has been confirmed as New Zealand men's new head coach across all formats for the next three years. Walter, 49, had been one of the leading ...

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino students pursuing agriculture, teaching, or civil engineering in New Zealand will have a "greater chance" of obtaining visas that could lead to permanent residency ...

Air New Zealand has teamed up with Spark, Ericsson and Canadian firm Cypher Robotics to deploy a robot-tethered drone. The airline and the telco said they worked together to create New Zealand’s ...

Starting from the country’s main gateways, such as Auckland and Christchurch, these road trips offer the best chance to experience the wealth and breadth of New Zealand’s unparalleled landscapes.

Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke, currently New Zealand's youngest MP, faces a seven-day suspension, while party co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer face 21-day suspensions.

New Zealand has strict naming laws and banned 71 baby names in 2024. King was the most popular banned name. See the rest of the list. “We continue to urge parents to think carefully about names ...

New Zealand eased requirements for its Active Investor Plus Visa Program, making it simpler for wealthy individuals to gain residency. The updated program removes the English-language requirement ...