New Zealand
Which countries, tech giants around the world are regulating kids' social media access?
What are countries and companies doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over the impact of social media on children's health and safety?
Australia to vaccinate vulnerable native birds against bird flu following New Zealand's lead
Defense Ministry works toward future of Israel's defense sector, plans for munitions independence
Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material, extremist violence
New Zealand: No visa requirements policy against IDF soldiers
INZ stated that declined visitor visa applications for Israeli nationals occurred because applicants failed to prove they were genuine.
Effective immediately: New Zealand opens doors to digital nomads with relaxed visa rules
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said the change will enable many visitors to extend their stays, leading to more spending in the country.
New Zealand activists open hotline to 'track down' visiting IDF soldiers
"Israeli soldiers should not enjoy rest and recreation from genocide in New Zealand," Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) said in the newsletter.
New Zealand’s attempt to silence criticism of UNRWA funding
The attempts of Ministry officials to censure criticism of their decisions to fund UNRWA have now become a larger issue about transparency and accountability in government.
Evangelical leader calls for churches to cut ties with Candace Owens, applauds New Zealand ban
Laurie Cardoza-Moore condemns Owens for spreading "blind Jew-hatred" and urges ex-communication.
'Hitler was right': New Zealand Jews experiencing unprecedented rate of antisemitism - report
The report found that the number of antisemitic incidents is 11.6x higher than the almost-decade preceding October 7, 2023.
New Zealand denies Visa to Candace Owens over Australian ban
Owens had applied for an Entertainers Work Visa but was turned down due to her ban from Australia. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) confirmed to Stuff that Owens's application was denied.
New Zealand lists Hezbollah and Houthis as terrorist organizations
"To be deemed a terrorist entity under New Zealand legislation, we have to have evidence that the organization has knowingly undertaken terrorist activity,” PM Luxon said.
New Zealand MPs disrupt parliament with haka to protest Indigenous treaty bill
Parliament was briefly suspended as people in the gallery joined in, and shouting drowned out others in the chamber.
No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-backed study says
A new WHO-commissioned review finds no link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk, despite extensive research.
