“The government’s ambition is that new visa rules will put New Zealand boldly on the map as a welcoming haven for the world’s talent,” she added. The visa change follows a difficult ...

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The first time Matarora Smith worked Waitangi Day commemorations in Paihia, she felt the wairua and whakapapa of the historic place.

“The government’s ambition is that these new visa rules will put New Zealand on the map as a welcoming haven for the world’s talent,” Willis said. “We want more of the world’s wealthy and ...

Port calls include Paihia and Auckland in New Zealand and Raiatea, Papeete and Moorea in French Polynesia. Rates start at $3,069 per person for an inside cabin. Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Star ...

The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands and atolls spread over 700 square miles (1.9 million square kilometres) ...

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Mount Taranaki — now known as Taranaki Maunga, its Māori name — is the latest natural feature to be granted personhood in New Zealand.

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Apple is exploring ways to monetize its Maps app, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In a recent report, Gurman details how Apple is looking to expand advertising across its services ...

A mountain in New Zealand considered an ancestor by Indigenous people was recognized as a legal person on Thursday after a new law granted it all the rights and responsibilities of a human being.