New Zealand

Country New Zealand
Capital Wellington
Continent Australia-Oceania
Currency New Zealand dollar(NZD)
Languages English, Māori & NZ Sign Language

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Introduction

The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year, the British began the first organized colonial settlement. A series of land wars between 1843 and 1872 ended with the defeat of the native peoples. The British colony of New Zealand became an independent dominion in 1907 and supported the UK militarily in both World Wars. New Zealand's full participation in a number of defense alliances lapsed by the 1980s. In recent years, the government has sought to address longstanding Maori grievances.

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New Zealand - Wikipedia
New Zealand - CIA World Fact Book
New Zealand - BBC
New Zealand - National Geographic
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China accuses New Zealand of harassing its citizens at airports - Al JazeeraChina accuses New Zealand of harassing its citizens at airports  Al Jazeera

New Zealand revises immigration pathway for internationally adopted children - The Economic TimesNew Zealand revises immigration pathway for internationally adopted children  The Economic Times

New Zealand Looks to Europe for Defense Industrial Partnerships - The Diplomat Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineNew Zealand Looks to Europe for Defense Industrial Partnerships  The Diplomat Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Returning pacers boost New Zealand squad for Australia T20Is | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 - ICCReturning pacers boost New Zealand squad for Australia T20Is | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026  ICC

China accuses New Zealand over airport 'harassment' | World News - Hindustan TimesChina accuses New Zealand over airport 'harassment' | World News  Hindustan Times

Santner ruled out of NZ's T20I series against Australia; Jamieson, Sears return - ESPNcricinfoSantner ruled out of NZ's T20I series against Australia; Jamieson, Sears return  ESPNcricinfo

New Zealand GDP shrinks 0.9% in Q2, worse than expected - Investing.comNew Zealand GDP shrinks 0.9% in Q2, worse than expected  Investing.com

New captain for New Zealand as squad named for Australia T20I series - The Times of IndiaNew captain for New Zealand as squad named for Australia T20I series  The Times of India

China urges New Zealand to safeguard Chinese nationals rights after airport transit harassment - Global TimesChina urges New Zealand to safeguard Chinese nationals rights after airport transit harassment  Global Times

Jamieson, Sears return to New Zealand squad for Australia T20Is - Cricbuzz.comJamieson, Sears return to New Zealand squad for Australia T20Is  Cricbuzz.com

Dubai homecoming has Bates and White Ferns primed for CWC25 - ICCDubai homecoming has Bates and White Ferns primed for CWC25  ICC

New Zealand tightens visa rules: Indian applicants must now submit passport office police clearance - Business TodayNew Zealand tightens visa rules: Indian applicants must now submit passport office police clearance  Business Today

New Zealand's historic athletics worlds a decade in the making | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesNew Zealand's historic athletics worlds a decade in the making | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

New Zealand blow as Jorja Miller ruled out of semi-final clash with Canada - The GuardianNew Zealand blow as Jorja Miller ruled out of semi-final clash with Canada  The Guardian

New Zealand launches 25-point aviation action plan - ch-aviationNew Zealand launches 25-point aviation action plan  ch-aviation

Santner ruled out, Jamieson returns in New Zealand squad for Australia T20Is - India TodaySantner ruled out, Jamieson returns in New Zealand squad for Australia T20Is  India Today

New Zealand Dollar slumps as New Zealand's economy shrinks more than expected in Q2 - FXStreetNew Zealand Dollar slumps as New Zealand's economy shrinks more than expected in Q2  FXStreet

Chinese embassy in New Zealand complains about treatment of citizens at airport - ReutersChinese embassy in New Zealand complains about treatment of citizens at airport  Reuters

New Zealands Economy Contracts Sharply in 2Q - The Wall Street JournalNew Zealands Economy Contracts Sharply in 2Q  The Wall Street Journal

Solar power cuts electricity bills and carbon emissions NZ needs to scale up faster - The ConversationSolar power cuts electricity bills and carbon emissions NZ needs to scale up faster  The Conversation

Aduna, Spark Partner on Network APIs to Boost Digital Trust in New Zealand - The Fast ModeAduna, Spark Partner on Network APIs to Boost Digital Trust in New Zealand  The Fast Mode

Airbnb Announces Winners of the 2025 New Zealand Host Awards - Airbnb NewsroomAirbnb Announces Winners of the 2025 New Zealand Host Awards  Airbnb Newsroom

New Zealands Gross Domestic Product contracts 0.9% QoQ in Q2 vs. -0.3% expected - FXStreetNew Zealands Gross Domestic Product contracts 0.9% QoQ in Q2 vs. -0.3% expected  FXStreet

New Zealand economy weaker than expected in second quarter, contracts 0.9% - ReutersNew Zealand economy weaker than expected in second quarter, contracts 0.9%  Reuters

Indian students eyeing New Zealand? Visa just got easier, and work hours just went up - Business TodayIndian students eyeing New Zealand? Visa just got easier, and work hours just went up  Business Today

New Zealand economy worse than feared, fuelling bets of steeper rate cuts By Reuters - Investing.comNew Zealand economy worse than feared, fuelling bets of steeper rate cuts By Reuters  Investing.com

New Zealand Economy Shrank More Than Forecast in 2nd Quarter - Bloomberg.comNew Zealand Economy Shrank More Than Forecast in 2nd Quarter  Bloomberg.com

New Zealand Winegrowers CEO to retire after 43 years - The Drinks BusinessNew Zealand Winegrowers CEO to retire after 43 years  The Drinks Business

New Zealand to Clarify Conflict Between Offshore Wind and Seabed Mining - The Maritime ExecutiveNew Zealand to Clarify Conflict Between Offshore Wind and Seabed Mining  The Maritime Executive

New Zealand GDP Contracts in Q2 - TradingViewNew Zealand GDP Contracts in Q2  TradingView

New Zealand star Miller out of Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final - RFINew Zealand star Miller out of Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final  RFI

Golden George Beamish delivers kick for New Zealand athletics at world championships | Jack Snape - The GuardianGolden George Beamish delivers kick for New Zealand athletics at world championships | Jack Snape  The Guardian

Alstom awarded a 538m contract in Wellington, New Zealand for 18 Adessia Stream B battery trains and 35 years of maintenance - AlstomAlstom awarded a 538m contract in Wellington, New Zealand for 18 Adessia Stream B battery trains and 35 years of maintenance  Alstom

Countdown to the EUNZ Business Summit - EEASCountdown to the EUNZ Business Summit  EEAS

Captain Santner ruled out, Jamieson returns as New Zealand name 14-member squad for T20I series against Australia - MintCaptain Santner ruled out, Jamieson returns as New Zealand name 14-member squad for T20I series against Australia  Mint

A UN finding of genocide in Gaza adds pressure on NZ to recognise a Palestinian state - The ConversationA UN finding of genocide in Gaza adds pressure on NZ to recognise a Palestinian state  The Conversation

New Zealand: Rising number of non-contributors to retirement fund poses risk - Asia Insurance ReviewNew Zealand: Rising number of non-contributors to retirement fund poses risk  Asia Insurance Review

Two Matches, 414 Runs: New Zealand Prospect Caps Off South Africa A Tour With Second Big Hundred | SA A v NZ A | Cricket News Today - WisdenTwo Matches, 414 Runs: New Zealand Prospect Caps Off South Africa A Tour With Second Big Hundred | SA A v NZ A | Cricket News Today  Wisden

Now Open AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region | Amazon Web Services - Amazon Web ServicesNow Open AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region | Amazon Web Services  Amazon Web Services

New Zealand will allow wealthy foreigners to buy luxury homes under golden visa scheme - The Economic TimesNew Zealand will allow wealthy foreigners to buy luxury homes under golden visa scheme  The Economic Times

New Zealand economy contracts sharply, fuelling bets of steeper rate cuts - TradingViewNew Zealand economy contracts sharply, fuelling bets of steeper rate cuts  TradingView

New Zealand introduces new Investor Visa for foreign business owners - The Economic TimesNew Zealand introduces new Investor Visa for foreign business owners  The Economic Times

Ferns line up two-match series against Mexico for October international window - Friends of FootballFerns line up two-match series against Mexico for October international window  Friends of Football

New Zealand economy contracts 0.9% in the second quarter - TradingViewNew Zealand economy contracts 0.9% in the second quarter  TradingView

New Zealand 46-17 South Africa: World champions progress to Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals - BBCNew Zealand 46-17 South Africa: World champions progress to Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals  BBC

Ticket draw deadline nears as 1.5 million fans apply for FIFA World Cup tickets - Friends of FootballTicket draw deadline nears as 1.5 million fans apply for FIFA World Cup tickets  Friends of Football

Canada 46-5 Australia: World number two side to meet New Zealand in Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final - BBCCanada 46-5 Australia: World number two side to meet New Zealand in Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final  BBC

'Cruise control on steroids': Tesla's self-driving tech launches in NZ - 1News'Cruise control on steroids': Tesla's self-driving tech launches in NZ  1News

First impressions: NZ GDP, June quarter 2025 - Westpac IQFirst impressions: NZ GDP, June quarter 2025  Westpac IQ

South Africa A No.8 converts maiden first-class fifty into run-a-ball century in unofficial Test vs New Zealand A - WisdenSouth Africa A No.8 converts maiden first-class fifty into run-a-ball century in unofficial Test vs New Zealand A  Wisden

Chinese Embassy lodges stern protest after national harassed in New Zealand transit - Global TimesChinese Embassy lodges stern protest after national harassed in New Zealand transit  Global Times

Travellers Grounded in Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington, and Auckland as Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Cancels Over 15 Flights, Disrupting Travel Across Australia and New Zealand - Travel And Tour WorldTravellers Grounded in Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington, and Auckland as Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and Jetstar Cancels Over 15 Flights, Disrupting Travel Across Australia and New Zealand  Travel And Tour World

NZL 46-17 RSA: Defending champions New Zealand beat South Africa to book semi-final spot - Women's Rugby World Cup 2025NZL 46-17 RSA: Defending champions New Zealand beat South Africa to book semi-final spot  Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

CANADA LOCKS IN MATCH DAY SQUAD FOR SEMI-FINAL BATTLE AGAINST NEW ZEALAND AT RUGBY WORLD CUP - Rugby CanadaCANADA LOCKS IN MATCH DAY SQUAD FOR SEMI-FINAL BATTLE AGAINST NEW ZEALAND AT RUGBY WORLD CUP  Rugby Canada

NZ's GDP slumps by 0.9% in June quarter - NZ HeraldNZ's GDP slumps by 0.9% in June quarter  NZ Herald

Severe weather live: Heavy rain and gales lashing parts of New Zealand - RNZSevere weather live: Heavy rain and gales lashing parts of New Zealand  RNZ

Deloitte Top 200 criteria and methodology - DeloitteDeloitte Top 200 criteria and methodology  Deloitte

Parent Boost Visitor Visa to Launch in New Zealand; read all about it here - The Times of IndiaParent Boost Visitor Visa to Launch in New Zealand; read all about it here  The Times of India

An encouraging step forward: Welcoming New Zealands first national AI strategy - Source Asia - Microsoft SourceAn encouraging step forward: Welcoming New Zealands first national AI strategy - Source Asia  Microsoft Source

New Zealand to open Parent Boost Visitor Visa from September 29 - The Economic TimesNew Zealand to open Parent Boost Visitor Visa from September 29  The Economic Times

Machine Gun Kelly Announces 2026 Australia and New Zealand Tour - Rolling Stone AustraliaMachine Gun Kelly Announces 2026 Australia and New Zealand Tour  Rolling Stone Australia

PRIME MINISTER OF NEW ZEALAND CALLS ON THE PRESIDENT - PIBPRIME MINISTER OF NEW ZEALAND CALLS ON THE PRESIDENT  PIB

New Zealand dollar extending its losses after terrible data, forecasts for more rate cuts - investingLiveNew Zealand dollar extending its losses after terrible data, forecasts for more rate cuts  investingLive

Rugby Championship: New Zealand 10-43 South Africa, Australia 26-28 Argentina - BBCRugby Championship: New Zealand 10-43 South Africa, Australia 26-28 Argentina  BBC

India - New Zealand announce launch of FTA negotiations - PIBIndia - New Zealand announce launch of FTA negotiations  PIB

Indian Man Living In New Zealand Wonders If 1 Crore Is Enough To Return To Punjab Village, Internet Reacts - NDTVIndian Man Living In New Zealand Wonders If 1 Crore Is Enough To Return To Punjab Village, Internet Reacts  NDTV

Economy shrinks in last quarter, GDP contracts 0.9% - StuffEconomy shrinks in last quarter, GDP contracts 0.9%  Stuff

New Zealand GDP Stagnates, Defying Growth Expectations - TipRanksNew Zealand GDP Stagnates, Defying Growth Expectations  TipRanks

Agriculture must stay at the heart of education - Beef + Lamb New ZealandAgriculture must stay at the heart of education  Beef + Lamb New Zealand

New Zealand 46-17 South Africa: Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final - relive the action - BBCNew Zealand 46-17 South Africa: Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final - relive the action  BBC

Jorja Miller to miss New Zealand v Canada Rugby World Cup semi-final - BBCJorja Miller to miss New Zealand v Canada Rugby World Cup semi-final  BBC

New Zealand Reports Rescue Tug Reached Tanker Stranded Off South Island - The Maritime ExecutiveNew Zealand Reports Rescue Tug Reached Tanker Stranded Off South Island  The Maritime Executive

Rugby World Cup final spot on the line when Canadian women face New Zealand - CBCRugby World Cup final spot on the line when Canadian women face New Zealand  CBC

New Zealand: Joint statement by private sector entities in support of introduction of modern slavery legislation - Business & Human Rights Resource CentreNew Zealand: Joint statement by private sector entities in support of introduction of modern slavery legislation  Business & Human Rights Resource Centre

New Zealand urged to build new trade blocs - RNZNew Zealand urged to build new trade blocs  RNZ

Digital twin NZ US collaboration awarded $4.5m funding - The University of AucklandDigital twin NZ US collaboration awarded $4.5m funding  The University of Auckland

To save its rare birds, New Zealand is relying on a nation of backyard trappers - NPRTo save its rare birds, New Zealand is relying on a nation of backyard trappers  NPR

Air New Zealand Executes Strategic Share Buy-Back - TipRanksAir New Zealand Executes Strategic Share Buy-Back  TipRanks

Emirates Match Officials confirmed for RWC 2025 semi-finals - Women's Rugby World Cup 2025Emirates Match Officials confirmed for RWC 2025 semi-finals  Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

Meet New Zealands top Airbnb host. What are her tricks for success? - NZ HeraldMeet New Zealands top Airbnb host. What are her tricks for success?  NZ Herald

Tesla Begins Public Rollout of FSD (Supervised) in Australia and New Zealand - TeslaNorth.comTesla Begins Public Rollout of FSD (Supervised) in Australia and New Zealand  TeslaNorth.com

New Zealand PM says looking forward to ink FTA with India in 60 days - The HinduNew Zealand PM says looking forward to ink FTA with India in 60 days  The Hindu

GDP falls 0.9% in June quarter - 1NewsGDP falls 0.9% in June quarter  1News

India triumph over New Zealand to win tournament | Match Highlights | Champions Trophy 2025 - ICCIndia triumph over New Zealand to win tournament | Match Highlights | Champions Trophy 2025  ICC

New Zealand's bold plan to save endangered animals: kill millions of invasive animals - NPRNew Zealand's bold plan to save endangered animals: kill millions of invasive animals  NPR

Badger Announces New Zealand Tour This Summer - Live NationBadger Announces New Zealand Tour This Summer  Live Nation

No more red tape: New Zealand grants direct visa access to Indian degree-holders - The Times of IndiaNo more red tape: New Zealand grants direct visa access to Indian degree-holders  The Times of India

Health and Independence Report 2024 Te Purongo mo te Hauora me te Tu Motuhake 2024 - Ministry of Health NZHealth and Independence Report 2024 Te Purongo mo te Hauora me te Tu Motuhake 2024  Ministry of Health NZ

World Athletics Championship: Hamish Kerr soars to gold in men's high jump for New Zealand - BBCWorld Athletics Championship: Hamish Kerr soars to gold in men's high jump for New Zealand  BBC

BNZ under fire for demeaning digital wallet ad - RNZBNZ under fire for demeaning digital wallet ad  RNZ

'Pretty unusual': Expert says China has outed itself over spying - NZ Herald'Pretty unusual': Expert says China has outed itself over spying  NZ Herald

Partial Solar Eclipse 2025 visible in Antarctica, New Zealand and Australia - BBCPartial Solar Eclipse 2025 visible in Antarctica, New Zealand and Australia  BBC

New insights on how to prevent and diagnose dementia - Psychology TodayNew insights on how to prevent and diagnose dementia  Psychology Today

New Zealand GDP Plummets: Market Faces Shockwaves - TipRanksNew Zealand GDP Plummets: Market Faces Shockwaves  TipRanks

New Zealand to open new seasonal visa routes to ease peak worker shortages - The Economic TimesNew Zealand to open new seasonal visa routes to ease peak worker shortages  The Economic Times

Great NZ Hurdle could crown its first king tomorrow - NZ HeraldGreat NZ Hurdle could crown its first king tomorrow  NZ Herald

New Zealand student visa process goes fully digital amid peak demand - India TodayNew Zealand student visa process goes fully digital amid peak demand  India Today

How did New Zealand end up buying only five MH-60R Seahawks? - defsec.net.nzHow did New Zealand end up buying only five MH-60R Seahawks?  defsec.net.nz

New Zealands endless recession - MacroBusinessNew Zealands endless recession  MacroBusiness

New Zealand's Productivity Challenge: New Zealand - International Monetary FundNew Zealand's Productivity Challenge: New Zealand  International Monetary Fund