In 2021, New Zealand's security minister accused hackers associated with the Chinese government of launching a cyber operation targeting the country's Parliament.
New Zealand said it will ban disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, shortly after repealing a law imposing a lifetime ban on young people buying cigarettes.
Two New Zealand tourists in Thailand had their visas revoked by immigration authorities after being accused of assaulting a traffic police officer on a resort island.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited New Zealand on Monday, voicing his readiness to enhance trade and economic ties with the Pacific island nation.
Japanese police say two backcountry skiers from New Zealand have died in an avalanche on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido. A third skier was injured.
Tobacco banning rules were appealed in New Zealand after officials said the law to lessen tobacco accessibility and discourage usage should be approached differently.