New Zealand

Field Marshal Manekshaw seriously ill

Wellington, June 26 : Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw is seriously ill and is undergoing treatment at a military hospital in Wellington.

New Zealand consumer confidence at 17-year low

Wellington  - Consumer confidence in New Zealand is at its lowest level since the recession of 1991, according to a survey reported Thursday.

German sailor's fate could remain mystery after New Zealand accident

Wellington - How and why 75-year-old solo German sailor Eric Poehlmann went missing after his yacht capsized off New Zealand might never be known, police said Wednesday.

Maori tribes get massive compensation package for colonial wrongs

Wellington - Seven Maori tribes became New Zealand's biggest forest owners on Wednesday in a multi-million-dollar compensation package from the government for past injustices under European rule.

Fiji elections unlikely by March timetable, reports say

Wellington - The Pacific island state of Fiji, which has been ruled by the army since a bloodless coup 18 months ago, is unlikely to hold fresh elections next March as military strongman Voreqe (Fr

Medal winning soldier is most trusted New Zealander

Wellington - Medal winning soldier is most trusted New Zealander

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