Category: canada
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Kahungunu Delegation to Attend World Indigenous Peoples Week in Osaka
A delegation of approximately 80 iwi representatives and Kahungunu whānau members are traveling to Osaka, Japan, to participate in the ‘World Indigenous Peoples Week’ at the World Expo 2025. The Aotearoa contingent is named Te Aratini. Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated…
WorldBusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyAustraliaCanada KahungunuWorld Expo 2025OsakaTe AratiniIndigenous PeoplesNgahiwi TomoanaCultural Exchange
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Media Monitor: DeLuney Interrupts Closing Arguments in Murder Trial
Radio New Zealand is reporting on several stories, including Julia DeLuney's trial in Wellington for the alleged murder of her mother, Helen Gregory. RNZ said that DeLuney interrupted the Crown prosecutor's closing address, objecting to a suggestion about checking the…
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWorldEntertainmentSportIrelandCanadaItalyUnited StatesLegalEducationEconomyTradeFilm and TVSocial Issues Julia DeLuneyHelen GregoryWellingtonMurder trialClosing argumentsCrimeRadio New Zealand
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New Zealand Sends Specialist Team to Assist with Canadian Wildfires
A seven-person specialist team from Fire and Emergency New Zealand is being deployed to Manitoba, Canada, to assist with the escalating wildfire situation. With nearly 500 wildfires burning across multiple provinces, over 160 of which are out of control, Canada's…
WorldWeatherDisastersCanada Fire and Emergency New ZealandManitobawildfiresinternational supportIncident Commanderfirefighting
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Canada and New Zealand Strengthen Ties at NATO Summit
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in The Hague, Netherlands, during the NATO Summit, to discuss reinforcing collaboration between NATO and its Indo-Pacific partners. They addressed shared challenges and explored opportunities to deepen collaboration…
Politics and GovernmentWorldCanadaMilitaryTrade Mark CarneyChristopher LuxonNATOThe HagueInternational RelationsCanada Prime Minister Mark Carney
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New Zealand Bans Entry to Extremist Israeli Politicians
New Zealand has imposed travel bans on two extremist Israeli politicians, joining Australia, Canada, the UK, and Norway, according to Foreign Minister Winston Peters. The ban prevents Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering…
Politics and GovernmentWorldAustraliaCanadaEuropeMiddle EastGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentForeign Affairs IsraelWinston Peterstravel banBezalel SmotrichItamar Ben-GvirMiddle East Peace Process
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Western Nations Impose Sanctions on Ben-Gvir and Smotrich Over West Bank Violence
In a joint statement, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom have announced sanctions and other measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The ministers…
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaAustraliaCanadaEuropeMiddle EastGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedia Crisis Itamar Ben-GvirBezalel SmotrichWest BankSettler ViolenceSanctionsTwo-State SolutionPalestiniansUK Government