https://apnews.com/article/samoa-king-charles-zealand-navy-boat-sank-be10fb9b6d85ff74c25f07daaafa9198 Recently, a New Zealand vessel crashed and sank off the coast of Samoa. All people on board were safely evacuated, but the people who inhabit the small fishing villages are being forced to fish farther from shore, and worries are rampant. Already, the village of Siumu is decorated with British flags due to the upcoming visit of King Charles… Read more »
Article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/14/indonesian-separatists-release-video-of-nz-pilot-they-took-hostage Earlier this month, a group of West Papuan separatists took a New Zealand pilot hostage. The pilot, Mark Mehrtens was a pilot for an Indonesian aviation company called Susi Air. When the plane landed in the remote Paro of the Nduga district, the plane was stormed by the West Papua National Liberation Army. Of the 6 onboard, the… Read more »
https://www.newsroom.co.nz/news/a-humanity-vs-industry-immigration-toss-up New Zealand faces criticism over its changing immigration laws in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. A crackdown on immigration in an attempt to prevent the spread of the novel Coronavirus has created unintended consequences for the country’s migrant workers, leaving many without a way to re-enter the country for work. With limited capacity to quarantine those entering the country,… Read more »
