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Trial begins for man accused of killing 5 by setting fire to New Zealand boarding house

A trial has opened for a man accused of murdering five people in Wellington, New Zealand, by setting fire to a boarding house ...

New Zealand will buy US helicopters in a $1.6B military aircraft spending package

New Zealand's government has announced new military spending of $1.6 billion to replace aging aircraft, including helicopters ...

Japanese warships visit New Zealand's capital for the first time in almost 90 years

Japanese warships docked in New Zealand ’s capital Friday for the first time in almost 90 years amid efforts by Tokyo to deepen its strategic ties in the South Pacific Ocean. Two destroyers with more ...

New Zealand seeks to shed its ‘pretty slack’ defence image. Will it placate Trump?

Analysts suggest Wellington's new US$5.2 billion defence plan is a hedge against pressure from Donald Trump's White House For ...

The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Wellington’s Fruit Cru pioneers organic fruit wines on retail shelves

What started as a hobby in a storage unit for two Wellington dads has turned into a first-of-its-kind certified organic ...

New Zealand retail sales rise in sign of recovery

WELLINGTON: New Zealand retail sales unexpectedly increased in the second quarter, suggesting that lower interest rates are ...
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36 Hours in Wellington, New Zealand - The New York Times

Where to stay Sofitel Wellington offers world-class luxury in clean, beautiful surroundings. Rooms start at about 500 New Zealand dollars, or about $319.

New Zealand faces most challenging security environment in recent time, report shows

WELLINGTON - New Zealand is facing the toughest national security challenges of recent times with increasing threats of foreign interference and espionage, particularly from China, according to an ...