New Zealand Commerce Minister Warns Leaders on Being Slow in Crypto Exploration

New Zealand Commerce Minister Warns Leaders on Being Slow in Crypto Exploration

New Zealand’s ministry of commerce and consumer affairs have warned the country leaders against keeping a slow approach on cryptocurrencies. In a recent development, minister Andrew Bayly has asked the Australian government to finalise its stance on crypto before it’s too late. This is the time that the crypto sector…

New Zealand says Chinese ‘state-sponsored’ group hacked parliament | Cybersecurity News

New Zealand says Chinese ‘state-sponsored’ group hacked parliament | Cybersecurity News

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says alleged cyberattack ‘unacceptable’ New Zealand has accused Chinese state-sponsored hackers of infiltrating parliament, joining the United States and United Kingdom in accusing Beijing of malicious cyberactivity. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday that the cyberattack was “unacceptable” and his country’s…

New Zealand slips into second recession in 18 months | Business and Economy

New Zealand slips into second recession in 18 months | Business and Economy

Political parties trade blame for economic slump that follows aggressive interest rate hikes to tame inflation. New Zealand has slipped into its second recession in less than 18 months, according to government figures. New Zealand’s gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by 0.1 percent during the October-December period, following a 0.3…

Carey and Marsh lead Australia to 2-0 Test series win over New Zealand | Cricket News

Carey and Marsh lead Australia to 2-0 Test series win over New Zealand | Cricket News

Carey shared 140-run partnership with Marsh as Australia won the second Test by three wickets in a tense finish. Alex Carey scored an unbeaten 98 and shared a 140-run partnership with Mitch Marsh to drive Australia to a three-wicket win in the second Test and a 2-0 sweep of the…

New Zealand calls on Papua rebels to release pilot kidnapped a year ago | Politics News

New Zealand calls on Papua rebels to release pilot kidnapped a year ago | Politics News

Phillip Mehrtens, a commercial pilot with Susi Air, was taken captive from an airstrip in the troubled Indonesian province. New Zealand has called for the immediate release of pilot Phillip Mehrtens who was taken captive by fighters in Indonesia’s troubled Papua province a year ago. Mehrtens, who was flying a…

World starts welcoming the New Year with fireworks and prayers | News

World starts welcoming the New Year with fireworks and prayers | News

DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Sydney and Auckland are the first major world cities to celebrate the arrival of 2024. Sydney and Auckland are the first major world cities to welcome the arrival of 2024. Over a million revellers celebrated the New Year on Sunday night amid stunning fireworks displays, illuminating the…

Thousands gather in New Zealand to protest government’s Indigenous policies | Politics News

Thousands gather in New Zealand to protest government’s Indigenous policies | Politics News

Right-leaning coalition has pledged to review affirmative action and remove references to treaty with Maori people. Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in New Zealand to express opposition to the new government’s policies towards Indigenous people. Protesters gathered in front of the parliament and on motorways on Tuesday…

India, New Zealand to Increase Cooperation for Facilitation of UPI System

India, New Zealand to Increase Cooperation for Facilitation of UPI System

India and New Zealand on Thursday decided to increase cooperation in areas such as facilitation of UPI system, timely resolution of trade issues, work visa, and improving the banking relations. Looking at the present quantum of bilateral trade between the two countries, both sides acknowledged the huge potential and the…

Facebook, Instagram Begin Rolling Out Paid Verification Service in Australia, New Zealand

Facebook, Instagram Begin Rolling Out Paid Verification Service in Australia, New Zealand

Facebook and Instagram began a week-long rollout of their first paid verification service on Friday, testing users’ willingness to pay for social media features that until now have been free. Facing a drop in advertising revenues, parent company Meta is piloting a subscription in Australia and New Zealand before it…