Category: New Zealand

Travelers Look for Deeper Experiences With Native Cultures

Around the globe, travelers are looking to get beyond superficial interactions with Native cultures for more in-depth experiences, like tours led by Indigenous guides and stays at Native-owned lodges.
Celine Dion ‘Siren Battles’ Prompt Complaints in New Zealand City

A subculture has developed among Pacific Islander communities based on who can blast music — often Ms. Dion’s songs — the loudest. Some call it too disruptive.
When Fiji Beats Australia, and It Almost Isn’t an Upset

The Pacific Island nations, hardly sports powers, can hold their own and then some in rugby.
When Fiji Beats Australia, and It Almost Isn’t an Upset

The Pacific Island nations, hardly sports powers, can hold their own and then some in rugby.
Rugby World Cup: New Zealand Is Trying to Return to Form

After a period of uncharacteristic losing, the All Blacks, international rugby’s most successful team, has strung together some important wins in time for the World Cup.
One Long Reporting Trip Around the World

Sports have always been my ticket to travel: to a surf spot above the Arctic Circle, to a volcano in Mexico and to soccer games in New Zealand.
New Zealand’s Real Fruit Ice Cream Gets an American Makeover

The wholesome summer favorite is catching on in the U.S., but with sprinkles, drizzles and even cookies to satisfy the nation’s sweet tooth.
New Zealand’s Real Fruit Ice Cream Gets an American Makeover

The wholesome summer favorite is catching on in the U.S., but with sprinkles, drizzles and even cookies to satisfy the nation’s sweet tooth.
Why Does Every Women’s World Cup City Have Two Names?

A concerted effort to say Indigenous names correctly, and tell the stories behind them, will show up in stadiums in New Zealand and Australia.
‘Millie Lies Low’ Review: An Unexpected Staycation

After botching a trip to New York, an aspiring architect in New Zealand pretends to be there anyway.
New Zealand House Prices Have Crashed, Wiping Out Billions in Wealth

In New Zealand, high interest rates have sent property prices sliding nearly 18 percent since November 2021.
Twitter Removes ‘Government-Funded’ Labels From NPR and Other Media Accounts

NPR and public broadcasters in Canada, Australia and New Zealand had criticized the label as misleading. The CBC and NPR have suspended the use of their Twitter accounts in protest.