Woman Is Convicted of Killing Her Children and Leaving Them in Suitcases

Years after Hakyung Lee left New Zealand for her native South Korea, the bodies of her children were found in Auckland. She faces life in prison.

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How China Became a Wedge Between Two South Pacific Neighbors

A standoff between New Zealand and the Cook Islands reflects an urgent question in the Pacific: Is China a threat or a partner for growth?

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New Zealand Police Kill Man Who Disappeared With His Children

Tom Phillips, who vanished with his three children in 2021, was killed after he shot a police officer on Monday, the authorities said. His children were found safe and unharmed.

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The Kakapo, Its Parasites and a Shared Struggle to Escape Extinction

The endangered kakapo is a flightless bird native to New Zealand. Its population is growing, but its parasites have dwindled. Could that spell trouble?

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Tuesday Briefing: A Deadly Jet Crash in Bangladesh

Plus, New Zealand wines with something extra.

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Tuesday Briefing: A Deadly Jet Crash in Bangladesh

Plus, New Zealand wines with something extra.

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New Zealand Approved Psychedelic Therapy. He’s the Only Doctor Who Can Do It.

The government has permitted Dr. Cameron Lacey, a psychiatrist, to prescribe psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” for depression.

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New Zealand’s Parliament Suspends Maori Lawmakers Over Haka Protest

The harsh penalty was handed down to three members of the opposition who said they were voicing their community’s displeasure with proposed legislation.

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Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s Former Prime Minister, Pushes Kindness in New Book

The former prime minister, who led New Zealand through the pandemic, has published a memoir arguing for more empathy in politics.

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Friday Briefing: Trump’s New Tariffs Risk Trade War

Plus, shark noises from New Zealand.

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