Papua New Guinea Supreme Court rules the detention of asylum seekers on Manus Island is illegal – 26 April 2016 . PM rejects New Zealand’s offer to take 150 refugees out of detention because it will be used by people smugglers as a “marketing opportunity” – 29 April 2016 ...…

But the remaining members of the TPP, led by Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Australian leaders, have moved ahead with the agreement, redesigning it to encompass the interests of the remaining 11 nations — Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore..…

Wellington, New Zealand, Oct 19, 2018 12 00 am ..- The Catholic bishops of New Zealand have countered reports that say they backing away from inquiry into sexual abuse cases in state and religious institutions in the country... ... The statement comes amid pressure from..…