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The two travel bloggers disappeared from public view almost four months ago after entering Iran.

Whether you viewed it as a fresh front in the culture wars or merely a tempest in a teacup, the recent controversy over a shift in funding for the Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand was more evidence the country’s national culture is undergoing something of an identity crisis.

Two New Zealanders detained in Iran for the last few months have recently been allowed to leave the country, New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said on Wednesday.

Tipuric is assured of a starting berth against the All Blacks but the sense is he might be shifting positions

Christopher Richwhite and Bridget Thackwray had disappeared after entering Iran in July and had been prevented from leaving

With New Zealand’s two major North Island ski fields in financial trouble, the combined impact of COVID-19 on national and international tourism and this year’s very poor snow season has hit hard. But this may be only a sign of things to come as climate change affects snow sports globally.

New Zealand's Black Ferns are playing in a World Cup quarter-final in their home tournament but there is a scheduling clash with Ian Foster's All Blacks

Critics say terrorism laws are being broadened with each successive change and even the Justice Minister is uncomfortable with the constant tinkering.

NZ's biggest payments operator warns the groundbreaking free eftpos network is under threat, and its attempts to set up a contactless digital 'card' have been blocked by outdated rules.

As China's leader embarks on a precedent-breaking extension of his rule, New Zealand and the world await the consequences.

The prominent influencer couple, from New Zealand, travels the world to promote environmental issues and were last heard from in July as they entered Iran from Turkey