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New Zealand actress Rena Owen, one of the most recognizable Maori in the industry, spoke with The Conversation about telling Indigenous stories on the big screen.
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COVID cases are increasing in many parts of the world. But countries are also adjusting to new expectations. And that includes in New Zealand. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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Hawaiian Airlines and Air New Zealand resumed service from Auckland to Honolulu this week after a two-year hiatus. Both airlines will operate three flights a week.
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Ukraine has been a topic of international gatherings in Europe this week. But from the G-7 leaders meeting in Germany to the NATO summit in Spain, the Asia-Pacific is also a big part of the conversation. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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New Zealand is heading for a new round of discussion about a long-running issue. The question is a basic one: what to name the country. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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Thursday is International Nurses Day — and in the United States, it’s still National Nurses week. The work of nurses throughout the pandemic has been highlighted around the world — but they continue to face challenges in many places. And that includes New Zealand. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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Flights will take off three times per week between Honolulu and Auckland, New Zealand after a two-year suspension of service due to the pandemic, the airline announced Wednesday.
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Hawaii’s state-wide mask mandate ends just before midnight tomorrow—and in a little more than a week, certain restrictions will be dropped in New Zealand. But that country is facing a much different situation when it comes to the pandemic.
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New Zealand is picking up the pace when it comes to re-opening its borders. Australians will be the first foreigners allowed in next month — and Americans can visit starting in May. The popular move comes at a time when the Prime Minister’s approval ratings are slumping. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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While coronavirus numbers are coming down across the islands, recovery is a bit more complicated in some parts of the Asia Pacific. That includes New Zealand — which is moving into a new phase of dealing with the virus. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.