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China bans New Zealand lawmakers over Taiwan trip

China bans New Zealand lawmakers over Taiwan trip WELLINGTON: Beijing has barred a group of New Zealand lawmakers from entering China after they visited Taiwan in May, Wellington said on Thursday (Jun 4), voicing concern over the ban. The four MPs hail from across the political spectrum and made the trip to the island as part of a cross-party delegation, with New Zealand noting its lawmakers have visited Taiwan for decades. Foreign Minister Winston Peters' office confirmed the ban and said...

Channel News Asia 6d ago

New Zealand’s Wellington hit by ‘disgusting’ deluge of faeces, sanitary items after storm

New Zealand’s Wellington hit by ‘disgusting’ deluge of faeces, sanitary items after storm The capital city’s utilities company said crews were working to remove debris and disinfect the homes Wellington Water said the waste water overflow in the picturesque suburb of Island Bay was the result of a blocked main. It said five properties were affected by the overflow and its crews were working to remove the faeces and sanitary products and disinfect the homes. “There is a suction truck on-site...

South China Morning Post 5d ago

China bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers after their Taiwan trip

China bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers after their Taiwan trip June 4, 2026Beijing said on Thursday it was imposing an entry ban on four New Zealand parliamentarians, accusing them of interfering in Chinese domestic affairs by visiting officials in Taiwan in May. China asserts that the self-governing democratic island of Taiwan belongs to it and opposes its participation in any exchanges with other countries. The ban comes despite largely positive relations between Wellington and Beijing in...

Deutsche Welle 6d ago

New Zealand homes flooded with faeces after storm blocks sewage pipes: ‘Feral and disgusting’

New Zealand homes flooded with faeces after storm blocks sewage pipes: ‘Feral and disgusting’ Wellington Water says five properties in suburb of Island Bay were affected after a blocked main caused a wastewater overflow - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments New Zealand's capital of Wellington was flooded with raw sewage and sanitary products after an overnight storm overwhelmed its already crippled wastewater system. The storm sent untreated waste into homes and back into the sea in a city...

The Independent World 5d ago

New Zealand capital flooded with faeces after wastewater failure

New Zealand capital flooded with faeces after wastewater failure WELLINGTON: Homes in New Zealand's capital were flooded with faeces and sanitary products on Friday (Jun 5) after an overnight storm blocked wastewater pipes, the city's utilities company said. Wellington Water said the wastewater overflow in the picturesque suburb of Island Bay was the result of a blocked main. It said five properties were affected by the overflow and its crews were working to remove the faeces and sanitary...

Channel News Asia 5d ago

Hundreds evacuated as waves batter New Zealand capital

Hundreds evacuated as waves batter New Zealand capital Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Authorities evacuated hundreds of people from their seaside homes in New Zealand's capital Tuesday as 11-meter (36-foot) waves lashed the coast. Wellington Mayor Andrew Little declared a state of emergency on the eve of the swells for seaside residents in Owhiro Bay, Island Bay, Houghton Bay and Breaker Bay. "You must stay away from the southern coastline," Little said in a statement, warning that emergency...

Phys.org 1d ago

Hundreds evacuated as waves batter New Zealand capital

Hundreds evacuated as waves batter New Zealand capital Waves entering Wellington Harbour on Tuesday (Jun 9) were measured at 11m, and some flights were cancelled at Wellington Airport, where wind gusts were recorded of up to 128kmh. Authorities evacuated hundreds of people from their seaside homes in New Zealand's capital on Tuesday (Jun 9) as 11m waves lashed the coast. Wellington Mayor Andrew Little declared a state of emergency on the eve of the swells for seaside residents in Owhiro Bay,...

Channel News Asia 1d ago