Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.

# NZweek

New Zealand News

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://nzweek.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [What to Expect in the Future from Online Casino Market in India?](https://nzweek.com/featured/indian-online-casino-market-future/) - The Indian online casino market has been booming in recent years, and that trend is likely to continue. What can we expect in the immediate future?
- [Discover the Most Popular Casino Games in India](https://nzweek.com/gambling/most-popular-indian-casino-games/) - From classic card games to thrilling slots, explore the top casino games loved by Indian players. Learn about their rules and features
- [The Mobile Gaming Apps Reshaping How Asia-Pacific Plays Card Games](https://nzweek.com/featured/mobile-apps-reshaping-asia-pacific-card-games/) - A shift in mobile gaming preferences across the Asia-Pacific region has placed traditional card games at the centre of a market that most Western analysts had assumed would be dominated by slots and casual puzzle games for the foreseeable future. Teen Patti, a three-card game with roots in India's Diwali festival traditions, has emerged as
- [Apple Inc. to open online store in Indonesia](https://nzweek.com/technology/apple-inc-to-open-online-store-in-indonesia-44144/) - JAKARTA, Jan 22 — The world’s leading technology company, Apple Inc., confirmed its plans to open an online store in Indonesia by giving application letter to Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). Chatib Basri, BKPM chairman, said BKPM has given official permission to Apple relating to its plan to open online store in Indonesia. “We have
- [Poker in Japan: A tale of two Games-politics and play](https://nzweek.com/entertainment/poker-in-japan-is-growing/) - If you thought gamling in Japan was all about Pachinko parlours then you are mistaken. The country has for a long time been a huge fan of games that encourage the use of wit and tact, and during the decade Poker has grown with rapid pace, birthing several professional poker players. But there is a
- [10 Healthy Substitutes For Coffee](https://nzweek.com/featured/10-must-try-coffee-alternatives/) - More and more people are looking for coffee substitutes and to reduce their caffeine intake. These are Top 10 healthiest replacements for coffee that you probably didn't know about.
- [Gambling at Bitcoin Casinos? Here Are the 10 Most Important Things You Need to Keep in Mind](https://nzweek.com/gambling/gambling-at-bitcoin-casinos-here-are-the-10-most-important-things-you-need-to-keep-in-mind/) - Gambling at Bitcoin casinos? Here Are the 10 Most Important Things You Need to Keep in Mind Bitcoin casinos are reshaping online gambling. They offer fast payouts, anonymous play, and cutting-edge games — but they also come with unique risks and rules that every player should understand before jumping in. Whether you’re a crypto newbie
- [How Online Roulette Player Styles Differ from Country to Country](https://nzweek.com/gambling/how-online-roulette-player-styles-differ-from-country-to-country/) - Roulette is a classic casino game that exists in many forms online, but not all roulette players behave the same way. Cultural norms, regulation, economic conditions, risk tolerance, and local preferences all shape how gamblers in different countries approach the wheel. Below, I explore the behavioral patterns, tendencies and distinctions in roulette play across several
- [Why Drink Bulletproof Coffee?](https://nzweek.com/health-and-lifestyle/what-is-bulletproof-coffee/) - Bulletproof coffee is the new power drink to keep your mornings energized and get you going all throughout the day with its numerous benefits.
- [The Technological Revolution in Online Casinos: Spotlight on 'Casino Days'](https://nzweek.com/entertainment/indian-online-casino-revolution-spotlight-on-casino-days/) - Explore how 'Casino Days' is harnessing technology to revolutionize the online casino experience, ensuring fair play and secure transactions.
- [Introduction to Online Casinos in New Zealand](https://nzweek.com/featured/introduction-to-online-casino-gambling-in-new-zealand/) - Although the legal situation may seem somewhat confusing when it comes to online gambling in New Zealand, getting started with an online casino of your choice is fairly easy. The most important thing you need to understand before you start is that gambling online isn’t illegal in New Zealand, as long as the casino is
- [CEO of IMP 1991 Plus DOO Beograd Accused of Defrauding Investors Through Misleading Business Claims](https://nzweek.com/world/ceo-of-imp-1991-plus-doo-beograd-accused-of-defrauding-investors/) - The investment community is reeling from recent allegations against the CEO of IMP 1991 Plus DOO Beograd, accused of defrauding investors through a series of false and misleading claims about the company's business activities. The company, which claimed to specialize in profitable gold trading, is now under intense scrutiny for failing to uphold financial promises
- [Charting New Realms: Nozomi Kato's Visionary Approach to Online Gaming](https://nzweek.com/featured/charting-new-realms-nozomi-katos-visionary-approach-to-online-gaming/) - n the digital tapestry of online casinos and gaming platforms, Nozomi Kato (加藤 望美) emerges as a pioneering strategist and storyteller. Her role at Japan-101.com transcends mere content writing; it embodies the spirit of innovation and the drive to redefine the gaming narrative. As we explore her journey and the depth of her impact on
- [ICE 2018 London Gambling Conference Re-cap](https://nzweek.com/technology/ice-2018-london-casino-conference-highlights/) - For any iGaming developer, the ICE Gaming Conference is one of the most anticipated events of the year. It is a colorful event that reels in devs, enthusiasts and industry moguls in a bid to showcase the power of iGaming. This year in London, the event did not disappoint, and participants were treated to an
- [The IR bill set to change gambling in Japan](https://nzweek.com/featured/the-ir-bill-set-to-change-gambling-in-japan/) - Gambling in Japan has come a long way. For the longest time, both real life and online gambling events have been banned by the Criminal Code, except for lotteries, some sporting events and Pachinko. The government oversees all kinds of gambling activity. Wave of change The Integrated Resorts bill of 2016 may have been passed
- [The Top Interior Décor Trends of 2019: Sustainable Designs, Warm Colors, Bold Wall Art and More](https://nzweek.com/health-and-lifestyle/top-interior-decor-trends-sustainable-wall-art/) - Are you moving to a new home this 2019 or are you thinking of getting some renovation work done on your home? How do you decorate your home beautifully while infusing your personal style? This 2019, interior design and home décor trends are shifting. While succulents, eclectic design, muted colors and minimalist art dominated 2018,
- [Unika Stenhus – Revolutionizing Swedish Architecture stone by stone](https://nzweek.com/architecture/unika-stenhus-revolutionizing-swedish-architecture/) - Unika Stenhus is a leading architectural firm based in Sweden with a proven track record designing stone houses that blend with nature. Combining the best of traditional Swedish and Japanese design, Unika Stenhus could as well be the beacon of intercontinental architecture ever witnessed in this century. Featuring ingenious designs with elegance and functionality, Unika
- [FIFA World Cup 2018: Expectations, intrigues and the opportunity to cash in with Sports Betting](https://nzweek.com/sport/everything-you-need-to-know-about-fifa-2018-and-sports-betting/) - The World Cup is upon us again! It is difficult to imagine that four years have already gone by since the efficient German Machine handed Brazil a 7-0 thrashing on their home soil on their way to lifting national football’s ultimate prize. 2018’s showpiece is going to Russia and, months to the actual event, excitement
- [New Zealand is gambling more, figures show](https://nzweek.com/featured/new-zealand-is-gambling-more-than-ever/) - The casinos of New Zealand are literally balling into the early hours of the morning. According to the Department of Internal Affairs, the last one year has seen the amount of money sent on gambling in the country shoot up by 2.6%. This has been achieved in part by the growing crowds of tourists pouring
- [Superior Build, Energy Efficient Autoclaves Displayed At Medlab Exhibition](https://nzweek.com/science/energy-efficient-autoclaves-at-medlab-exhibition/) - The British autoclave maker Piorclave is showcasing its flagship autoclave model at one of the world’s biggest laboratory exhibitions – Medlab Exhibition – between 6th and 9th Feb 2017. The EH150 is an extremely versatile front loading autoclave that brings together incredible energy efficiency, superior sterilizing performance as well as highly competitive pricing. Unsurprisingly, the
- [A guide to Purchasing a Dirt Bike for Your Child](https://nzweek.com/featured/dirt-bikes-for-kids/) - According to the US Motorcycle Industry, consumers in the United States purchased over 500, 000 motorcycles in 2015 alone. This data indicates a 33.5% rise in purchases from the previous year. The trend in purchases is projected to increase in 2016. This has driven up demand for bike ownership among children. When parents are faced
- [Increasing shark attacks arouse debate in West Australia](https://nzweek.com/business/increasing-shark-attacks-arouse-debate-in-west-australia/) - After a wave of attacks that has again seen West Australia named as one of the two global hot spots for shark attacks, debate is growing in this sea-loving region on how best to deal with a predator that some say has acquired a taste for a new food source. A University of Florida report
- [HK’s exports up 2.9 pct in 2012](https://nzweek.com/business/hks-exports-up-2-9-pct-in-2012/) - The value of Hong Kong’s total goods exports rose 2.9 percent last year over 2011, the city’s Census & Statistics Department announced on Thursday. Within this total, the value of re-exports increased 3.2 percent, while that of domestic exports decreased 10.4 percent, the department said, adding that the value of goods imports rose 3. 9
- [Greenhouse tech helps Kenya farmers retain EU vegetable market](https://nzweek.com/business/greenhouse-tech-helps-kenya-farmers-retain-eu-vegetable-market/) - Kenya’s small scale farmers hit by the European Union’s stringent food safety issues arising from high agrochemical residue levels have now turned to using tunnel greenhouses that do not require use of much chemicals and offer better vegetable yields. The European Union is Kenya’s biggest market for vegetables grown by large and small scale farmers.
- [Gold price opens lower in Hong Kong](https://nzweek.com/business/gold-price-opens-lower-in-hong-kong/) - The gold price in Hong Kong went down 770 HK dollars to open at 12,380 HK dollars per tael on Tuesday, according to the Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange Society. The price is equivalent to 1,339.18 U.S. dollars a troy ounce, down 83.29 U.S. dollars at the latest exchange rate of one U.S. dollar against
- [Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to build a new entity: FHFA](https://nzweek.com/business/fannie-mae-freddie-mac-to-build-a-new-entity-fhfa/) - U.S. mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will build a new entity as they wind down operations and may eventually be replaced by the entity, the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) said Monday. “It will be initially owned and funded by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and its functions are designed to operate
- [China Construction Bank Q1 net profit up 16 pct](https://nzweek.com/business/china-construction-bank-q1-net-profit-up-16-pct/) - China Construction Bank (CCB), the country’s second-largest state-owned bank, on Friday reported a 15.66-percent year-on-year growth in net profit in the first quarter of 2013. Net profit reached 59.58 billion yuan (9.58 billion U.S. dollars) during that period, the CCB said in a statement filed to the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Net interest income rose 12.44
- [3D printing, China’s new growth point](https://nzweek.com/business/3d-printing-chinas-new-growth-point/) - China plans to invest in locally-invented 3D printing technologies to boost its manufacturing power, according to a senior industrial official. Su Bo, Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology, said the country should establish plans and use tax incentives to speed up research and development (R&D) and application of 3D printing technologies. Unlike traditional printing
- [New TPP Leaked Text: National Says ‘Yes’ to Investor Rights to Sue](https://nzweek.com/uncategorized/new-tpp-leaked-text-national-says-yes-to-investor-rights-to-sue/) - Another chapter of the secret Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations has been leaked, heralding “another bad news day for National”, says TPP critic Professor Jane Kelsey. The draft text of the investment chapter, including the section on investor-enforcement, is undated, but is understood to be recent. A copy is here: http://tinyurl.com/tppinvestment It confirms that National has agreed
- [Uruguay tries to curb hooliganism with generosity](https://nzweek.com/world/uruguay-tries-to-curb-hooliganism-with-generosity/) - Uruguayan Interior Minister Eduardo Bonomi Tuesday said the government gave away tickets to soccer matches to foster goodwill between rival fans. “We are betting that a sense of cooperation will prevail,” said Bonomi, in a radio interview. Days ago, a controversy brewed after it became known that in 2012 the Interior Ministry distributed free tickets
- [Uganda sets June as deadline for DR Congo peace talks](https://nzweek.com/world/uganda-sets-june-as-deadline-for-dr-congo-peace-talks/) - The Ugandan government on Wednesday set June as the deadline of the ongoing talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and M23 rebels. Okello Oryem, Uganda’s minister of state for international affairs, told reporters here that by early or mid June the conflicting parties must have come out with a peace agreement. “The
- [Spanish PM, ruling party popularity continues to crash: opinion poll](https://nzweek.com/world/spanish-pm-ruling-party-popularity-continues-to-crash-opinion-poll/) - The popularity of Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and his Popular Party (PP) government continues to crash, according to an opinion poll published in Spanish newspaper El Pais on Monday. The poll shows that only 29.8 percent of Spaniards would vote for the PP should a general election be held in the country today. It
- [Social conflict in Latin America sparked by inequality: UNDP report](https://nzweek.com/world/social-conflict-in-latin-america-sparked-by-inequality-undp-report/) - The Latin American countries with greatest numbers of conflicts are those with broad social inequalities and governments with limited capacity to manage unrest, said a report released on Tuesday in English by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The report, titled “Understanding Social Conflict in Latin America,” revealed that social, institutional and cultural tensions in
- [Road accident in Peru kills 14](https://nzweek.com/world/road-accident-in-peru-kills-14-51877/) - LIMA, Feb. 28 — Two cars crashed in a highway in southeastern Peru, killing 14 people including a boy and injuring seven others, in the country’s most serious accident this year, local police said Thursday. The accident occurred when a van swerved off the lane and crashed into another van coming in the opposite direction
- [Philippines beefs up security to prevent “collateral incidents” from Sabah hostilities](https://nzweek.com/world/philippines-beefs-up-security-to-prevent-collateral-incidents-from-sabah-hostilities-53098-2/) - MANILA, March 7 — The Philippine government is beefing up its security forces in the southern region to prevent any “collateral incidents” that might take place amid violence in Sabah involving the Sulu Royal Army and the Malaysian forces, President Benigno S. Aquino III said Thursday. Aquino said in an interview in Davao City that
- [Palestinians to seek full approval of report against Israeli settlement in UNHRC](https://nzweek.com/world/palestinians-to-seek-full-approval-of-report-against-israeli-settlement-in-unhrc-54724/) - RAMALLAH, March 16 — The Palestinians will seek a unanimous endorsement of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for a report of a fact-finding mission that condemns Israeli settlements in the West Bank, a Palestinian official said Saturday. A Palestinian-Arab draft resolution, which called on the international community to condemn Jewish settlement in the Palestinian
- [No let-up in civilian deaths in Pakistan as Taliban keep on attacks in 2012](https://nzweek.com/world/no-let-up-in-civilian-deaths-in-pakistan-as-taliban-keep-on-attacks-in-2012-39229/) - ISLAMABAD, Dec. 23 — Pakistanis have seen another bloody year as there has been no let-up in terror attacks in 2012, taking the lives of hundreds of people, mostly civilians. Days before the year-end, a deadly Taliban suicide attack killed a senior minister in the country’s northwest, dashing hopes for an early end to violent
- [Newborn Syrian refugees face malnutrition and lack of medical aid](https://nzweek.com/world/newborn-syrian-refugees-face-malnutrition-and-lack-of-medical-aid-32044-2/) - BEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec. 3 — 289 newborn Syrian refugees in various parts of Lebanon are facing medical and nutrition problems amid freezing cold in the mountains of Lebanon, local medics said on Monday. Salima Al Ali, who was displaced from the Bab Amr neighborhood of the Syrian city of Homs to the Shebaa village in
- [Indonesia, S. Korea postpone cooperation on fighter jet development: official](https://nzweek.com/world/indonesia-s-korea-postpone-cooperation-on-fighter-jet-development-official-51749/) - JAKARTA, Feb. 28 — An Indonesian senior official said on Thursday that process of cooperation between Indonesia and South Korea in jointly developing advanced fighter jet was postponed due to transition of power in South Korean government. “It will be postponed in one and a half year because the recent transition of power in South
- [Hundreds of foreign jihadists leave Syria amid intensive clashes](https://nzweek.com/world/hundreds-of-foreign-jihadists-leave-syria-amid-intensive-clashes-51408/) - DAMASCUS, Feb. 26 — Hundreds of foreign jihadist fighters joining the battles against the Syrian troops were seen leaving Syria on Tuesday through borders with neighboring Turkey, the opposition Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported. The reason behind the withdrawal is still vague, said the Observatory, citing one fighter as saying that his comrades
- [Heavy snow causes 20-km-long traffic jam in Ukraine](https://nzweek.com/world/heavy-snow-causes-20-km-long-traffic-jam-in-ukraine-38184-2/) - KIEV, Dec. 17 — Heavy snow caused a traffic jam that extended to about 20 kilometers on a highway linking the Ukrainian capital and the Hungarian border as of late Sunday, authorities said. The jam took place after a highway section between Buh and Brody districts was blanketed by snow as deep as three meters,
- [Gov’t troops to unilaterally honor ceasefire with leftist rebels: official](https://nzweek.com/world/govt-troops-to-unilaterally-honor-ceasefire-with-leftist-rebels-official-40610/) - MANILA, Jan. 2 — The Philippine government troops will continue to honor the ceasefire with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP- NPA-NDF) despite the latter’s decision to terminate earlier the joint truce, a senior government official said Wednesday. Alexander Padilla, Government of the Philippines (GPH) chief negotiator, said that the
- [Ghana to establish trust fund to support creative industry](https://nzweek.com/world/ghana-to-establish-trust-fund-to-support-creative-industry28530/) - ACCRA, Nov. 22 — Ghana’s minister of Chieftaincy and Culture Alex Asum-Ahensan said Thursday the government was set to create a Cultural Trust Fund to support the creative industry. “The Trust Fund is to harness resources for the promotion of the arts and culture for development,” he said here at an encounter with the press.
- [Egyptian president assigns canal governors to decide on implementation of curfew](https://nzweek.com/world/egyptian-president-assigns-canal-governors-to-decide-on-implementation-of-curfew46441/) - CAIRO, Jan. 30 — Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi assigned the governors of the turmoil-hit canal region early Wednesday to implement or cancel the curfew according to the security situation in each governorate, official news agency MENA reported. On Sunday, Morsi imposed a curfew and a state of emergency in Port Said governorate, as well as
- [Egypt to detain former Libyan official for 30 days](https://nzweek.com/world/egypt-to-detain-former-libyan-official-for-30-days-2-55330/) - CAIRO, March 19 — Egypt’s prosecution on Tuesday ordered to detain a key figure of Libya’s former regime for 30 days over corruption charges, official news agency MENA reported. On Tuesday, Gaddaf Al-Dam surrendered himself to Egyptian security forces at his residence in Zamalek district in the capital Cairo after hours of scrimmages. Kamel Samir,
- [Cyprus gives warning of going insolvent](https://nzweek.com/world/cyprus-gives-warning-of-going-insolvent-38237/) - NICOSIA, Dec. 17 — Cyprus Finance Ministry gave a warning on Monday that the government will go insolvent within two or three days unless it can urgently raise money through loans by public utility corporations. Finance Ministry Director General Christos Patsalides told the parliamentary finance committee that the government will enter into a state of
- [Subway lines 12, 16 open to the public](https://nzweek.com/world/subway-lines-12-16-open-to-the-public-2-106043/) - With the opening of metro lines 12 and 16 Sunday, Shanghai now has the most extensive subway system in the world, local media reported. The city’s subway system has more than 567 kilometers of track and 331 stations, according to Shanghai Shentong Metro Group, the city’s subway operator. However, just because Shanghai has the world’s
- [Cambodia’s first commercial train begins operation](https://nzweek.com/world/cambodias-first-commercial-train-begins-operation-39971/) - PHNOM PENH, Dec. 28 — Cambodia’s modern railway system on Friday commenced commercial rail operations on the 256- kilometer”Southern Line” between the capital city of Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville Port. The launching was made after years of renovation with the financial support from the Asian Development Bank and development partners. “ADB welcomes this first commercial
- [Cambodia releases list of foreign leaders to attend Sihanouk’s cremation](https://nzweek.com/world/cambodia-releases-list-of-foreign-leaders-to-attend-sihanouks-cremation-44849/) - PHNOM PENH, Jan. 25 — Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday released a list of foreign leaders who will attend the royal cremation ceremony of the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk on Feb. 4 in the Cambodian capital. Among them are Jia Qinglin, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative
- [Activists board coal ship in battle for Australia’s Great Barrier Reef](https://nzweek.com/world/activists-board-coal-ship-in-battle-for-australias-great-barrier-reef-61517-2/) - SYDNEY, April 24 — Greenpeace activists have reportedly boarded a coal ship leaving Australia as part of a protest demanding an end to the expansion of coal exports that threaten the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. At sunrise Wednesday, six activists left the Rainbow Warrior on inflatable boats and drew up alongside the MV
- [New Chinese fossil discovery named Luanchuan Man](https://nzweek.com/technology/new-chinese-fossil-discovery-named-luanchuan-man-53026/) - ZHENGZHOU, March 7 — Chinese paleoanthropologists have given the name Luanchuan Man to Homo erectus fossil specimens discovered in central China’s Henan Province. The fossilized teeth of an early human were recently discovered at the Sunjiadong excavation site in Luanchuan County in the city of Luoyang. Researchers from the Henan Provincial Bureau of Cultural Relics
- [Qatar plans 10-bln-euro investment in France](https://nzweek.com/uncategorized/qatar-plans-10-bln-euro-investment-in-france-21989/) - PARIS, Nov. 6 — The oil-rich Gulf country Qatar planned to invest billions of petrodollars in France to diversify its revenue away from the traditional energy business, local media reported on Tuesday. “10 billion euros (12.8 billion U.S. dollars) will represent the value of Qatar fund to take shares in major French groups, or set
- [Cyprus finance minister says deposit haircut “stupid idea”](https://nzweek.com/business/cyprus-finance-minister-says-deposit-haircut-stupid-idea-52081/) - NICOSIA, March 1 — Cyprus’ new finance minister said on Friday that a suggestion for a forced loss on deposits in Cypriot banks as a way to lower a bailout amount is a stupid idea. A haircut on bank deposits or a bail-in has been suggested as a means of lowering the loan amount so
- [Ukraine hopes for EU Stability and Association Process signing this year](https://nzweek.com/world/ukraine-hopes-for-eu-stability-and-association-process-signing-this-year-62127/) - VIENNA, April 26 — Ukraine has been trying to deepen ties with the European Union (EU) in recent years and hopes to sign a Stability and Association Process agreement in November, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara said here on Friday. The EU and Ukraine had previously initiated the process in March 30 last year and
- [U.S. drone strike kills 3 Al-Qaida militants near Yemeni capital](https://nzweek.com/world/u-s-drone-strike-kills-3-al-qaida-militants-near-yemeni-capital-22572/) - SANAA, Nov. 7 — A U.S. drone strike targeted a group of al-Qaida militants on the outskirts of the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Wednesday night, killing at least three terrorists, government officials said. “Three terrorists, including local al-Qaida commander Adnan al- Qathi who is wanted for bombing the U.S. embassy in Sanaa in late 2008,
- [Israel to host massive int’l air combat exercise](https://nzweek.com/world/israel-to-host-massive-intl-air-combat-exercise-40633-2/) - JERUSALEM, Jan. 2 — The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to host its largest-ever multinational training session, with hundreds of foreign fighter pilots due to arrive here in the coming weeks, Channel 2 TV reported Wednesday. The names of the participating countries were not disclosed, but only countries considered Israel’s close allies are
- [Indonesia aims to tap growing Muslim travel market](https://nzweek.com/world/indonesia-aims-to-tap-growing-muslim-travel-market-41493/) - JAKARTA, Jan. 8 — The Indonesian government plans to get more benefit from growing Muslim travelers worldwide as the country has a great potential of sharia (Islamic) tourism, local media reported on Tuesday. The archipelago country has the potential to offer sharia tourism as most of its population are Muslims. Under the sharia tourism, the
- [Iran blocks “illegal” VPN filter pass software](https://nzweek.com/world/iran-blocks-illegal-vpn-filter-pass-software-53526/) - TEHRAN, March 9 — Iranian government has blocked the “illegal” VPN (virtual private network) filter pass software which was used here as a means of gaining access to controlled websites. The move came on Friday following the announcement by the Islamic republic officials in the past days that current VPN services sold by private companies
- [Morocco strongly condemns Israel’s military operation in Gaza](https://nzweek.com/world/morocco-strongly-condemns-israels-military-operation-in-gaza-25466-2/) - RABAT, Nov. 15 — Morocco on Thursday expressed its deep concern and strong condemnation regarding Israel’s ongoing large-scale military operation in the Gaza Strip, urging for “an immediate halt to these raids.” Morocco “considers that this dangerous escalation is unacceptable and that the continuation of these attacks could have disastrous consequences on the security and
- [News Analysis: Tuesday’s presidential debate all about style, giving Obama advantage](https://nzweek.com/business/news-analysis-tuesdays-presidential-debate-all-about-style-giving-obama-advantage-14064/) - WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 — Both U.S. presidential candidates’ ability to connect with viewers will be the most important aspect of Tuesday night’s presidential debate, which could give President Barack Obama an advantage over his Republican challenger Mitt Romney, experts said. Indeed, the debate’s town-hall forum is all about being folksy and portraying oneself as attuned
- [Newborn Syrian refugees face malnutrition and lack of medical aid](https://nzweek.com/world/newborn-syrian-refugees-face-malnutrition-and-lack-of-medical-aid-32044/) - BEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec. 3 — 289 newborn Syrian refugees in various parts of Lebanon are facing medical and nutrition problems amid freezing cold in the mountains of Lebanon, local medics said on Monday. Salima Al Ali, who was displaced from the Bab Amr neighborhood of the Syrian city of Homs to the Shebaa village in
- [Japan’s lower house to pass secrecy bill amid public opposition](https://nzweek.com/world/japans-lower-house-to-pass-secrecy-bill-amid-public-opposition-99725/) - Japan’s lower house of parliament is widely expected to pass a bill next Tuesday that will empower the government to better secure sensitive information and state secrets as well as increase penalties for those who leak them, government officials confirmed Wednesday. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)-led coalition, following negotiations with opposition parties, have agreed
- [Russia expects progress in Iranian nuclear talks](https://nzweek.com/world/russia-expects-progress-in-iranian-nuclear-talks-57727/) - MOSCOW, April 3 — Moscow hopes proposals made by world mediators to Iran over its nuclear program could lay the foundation for negotiations on solving the problem, Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov said Wednesday. Russia was “closely coordinating” with the P5+1 group, which includes China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany,
- [Activists board coal ship in battle for Australia’s Great Barrier Reef](https://nzweek.com/world/activists-board-coal-ship-in-battle-for-australias-great-barrier-reef-61517/) - SYDNEY, April 24 — Greenpeace activists have reportedly boarded a coal ship leaving Australia as part of a protest demanding an end to the expansion of coal exports that threaten the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. At sunrise Wednesday, six activists left the Rainbow Warrior on inflatable boats and drew up alongside the MV
- [France reluctant to be involved in Russia-U.S. nuclear disarmament talks](https://nzweek.com/world/france-reluctant-to-be-involved-in-russia-u-s-nuclear-disarmament-talks-51805/) - MOSCOW, Feb. 28 — Paris won’t be involved in the nuclear disarmament talks between Russia and the United States, French President Francois Hollande said Thursday. France believes any decision on nuclear disarmament issue must be made through consensus, not by imposing obligations, Hollande said. Paris has long supported nuclear arms cuts and would hold an
- [Kenyan police hold 5 Al-Shabaab sympathizers](https://nzweek.com/world/kenyan-police-hold-5-al-shabaab-sympathizers-81684/) - Five Kenyan youths from the coastal city of Mombasa who were due to join the militant group Al-Shabaab in Somalia have been arrested in as the East African country tightens security following a mall attack in the capital Nairobi. Multiple police sources confirmed Sunday that the five who hail from Kisauni and Majengo residential areas
- [Turkish Olympic champion Cakir Alptekin dopes positive](https://nzweek.com/sport/turkish-olympic-champion-cakir-alptekin-dopes-positive-55927/) - ANKARA, March 22 — The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said that Turkish Olympic gold medalist Asli Cakir Alptekin was one of the eight athletes who tested positive for banned substances, local media reported on Friday. The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) had passed the issue to the Turkish Athletics Federation, calling on the authorities
- [Malian army enters Ansongo in advances to restore control of northern region](https://nzweek.com/world/malian-army-enters-ansongo-in-advances-to-restore-control-of-northern-region-46408/) - BAMAKO, Jan. 30 — The Malian soldiers, supported by their Nigerien allies, on Tuesday afternoon entered Ansongo, a town within the northeastern region of Gao and 80 km from the town of Gao, local residents told Xinhua on phone. The residents said jubilation followed the liberation of the town after a 10-month occupation by rebels
- [UN agency to use mobile phone technology to boost literacy in Nigeria](https://nzweek.com/world/un-agency-to-use-mobile-phone-technology-to-boost-literacy-in-nigeria-62807/) - UNITED NATIONS, April 30 — The United Nations educational agency on Tuesday said it is ready to launch a pilot project combining mobile technology and teachers’development to support primary school English teachers in Nigeria, which has one of the highest illiteracy rates in the world. In a statement issued in Paris, the UN Educational, Scientific
- [Philippines beefs up security to prevent “collateral incidents” from Sabah hostilities](https://nzweek.com/world/philippines-beefs-up-security-to-prevent-collateral-incidents-from-sabah-hostilities-53098/) - MANILA, March 7 — The Philippine government is beefing up its security forces in the southern region to prevent any “collateral incidents” that might take place amid violence in Sabah involving the Sulu Royal Army and the Malaysian forces, President Benigno S. Aquino III said Thursday. Aquino said in an interview in Davao City that
- [Windows Phone American smart phone market share amounts to 9%](https://nzweek.com/business/windows-phone-american-smart-phone-market-share-amounts-to-9-4232/) - Nelson released the survey report of second quarter American smart phone market, showing Android is still the largest American smart phone platform, of 39%, followed by Apple with 28%; Blackberry is 20%; Windows Phone is 9%; webOS is 2%; Symbian is 2%, new Microsoft Windows Phone 7 is 7.0%. Generally speaking, Apple is the largest
- [Archeologists discover ancient coffin in Egypt’s Luxor](https://nzweek.com/world/archeologists-discover-ancient-coffin-in-egypts-luxor-47581/) - LUXOR, Egypt, Feb. 4 — Archeologists discovered an ancient child’s wooden coffin that dates back to over 3,000 years ago in Upper Egypt’s tourist city of Luxor, Xinhua was told on Monday. A Spanish archeological team, led by Jose Manuel Galan, announced on Monday the discovery of the ancient wooden coffin inside a tomb that
- [S. Korean volunteers make kimchi to help poor](https://nzweek.com/world/s-korean-volunteers-make-kimchi-to-help-poor-25397/) - SEOUL, Nov. 15 — Thousands wearing aprons and hair nets crowded outside Seoul’s City Hall on Thursday to make kimchi, the spicy fermented cabbage that is South Korea’s best-known dish, for people in need. Over 2,200 volunteers gathered to make 140 tons of kimchi from 61,500 heads of cabbage in an annual event organized by
- [Jordan condemns Israeli aggression against Gaza Strip](https://nzweek.com/world/jordan-condemns-israeli-aggression-against-gaza-strip-25455/) - AMMAN, Nov. 15 — A Jordanian government spokesman on Thursday condemned Israel’s ongoing aggression against the Gaza Strip that has caused deaths and injuries, the state-run Petra news agency reported. “This hostile policy by Israel will drag the region into the cycle of violence and stability again,” said Samih Maaytah, Jordan ‘s minister of state
- [Slovakia closes several roads for heavy snowfall](https://nzweek.com/world/slovakia-closes-several-roads-for-heavy-snowfall-55054/) - BRATISLAVA, March 18 — Slovak police has closed several roads across the country due to persistent snowfall that is being seen in majority of the country, said local media. Several roads in Trencin district and Malacky district of Bratislava region are impassable for strong winds and snowdrifts. People who were stuck in the ensuing traffic
- [Heavy snow causes 20-km-long traffic jam in Ukraine](https://nzweek.com/world/heavy-snow-causes-20-km-long-traffic-jam-in-ukraine-38184/) - KIEV, Dec. 17 — Heavy snow caused a traffic jam that extended to about 20 kilometers on a highway linking the Ukrainian capital and the Hungarian border as of late Sunday, authorities said. The jam took place after a highway section between Buh and Brody districts was blanketed by snow as deep as three meters,
- [Heavy snow batters part of Greece](https://nzweek.com/world/heavy-snow-batters-part-of-greece-41815/) - ATHENS, Jan. 9 — Bad weather conditions of heavy snowfall, strong torrential rains, sub-zero temperatures and gale-force winds continued to batter parts of the mainland and the Aegean Sea islands in Greece on Wednesday for a third day this week, disrupting land and sea transport. Several mountainous areas in particular in northern and central provinces,
- [Ghana to establish trust fund to support creative industry](https://nzweek.com/world/ghana-to-establish-trust-fund-to-support-creative-industry-28530/) - ACCRA, Nov. 22 — Ghana’s minister of Chieftaincy and Culture Alex Asum-Ahensan said Thursday the government was set to create a Cultural Trust Fund to support the creative industry. “The Trust Fund is to harness resources for the promotion of the arts and culture for development,” he said here at an encounter with the press.
- [Yemen condemns Israel’s aggression in Gaza](https://nzweek.com/world/yemen-condemns-israels-aggression-in-gaza-25978/) - SANAA, Nov. 16 — The Yemeni government on Friday condemned Israel’s aggression in the Gaza Strip, and called for the international community to bear responsibility and take swift action to stop the “brutal offensive.” The government of Yemen announced its extreme condemnation of Israel’s aggression in the Gaza Strip, and expressed the Yemeni people’s solidarity
- [Morocco strongly condemns Israel’s military operation in Gaza](https://nzweek.com/world/morocco-strongly-condemns-israels-military-operation-in-gaza-25466/) - RABAT, Nov. 15 — Morocco on Thursday expressed its deep concern and strong condemnation regarding Israel’s ongoing large-scale military operation in the Gaza Strip, urging for “an immediate halt to these raids.” Morocco “considers that this dangerous escalation is unacceptable and that the continuation of these attacks could have disastrous consequences on the security and
- [Russia confirms entry ban for U.S. Admiral](https://nzweek.com/world/russia-confirms-entry-ban-for-u-s-admiral-43512/) - MOSCOW, Jan. 18 — Russia has denied an entry visa to a high-ranking U.S. navy officer suspected by Moscow of human rights violations, First Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Denisov said Friday. “We did not let in a U.S. general who used to be a chief of the Guantanamo prison,” the Interfax news agency quoted Denisov
- [Israel to host massive int’l air combat exercise](https://nzweek.com/world/israel-to-host-massive-intl-air-combat-exercise-40633/) - JERUSALEM, Jan. 2 — The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to host its largest-ever multinational training session, with hundreds of foreign fighter pilots due to arrive here in the coming weeks, Channel 2 TV reported Wednesday. The names of the participating countries were not disclosed, but only countries considered Israel’s close allies are
- [Iraqi court issues 5th death verdict against fugitive VP Hashimi](https://nzweek.com/world/iraqi-court-issues-5th-death-verdict-against-fugitive-vp-hashimi-37439/) - BAGHDAD, Dec. 13 — An Iraqi court on Thursday issued for the fifth time a death penalty verdict in absentia against the fugitive Sunni vice president Tariq al-Hashimi, a judicial source said. “The Central Criminal Court of Iraq issued a verdict of death penalty by hanging against Tariq al-Hashimi in the case of possessing and
- [Verdict on dissolution of Egypt’s Constituent Assembly postponed](https://nzweek.com/world/verdict-on-dissolution-of-egypts-constituent-assembly-postponed-8462/) - CAIRO, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — Egypt’s Supreme Administrative Court decided Tuesday to postpone the rule on whether to dissolve the Constituent Assembly to Oct. 9 so as to review all related papers, official al-Ahram website reported. The court reviewed more than 40 lawsuits against the Islamists- dominated assembly whose members were chosen by the dissolved
- [Five more African countries pledge to send troops into Mali: Nigerian minister](https://nzweek.com/world/five-more-african-countries-pledge-to-send-troops-into-mali-nigerian-minister-45103/) - ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 26 — South Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania, Chad and Burundi have agreed to contribute troops to the International Mission of Support to Mali where governemental forces are working together with the French troops to combat rebels in the north of the country, Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Olugbenga Ashiru told Xinhua at the AU
- [Iran unveils home-made missile launching hovercraft](https://nzweek.com/world/iran-unveils-home-made-missile-launching-hovercraft-24020/) - TEHRAN, Nov. 12 — Iran unveiled Monday a home-made hovercraft which can launch missiles and serve as a launch pad for drones, semi-official Fars news agency reported. The hovercraft, unveiled in a ceremony attended by Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, has been designed and developed by Iranian experts in two models for combat,
- [Brazil starlet Lucas denies calling Ibrahimovic “arrogant”](https://nzweek.com/sport/brazil-starlet-lucas-denies-calling-ibrahimovic-arrogant-55360/) - PARIS, March 19 — Paris Saint-Germain starlet Lucas Moura has claimed he was misunderstood after calling teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic as “difficult and arrogant.” The 20-year-old Brazilian used his Twitter account on Tuesday to deny any ill-feeling towards the Swedish striker. “I gave an interview by telephone and made comments about Ibra that were taken out
- [3 killed, 12 wounded in Iraq’s violence](https://nzweek.com/world/3-killed-12-wounded-in-iraqs-violence-44651/) - BAGHDAD, Jan. 24 — Three people were killed and 12 wounded Thursday in separate bombings and shootings in Iraq, the police said. A policeman was killed and five people were wounded when a sticky bomb attached to a truck carrying vegetables detonated as it stopped at a police checkpoint at the entrance of Balad town,
- [Report: Turkish reporter for NBC missing in Syria](https://nzweek.com/world/turkish-reporter-for-nbc-missing-in-syria-report-38175/) - NBC News chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel is said to have been missing in Syria since Wednesday. Turkish media first published the report, but NBC is staying silent and everyone is hoping it is an unsubstantiated rumor. Hope and pray he is ok.
- [McAdams hangs out with screen play writer, raises eyebrows](https://nzweek.com/featured/rachel-mcadams-with-new-boyfriend-jamie-linden/) - Phew! That escalated fast. That is not what you might want to say about our one and only Rachel McAdams and her dating life. However, well, its Hollywood and things happen all the time, right? Earlier this year, rumors surfaced to the effect that McAdams and Taylor Kitsch were dating on the low. This rumor
- [The Real Life NZT-48 Pill](https://nzweek.com/featured/the-real-life-nzt-48-pill/) - The Limitless Drug Unraveled The movie Limitless, starring Bradley Cooper revolves around the superhuman capabilities granted to Eddie Morra (Cooper’s character in the film) when he popped the magical NZT-48 pill. After swallowing the pill, Cooper learns languages with ease and he beats the stock market. Basically, taking the drug makes Cooper act as a
- [Change your diet to reduce climate change: study](https://nzweek.com/health-and-lifestyle/change-your-diet-to-reduce-climate-change-study/) - Healthier diets are not only important to ensure food security and people’s health, but also to avoid dangerous climate change, according to a new British study published in the scientific journal Nature Climate Change. The study by Cambridge and Aberdeen universities revealed that if current trends continue, food production alone will reach, if not exceed,
- [World gas market to remain tight in next two years: Qatargas](https://nzweek.com/business/world-gas-market-to-remain-tight-in-next-two-years-qatargas-92989/) - The global market for natural gas is expected to remain tight for at least the coming two years, despite US shale gas capacities coming on stream gradually, Qatargas’ chief executive officer said on Monday. Delivering a keynote speech at the Singapore International Energy Week, Sheikh Khalid Bin Khalifa Al-Thani said that his assessment is based
- [Knowledge of marine species still largely unknown: New Zealand researcher](https://nzweek.com/technology/knowledge-of-marine-species-still-largely-unknown-new-zealand-researcher-25848/) - WELLINGTON, Nov. 16 — The world’s most comprehensive assessment of ocean life has revealed that one to two thirds of species are still unknown to science, according to an international study. The study published in Current Biology calculated there were fewer than 1 million marine species, including about 226,000 species that had been described by
- [Massive seafloor craters found in waters off New Zealand](https://nzweek.com/technology/massive-seafloor-craters-found-in-waters-off-new-zealand-57441/) - WELLINGTON, April 2 — An international team of scientists have found what they believe are the world’s biggest ” pockmarks” — craters formed by seafloor eruptions of gas or fluids — in waters off New Zealand. The New Zealand, German and U.S. scientists found the pockmarks at a depth of about 1,000 meters on the
- [China Exclusive: China detains Bitcoin fraud suspects](https://nzweek.com/world/china/china-exclusive-china-detains-bitcoin-fraud-suspects-102598/) - Chinese police have detained three people who allegedly operated an online Bitcoin trading platform, shut it down unexpectedly, and vanished with investors’ assets. A 29-year-old suspect surnamed Liu allegedly began operating GBL trading platform on May 27 of this year, according to police in Dongyang City in east China’s Zhejiang Province. Police said the trading
- [Spanish PM, ruling party popularity continues to crash: opinion poll](https://nzweek.com/world/spanish-pm-ruling-party-popularity-continues-to-crash-opinion-poll-42634/) - MADRID, Jan. 14 — The popularity of Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and his Popular Party (PP) government continues to crash, according to an opinion poll published in Spanish newspaper El Pais on Monday. The poll shows that only 29.8 percent of Spaniards would vote for the PP should a general election be held in

## Pages

- [Disclaimer](https://nzweek.com/disclaimer/) - The information published on NZweek is intended for general informational and editorial purposes. While we take care to ensure accuracy and fairness in our reporting, the content on this site should not be taken as professional advice of any kind. Not Professional Advice Nothing on NZweek constitutes legal, financial, medical, investment, or other professional advice.
- [Terms of Use](https://nzweek.com/terms-of-use/) - By accessing nzweek.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the site. Use of Content All content published on NZweek including articles, photographs, graphics, and data is protected by copyright. You may share brief excerpts for non-commercial
- [Contact](https://nzweek.com/contact/) - We want to hear from you. Whether you have a news tip, a correction to flag, a question about our editorial process, or a general inquiry, use the form below or reach us directly by email. Editorial: editor@nzweek.com General inquiries: info@nzweek.com We aim to respond within two business days. For urgent corrections, please include "Correction
- [Privacy Policy](https://nzweek.com/privacy-policy/) - This Privacy Policy explains how NZweek collects, uses, and protects information when you visit nzweek.com. Information We Collect We collect information you provide directly such as your name and email address if you contact us or subscribe to updates. We also collect standard server log data, including IP addresses, browser type, referring URLs, and pages
- [About NZweek](https://nzweek.com/about/) - Who We Are NZweek is an independent digital news publication based in New Zealand. We cover world affairs, business, technology, and the stories that resonate with New Zealanders — whether the news breaks in Wellington, Washington, or Warsaw. We started because we believed there was room for one more news outlet that prioritized clarity over
- [News](https://nzweek.com/news/) - The information published on NZweek is intended for general informational and editorial purposes. While we take care to ensure accuracy and fairness in our reporting, the content on this site should not be taken as professional advice of any kind. Not Professional Advice Nothing on NZweek constitutes legal, financial, medical, investment, or other professional advice.
- [Contact us](https://nzweek.com/contact-us/) - The information published on NZweek is intended for general informational and editorial purposes. While we take care to ensure accuracy and fairness in our reporting, the content on this site should not be taken as professional advice of any kind. Not Professional Advice Nothing on NZweek constitutes legal, financial, medical, investment, or other professional advice.

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://nzweek.com/category/uncategorized/)
- [Technology](https://nzweek.com/category/technology/)
- [Featured](https://nzweek.com/category/featured/) - Featured posts
- [World](https://nzweek.com/category/world/)
- [China](https://nzweek.com/category/world/china/)
- [Business](https://nzweek.com/category/business/)
- [Health & Lifestyle](https://nzweek.com/category/health-and-lifestyle/)
- [Entertainment](https://nzweek.com/category/entertainment/)
- [Science](https://nzweek.com/category/science/)
- [Sport](https://nzweek.com/category/sport/)
- [Architecture](https://nzweek.com/category/architecture/)
- [Gambling](https://nzweek.com/category/gambling/)

## Tags

- [bulletproof coffee](https://nzweek.com/tag/bulletproof-coffee/)
- [healthy lifestyle](https://nzweek.com/tag/healthy-lifestyle/)
- [healthy drink](https://nzweek.com/tag/healthy-drink/)