Summer reissue: Adopted in 1834 the first national flag of New Zealand (Te Kara o Te Whakaminenga o Ngā Hapū o Nu Tīreni) symbolises more than just necessity – it represents Māori autonomy and a ...

Former NZ Army soldier Tracey Dender will carry the New Zealand flag at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games Vancouver and Whistler on 8 February. (Photo/Supplied) The 19-strong New Zealand ...