Heatwave causes largest ever bleaching of sea sponges in New Zealand
Millions of sea sponges in New Zealand's Fiordland region have been affected by extreme ocean temperatures.
Autistic man wrongly convicted of murder set free after 19 years
Alan Hall, who spent 19 years in jail for a murder that he did not commit has finally been set free.
Anti-vax sentiment may stem from 'adverse childhood experiences,' says study
A study published in the journal PNAS Nexus and conducted by scientists in New Zealand, found that people who opposed vaccines had a difficult childhood. It added that these experiences instilled a distrust for authority in them.
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Huge China-backed trade pact to be signed at Southeast Asian Summit
Once signed, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will be the world's largest trade pact in terms of GDP, according to analysts.
Father found guilty of beating 2-year-old daughter to death in "meth rage"
The jury which consisted of seven men and five women delivered a unanimous verdict after about 10 hours of deliberations
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern sworn in for second term
Jacinda Ardern and her ministers made their oaths of office in English and Maori during a ceremony at Wellington's Government House.
New Zealand gets tattooed Maori foreign minister, gay deputy PM
Ardern appointed Grant Robertson as deputy prime minister, making him the first openly gay person to hold the role.
New Zealanders back euthanasia, cannabis vote still hazy
The dual referendums were held on October 17, alongside the general election that returned Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to power with a landslide majority.
One-day-old baby in critical condition after being mauled by dog
Authorities are investigating the incident which is believed to have taken place in the family's home.
Jacinda Ardern wins landslide in New Zealand's 'Covid election'
Saturday's vote marked the first time any leader won an absolute majority in New Zealand since 1996.
Facebook shuts New Zealand party's page over 'misinformation'
This prompted the party's co-leader Billy Te Kahika -- who has a huge following -- to accuse Facebook of meddling in the upcoming vote.
Jacinda Ardern set to win in New Zealand's 'Covid election'
Masks and distancing are no longer mandatory in New Zealand, an achievement upon which Ardern has staked her political future in Saturday's general election.
US nears 6 million cases of coronavirus
The United States, had recorded 5.99 million cases of infection as of 0030 GMT Monday, according to Johns Hopkins University's tracker.
Australia PM 'open' to repatriating New Zealand mosque gunman
Soon after the punishment was handed down, NZ deputy PM Winston Peters said Tarrant, 29, should be transferred to the Australian prison system.
New Zealand mosque gunman unmoved as survivors recount ordeal
Tarrant has pleaded guilty to 51 charges of murder, 40 of attempted murder and one of terrorism over the attacks on two mosques in Christchurch in March 2019.
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern hits back at Trump's 'patently wrong' virus claims
She expressed dismay after the US president exaggerated the new virus outbreak in New Zealand as a "huge surge" that Americans would do well to avoid.
New Zealand PM delays election after virus return
Ardern was under pressure from political opponents and her coalition partners to shift the original September 19 vote following COVID-19 cases in Auckland.
New Zealand virus outbreak spreads beyond Auckland
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to announce later Friday whether Auckland's lockdown will be extended.
New Zealand locks down all nursing homes after virus return
Ardern said authorities were scrambling to trace anyone who had been in contact with four Auckland residents who tested positive Tuesday.
Canadian Brewery apologises for naming its beer after the Maori word for 'pubic hair'
Cultural appropriation backlash lands on the brewery for unknowingly branding their product with a Maori term thinking it means feather or fur.
New Zealand passport becomes most desirable travel document in the world
Australia along with 11 other nations come in second to New Zealand and Japan as world's most valuable passports
New Zealand suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong
Foreign Minister Winston Peters said "New Zealand can no longer trust that Hong Kong's criminal justice system is sufficiently independent from China".
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern sacks minister over office affair
Details of his affair were passed on to Ardern's office on Tuesday by opposition leader Judith Collins.
New Zealand opposition picks 'crusher' to challenge Jacinda Ardern
The National Party selected Judith Collins in a caucus vote late Tuesday, hours after her predecessor Todd Muller unexpectedly quit.
New Zealand shocked as policeman shot dead in rare attack
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern offered condolences to the officer's family and police colleagues.
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