Thousands gather in Ngāruawāhia to pay final respects to New Zealand's Māori king, Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died recently. His daughter ascends to the throne as the new queen, marking a new era of Māori leadership in New Zealand.
New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII passed away at age 69 after heart surgery. He succeeded his mother as Maori monarch in 2006. The role is ceremonial and not hereditary. The King Movement aims to unite indigenous tribes against colonialism.
A charity in New Zealand unknowingly distributed candies filled with a lethal dose of methamphetamine, leading to hospitalizations. The candies were donated by a member of the public and disguised as innocent goods.
A charity in Auckland, New Zealand unknowingly distributed candies filled with methamphetamine in food parcels, leading to three people being treated in the hospital.
A New Zealand charity unknowingly distributed candies containing lethal levels of methamphetamine, prompting hospitalizations and warnings to avoid Rinda brand pineapple candies. The incident was likely a smuggling attempt gone wrong.
Charity in Auckland, New Zealand unknowingly distributes candies filled with potentially lethal doses of methamphetamine in food parcels donated by a member of the public. Three people hospitalized but later discharged. Authorities suspect it was an importation scheme gone awry.
Record numbers of people are leaving New Zealand due to high unemployment, interest rates, and slow economic growth. Many are moving to Australia for better work opportunities and living conditions.
TikTok creator Megan Homme encourages solo vacations for the autonomy and safety they offer, highlighting safe international destinations like Iceland, Tokyo, Wellington, New Zealand, Stockholm, and Singapore.
New Zealand is scrapping a scheme to price gas emissions from livestock, known as the 'burp and fart tax,' initiated by the previous left-wing government. The ruling conservative coalition is introducing new legislation to remove the agriculture sector from the emissions pricing plan due to farmer pressure.
A New Zealand man was fined for trying to 'body slam' an orca swimming next to his boat, in what officials called 'stupid' and 'extremely irresponsible' behavior.
A man in New Zealand jumped from a boat to touch or body-slam an orca, as shown in a video shared by authorities.
The jawbone of a deceased sperm whale washed ashore in New Zealand was illegally removed with a chainsaw and stolen, causing outrage among the indigenous Māori people who consider whale bones as prized treasures. This incident is part of a series of disrespectful actions towards the sacred ancestors of indigenous Polynesians.
Rapper Macklemore expresses solidarity with anti-Israel protesters and condemns Israel’s military campaign against Hamas terrorists during a concert in New Zealand. He performs a pro-Palestinian song and leads a chant for “free, free Palestine”, criticizing Joe Biden in the process.
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Chinese state-sponsored hackers attacked computer systems used by the New Zealand Parliament in 2021, accessing some data but nothing strategic. GCSB attributed the attack to China’s Ministry of State Security and hacker group APT40. New Zealand condemned China's cyber-espionage but stopped short of sanctions.
New Zealand accuses China of malicious cyber activity linked to Chinese state actors, echoing similar claims made by the U.S. and U.K. Australian officials also condemn China's alleged cyber attacks. China denies these accusations and emphasizes the importance of evidence-based claims and cybersecurity cooperation.
New Zealand bans disposable e-cigarettes and raises penalties for selling to minors following concerns over youth vaping rates. Georgia mom shares story of son having a stroke after smoking fentanyl-laced vape.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discusses trade and economic ties with New Zealand, addressing climate change. Also, meetings with New Zealand counterpart and Prime Minister. Later to visit Australia to discuss detained Australian Yang Hengjun and trade tariffs.
50 people were injured by a 'strong movement' on a LATAM Airlines plane traveling from Australia to New Zealand. Canadian passenger Brian Jokat recalled the terrifying experience.
A deadly avalanche in Japan buried six people, killing one man and one woman who were skiing, and injuring a third person. The skiers were confirmed to be from New Zealand.
New Zealand will repeal a law banning tobacco sales for future generations, with the toughest anti-tobacco rules in the world set to be scrapped, drawing criticism for the potential impact on health outcomes.
New Zealand is set to repeal a law banning tobacco sales for future generations, which would have implemented tough anti-tobacco rules. The decision has been criticized for ignoring health research and potentially harming vulnerable populations.