New Zealand

Pakistan cruise into T20 World Cup final after beating New Zealand

A 105-run opening partnership between toned-up Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan propelled Pakistan to reach the Twenty20 World Cup final.

Christchurch terrorist who attacked mosques appeals his life sentence

The terrorist killed 51 Muslim worshippers during the deadliest mass shooting in New Zealand's history in March 2019.

Farmers across New Zealand protest cow-burp tax plan

Convoys of tractors, 4x4s and farmyard vehicles disrupted traffic in Wellington, Auckland and other major hubs, as protestors demanded the government ditch plans for an animal "burp and fart" tax.

Hundreds of pilot whales die in mass stranding on New Zealand island

Mass strandings have not been uncommon on the Chatham Islands, where almost 700 pilot whales beached In 2017.

Austria to return stolen Indigenous remains to New Zealand

The bones of about 64 Maori and Moriori –– the Indigenous people of mainland New Zealand and the Chatham Islands, respectively –– were looted from the island nation by Austrian taxidermist and graverobber Andreas Reischek in the late 1800s.

Queen's death shines spotlight on past injustices against First Nations

Following Queen Elizabeth's death, many Indigenous groups from Canada, Australia, New Zealand and ex-colonies in the Caribbean are speaking about their pain and marginalisation, and some are calling for the monarchy to be removed as head of state.

Woman held in S Korea over children's bodies in suitcases in New Zealand

The woman, who is believed to be the mother of the two dead young children, was arrested on murder charges following a request from New Zealand.

King Charles III proclaimed monarch of Australia, New Zealand

The British monarch is the head of state in Australia as well as New Zealand, among 14 realms outside the United Kingdom, although the role is largely ceremonial.

Many dead after New Zealand boat hits whale

Kaikōura Mayor said the water was dead calm at the time of the accident and the assumption was that a whale had surfaced from beneath the boat.

New Zealand, Canada ink Indigenous collaboration deal

Agreement seeks to improve outcomes for Indigenous peoples and enhance ties between native people in the two countries.

Recovery will take 'years' after flood destruction in New Zealand

Damage to roads and the city's infrastructure will "take years, not months" to repair, says the mayor of Nelson city, devastated by floods in the Pacific nation.

Families flee as 'frightening' floods hit New Zealand

Authorities declare state of emergency in three regions as tropical storms cause major flooding, described by officials as "one-in-100-year event".