New Zealand

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Extinction Rebellion protestors removed by police in Wellington

Police have arrested 30 climate change protesters after a day of civil disobedience in Wellington, New Zealand.

07/10/2019

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Māori rite marks 250th anniversary of Cook's New Zealand landing

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern attended commemorations ahead of the anniversary of the landing of British explorer James Cook 250 years ago.

05/10/2019

New Zealand

How too much love is harming dolphins in New Zealand

New Zealand has banned swimming with dolphins in its Bay of Islands waters.

29/08/2019

New Zealand

The Right Honourable Baby: MP's newborn fed by parliament speaker

The speaker of New Zealand's parliament, Trevor Mallard, fed an MP's newborn baby during a debate and the photos went viral.

22/08/2019

New Zealand

Ancient giant parrot discovered in New Zealand

Named Heracles inexpactatus - signifying its Herculean size and the suprise of the discovery - the parrot is the largest ever discovered.

07/08/2019

Green News

Longest ever drive in electric car finishes in New Zealand

A journey of a lifetime accomplished today for one Dutch sustainability advocate who was on the road for three years.

19/07/2019

New Zealand

Women's World Cup: Why new Zealand nearly didn't compete

Thirteen of New Zealand's players threatened to walk out a year ago after denouncing a culture of bullying and intimidation under then-coach Andreas Heraf.

17/06/2019

New Zealand

Christchurch mosque attack suspect pleads not guilty

Brenton Tarrant, 29, a suspected white supremacist, is accused of carrying out the attack on two mosques, killing 51 people.

14/06/2019

New Zealand

NZ Police to charge Christchurch attacker with terrorism

The New Zealand police commissioner said they would charge the man accused of murder in the Christchurch mosque shootings with engaging in a terrorist act.

21/05/2019

New Zealand

'We're not doing any work on dragons': NZ PM rejects bribe of girl, 11

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has returned a bribe sent to her by an 11-year-old girl who asked her government to do some research on dragons.

14/05/2019

New Zealand

Prince William attends Anzac Day service amid heightened security

Tens of thousands gathered in Australia and New Zealand at Anzac Day memorials on Thursday amid heightened security following the shooting massacre at Christchurch mosques and deadly suicide bombings of churches and hotels in Sri Lanka.

25/04/2019

New Zealand

MPs vote 119-1 to ban semi-automatic weapons after mosque massacres

MPs in New Zealand have voted to pass a gun reform bill that seeks to ban semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles, less than a month after deadly attacks on two mosques in Christchurch that left 50 people dead.

10/04/2019

New Zealand

Watch: Thousands attend remembrance service for Christchurch attacks

The ceremony took place in Hagley Park near the Al Noor mosque, where most of the 50 people were killed in a twin attack by a lone gunman.

29/03/2019

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Dramatic footages shows bridge collapse in New Zealand

Dramatic footage showed a traffic bridge being washed away as a heavy storm lashed New Zealand's West Coast on Tuesday (March 26).

26/03/2019

New Zealand

New Zealand PM announces public inquiry into mosque attacks

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has set up a royal commission to investigate the attack on two mosques in the city of Christchurch.

25/03/2019

World

Imam shows appreciation as New Zealand pauses for prayer one week on

We speak with senior member of the Consultative Council of the Islamic Circle of Australia and New Zealand Tamjid Aijazi in Auckland.

22/03/2019

New Zealand

Thousands gather at funerals for Christchurch shooting victims

At least 5,000 people stood quietly at Hagley Park in front of the Al Noor mosque. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, “New Zealand mourns with you, we are one.”

22/03/2019

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Church holds multi-faith service in memory of mosque attack victims

Worshipers in Christchurch attended a multi-faith memorial service on Thursday (March 21) held for those killed in gun attacks on two mosques during Friday (March 15) prayers.

21/03/2019

New Zealand

New Zealand seeks to ban nearly all semi-automatic weapons

Legislation to ban almost all military-style semi-automatic and assault rifles will be introduced the first week of April, the prime minister said.

21/03/2019

New Zealand

Christchurch shootings: New Zealand to 'confront' Erdogan over remarks

Christchurch shootings: New Zealand to 'confront' Erdogan over remarks

20/03/2019

New Zealand

New Zealand suspect was headed to a third target, police say

"We absolutely believe we know where he was going," the commissioner said.

20/03/2019

New Zealand

Watch: New Zealanders perform haka to honour mosque shooting victims

School pupils and bikers have been among those gathering to perform the traditional Maori dance in tribute to the 50 victims of Friday's mosque shootings.

19/03/2019

New Zealand

Watch: High-school students perform haka at Christchurch mosque vigil

Teenagers at a secondary school in Christchurch performed a haka — a ceremonial dance or challenge in Māori culture — in tribute to the victims of the New Zealand mosque shootings.

19/03/2019

New Zealand

New Zealand to unveil gun law changes in next week: PM Ardern

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says details of reforms to New Zealand's gun laws will be announced within 10 days of Friday's mosque attacks in Christchurch.

17/03/2019

New Zealand

Ardern's office received suspect's 'manifesto' minutes before attack

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her office received the shooter's "manifesto" minutes before the attack.

17/03/2019

New Zealand

Who are the victims of the New Zealand mosque shootings?

Some of the victims of the New Zealand mosque shootings have started to be identified by government officials.

17/03/2019