Now playing Next New Zealand Is Zealandia the eighth continent? A group of geologists say they've enough evidence to confirm the existence of a new continent. Writing in the journal of the Geological Society of America, the group named it "Zealandia." 18/02/2017
Now playing Next New Zealand It’s time to pay the sisters the same as the misters! A new online video campaign designed to raise awareness about the issue of pay equality in New Zealand hit the internet on February 15. 15/02/2017
Now playing Next no comment New Zealand whale stranding "over" Researchers are hoping that one of the worst whale strandings ever witnessed in New Zealand is over, after more than 300 animals died. 12/02/2017
Now playing Next New Zealand Volunteers help refloat whales stranded in New Zealand Hundreds of volunteers have been helping to refloat whales in New Zealand’s Golden Bay. 11/02/2017
Now playing Next New Zealand New Zealand: Race to save pilot whales in massive stranding Rescuers have been racing to save scores of pilot whales in New Zealand’s Golden Bay. 10/02/2017
Now playing Next New Zealand Sheep shearers from across the globe battle it out in New Zealand championship Hundreds of competitors gathered in New Zealand on February 9 for the World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships. 09/02/2017
Now playing Next New Zealand Missing six year-old girl and father found in Australia after sailing from New Zealand A six-year-old girl and her father missing at sea for more than a month have been found safe and well in Australia. 12/01/2017
Now playing Next New Zealand New Zealand: Outgoing PM John Key denies wife gave him ultimatum to resign Quitting while he is ahead, popular Prime Minister John Key stunned New Zealand on Monday by unexpectedly announcing that he is stepping down. 05/12/2016
Now playing Next New Zealand Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin evacuated from South Pole Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, has been evacuated from the South Pole due to a medical condition. 01/12/2016
Now playing Next New Zealand Watch: How earthquake lifted New Zealand's coastline 'up to six metres higher' Experts have been uncovering the stark realities of the earthquake that rocked New Zealand last week. 22/11/2016
Now playing Next New Zealand New Zealand's islands moved two metres closer together by tremor Seismologists are still recording hundreds of aftershocks. An estimated 2,000 have rattled the region since the initial tremor shook shortly after midnight on Sunday. 18/11/2016
Now playing Next New Zealand Stranded no more. Three cows left isolated after earthquake saved by owner Farmer Derrick to the rescue! Three cows stranded in New Zealand after Monday's earthquake have been rescued by their owner. 16/11/2016
Now playing Next New Zealand Evacuations underway in New Zealand's quake hit areas Emergency rescue teams in New Zealand have begun evacuating scores of trapped tourists and residents from Kaikoura, the town hardest hit by a huge earthquake and a series of powerful… 15/11/2016
Now playing Next New Zealand Second powerful earthquake rocks New Zealand New Zealand has been hit by a second powerful earthquake, only hours after a 7. 14/11/2016
Now playing Next New Zealand 'The emergency number was out of action' New Zealand hit by major earth tremor New Zealand hit by major earth tremor 13/11/2016
Now playing Next New Zealand Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand Casualties are confirmed after tremor strikes on South Island near Christchurch 13/11/2016
Now playing Next New Zealand Watch: Haka held to support Dakota pipeline protesters “Whilst your local indigenous voice is being silenced, it is your global indigenous voice that will be heard. 01/11/2016
Now playing Next Sport All Blacks set record for most consecutive top tier Test victories Rugby World champions New Zealand became the first top tier nation to win 18 consecutive matches following a 37-10 victory over arch rivals Australia. 22/10/2016
Now playing Next New Zealand No damage reported after 7.1 quake hits New Zealand A powerful earthquake on the North Island of New Zealand triggered a low level tsunami warning on Friday morning. 02/09/2016
Now playing Next New Zealand Kim Dotcom still @ work: tech exec fights for extradition appeal to be livestreamed German tech entrepreneur Kim Dotcom is fighting to have the appeal hearing on his extradition from New Zealand livestreamed on YouTube. 29/08/2016
Now playing Next Cult Ladyhawke is back with upbeat new album and life Ladyhawke is back with a brand new album and a brand new life. 22/06/2016
Now playing Next no comment NASA hails launch of super pressure balloon NASA has successfully launched a super pressure balloon from New Zealand – an important step in scientific investigations of the near-space… 20/05/2016
Now playing Next New Zealand NASA releases 2,366kg, super-pressure balloon into Earth's orbit 19/05/2016
Now playing Next Sport New Zealand smash Bangladesh to reach World Twenty20 semis New Zealand have booked their place in the World Twenty20 semi-finals with a stunning 75-run win over Bangladesh at Eden Gardens in Kolkata Saturday 26/03/2016
Now playing Next New Zealand Fascinating flag facts as New Zealanders decide to keep theirs *What are the most special flags? Which ones have recently been changed? Which one is the oldest? And what are the most popular colours or symbols? Five things about national flags around the world* 04/03/2016
Now playing Next New Zealand New Zealanders vote on adopting a new flag It's decision time for New Zealanders who've long been debating disposing of their current flag and its colonial links to Britain 03/03/2016