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30 pilot whales stranded on a beach in New Zealand rescued

On Sunday, more than 30 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a beach in New Zealand were safely returned to the ocean after conservation workers and residents helped to refloat them by lifting them on sheets. However, four of the pilot whales died, New Zealand’s conservation agency said.

Tech News

Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom 'suffers serious stroke', X post says

News of his ill health comes during a protracted battle by the US government to extradite the Finnish-German millionaire to the US from New Zealand to face charges of copyright infringement, money laundering and racketeering.

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Historic Maori rights demonstration in New Zealand

As tens of thousands of marchers crowded the streets, the throng of people with flags had the air of a festival rather than a protest.

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Maori MPs stage haka protest against treaty bill

Maori lawmakers performed a haka in New Zealand's parliament, protesting a bill aimed at changing a treaty that granted land rights and protections to Maori tribes.

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Art

New Zealand waves goodbye to divisive giant hand sculpture

The people of Wellington are about to bid adieu to a polarizing figure... At least it'll get to spend its final Halloween on its perch...

Travel News

Is this airport’s 3-minute limit on goodbye hugs ‘inhumane’?

The airport’s CEO says hugs lasting longer than three minutes are “really awkward”.

Travel News

Why is New Zealand tripling its tourist tax?

Tourism bodies say the 'incredibly expensive' new fee could deter visitors.

Health news

Homelessness charity distributes sweets laced with methamphetamine

The sweets were donated by a member of the public in what is thought to be an accident rather than a deliberate act.

Green News

‘Impossible’: Why has this airline dropped its 2030 emissions target?

‘Silver bullets’ like SAF allow airlines to delay meaningful action, says one campaign group.

Economy

What a taxing idea! Where in the world you find the strangest levies

From blueberries to piercings, junk food to baby name approval taxes, Euronews Business reflects on unusual tariffs from around the world.

Culture news

The Hunt for Gollum: Do we need another LOTR film?

Andy Serkis is set to star and direct 'The Hunt for Gollum', a new Lord of the Rings film produced by Peter Jackson. But do we need to go back to the Shire?

Health news

New Zealand announces ban on disposable e-cigarettes

The move would aim to prevent minors from starting to smoke disposable vapes.

Travel News

People 'bounced off the roof' of a plane that dropped during flight

This incident acts as a stark reminder of why you should wear a seatbelt when flying.

New Zealand

Former New Zealand Prime Minister ties the knot

After years of delays, Jacinda Ardern has married her longtime partner Clarke Gayford.

World News

Europe celebrates New Year amid heightened security

The first major city to see 2024 was Auckland, in New Zealand, where fireworks were let off from its tallest building, the Sky Tower

Healthcare

New Zealand's new government plans to ditch radical smoking ban law

New Zealand's incoming government plans to repeal restrictions approved last year, an initiative that sought to stop the next generation smoking.

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WATCH: Crowds cheer rugby world champion Springboks in Pretoria

The World Cup-winning Springboks on Thursday began a four-day homecoming tour in Pretoria, with President Cyril Ramaphosa hailing the team for uniting a country with a divisive past.

Economy

'Burp tax' causes outrage in New Zealand before elections

New Zealand has a plan to tax farmers for their livestock's burps and flatulence -- and it's causing a stink ahead of Saturday's general elections.

France

Rugby World Cup: Hosts France get off to a flying start in first game

France and New Zealand locked horns in Paris for the opening game of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Sport

Rugby World Cup: Current champion SA to face Scotland in opening game

South Africa Coach Jacques Nienaber said that while the Springboks-Ireland game has been talked up as the clash of the pool, Scotland has been good enough recently to beat highly-rated France, which means SA's focus is solely on Sunday's game.