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Rescue teams hunt for those missing after New Zealand volcano eruption

The volcano eruption on White Island has killed six people. Rescue workers are hunting for those missing after the blast.

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Tourists film New Zealand volcano eruption from nearby boat

Police said more casualties were feared with rescue services unable to reach New Zealand's White Island as it remained too dangerous after the volcano sent a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air

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'We know that 23 people have been rescued,' says local journalist

More fatalities are likely according to authorities.

New Zealand

New Zealand volcano: 'No signs of life' on White island, says Arden

Five New Zealanders as well as 23 visitors from Australia, nine from the US, two from the UK, four from Germany, two from China and one person from Malaysia were among those affected.

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Iceland

Well-being agenda: does this spell the end for GDP?

Iceland, Scotland and New Zealand leaders team up on social priorities

World

Imam who survived Christchurch mosque attacks talks trauma and calls for unity

During the World Tolerance Summit in the United Arab Emirates, the Imam of New Zealand’s Al Noor Mosque, Sheikh Gamal Fouda, spread the message that an “evil ideology will never triumph over love and unity.”

New Zealand

New Zealand jury convicts man of murdering British backpacker

A man was convicted of murdering British backpacker Grace Millane who was travelling in the country last year.

Greece

'I was blown away': Tourist adrift for two days survived on sweets

The 47-year old woman was floating in a rubber dinghy in the Aegean Sea for nearly two days before she was rescued by Greek coast guards.

United Kingdom

England Rugby fined over V-formation haka response

England players fanned out across the pitch as the All Blacks delivered the traditional challenge, but rules say they must not cross the halfway line.

Sport

Rugby: England to face All Blacks as both sides ease into semi-finals

New Zealand will face England in next Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-finals after the All Blacks pummelled a flat Ireland 46-14 in Saturday's last-eight clash in Tokyo.

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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.

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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.

Japan

All Blacks beat South Africa 23-13 in World Cup opening match

Four minutes of first-half brilliance led an otherwise unconvincing New Zealand to a 23-13 victory over South Africa in a clash between two World Cup favourites on Saturday that never quite lived up to its billing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

United Kingdom

Uphill battle: Welsh town wins record for world's steepest street

To qualify, Harlech had to prove that the street is a main thoroughfare commonly used by the public, fully surfaced and with buildings along it.

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.

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.