Tag: New Zealand

Flights canceled and a ‘mega strike’ disrupted as dangerous winds hit New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Swathes of New Zealand were pummeled by dangerous winds for the second time…

Man killed by tree branch, pedestrian blown into road as storm buffets Wellington, New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in a city…

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jim Bolger dies aged 90

By Lucy CraymerWELLINGTON (Reuters) -Jim Bolger, New Zealand's prime minister from 1990 to 1997 who helped usher in…

This man could tell you his name, but it’d take roughly 20 minutes

For most people, introductions are a fleeting formality, an exchange of names accomplished in seconds.However, for Laurence Watkins,…

Singapore and New Zealand sign comprehensive strategic partnership

By Lucy CraymerWELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand and Singapore on Friday signed a comprehensive strategic partnership (CSP), with their…

Unplanned haka halts New Zealand parliament after MP’s speech

By Lucy CraymerWELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand's parliament was suspended for a short period on Thursday when people in…

FBI boss Kash Patel gifted New Zealand officials 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under local laws

On a visit to New Zealand, FBI Director Kash Patel gave the country’s police and spy bosses gifts…

New Zealand officials tell AP that FBI boss Kash Patel gave inoperable 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under its laws

New Zealand officials tell AP that FBI boss Kash Patel gave inoperable 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under…

New Zealand says it will not recognise Palestinian state at this time

By Lucy CraymerWELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said in New York on Friday that New…

A New Zealand woman is convicted of murdering her 2 children and leaving their bodies in suitcases

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A jury in New Zealand on Tuesday found a woman guilty of murdering…

A New Zealand woman is convicted of murdering her 2 children and leaving them in suitcases before fleeing to South Korea

A New Zealand woman is convicted of murdering her 2 children and leaving them in suitcases before fleeing…

Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom loses latest bid to avoid U.S. extradition

Wellington, New Zealand — A New Zealand court has rejected the latest bid by internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom to…

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