Tag: WELLINGTON

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…

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…

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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Ex-rugby player Shane Christie, who called for study of concussion, dies at age 39

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A leading New Zealand rugby player who had advocated for closer study of…

A New Zealand soldier admits attempted espionage in the country’s first spying conviction

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A New Zealand soldier who tried to spy for a foreign power has…

Moderate 4.9 magnitude quake jolts New Zealand’s lower North Island

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck New Zealand ’s lower North Island Wednesday, with…

Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Albanese says

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, joining…

Japanese warships visit New Zealand’s capital for the first time in almost 90 years

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Japanese warships docked in New Zealand ’s capital Friday for the first time…

New Zealand woman arrested after 2-year-old girl found alive in suitcase stowed in bus luggage

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A New Zealand woman was arrested on a child neglect charge Sunday after…