Tag: WELLINGTON

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…