New Zealand

A hacker working under the name Vanda The God claims to have breached the New Zealand Ministry of Health's database and has offered the medical details of 1 million New Zealanders for sale on Twitter. The hack revealed vulnerabilities in the system that date back to 2016.

The Pliocene, 3 million years ago, was the last time atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations were above 400 parts per million.

The main two Rugby World Cup favorites go head-to-head in Yokohama on Saturday, looking to lay down a marker for the rest of the tournament.

New Zealand arrives to the tournament as a slight favorite, with South Africa and England the main challengers.

The ninth edition of the Rugby World Cup gets underway in Japan on Friday, with New Zealand still the team to beat.

The topline proposal, perhaps the bill's most controversial, would establish a "full registry" of gun license holders.

Golriz Ghahraman said she "swapped notes" with the U.S. congresswoman.

A woman who went to an acupuncturist to seek relief from a wrist injury ended up with two punctured lungs, according to a new report from New Zealand's Health and Disability Commissioner.

Charlie Durham, 60, led police on a slow chase on his mobility scooter, chugging along the sidewalk as bystanders chanted "Go, old man, go!"

Many have been lauding Mallard for normalizing babysitting duties.

The 19th-century doll was part of a Scottish exhibition at the museum in New Zealand's far north.

There has been an influx of ecstasy into Australia and New Zealand.

"The new species is one of the largest fossil penguins described so far and one of the very few giant penguins," said researcher Gerald Mayr.

Brenton Tarrant faces 51 charges of murder, 40 of attempted murder and one charge of terrorism over the New Zealand mosque attacks on March 15.

The number handed in is still only a tiny proportion of guns in the country, estimated to be between 1.2 and 1.5 million.

The parrot may have grown to just over 1 meter (3.3 feet) in height and weighed around 15 pounds, according to researchers.

The kauri tree—that should not be alive—could be part of a forest "superorganism," scientists say.

England takes on New Zealand on Sunday after thrashing Australia in the semifinals, with both teams looking for a first title.

Paddles was hit and killed near the Auckland home of the New Zealand prime minister.

The ring sent teams on two cruise ships traveling from South America to Australia, each carrying large amounts of cocaine.

The kauri tree, found in New Zealand, lived over 40,000 years ago.

Claire Lealiifano said her child had been sent home by a staff member at Helensville Primary School and told to change his clothes.

There are only 144 kakapos left in the world.

"[My daughter is] called Charlotte. She's about the same age as you," the prince said to 5-year-old Alen Alsati.

The individuals appeared in court Monday on charges of illegally distributing a video the gunman live-streamed of the shooting that left 50 dead.

Police are looking to speak with the man, who could face a disorder charge.

The New Zealand shooter declared that he supported President Trump "as a symbol of renewed white identity and common purpose."

"[They] allow the live streaming of suicides, rapes, and murders, continue to host and publish the mosque attack video, allow advertisers to target 'Jew haters' and other hateful market segments, and refuse to accept any responsibility for any content or harm," the country's privacy commissioner said.

The prize to travel to New Zealand and visit the mosques in Christchurch where 50 people were killed has been condemned as a "disturbing act of voyeurism."

There have been 83 verified executions in New Zealand since 1842.