New Zealand
Enormous Lava Bubble from Ancient Superplume Discovered Beneath New ZealandSnalysis shows the region lay above the single head of a giant plume that melted to produce massive lava outbursts over a period of a few million years.
New Zealand Sees Zero News Coronavirus Cases for 5 DaysThe last coronavirus patient was discharged from the hospital in New Zealand, as the country saw five consecutive days without any new cases.
Andrew Yang Calls For 'Serious Look' at 4-Day WorkweeksIn a Memorial Day tweet, former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang urged the U.S. to look at moving to a four-day workweek, saying that such a move would create jobs and not result in a loss of productivity.
New Zealand Prime Minister Turned Away From Cafe Due to Full CapacityThe prime minister and her partner were subsequently seated in the restaurant after some seats were made available.
China Tried to Talk New Zealand Out of Coronavirus Lockdown MeasuresThe New Zealand government acted quickly to close the country's borders, non-essential businesses and schools. The restrictions contributed to keeping the coronavirus infection rate among the lowest in the world.
Restaurant Worker Suspended After Using Contact Tracing to Hit On CustomerA New Zealand woman said she was "creeped out" when a male Subway employee repeatedly contacted her after she shared COVID-19 contact tracing details with the restaurant.
Woman Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 Jailed After Refusing ExaminationThe woman was quarantined while infected with COVID-19 and had no contact with other inmates at Auckland Women's Prison.
'I Was Saved From Homelessness by Strangers During the COVID-19 Pandemic'I had no money for even the basics, and went back to a diet of microwave noodles. It was like being in college again—except I'm 30-years-old.
McDonald's and KFC Run Out of Food in New Zealand As Lockdown LiftedPrime minister Jacinda Ardern has been praised for her response to the coronavirus in New Zealand, allowing people to get takeaways for the first time in over a month.
'Sick or Hungry' Great White Shark Attacks Man in KayakThe man was in New Zealand fishing when he was approached by the 8.2-foot white shark. "I heard him before I saw him," he recalled.
Freshwater Reserve Bigger Than Rhode Island Discovered Deep Beneath the SeaScientists have mapped a large body of freshwater that could offer New Zealand a new supply of water.
One Year After the Christchurch Mosque KillingsOne year after the Christchurch massacre, gun control has stalled in New Zealand
Surfer Escapes Great White Shark Attack By Punching It In The EyeNick Minogue and a friend were out on the water near Pauanui Beach in New Zealand when the shark attacked.
Giant 240-Pound Squid and Glow-in-the-Dark Sharks Caught by ResearchersThe animal measured more than 13 feet in length, according to marine researcher Darren Stevens.
Nine Titles Netflix Pulled After Foreign Governments Demanded ItThe removed titles include an episode of Hasan Minhaj's comedy show "Patriot Act."
Passenger Dies Suddenly on Flight From China to New ZealandPolice confirmed the incident, which occurred on a China Southern Airlines flight Monday, was not related to the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Hundreds Trapped in New Zealand's Milford Sound Following Torrential RainNearly 400 tourists and hotel staff are stuck in Milford Sound, one of New Zealand's most popular tourist attractions within the UNESCO-designated Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site.
'Rough Sex Gone Wrong' Defense Has Men Literally Getting Away with MurderA very 21st century version of "she was asking for it" has reared its ugly head. Time to ban it from the courts.
Outrage at Corona Promotion During Coronavirus PandemicThe House on the Hood bar in Hamilton, New Zealand, was accused of "shameful marketing" as it advertised a promotion on Corona beers linking it with the coronavirus.
Dad Finds $3,300 in Second-Hand Drawers, Returns Cash to OwnerSchoolteacher Kev Derecourt, from New Zealand, did not think it was right to keep the bag of money he found in the furniture.
Mom Screams as Killer Whale Spotted Below Daughter, 6, Water SkiingNatalie Kepa panicked when she saw "this big black fin" veering near her daughter while they were on holiday in New Zealand's Marlborough region.
New Zealand Sky Turns Orange As Smoke Spreads From Australia BushfiresSmoke from the devastating Australia bushfires left the sky in New Zealand orange today, and it was labeled "apocalyptic" and "very unnerving" by some residents who shared images on social media.
Fishermen Catch Great White Shark, Lifeguards Stop Them From Eating ItThe great white shark is a protected species in New Zealand and hunting, killing or harming one is punishable with a fine of up to 250,000 New Zealand dollars and six months in prison.
Warm 'Blob' of Hot Water Bigger Than Texas Heading Towards South AmericaSunny skies, high pressures and gentle winds have triggered a marine heatwave in the South Pacific currently heading towards South America.
New Zealand Police Buy Back Over 60k Assault Weapons After Mass ShootingUnder a buyback plan put in place after a March mass shooting, New Zealand officials have bought back over 60,000 assault weapons. But the NRA has stated that a ban of assault weapons wouldn't work in the U.S.
Snake Drops Onto Runway After Stowing Away in Undercarriage of PlaneA pilot spotted the snake on the runway at Queenstown airport on New Zealand's South Island.
First Victim of New Zealand Volcano Named, Described As 'A Beautiful Soul'Krystal Eve Browitt, a 21-year-old Australian from the city of Melbourne, is the first of 15 people who died in the White Island eruption to be named by the New Zealand police.
New Zealand Volcano Should Never Have Been Open to Tourists Says ExpertAt least six people have died, another eight are missing and 31 are injured after the volcano on White Island, erupted off the coast of New Zealand.
Tourists Missing After Volcano Erupts in New ZealandPassengers from Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas had been visiting the island the volcano erupted on New Zealand's Whakaari (White Island).
