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'I don't enjoy seeing your silly car': Woman told to stop parking in NZ suburb
A woman has been left surprised after she was told to stop parking her eyelashes-adorned vehicle in a New Zealand suburb.
World
Tornado rips off roofs, topples fences and sends trampolines flying in NZ town
Video shows the moment a tornado hit Levin, leaving a trail of destruction.
World
The golden treasure hidden on New Zealand beaches
New research has found there's more to the beaches of New Zealand's South Island than meets the eye.
science
Kiwi denied Aussie citizenship after killing chook
Judge Timothy Gartelmann said the New Zealander had displayed a lack of insight into how serious his offending had been at the time but now realised what he had done was wrong.
courts
British couple who died in suspected murder-suicide in New Zealand identified
Neighbours have described a UK couple found dead in a suspected murder-suicide as "lovely and kind".
World
Car mounts footpath, injuring five at New Zealand university
Police said drugs or alcohol might have been a factor in the crash.
national
Mysterious deaths and cat infestations of New Zealand parliament
Their guide, wearing a trailing, white gown, smiled sweetly. "You're welcome to take the elevator," she said. Nobody did.
Politics
Magnitude 4.8 quake felt on both New Zealand islands
The earthquake struck earlier this morning, centred just south of the town of Seddon.
earthquakes
Westfield security given bodycams year on from Bondi Junction attack
Scentre Group, which operates 42 Westfield centres in Australia and New Zealand, has taken a number of measures.
security
NZ envoy to UK fired for questioning Trump's knowledge of history
"President Trump has restored the bust of Churchill to the Oval Office. But do you think he really understands history?"
Donald Trump
'Huge crash': Passenger describes cruise ship incident which injured 16
Martin Wise was on board the Crown Princess near Milford Sound when it hit strong winds earlier this week.
Cruise ShipDozens injured when cruise ship hits rough waters after departing Sydney
Passengers and crew aboard a cruise ship were injured when they hit rough waters in New Zealand on a 14-day round trip from Sydney.
Sydney
Drake abruptly postpones remaining shows in Australia and New Zealand
Drake has abruptly postponed his remaining shows in Australia and New Zealand due to a scheduling conflict.
celebrities
Prime minister backs navy to deal with Chinese warships off Australia
Anthony Albanese insists there is no gap in the nation's defence as the vessels travel south.
China
Traffic chaos as brave motorists rush to stop runaway car
The incident, which was caught on dashcam video, occurred on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway at abou 8.18am (6.18am AEDT) on Tuesday.
World
Boss who told worker to get off his phone ordered to pay $1350
A New Zealand boss who became infuriated over an employee's constant phone use has been ordered to pay the employee because he gave him a trial without an employment agreement.
World
Country's campaign to lure more Australian tourists met with ridicule
New Zealand wants to attract more Aussie visitors with a new advertising blitz, but its catchphrase has backfired.
tourism
Racist slur found printed on receipt at iconic burger joint
A customer has been handed a receipt with a racist message on it at an iconic burger joint in Queenstown.
World
Council claims its town has 'mysteriously disappeared' from map
Invercargill has been left feeling salty after its council claimed the city vanished off Google Maps.
World
Diplomatic spat exposes growing pressures in the Pacific
But a rare on-the-record dispute between New Zealand and Kiribati has renewed focus on the poor and isolated island nation, highlighting the existential threat it faces from the climate crisis – against the backdrop of a tussle between the world's biggest powers for regional dominance.
World
Why this New Zealand mountain is legally now a person
The law passed gives Taranaki Maunga all the rights, powers, duties, responsibilities and liabilities of a person.
mountains
'Long and strong' 5.3 magnitude earthquake rocks New Zealand's North Island
More than 23,000 people felt a strong earthquake in New Zealand's lower North Island, with one man saying he heard it coming before he was hit with the big first jolt.
World
New Zealand relaxes visa rules to lure digital nomads
The changes enable tourists from overseas to work while visiting the country.
Technology
NZ police chase down man on allegedly stolen ride-on mower
Auckland Police have shared a short video clip to their Instagram account showing officers chasing a man on a ride-on lawn mower.
crime
Why most Aussie workers want to move jobs this year
Rising living costs are forcing people to reconsider their priorities for their career and where they live.
jobs
Trump vexes Kiwis by claiming one of their proudest historical moments
Among other false and misleading claims in US President Donald Trump's inauguration addresses on Tuesday, his declaration that Americans "split the atom" prompted vexed social media posts by New Zealanders
Donald Trump
Crew mauled by pack of savage wild dogs during world record run attempt
An international ultrarunner attempting to traverse the length of Aotearoa in record time was attacked by feral dogs only four days into the race.
World
Man suffers life-changing injuries in horror attack by pig 'the size of an elephant'
Almost two years after a horrific attack by a charging feral wild boar "the size of an elephant", Oamaru's Steve Easton is still living with debilitating injuries.
animals
Nine pilot whales stranded in bay on New Zealand's South Island
Volunteers flocked to the beach and worked for hours in a desperate bid to save the beached pod.
whales
Officials search for young dolphin entangled in fishing net in New Zealand
The dolphin was spotted swimming around Waitematā Harbour on Monday afternoon.
wildlife
Driver runs down two New Zealand police officers, killing one
New Zealand police officer Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is the first female officer in New Zealand's history killed by a criminal act while at work.
World
NYC welcomes 2025 with traditional ball drop and confetti
Balloons, music and reveling were replaced with a much more muted affair for this town, where hundreds of lives were lost on this day last year.
New Years Eve
Qantas flight turns back twice in one day over separate issues
Flight QF168 bound for Melbourne returned to Christchurch twice over two separate issues.
aviation
Young Australians have highest rates of bowel cancer in the world
Australia had the highest rate of early-onset bowel cancer, with 16.5 people diagnosed per 100,000 head of population each year.
health
'Outrageous' price of baked beans on toast at cafe causes a stir
The $15.90 beans on toast were being sold at the Jamaica Blue cafe at the Greenlane Clinical Centre in Auckland and were being marketed as a special.
food
New Zealander wins Spanish world Scrabble title without speaking Spanish
It's not even the first time. In 2015, he became the French language Scrabble world champion, despite not speaking French, after studying the word list for nine weeks
games
Woman abducted as a baby in the UK dies age 30 in new homeland
In 1994, Abbie Humphries was just three hours old when she was taken by a woman posing as a nurse from Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre.
United Kingdom
'Time to do the right thing': New Zealand announces plan to ban greyhound racing
Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced the Government's plans to end greyhound racing in New Zealand.
World
Mysterious creature captured in 'incredible' shot
An Australian photographer's portrait of a pot-bellied seahorse has been hailed "an incredible celebration of nature".
Photos
Three climbers believed to have died in a fall on New Zealand's highest peak
Based on footprints glimpsed in the snow during an aerial survey, and items believed to belong to them retrieved from the slopes this week, the search for them has ended.
World
Five Eyes security agencies take unprecedented step to fight youth terror
A 16-year-old was jailed after advocating for attacks on non-white people and urging others to prepare for an upcoming race war to "defend the white race".
terrorism
Former Commonwealth Kiwi boxer dead after boat capsizes in US
It's believed the boat capsized on November 21 but wasn't spotted until days later.
national
Conservative US influencer barred from NZ weeks after a ban from Australia
The US conservative political commentor Candace Owens was refused a visa to enter New Zealand for a speaking engagement because she had been banned from another country, immigration officials said.
World
Childish Gambino announces shock cancellation of Australian tour
The This is America rapper told ticketholders via email he's been forced to cancel his upcoming 2025 shows.
national
NZ shark attack victim had a previous near miss, grieving father says
A young man killed in a suspected great white shark attack near the Chatham Islands was an "amazing boy" who loved fishing and diving, his grieving father says.
World
Why are thousands protesting for Māori rights in New Zealand?
A proposed law that would redefine New Zealand’s founding treaty between the British Crown and Māori chiefs has triggered political turmoil and prompted more than 35,000 people to show up in protest at the country's Parliament on Tuesday.
World
Haka erupts in New Zealand parliament over controversial bill
The spectacular display brought proceedings to a halt ahead of a key vote.
Politics
Dish behind mass food poisoning of over 100 NZ uni students identified
More than 100 students fell ill with vomiting and diarrhoea in the middle of their end of year exam period.
health
New Zealand cleaning company pulls job ad for 'voluntary' cleaner
A commercial cleaning company that said it was 'testing the market' by advertising a job with no pay has apologised and pulled the job advert.
jobs
