New Zealand

Tennis January 7

Tennis player hits woman in front row with errant racket throw

Pro tennis player Cameron Norrie threw his racket in disgust on Tuesday in New Zealand, and he accidentally hit a woman sitting in the front row.

New Zealand January 2

New Zealand police officer killed in New Year's Day vehicle attack, another injured

A driver ran down two New Zealand police officers on patrol in the early hours of New Year’s Day, killing one and seriously injuring the other, the country’s police chief said.

New Zealand December 13

Woman arrested for attempting to smuggle 22 pounds of meth wrapped as Christmas gifts in carry-on bag

A 29-year-old woman was arrested after she allegedly attempted to smuggle methamphetamine wrapped as Christmas presents in her carry-on bag.

New Zealand December 13

New Zealand scientists suspect specimen of world’s rarest whale died from head injuries

After completing the dissection of the first complete specimen of the world's rarest whale, scientists suspect the 16-foot spade-toothed whale died from head injuries.

New Zealand December 4

2 American climbers go missing on New Zealand mountain

Two American mountain climbers and a Canadian climber are missing on Aoraki, also known as Mount Cook, the highest peak in New Zealand.

Natural Disasters November 13

Tourists stranded in Bali for days after Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights

Thousands of people were stranded at airports in Indonesia and Australia due to the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano. media reports say.

Asia September 21

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens released by Indonesian rebels after being abducted more than 19 months ago

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed from captivity after more than 19 months following his abduction by Indonesian rebels early last year.

New Zealand September 6

New Zealand queen ascends to Māori throne at age 27

New Zealand’s Māori king, Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, 69, has died. His daughter, Ngā wai hono i te po, 27, is the new queen and the second woman to become Māori monarch.

New Zealand August 15

Charity accidentally distributes drug-laced candy to around 400 people: 'Funny tasting'

The charity only accepts commercial food products that have been sealed properly, leading authorities to suspect that the candy was part of a smuggling operation gone wrong.

Crime August 14

New Zealand food bank mistakenly distributes 'potentially lethal' amount of meth disguised as candy

Auckland City Mission, a charity in New Zealand, unknowingly distributed solid blocks of methamphetamine enclosed in candy wrappers, according to authorities.