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Trans activists shouted down women's rights speaker in New Zealand, douse her in tomato juice

March 26, 2023

Trans activists shouted down women's rights speaker in New Zealand, douse her in tomato juice

British women's rights activist Kellie Jay-Keen-Minshull was attacked by transgender rights activists at a 'Let Women Speak' event in New Zealand over the weekend.

New Zealand lawmakers, Parliament workers banned from having TikTok on government phones

March 17, 2023

New Zealand lawmakers, Parliament workers banned from having TikTok on government phones

New Zealand has announced the country will not allow Parliament workers or lawmakers to have TikTok on their government phones. Other countries have made similar moves.

Japan, New Zealand foreign ministers agree to speed up talks on intelligence sharing as China concerns grow

February 27, 2023

Japan, New Zealand foreign ministers agree to speed up talks on intelligence sharing as China concerns grow

Japan and New Zealand foreign ministers agreed to speed up talks regarding intelligence sharing as concerns about China continue to grow.

Tourist dies defending girlfriend from brazen motorcycle bandits in Philippines

February 23, 2023

Tourist dies defending girlfriend from brazen motorcycle bandits in Philippines

New Zealand tourist Nicholas Peter Stacey, also called Nicky, died while trying to fend off a pair of robbers, who ran off after stealing his girlfriend's phone and wallet.

New Zealand PM says nation must rebuild for weather resilience

February 21, 2023

New Zealand PM says nation must rebuild for weather resilience

New Zealand's prime minister says nation must rebuild for weather resilience. The announcement comes after widespread damage in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Armed criminals holding 4 hostage in Papua New Guinea

February 20, 2023

Armed criminals holding 4 hostage in Papua New Guinea

Four hostages have reportedly been taken in Papua New Guinea, including one foreign national, a New Zealander who resides in Australia.

Death toll from New Zealand cyclone reaches 8, over 4,500 people still unaccounted for

February 17, 2023

Death toll from New Zealand cyclone reaches 8, over 4,500 people still unaccounted for

Eight deaths have been recorded following a cyclone in New Zealand. Over 4,500 people are still unaccounted for four days after the disaster.

New Zealand hit with magnitude 5.7 earthquake, no immediate reports of damages or injuries

February 15, 2023

New Zealand hit with magnitude 5.7 earthquake, no immediate reports of damages or injuries

An earthquake struck near Wellington, New Zealand, on Wednesday. The earthquake was reportedly "widely felt in the North Island," but there were no reports of injury or damages.

Biggest penguin in history was 'monster bird,' weighed over 300 pounds

February 10, 2023

Biggest penguin in history was 'monster bird,' weighed over 300 pounds

A team of international researchers announced the discovery of Kumimanu fordycei, what may have been the largest penguin ever to have lived, and another new species.

More than $300M worth of cocaine found floating in Pacific Ocean

February 8, 2023

More than $300M worth of cocaine found floating in Pacific Ocean

Over $300 million worth of cocaine is going to be destroyed after being found floating in a net in the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand Police say.