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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

February 1, 2023

New Zealand lifts state of emergency declaration as rain eases

New Zealand was blasted with heavy rain over the weekend. The country lifted a state of emergency declaration after a storm did not turn out as bad as feared.

January 31, 2023

New Zealand prepares for more flooding after country's northern region sees deadly rainfall

Auckland saw deadly rainfall over the weekend and is bracing for more flooding. The amount of rain that typically falls in an entire summer fell in one day on Friday in the city.

January 19, 2023

US dollar slides in value after rate hikes, while Japanese yen rises

The value of the U.S. dollar slipped Thursday as traders saw data showing the economy to be slowing. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen appreciated in value.