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August 9, 2022

Jockey Taiki Yanagida dies after suffering 'critical injuries' in tragic fall during horse race

Horse jockey Taiki Yanagida died in a New Zealand hospital on Tuesday after falling off a horse during a race last week.

July 22, 2022

New Zealand's death rate from COVID at record high in wake of Omicron wave

New Zealand is experiencing record-breaking death rates from the coronavirus - 151 last week - as the Omicron BA.5 sub-variant continues to spread.

June 28, 2022

NASA will use information from New Zealand launch to pave the way for moon landing

NASA is looking to experiment with a new orbital pattern around the moon to use in the future. The New Zealand test flight will help NASA's ultimate goal of getting back to the moon.

June 3, 2022

Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebrated in New Zealand

The New Zealand government celebrated the queen's Platinum Jubilee with a ceremony. The celebration was marked by a 21-point salute and speech from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

June 1, 2022

China foreign ministry condemns Biden's latest statement on Hong Kong, Taiwan

China has responded to a joint statement from President Joe Biden and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, which condemn its operations in the South China Sea.

March 1, 2022

Aging faster in adulthood linked to health conditions in adolescence

People who were obese, smoked daily or had a psychological disorder diagnosis during their adolescence years could age faster than their peers, according to researchers. 

February 16, 2022

New Zealand COVID protesters inspired by Canadian truckers blockade Parliament: authorities

Hundreds of people in New Zealand are continuing to protest its government’s vaccine mandate, despite the government’s attempt to dissuade the protesters.

February 7, 2022

Canadian-style trucker protests spread throughout the world

Following the example of the thousands of Canadian truckers protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the capital of Ottawa, truckers in other countries have begun organizing their own versions of the "Freedom Convoy."

February 2, 2022

New Zealand to end quarantine stays and reopen its borders

New Zealand's government on Thursday said it will end its quarantine requirements for incoming travelers and reopen its borders, a change welcomed by thousands of citizens abroad who have endured long waits to return home.

January 31, 2022

Pregnant journalist gets help from Taliban after New Zealand denies request to return due to COVID rules

Pregnant New Zealand journalist Charlotte Bellis joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss her request to return home and how she is seeking refuge with the Taliban.