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Rare ‘Sharktopus’ – an octopus riding a shark – sighting caught on camera shared by scientists

March 21, 2025

Rare ‘Sharktopus’ – an octopus riding a shark – sighting caught on camera shared by scientists

The rare sighting of an octopus riding on top of a shark was shared by scientists with the University of Auckland after it was captured off the coast of New Zealand.

Top New Zealand diplomat fired for what he said about Trump

March 6, 2025

Top New Zealand diplomat fired for what he said about Trump

New Zealand's top diplomat to the U.K., Phil Goff, was fired after making seemingly disparaging comments about President Donald Trump during an event in London.

Chinese warships make 'unusual' voyage near US ally Australia

February 20, 2025

Chinese warships make 'unusual' voyage near US ally Australia

As Chinese military ships voyage near Australia, Australian Minister for Defense Richard Marles described it as an "unusual event," and said that the country is surveilling the foreign ships.

Tennis player hits woman in front row with errant racket throw

January 7, 2025

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

January 2, 2025

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.

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

December 13, 2024

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

December 13, 2024

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.

2 American climbers go missing on New Zealand mountain

December 4, 2024

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.

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

November 13, 2024

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.

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

September 21, 2024

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.