New Zealand

Thailand March 18, 2024

New Zealand tourists lose visas after allegedly assaulting police officer on popular Thai resort island

Two New Zealand tourists in Thailand had their visas revoked by immigration authorities after being accused of assaulting a traffic police officer on a resort island.

China March 18, 2024

China pledges deeper trade and economic ties with New Zealand

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited New Zealand on Monday, voicing his readiness to enhance trade and economic ties with the Pacific island nation.

Japan March 12, 2024

2 skiers from New Zealand killed in avalanche in Japan, police say

Japanese police say two backcountry skiers from New Zealand have died in an avalanche on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido. A third skier was injured.

Airlines March 11, 2024

50 people injured by 'strong movement' on Boeing plane flying from Australia to New Zealand

At least 50 people were injured after a LATAM Airlines Boeing plane traveling to New Zealand on Monday experienced a "strong movement," officials say.

New Zealand February 28, 2024

New Zealand officials appeal world-first tobacco ban

Tobacco banning rules were appealed in New Zealand after officials said the law to lessen tobacco accessibility and discourage usage should be approached differently.

LIFESTYLE January 8, 2024

Vacation drama erupts as mom feels forced to book each teen daughter her own hotel room

Reddit users reassured a woman she was correct for not wanting to book each of her teenage daughters a separate hotel room during an upcoming family vacation.

New Zealand January 5, 2024

New Zealand fisherman survives 23 hours in ocean after falling overboard: 'Absolute miracle'

Will Fransen, a 61-year-old New Zealand man, survived spending nearly a day in the ocean after falling overboard during a solo fishing trip, police say.

New Zealand October 13, 2023

Conservatives at advantage as voting begins in New Zealand's general election

Voting in New Zealand's general election began Saturday, with opinion polls signaling a shift toward the nation's conservative minority.

Germany August 15, 2023

Germany's foreign minister abandons Pacific trip after multiple problems with government plane

After multiple issues with the government plane, Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock abandoned her trip to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.

New Zealand August 14, 2023

New Zealand scraps last remaining coronavirus restrictions

By midnight, New Zealand will no longer enforce its COVID restrictions. The country, which was closely watched for its pandemic response, had about one-fifth of the U.S. mortality rate.

Artificial Intelligence August 10, 2023

Grocery store AI app suggests bizarre, sometimes dangerous recipes, users report

New warnings on the app indicate the manufacturer addressed the concerns and have tried to block the app from producing dangerous or disgusting meal plan suggestions.