New Zealand

Florida May 26, 2023

South Florida zoo apologizes, ends "Kiwi encounter" as viral video sparks outcry over bird handling

After a video went viral of humans petting a threatened bird, which are a national symbol for New Zealand, South Florida zoo officials apologized and promised to end its “Kiwi Encounter."

New Zealand May 19, 2023

New Zealand, islands hit with small tsunami caused by 7.7 magnitude earthquake

A small tsunami caused by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake has hit the islands of the South Pacific and New Zealand. The threat passed in a few hours and no damage has been reported.

New Zealand May 17, 2023

New Zealand police believe hostel fire to be arson; homicide investigation launched

New Zealand police have launched a homicide investigation Wednesday into a fire that killed at least six people in a Wellington hostel that they believe was arson.

Fires May 16, 2023

Hostel fire kills at least 6 in waterfront city as cops investigate possible arson

The Loafers Lodge in Wellington, New Zealand, had no sprinklers, and officials have not yet determined if fire alarms went off as the blaze started shortly after midnight.

New Zealand May 10, 2023

Student's body found in cave after New Zealand hit by floods

A high school student's body was found in a cave after New Zealand was hit by severe floods. The students were part of an outdoor education class field trip on Tuesday.

New Zealand May 1, 2023

New Zealand's prime minister wants his country to become a republic

Chris Hipkins believes New Zealand should become a republic, but it is not an issue he intends to pursue as the country's leader. The country is self-governing.

New Zealand April 26, 2023

Series of quakes rattle New Zealand, no reports of injuries or major damage

After two strong earthquakes rattled New Zealand’s North Island there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. More than 22,000 people reported feeling the first quake.

Massachusetts April 26, 2023

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern temporarily joining Harvard

Jacinda Ardern has been appointed to dual fellowships at the Harvard Kennedy School. The former New Zealand prime minister will begin teaching at the university in the fall.

New Zealand April 24, 2023

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits remote Pacific, no tsunami threat

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck a remote part of the Pacific Ocean on Monday but did not generate a tsunami. Officials said the quake did not pose as a threat to Hawaii or the Pacific.

Ireland April 13, 2023

Biden mixes up 'All Blacks' rugby squad with 'Black and Tan' military force

President Biden made a significant gaffe Wednesday while speaking in an Irish pub, mixing up the New Zealand rugby team and a historically brutal British police force.

Prince William April 5, 2023

Prince William's new move sends message to Prince Harry, experts say: 'The crown will win out over Tinseltown'

Jacinda Ardern, former prime minister of New Zealand, seemingly distanced herself from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry after their "Live to Lead" documentary premiered on Netflix.