Police Forced to Return Confiscated Money to Motorcycle Gang After Misreading the Word 'Drugs' on Envelope Containing Cash
Auckland police returned an envelope of cash to the Head Hunters West motorcycle gang after mistakenly interpreting its label as "drugs profit" during an August raid.
High-Tech Navy Ship Crashed and Sank After Crew Accidentally Left It on Autopilot: Inquiry
New Zealand naval ship HMNZS Manawanui was on autopilot when it crashed into a coral reef, caught ablaze and sank in Samoan waters, according to an official inquiry.
New Zealand Becomes Latest Country to Ban Conservative Influencer Candace Owens
New Zealand has denied conservative commentator Candace Owens a visa, citing her history of inflammatory rhetoric.
New Zealand Lawmakers Explode in Powerful Haka Chant on Parliament Floor to Protest Controversial Bill Threatening Māori Rights
The bill objects to certain to "ethnic quotas in public institutions," arguing protections for Māori culture defy "the principle of equal rights."
Trump Election Sparks Massive Surge in Google Searches for How to Leave the United States
In the days following Trump's election win, discontented Americans are showing interest in relocation, with searches for immigration information skyrocketing.
'Cursed' Statue Removed from City Roof After Years of Controversy: 'He's Going to The Hague'
After five years of controversy, the giant sculpture Quasi, a 16-foot hand with an unsmiling human face, will be removed from atop Wellington's City Gallery.
Airport Sets Hard Limit on 'Hug Time,' Tells Passengers to Use Parking Lot If They Need 'Fonder Farewells'
A New Zealand airport has imposed a novel regulation in the drop-off lane: a three minute 'hug time' limit.
Defense Minister Slams 'Armchair Admirals' Accusing Female Captain of Sunken Navy Ship of Being a Diversity Hire: 'Misogynistic'
New Zealand's Defense Minister clapped back at "armchair admirals" for their "misogynistic" abuse aimed at Commander Yvonne Gray after her ship sank during a storm.
Kidnapped Kids Missing for Years Caught on Camera Wandering in Wilderness with Fugitive Dad
A group of pig hunters allegedly spotted the family Thursday walking across farmland in Marokopa, each carrying backpacks and wearing face masks.
Experts Puzzled After 'Top of the Line' Navy Ship Capsizes and Sinks: 'It's Confusing'
The country's current defense minister, Judith Collins, said at a press conference Sunday that the ship "is pretty much gone."
China's FM Wang Begins Diplomatic Blitz In New Zealand
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made a rare visit to New Zealand on Monday, stressing the need to work with "friends" in the face of the "tumultuous international situation".
New Zealand MP Resigns Over Shoplifting Allegations
The first refugee to be elected to New Zealand's parliament resigned Tuesday over alleged shoplifting, which she said was related to personal stress and trauma.
New Zealand To Ban Cellphones In Schools
Cellphones will be banned in schools across New Zealand, conservative Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Friday, as his fledgling government looks to turn around the country's plummeting literacy rates.
Luxon Sworn In As New Prime Minister Of New Zealand
Former airline boss Christopher Luxon formally took office as New Zealand's prime minister Monday, vowing to tame inflation and bring down interest rates.
Incoming New Zealand PM Unveils Unusual Coalition Govt
Nearly six weeks after voters ended the six-year reign of the centre-left Labour government, new prime minister Christopher Luxon and his National Party have stitched together a three-way coalition with the conservative ACT party and populist New Zealand First.
Car Drivers Torture NZ City With Celine Dion Songs
Car drivers armed with a playlist of Celine Dion songs have been plaguing residents of a small New Zealand city for months on end with loud, late-night "siren battles".
Green And Gold Fever Grips S.Africa Ahead Of Rugby World Cup Final
From restaurant cooks to street workers, Springbok jersey-wearing South Africans are ubiquitous in Johannesburg, as a frenzied mood grips the nation in anticipation of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final.
New Zealand Opens Inquest Into Christchurch Mosques Attack
A coronial inquiry into New Zealand's 2019 mosque killings opened Tuesday, with relatives of the 51 people who died in the massacre hoping to discover if any lives could have been saved.
New Zealand Reset After Ireland High To Tackle Argentina
New Zealand have reset from their thrilling win over Ireland to prepare for Friday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina with the pain of losing four years ago at the same stage "a big driver".
Body Discovered In Caves Where Boy Disappeared During Auckland Floods
The largest city in New Zealand, Auckland, has declared a state of emergency after torrential rains left cars stuck, uprooted trees, and affected traveling.
Teen Dies After Taking A Toilet Stop While Traveling With Friends
A teen boy reportedly died while he was taking an early morning toilet stop while traveling with friends.
2 Sleeping Men Attacked With Baseball Bats By Crooks Who Broke Into Bronx Home, And Looted Them
A group of bandits looted a New York City home in the Bronx and assaulted the sleeping residents with baseball bats.
Pregnant Reporter Stranded In Afghanistan Turns To Taliban For Help After Being Barred From New Zealand
A Kiwi reporter based in Afghanistan has turned to the Taliban for help after being stranded in the war-torn country as New Zealand bars her return amid its stringent coronavirus quarantine system.
PM Jacinda Ardern Calls Off Her Wedding As New Zealand Heightens Restriction After Family Of Nine Contracts Omicron After Auckland Nuptials
As the Omicron variant forces New Zealand to heighten restrictions on Sunday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reportedly had to cancel her own wedding to comply with the strict measures.
Man, 26, Dies Of Rare Vaccine Side Effect Myocarditis Two Weeks After Receiving First Dose Of COVID-19 Jab
A New Zealand man has been confirmed dead of myocarditis two weeks after receiving his first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Builder High On Meth Jailed For Stealing More Than $1320 Worth Sex Toys
The suspect is a former builder who was on a crystal meth high when he decided to go on a brazen 48-hour crime spree.
Kiwi Sex Worker Nabbed For Seeing Clients Despite Testing Positive For COVID-19
A COVID-positive sex worker has been arrested in New Zealand after an increase of cases in the Northland area were linked to her.
Two Men Nabbed Trying To Smuggle Trunk Full Of KFC Takeout After Breaching COVID-19 Lockdown
Two men have arrested on Sunday after they were caught attempting to smuggle KFC products into Auckland, which is under lockdown.
Lauren Dickason Triple Murders: 3 Children Allegedly Strangled To Death By Their Mother
The family is speculated to have been experiencing pressure from the move as the murders occurred just a week after completing their required hotel quarantine.
'Worse Than Delta': Scientists Sound Alarm On New South Africa COVID Variant With Active Cases In New Zealand, UK
South African scientists have issued a stern warning as a new coronavirus variant has been detected, noting it can be worse than the already highly transmissible Delta virus strain that's currently wreaking havoc across the globe.