New Zealand

The death toll from the Auckland floods caused by heavy rains rose to 3. One body was found in a parking lot, and another was found in a house that was buried by a landslide. One person who was dragged by floodwaters was reported missing.…

Following a swearing-in ceremony in parliament, Chris Hipkins has formally taken office as the new Prime Minister of New Zealand. In addition to being the top leader, Hipkins will be the Minister of National Security and Intelligence. The…

Following the resignation of Jacinda Ardern, the world's youngest female Prime Minister, from the Labor Party leadership and Prime Minister position, Chris Hipkins was elected as New Zealand's new Prime Minister and Labor Party leader.…

After a long wait caused by Covid-19 pandemic, international buskers came together in New Zealand to offer fun-loving audience an unforgettable show within the 30th version of the World Buskers Festival. The Christchurch city will be…

During her speech in parliament, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern swore at the opposition party ACT leader David Seymour, forgetting that her microphone was on. Seymour said Ardern later texted him to apologize. There were tense…

After River Maitai in Nelson city overflowed, Nelson and the Southern coast of New Zealand are announced as under state of emergency. Also, 2,000 houses inside the zone are evacuated. Many houses and roads are flooded. Citizens are warned…

In Wellington, New Zealand, the Maori New Year was celebrated for the first time as a public holiday. New Zealanders gathered in the capital to celebrate the New Year with fireworks. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern attended the…

In New Zealand, a Kea parrot first recorded its flight over the Fiordland region after with a stealing an action camera. The action camera's owner Alex Verheul said, he put the camera at outside to record the birds but right at that moment…

After Samao, Tonga and Kiribati Islands, New Zealand become one of the first countries entered New Year. Despite Coronavirus (COVID-19) measures, fireworks shows were held during New Year celebrations in New Zealand. While Sky Tower and…

New Zealand was one of the first countries to enter the new year after Samao, Tongo and Kiribati Islands in the first seconds of the new year, the Sky Tower and Harbor Bridge in Auckland were illuminated with special light shows that lasted…