Thousands protest as Maori rights march reaches New Zealand parliament | protests
News Tens of thousands of protesters gathered outside New Zealand's parliament as a march against proposed changes to Maori rights…
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Japan sends warship through Taiwan Strait for first time | Military News
The Sazanami sailed south through the 180-kilometer waterway with ships from Australia and New Zealand. Japan has sent a destroyer…
New Zealand scientists discover new species of 'ghost shark' | Environment News
The beak-mouthed fish, now called Harriotta avia, lives exclusively in deep waters off Australia and New Zealand. Scientists in New…
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens released by Papuan rebels after 19 months | Conflict News
Indonesian police say Mehrtens was airlifted out of the mountainous Nduga and appears to be in good health. New Zealand…
New Zealand Maori anoint new queen | Indigenous rights news
New Zealand's Maori chiefs have anointed a 27-year-old queen as their new monarch. The election of Nga Wai hono i…
Pacific Island leaders back Australian-funded joint policing plan | Police News
The regional plan involves the establishment of four training centres across the Pacific with one hub in Brisbane. Pacific Island…
New Zealand's White Island volcano erupts, flights grounded | Volcano news
Scientists warn the volcano off the coast of North Island could continue to emit gases for “weeks to months” more.…
Rebels in Papua, Indonesia, kill a New Zealand pilot in a second airstrike | Conflict News
Glen Malcolm Conning was shot dead after landing his helicopter in a remote village, 19 months after another pilot was…
Air New Zealand scraps 2030 carbon emissions target | Aviation
The flag carrier says it cannot meet its target due to a lack of new, fuel-efficient aircraft and alternative fuels.…
Jack Black puts Tenacious D's future plans on hold
Jack Black cancels the remainder of his Tenacious D tour after bandmate Kyle Glass made a controversial statement about the…