New Zealand August 16, 2019 Australian tourist fatally shot in camper van in New Zealand while sleeping inside with partner A manhunt was underway in New Zealand on Friday after an Australian tourist was killed following what police believe was a random attack on the van that he and his partner were sleeping inside.
Fossils August 14, 2019 Giant 'human-sized' monster penguin remains discovered in New Zealand Scientists have identified a new species of giant penguin from fossils discovered in New Zealand.
Crime August 14, 2019 Australia, New Zealand seize enormous haul of MDMA, meth, worth $60M Investigators uncovered nearly 1,700 pounds of MDMA and 440 pounds of crystal meth in Australia and New Zealand — one of the most "significant drug seizures" in Australian history that's led to six arrests and is connected to several countries.
New Zealand Shooting August 14, 2019 New Zealand mosque shooter sent letter from prison cell that was published on 4chan The man accused of killing 51 in the New Zealand mosque shootings has managed to send out a letter from prison warning an “Alan” from Russia that a “great conflict” is coming.
New Zealand Shooting August 13, 2019 New Zealand buys back over 10K firearms after Christchurch mosque massacre The New Zealand government has bought back over 10,000 firearms following the Christchurch attack in March, according to New Zealand officials.
New Zealand August 8, 2019 Around $2M worth of cocaine washes up on New Zealand beach: report Approximately $2 million worth of cocaine washed up on a New Zealand beach on Wednesday, leading authorities to search the area for more of the contraband.
New Zealand August 1, 2019 New Zealand’s Māori standoff against child separations and encroachment of preserved lands New Zealand’s Māori people took to the streets Tuesday over concerns of child separations from families and infringement of promised ancestral lands, straining relations with the central government. During their protests, they accused New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of being a “part-time prime minister”.
Restaurants July 17, 2019 Police apprehend penguins who keep sneaking into sushi restaurant Sushi lovers know that cravings for the fishy dish are nearly impossible to beat
Odd News July 16, 2019 Wales claims title of steepest street in the world from New Zealand A seaside town in Wales boasts panoramic views of the ocean, a 13th-century castle, and now the steepest street in the world.
Odd News July 10, 2019 Jacinda Ardern's neighbor reportedly fesses up to running over New Zealand's first cat Jacinda Ardern's cat was run over by a car in 2017. Now the man who says he did it is speaking out.
New Zealand Shooting June 14, 2019 Courtroom gasps as New Zealand mosque massacre suspect smirks while lawyer enters not guilty plea The accused New Zealand mosque shooter prompted gasps from the audience attending a public court hearing Friday after he pleaded not guilty to the charges of terrorism, murder and attempted murder.