All news on the topic: New Zealand

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Brits evacuated from ’paradise’ turned hellhole New Caledonia amid deadly riots and Haiti-style bloodshed
Video shows the devastating impact of riots in New Caledonia
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New Caledonia: Australia and New Zealand send planes to rescue tourists
Riots erupted in New Caledonia after France approved voting reforms unpopular with the French territory’s indigenous population. The following violence led to six deaths and left hundreds injured.
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Fury as neo-Nazi biker gang 'Mongrel Mob' launches bid to set up UK chapter
The Mongrel Mob has around 2,500 members in New Zealand and is known for gang warfare, organised crime, and sexual violence - and it's planning to expand to the UK
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Brits heading to New Zealand could face £1,159 fines for breaking camping rules
A new law has been brought in in New Zealand designed to stop van dwellers and motorhome enthusiasts from ruining beautiful parts of the countryside, but it has some critics
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Inside world's loneliest island with 50 residents - they insist it's paradise
The island of Pitcairn is a two-mile-long, one-mile-wide stretch of land where only 50 people live - but residents say there are 'no negatives' to their remote island life
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Man rescued from sea after 24 hours in water using watch to signal for help
A man who was nearly 24 hours in the water off the coast of New Zealand after falling from his boat, and was circled by sharks, used the reflection from his watch to signal for help
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'Stop pooing' message clarified by mayor as town overcome by sewage stench
A local council and its irate residents near Wellington in New Zealand are struggling with the stench of sewage - due to a wastewater treatment plant in the area
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Inside Rita Ora’s incredible £86,000 a week with private chef, pool and spa
Pop sensation Rita Ora has been living it up with Marvel film director Taika Waititi on their New Zealand holiday, which is costing just a whopping £86,000 a week
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'Horror hangovers made me think I was allergic to alcohol - but it was cancer'
Poppy Baguely went to the doctors after drinking began to cause severe symptoms including vomiting and a skin rash - it wasn't until her fourth appointment that they began to suspect she had cancer
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Maori MPs accused of covertly calling King Charles a 'skin rash' during ceremony
King Charles was referred to by an alternative word by Maori members of New Zealand's Parliament at a swearing in ceremony which some claimed mean 'skin rash' or 'sore'
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Urgent contraceptive pill warning after two women die just 10 days apart
Two women died in the same month in New Zealand from similar complications of taking the contraceptive pill prompting a coroner to recommend counselling on the risks of venous thromboembolism
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New Zealand U-turns on smoking ban with health experts 'appalled and disgusted'
A smoking ban that was hailed by leading health experts around the world is to be repealed by New Zealand's centre-right government after pressure from businesses
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Fears of what lurks in the deep as half-eaten Great White shark found on beach
When a half-eaten shark washed up near Victoria on Tuesday, questions began being asked on what would dare devour such a feared predator. A certain frightening mammal is believed to be behind the attack…
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Top 40 dream holiday destinations - USA and Maldives top the list
Six in ten Brits have a special trip in mind that they hope to take - and spend an average of four years planning their 'dream holiday', research has found
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Mystery as estate agent vanishes after holding open home event
Yanfei Bao, a real estate agent working in Christchurch, New Zealand disappeared five days ago, the same day she was set to walk a potential buyer through a property in Hornby on the outskirts of the South Island's largest city
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Auckland gunman who killed 2 told ex: 'You don't know what I'm capable of'
Matu Tangi Matua Reid was named locally as the 24-year-old gunman who opened fire near the Women's World Cup team hotel - two people were killed and at least six have been injured
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Slovenia named best destination - for travellers going backpacking on gap year
The Central European country boasts stunning scenery and lakes, snow-capped mountains - and best of all, affordability, according to a travel expert
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The top 30 ways Brits are 'finding themselves' - including a digital detox
Many Brits are on their journey of "self-discovery" including travelling the world, reading more and daily empowerment - but which is the best place to go and find yourself?
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Woman faces backlash after twerking to commemorate war dead for Anzac Day
Australian influencer Bianka Ismailovski sparked outrage after she posted a video of herself twerking to commemorate Anzac Day
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Patient dies of rabies in first ever case in country after succumbing to disease
The overseas traveller was believed to have caught the illness overseas before landing in New Zealand. Health ministers have assured citizens there is no risk to the public
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Mystery as disembodied human foot inside a shoe washes up on popular beach
The disembodied foot was found washed up on the popular Petone Beach in Wellington, New Zealand - before police launched an unsuccessful search for the rest of the remains
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'I drove across the US in a hotdog van - now I'm getting paid to travel'
Carly Koemptgen is being paid to travel New Zealand and Australia in a fully equipped van paid for by Deel, a HR company that simplifies the way people work around the world
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Nine were confirmed killed with more missing as New Zealand struck by cylone
A total of nine people have been confirmed killed with more missing as New Zealand's authorities work to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle. Around another 10 people are missing and being searched
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British firefighter missing after being swept away in New Zealand cyclone
Emergency services in New Zealand were reportedly forced to call off the search for volunteer firefighter Dave van Zwananberg, as the land continued to shift while Cyclone Gabrielle hit Auckland's west coast
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