All news on the topic: New Zealand

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British and New Zealand tourists killed in elephant attack during Zambia walking safari
Two elderly tourists from the UK and New Zealand have been killed by an elephant.
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FavBet boss Andriy Matyuha uses shell companies linked to international money laundering network
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the gambling market in our country has changed significantly.
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200 kg of meth and ties to Mexico: transnational drug network uncovered in Europe
European authorities dismantle a meth network linked to Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel and gangs in Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.
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New Zealand’s UK envoy fired over Trump comments at London event
New Zealand’s foreign minister said the envoy’s position meant he is "not able to free-think" after the diplomat questioned whether Donald Trump understands history - drawing laughs from the audience.
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Welsh government outlines plans to prohibit greyhound racing
A proposal to implement a ban in Wales was among the most popular petitions on the Senedd’s website, garnering over 35,000 signatures.
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New sighting of New Zealand ’bushman’ on the run with his children
A fugitive father has been spotted with his children for the second time in the three years since he went on the run.
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One British has died and three others were injured in a crash in New Zealand
The cause of the crash, which involved a four-seater quad-cycle rented by two couples from the UK and a car, is being investigated.
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New Zealand navy ship worth £61m sinks after crew leaves autopilot on
A series of human errors caused a New Zealand navy ship under the command of a former senior Royal Navy officer to plough into a reef off the coast of Samoa, where it caught fire and sank.
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Meth-laced lollies accidentally distributed to Auckland’s homeless
A New Zealand charity has raised alarm among its beneficiaries, primarily homeless individuals in Auckland, after discovering that they had inadvertently distributed candies laced with a potentially deadly dose of methamphetamine.
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Papua separatists have killed helicopter pilot from New Zealand, say police
Incident in Indonesia’s easternmost region comes almost 18 months after kidnap of another New Zealand pilot
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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