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‘Super rare’: Antarctic penguin washes up in New Zealand, 3,000km from home
Expert say the bird’s presence is a reminder of the threats penguins face due to warming waters and changing h…
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Fearful of overwhelmed morgues and battling lockdown protests, New Zealand faces up to Covid peak
The country that kept the virus out for so long is now coming to terms with endemic Covid See all our coronavi…
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Jacinda Ardern’s popularity plunges as New Zealand reckons with new era of endemic Covid
Drop in support for prime minister comes amid recent changes in country’s pandemic fortunesSee all our coronav…
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New Zealand anti-vaccine mandate protests: police and photographer attacked
Jacinda Ardern says protests are ‘not representative’ of New Zealand as photographer harassed during Wellingto…
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Christchurch mosque shooter claims guilty plea obtained under duress, expected to appeal
Imam says killer is ‘grandstanding’ and should not be allowed to re-traumatise New ZealandersThe Christchurch …
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Forced retreat: one New Zealand town’s fate highlights coming fight over climate adaptation
The tiny town of Matatā provides a bleak preview of the challenges that could play out across the country in t…
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Auckland, closed to the world by Covid, tops Lonely Planet’s list of best cities to visit
New Zealanders react with amusement at travel guide’s optimistic ranking for 2022In further evidence that we a…
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New Zealand’s South Island records first Covid cases in major city in over a year
Experts called for stronger protections between North and South Islands after news that one case had recently …
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Bat ‘winning by quite a lot’ in New Zealand’s Bird of the Year contest
Trailing the bat in second place was the kākāpō – a large, flightless parrot and the competition’s reigning ch…
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New Zealand Covid: Māori party likens new ‘traffic light’ system to ‘Squid Game’
Comments come after PM Jacinda Ardern said most restrictions will only be lifted when country reaches 90% vacc…
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New Zealand becomes first country to force finance companies to act on climate risks
Country hopes to ensure effects of climate crisis are always considered in business, investment, lending and i…
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‘National treasure’: New Zealand Māori haka protected in trade deal with UK
Traditional war dance, often performed by top sports teams, has been subject to controversial appropriation in…
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Environmentalists argue Peter Thiel’s luxury NZ lodge will ‘destroy’ lake landscape
Billionaire PayPal co-founder is planning a luxury home on 190-hectare property on shores of Lake WanakaBillio…
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New Zealand reports record Covid cases as experts sound warning over health system
Health officials have been unable to link more than half of the cases, possibly indicating further undetected …
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New Zealand Covid update: Auckland to remain in lockdown even as fully vaccinated hit 70%
Jacinda Ardern says restrictions are needed to prevent a spike in cases, as experts warn any relaxation now wo…