Volcanic eruption grounds flights in New Zealand

A volcanic eruption belched a plume of ash that grounded flights in New Zealand on Thursday, with government scientists warning it could continue venting for "weeks to months" to come. 

Australia and New Zealand send evacuation flights to New Caledonia

Australia and New Zealand say they have received clearance to send planes to New Caledonia to pick up travellers stranded after unrest shut down the international airport.

New Zealand designates entirety of Hamas a ‘terrorist entity’

New Zealand on Thursday became one of the last Western countries to designate all of Hamas as a “terrorist entity”, saying the attacks of October 7 had shattered the notion its political and military wings could be separated.

Zelenskyy Asks New Zealand For More Military Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday he held a phone conversation with New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Hipkins during which he discussed further military assistance for his country.

Death Toll From Cyclone Gabrielle In New Zealand Rises To 11 - Police

The death toll from the flooding and landslides in New Zealand caused by Cyclone Gabrielle has gone up to 11, according to the New Zealand Police.

New Zealand issues severe thunderstorm warning for North Island

New Zealand on Thursday issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Bay of Plenty region along the northern coast of North Island after Cyclone Gabrielle triggered widespread flooding and landslides.

Four killed in New Zealand cyclone as clean-up begins

Four people have been confirmed dead and thousands displaced in New Zealand after Cyclone Gabrielle brought widespread flooding and landslides to the northern part of the country.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Thousands left without power in New Zealand

Some 46,000 homes have lost power as Cyclone Gabrielle lashes the north of New Zealand.

Three Dead In New Zealands Auckland Amid Floods - Reports

At least three people died in New Zealand's largest city of Auckland amid flooding caused by torrential rains, the country's public broadcaster RNZ reports.

Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand leader

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday made a shock announcement she had "no more in the tank" to continue leading the country and would step down no later than early February and not seek re-election.

New Zealand Extends Mission In UK To Train Ukrainian Troops

New Zealand said on Monday it would extend its mission to the United Kingdom to train Ukrainian troops through July 2023 but would cut its personnel by almost a half.

Off-duty New Zealand soldier killed in Ukraine | Al Arabiya English

New Zealand’s army said Wednesday that a soldier on leave had been killed in Ukraine, stressing that he was not on active duty.

US, Japan, Australia,New Zealand concerned by Solomon Islands-China pact - The Jerusalem Post

The United States, Japan, New Zealand and Australia are concerned by a security pact between China and the Solomon Islands, the White House said in a statement on Tuesday.

Three dead as storms batter New Zealand - China.org.cn

Wild storms lashed New Zealand's North Island Monday, claiming at least three lives when a fishing vessel sank and causing chaos in the country's biggest city Auckland, AFP reported citing officials.

Tonga volcano eruption caused ‘significant damage’, says Ardern | Tsunami News | Al Jazeera

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Tonga’s capital Nuku’alofa suffered “significant” damage from a powerful volcanic eruption that triggered a tsunami, but there have been no reports of injury or death.

New Zealand to keep largest city locked down - Reuters

 

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New Zealand tops global Covid-19 management rankings | Agencia EFE

New Zealand has topped the rankings of almost 100 countries and territories that have best managed the Covid-19 pandemic, according to an index published Thursday in Australia.

Australia suspends New Zealand travel bubble amid new virus strain - BBC News

Australia has suspended a travel bubble with New Zealand after its first Covid case in months was confirmed to be the South African variant.

La Nouvelle-Zélande évoque plusieurs morts et blessés dans le séisme

En Nouvelle-Zélande, les autorités font état de plusieurs victimes du tremblement de terre qui a d'ailleurs provoqué un tsunami de 2,5 mètres.

Tsunami warnings for New Zealand after 7.8-magnitude earthquake

New Zealand warned a "destructive tsunami" is possible for the country's east coast after a strong 7.8-magnitude earthquake rattled the South Island.