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Six pilot whales died after a mass stranding on Farewell Spit in New Zealand's South Island, where volunteers are urgently working to refloat 15 remaining whales before the tide drops, amid ongoing concerns about the area's natural tendency to trap whales due to its unique tidal flats.
The ban on gang patches in New Zealand has largely been symbolic, with gangs continuing their activities and recruiting despite the law. Police have seized patches and made arrests, but gang membership and criminal activities persist, suggesting the law's limited impact on gang influence or violence.
India and New Zealand finalized a comprehensive free trade agreement aimed at reducing tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports to India and providing India tariff-free access to New Zealand markets, alongside a pledge for New Zealand to invest €17 billion in India over 15 years. The deal, expected to be signed in 2026, covers various sectors but faces political hurdles in New Zealand due to concerns over immigration and dairy protections.
India and New Zealand have announced a free trade agreement that will make the majority of goods traded between the two countries duty-free, with nearly 57% of New Zealand's exports becoming duty-free in India from day one, and a $20 billion investment from New Zealand in India over 15 years, aiming to boost trade, investment, and mobility of professionals and students.
India and New Zealand have reached a free trade agreement aimed at reducing tariffs, easing regulations, and expanding cooperation, with the goal of boosting bilateral trade and economic growth amid global uncertainties. The deal includes zero-duty exports for India to New Zealand and duty concessions for New Zealand, covering key sectors like textiles, horticulture, and marine products, and involves a $20 billion investment commitment from New Zealand over 15 years.
Rural towns in New Zealand's Ruapehu region are struggling with economic decline and population loss due to mill closures, industry disruptions, and high energy prices, leading residents to leave in search of better opportunities, despite strong community spirit and efforts to revitalize the area.
A man in New Zealand is accused of attempting to smuggle a $19,000 Faberge octopus pendant by swallowing it during a theft at a jewelry store in Auckland; he was arrested and is awaiting further legal proceedings, with the pendant still unrecovered.
In a thrilling rugby match at Murrayfield during the Autumn Nations Series, New Zealand narrowly defeated Scotland 25-17, overcoming multiple yellow cards and a fierce second-half rally from Scotland, with Damian McKenzie scoring the decisive try and penalty to maintain their unbeaten record against Scotland.
Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, a New Zealand-born actor of Polynesian descent, stars as Dek in 'Predator: Badlands,' becoming the franchise's first Predator to be portrayed as a hero. His unconventional audition involved an obstacle course and creating a new language, and he trained extensively in stunt work and language immersion. The role marks his big break into Hollywood, and he is now aspiring to reach the Oscars and beyond.
A wildlife park in New Zealand, Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary, is closing down and plans to euthanize seven elderly lions due to financial difficulties, as they cannot afford the costs of care or find alternative homes.
New Zealand defeated Ireland 26-13 in Chicago, ending a nine-year drought against their rivals with a strong second-half performance after Ireland's early red card, securing their third consecutive win over Ireland.
A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand required surgery after ingesting 80-100 high-powered magnets, which caused bowel damage and pressure necrosis. The magnets linked together inside his digestive system, leading to emergency surgery and recovery. Despite a ban on these magnets in New Zealand, they are still available online, raising safety concerns and prompting reviews of product listings.
England's Phil Salt and Harry Brook led a dominant 65-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20 match, with Salt scoring 85 and Brook 78, setting a new high score at Christchurch's Hagley Oval and giving England a 1-0 series lead.
Photographer Dan Zafra captured a rare and possibly first-ever photograph of red lightning sprites occurring in front of the Milky Way's galactic core in New Zealand, with the aurora australis visible in the scene, highlighting a remarkable alignment of atmospheric and cosmic phenomena.
The total solar eclipse on July 22, 2028, will be visible across Australia and New Zealand, with the longest totality over remote regions like the Outback and iconic locations such as Sydney Harbour, offering a rare spectacle with up to 5 minutes of totality, and the event will be best observed from areas with clear winter skies.