Like the kiwi fruit, the feijoa, or pineapple guava, is not native to the island nation, but it has become something of a national obsession.
Tag: New Zealand
In Move to Protect Whales, Polynesian Indigenous Groups Give Them ‘Personhood’
Indigenous leaders of New Zealand, Tahiti and the Cook Islands signed a treaty that recognizes whales as legal persons. Conservationists hope it will lead to legal protections.
In New Zealand, Experiencing the Miracle of Flight Anew
The country’s domestic airlines play a crucial role in connectivity. But for the casual flier, even the journey is captivating.
Numerous Passengers Treated Following ‘Technical Problem’ on Latam Flight Bound for Auckland
The airline, Latam, said a “technical problem” had caused the incident. Most of the injuries were minor, but one person was in serious condition.
100 New Marine Species Discovered Off Coast of New Zealand
The findings, from the largely uncharted waters of Bounty Trough, show that “we’ve got a long way to go in terms of understanding where life is found in the ocean,” a researcher said.
A ‘Tipping Point’ for News in New Zealand
“There was no single trigger that caused this,” James Gibbons, a regional executive at Warner Bros Discovery, said.
Leap Year Blamed For Glitch at New Zealand Gas Pumps
Dozens of unattended fuel stations across the country stopped working on Thursday for hours because of a software issue.
In Australia and New Zealand, Barefoot Is a Way of Life
A celebration of (at least occasional) shoelessness.
New Zealand Lawmaker Golriz Ghahraman Resigns After Shoplifting Allegations
Golriz Ghahraman was the first refugee to be sworn in as a member of the country’s Parliament. She did not directly address the accusations but said her behavior “fell short.”
Jacinda Ardern, Former New Zealand Prime Minister, Is Married
New Zealand’s pathbreaking former prime minister became a global celebrity noted for, among other things, a very long engagement.