The airline, Latam, said a “technical problem” had caused the incident. Most of the injuries were minor, but one person was in serious condition.
Tag: New Zealand
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.
Israel Adesanya of M.M.A. Fame Avoids Drunk-Driving Conviction
Within hours, the former middleweight mixed martial arts champion risked more legal trouble by posting provocative content on social media.
In Rightward Shift, New Zealand Reconsiders Pro-Maori Policies
The nation has long been lauded for trying to do right by its Indigenous people, but a new government may force a reckoning of Māori affairs.
Kiwi Eggs Hatch in the Wild Near New Zealand’s Capital
The national bird, the kiwi, has hatched eggs in the wild in the Wellington area for the first time in living memory, thanks to a multiyear conservation effort.