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Tag: New Zealand
Trilobites: Watch Video of Type D Killer Whales, Rarely Seen by Humans
Scientists have collected skin samples from the unusual orcas, which could help determine whether they are a distinct cetacean species.
Michael Jackson Is Pulled From Some Radio Setlists Amid ‘Leaving Neverland’ Uproar
Networks in New Zealand and Canada say audiences have indicated that they no longer wanted to hear the singer’s music.
New Zealand Won’t Revoke ISIS Member’s Citizenship, but He May Face Charges
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the government had “an obligation not to make people stateless,” but noted that joining the Islamic State was illegal.
New Zealand’s Former Leader Is Depicted by China as Praising Its Policies
Former Prime Minister Jenny Shipley gave an interview to a Communist Party newspaper in December. This week, it ran her remarks as a glowing op-ed piece.
New Zealand Fears Fraying Ties With China, Its Biggest Customer
The cancellation of a tourism initiative and the abrupt return of a Shanghai-bound Air New Zealand flight has many suspecting Chinese retaliation for a ban on the company Huawei.
Did a Seal Eat Your Vacation Photos? A New Zealand Scientist Is Looking for You.
Researchers in New Zealand studying the feces of leopard seals found a USB drive containing photos and videos from someone’s 2017 vacation.
New Zealand Vowed 100,000 New Homes to Ease Crunch. So Far It Has Built 47.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s government said it would scrap its initial target of 1,000 homes by July, while a study showed that housing had grown more unaffordable.
A Tourist Family’s Bad Behavior Has New Zealand Rethinking Its Welcome Mat
A British family’s bad behavior was documented on social media and followed by local news outlets, alarming a country that has struggled with an influx of tourists.
New Zealand Says Voters Will Decide Whether Marijuana Is Legalized
With a referendum planned for 2020, New Zealand apparently will be the first country to put legalizing recreational marijuana to a public vote.