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Dan Hooker def. Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Dan Hooker's split decision win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC 305.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 18, 2024

From poverty, psychiatric hospital and writing in a shed to literary stardom: Janet Frame at 100

The New Zealand author channelled her experience of tragedy and mental illness with dazzling results. Now centenary celebrations will ensure her extraordinary vision lives on

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024

New Zealand Dollar To USD Exchange Rate Update

New Zealand Dollar TO USD buying exchange rate is USD 1.65 as per open market rate and NZD TO USD selling exchange rate for 1 New Zealand Dollar is USD 1.6...

Top News · Aug 17, 2024

Some New Zealand homes are becoming uninsurable because of natural disasters – but all may not be lost

After a series of natural disasters – from the Canterbury earthquakes to Cyclone Gabrielle – real doubt hangs over the insurance options available to some New Zealand homeowners.

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2024

Luxon struggling to win over Kiwis in tough NZ times

As New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon visits Austalia this week, it's clear that back home he is battling to win the affections of Kiwis.

AAP · Aug 15, 2024

Megaupload founder will be extradited to the U.S. to face criminal charges — now-defunct file-sharing website had cost film studios and record companies over $500 million

Twelve years after authorities first raided Kim Dotcom's New Zealand mansion, a justice minister there has agreed the man should be extradited to the United States to face criminal charges.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 15, 2024

Mutual defence pledge as 'warfare' moves to cyberspace

The changing nature of war has led to a revamp of an Australia-New Zealand security pact as the trans-Tasman partners work to bolster each other's defences.

AAP · Aug 15, 2024

Kamala Harris’ sudden political rise echoes that of another female politician, New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern

Kamala Harris’ quick, unexpected transformation from a low-profile vice president to the headline-dominating Democratic presidential nominee has upended the 2024 election in just a few short weeks.

The Conversation · Aug 15, 2024

New Zealand PM Wants Defense Shakeup, Focus On 'Traditional' Allies

New Zealand will shakeup its defense forces and "reset" its foreign policy to align with traditional allies, the country's prime minister said Thursday.

International Business Times · Aug 15, 2024

Luxon wants NZ to be 'force multiplier' for Australia

New Zealand's defence capability review will ensure Anzac forces can walk to the beat of the same drum, Prime Minister Chris Luxon says.

AAP · Aug 15, 2024