The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

SURF:Photographer bitten in dramatic last day at NZ surfing

A water photographer has been bitten by a seal or a shark, delaying competition for a couple of hours on the last day of the New Zealand Pro surfing event.

AAP · May 25

The push for a smaller public service risks coming at a larger cost for New Zealanders

Aotearoa New Zealand’s government is attempting one of the country’s largest public service reforms in decades – and betting artificial intelligence (AI) can help offset thousands of planned job cuts.

The Conversation · May 25

SURF:Seal attack puts last day of NZ surf event on hold

A water photographer has been bitten, apparently by a seal, on the last day of the New Zealand Pro surfing event.

AAP · May 25

10 National Birds With Shocking Hidden Meanings

Every country has a flag. Every nation has a history. But some countries chose something far more alive to represent their spirit birds. From giant eagles soaring through mountains to colorful peacocks dancing in rain, national birds are not selected randomly. They carry stories of courage, freedom, beauty, survival, and…

Times Pets · May 24

Sophie Devine sparks New Zealand’s recovery to foil nervy England

New Zealand won the second T20i against England by 14 runs, despite being 11 for four at one stage, thanks to 159-run partnership between Sophie Devine and Maddy Green

The Guardian - UK · May 23

England fail to make most of flying start as New Zealand recover to level series

New Zealand recovered from 11 for four thanks to a superb 159 partnership between Sophie Devine and Maddy Green

The Independent UK · May 23

Indian-origin worker killed by falling branch in New Zealand, wife left 'completely alone,' without money

What began as a routine day of yard work ended in tragedy for an Indian-origin couple in New Zealand after a falling tree branch killed Paradeep Singh, leaving behind his newly arrived wife with no family, income or support system in the country.

The Times of India · May 23

New Zealand beat England by 14 runs to win second women’s T20 international – as it happened

A big-hitting Sophie Devine leads New Zealand to a 14-run victory over England and levels the series 1-1

The Guardian - UK · May 23

SOC:Auckland down Sky Blues to claim ALM championship

Steve Corica's Auckland FC have become the first New Zealand team to win an A-League Men championship, defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in the grand final.

AAP · May 23

Corica and Auckland FC make ALM grand final history

Cam Howieson was the unlikely hero as Auckland FC became the first Kiwi team to win an A-League Men championship, defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in the grand final.

AAP · May 23