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Though it may take almost 24 hours to reach Christchurch in New Zealand from Thailand, it is worth using the city as a stepping stone to the sights the country's South Island has to offer.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

4 Must-Visit Lord Ganesha Temples Outside India

Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati Devi, is considered to be the powerful God of wisdom and unlimited strength. Furthermore, being the Vighnaharta, the Lord has the power to remove all kinds of obstacles that destruct the forward momentum of sincere devotees. Therefore, devotees living not just…

Times Life · Mar 3

'We're bringing back avian dinosaurs': De-extinction company claims it will resurrect the giant moa in next 10 years

The South Island giant moa could be the next species that biotech company Colossal Biosciences "brings back" from extinction — but experts say the result will not and "cannot be" a moa.

LiveScience · Jul 10, 2025

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Police pause search for British man missing while hiking in New Zealand

Eli Sweeting was reported missing on 4 May after failing to return from a hike on the South Island

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

Powerful New Zealand earthquake sees South Island residents warned to stay away from coast

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck on Tuesday afternoon off southwest coast of Fiordland national park

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

Southern lights continue to light up skies above parts of Australia and New Zealand

The magenta, amethyst and ruby aurora australis was spotted from Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and New Zealand’s South Island

The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2024

Prehistoric bird once thought extinct returns to New Zealand wild

Return of takahē – large, flightless bird – to alpine slopes of the South Island marks a conservation victory in New Zealand

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2023

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New Zealand to impose tougher restrictions after Omicron community spread, Jacinda Ardern cancels wedding

New Zealand will impose mask rules and limit gatherings from midnight Sunday after nine cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant were found spread across the North and South islands.

ABC News · Jan 23, 2022

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