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New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is situated some 1,500 kilometers east of Australia across the Tasman Sea.

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A young woman carries a dead wild boar on her back

A young woman carries a dead wild boar on her back

New Zealand hunts down invasive species

New Zealand wants to fight the growing population of invasive species like feral cats, stoats and possums.

A hiker in mountains near Mount Cook, New Zealand

A hiker in mountains near Mount Cook, New Zealand

New Zealand: Missing US, Canadian climbers believed dead

The climbers went to camp at New Zealand's highest peak, Mount Cook, but did not turn up for their return flights.

Outline of Manawanui shipwreck visible under water with diver boat above the surface

Outline of Manawanui shipwreck visible under water with diver boat above the surface

NZ navy vessel sank due to 'autopilot' error — inquiry

A New Zealand navy ship caught on flames and sank after hitting a reaf south of Samoa.

A flock of sheep in a pen seen from the air.

A flock of sheep in a pen seen from the air.

New Zealand sheep farmers fight for their future

Global competition from synthetic materials is putting New Zealand’s sheep farmers under pressure.

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Trans women in Colombia face constant danger — Global Us

The bitter reality of trans women in Colombia. “Pussy Riot” exhibits in Munich. New Zealand sheep farming under threat.

Thousands of people gather outside New Zealand's parliament to protest a proposed law that would redefine the country's founding agreement between the British and Maori

Thousands of people gather outside New Zealand's parliament to protest a proposed law that would redefine the country's founding agreement between the British and Maori

New Zealand: 42,000 demonstrate support for Maori rights

A protest of 42,000 people is thought be the largest-ever in support of Maori rights.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, right, and her colleagues from Te Pāti Māori, talk to reporters following a protest inside Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, right, and her colleagues from Te Pāti Māori, talk to reporters following a protest inside Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand

New Zealand: Maori MPs disrupt parliament with haka

New Zealand's parliament was suspended after Maori lawmakers staged a haka to disrupt a vote on a controversial bill.

People watch as New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is shown on a screen as he makes a "formal and unreserved" apology in Parliament for the widespread abuse, torture and neglect of hundreds of thousands of children and vulnerable adults in care

People watch as New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is shown on a screen as he makes a "formal and unreserved" apology in Parliament for the widespread abuse, torture and neglect of hundreds of thousands of children and vulnerable adults in care

New Zealand PM apologizes for abuse in state and church care

A public inquiry had revealed widespread abuse and torture in state and church care facilities over the last 70 years.

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Deforestation means hunger — Global Us

Indigenous peoples in Indonesia are suffering from hunger. In Mauritania, the desert is swallowing cultural sites.

Magazin Global Us am 21.10.2024 - Neuseeland Schulschwänzer

Magazin Global Us am 21.10.2024 - Neuseeland Schulschwänzer

How truants are being motivated to return to class

In New Zealand, social worker Sammy Leitch tries to stop socially disadvantaged young people skipping school.

HMNZS Manawanui at the Three Kings islands off the coast New Zealand in 2023

HMNZS Manawanui at the Three Kings islands off the coast New Zealand in 2023

New Zealand: Minister slams misogynistic 'armchair admirals'

After a navy vessel struck a reef and sunk, some social media users had identified the captain's gender as the cause.

Green and pink northern lights in the night sky in Lapland

Green and pink northern lights in the night sky in Lapland

Northern lights deliver colorful night sky spectacle

It's been a good year for fans of the northern lights, with the spectacle especially prominent over Canada and Finland.

Participants in the world record attempt for the biggest haka ever in New Zealand.

Participants in the world record attempt for the biggest haka ever in New Zealand.

New Zealand reclaims the world record for the largest haka

More than 6,000 people took part in the event, surpassing the record set by France a decade ago.

New Zealand pilot captured by Papuan rebels stands among the armed rebels.

New Zealand pilot captured by Papuan rebels stands among the armed rebels.

Indonesian rebels release New Zealand pilot after 19 months

The freed New Zealand pilot, Phillip Mehrtens, was held hostage while working for an Indonesian airline in Papua region.

The undated photo provided by the West Papua National Liberation Army shows New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens (third from left) next to armed fighters

The undated photo provided by the West Papua National Liberation Army shows New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens (third from left) next to armed fighters

New Zealand pilot freed in Indonesia's West Papua

A pilot from New Zealand, who had been held captive in the Indonesian region of West Papua, has been freed.

Nga Wai hono i te po Paki wearing a crown and dressed in cereominal attire

Nga Wai hono i te po Paki wearing a crown and dressed in cereominal attire

New Zealand's Maori crown new queen

Nga Wai hono i te po Paki has been crowned as the new monarch of New Zealand's Maori community.

Aoraki National Park in New Zealand

Aoraki National Park in New Zealand

New Zealand to triple tourist fee

The move sparked criticism from the tourism sector. who is worried about the impact on tourism recovery post-pandemic.

Members of the Maori Community gather after the news of the Maori King Kiingi Tuheitia’s death

Members of the Maori Community gather after the news of the Maori King Kiingi Tuheitia’s death

New Zealand: Maori king dies after 18 years on the throne

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Britain's King Charles were among those who expressed sorrow.

Emergency vehicle at crash site of two vehicles near Geraldine, South Island, New Zealand on August 22, 2024.

Emergency vehicle at crash site of two vehicles near Geraldine, South Island, New Zealand on August 22, 2024.

3 South Korean skiers killed in New Zealand highway crash

A van and a four-wheel drive collided in New Zealand's South Island, killing 3 South Korean ski athletes.

Rivers at Milford Sound

Rivers at Milford Sound

New Zealand: Emigration soars amid economic woes

Population growth in New Zealand has almost stagnated owing to high emigration rates, new statistics show.

A pineapple flavored candy filled with a potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine.

A pineapple flavored candy filled with a potentially lethal dose of methamphetamine.

Meth found in candy distributed by New Zealand charity

A potentially lethal dose of the highly addictive narcotic was discovered in sweets donated to a food bank.

An image released by the Indonesian police showing an image of killed New Zealand pilot Glen Malcolm Conning

An image released by the Indonesian police showing an image of killed New Zealand pilot Glen Malcolm Conning

Indonesia: Separatists murder New Zealand pilot in Papua

The 50-year-old pilot was killed after landing in Alama, a village in Indonesia's restive Papua region.

A rare spade-toothed whale is brought ashore after stranding on a beach in the Otago region of New Zealand

A rare spade-toothed whale is brought ashore after stranding on a beach in the Otago region of New Zealand

New Zealand: 'World's rarest whale' washes ashore

The body of a spade-toothed whale appears to have washed up on a beach in New Zealand, according to scientists.

Protesters gather outside New Zealand's parliament buildings to protest policies seen as discriminatory to Indigenous Maori

Protesters gather outside New Zealand's parliament buildings to protest policies seen as discriminatory to Indigenous Maori

New Zealand: Thousands protest 'anti-Maori policies'

Thousands of people have protested the government's new budget with critics saying it comes at the expense of Maoris.

New Caledonia

New Caledonia

New Caledonia: Australia, NZ send planes to rescue tourists

Riots erupted after France approved voting reforms unpopular with the French territory's indigenous population.

Burnt cars are pictured at a car dealer store in the Magenta district in Noumea on May 14, 2024, amid protests linked to a debate on a constitutional bill aimed at enlarging the electorate for upcoming elections of the overseas French territory of New Caledonia.

Burnt cars are pictured at a car dealer store in the Magenta district in Noumea on May 14, 2024, amid protests linked to a debate on a constitutional bill aimed at enlarging the electorate for upcoming elections of the overseas French territory of New Caledonia.

New Caledonia: Curfew, airport closed after riots in Noumea

Authorities announced a curfew, following riots in opposition to proposed voting reforms.

A pair of emperor penguins with an Adelie penguin in Antarctica

A pair of emperor penguins with an Adelie penguin in Antarctica

German, New Zealand research institutes sign Antarctic deal

The agreement comes as New Zealand looks to overhaul its decades-old base in Antarctica.

Baerbock is welcomed by German Ambassador to Australia Beate Grzeski and Chris Cannan, head of the European Department of the Australian Foreign Ministry

Baerbock is welcomed by German Ambassador to Australia Beate Grzeski and Chris Cannan, head of the European Department of the Australian Foreign Ministry

Germany's foreign minister reaches Australia — finally

Annalena Baerbock has arrived in Australia — eight and a half months later than initially planned.

China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, left, speaks during a bilateral meeting with his New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters, right, in Wellington, New Zealand, Monday, March 18, 2024

China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, left, speaks during a bilateral meeting with his New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters, right, in Wellington, New Zealand, Monday, March 18, 2024

China's foreign minister begins New Zealand, Australia tour

On Wang Yi's agenda: Wellington's defense arrangements, Canberra's business interests and diplomacy in the Pacific.

Kevin Hayward, a member of Hastings' coffin club, stands next to his car-themed casket, wearing a red overall.

Kevin Hayward, a member of Hastings' coffin club, stands next to his car-themed casket, wearing a red overall.

New Zealand seniors get together to design their own coffins

Elderly members of New Zealand's 'coffin clubs' bury taboos and build their own custom caskets.

The LATAM Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner that suddenly lost altitude mid-flight a day earlier is seen on the tarmac of the Auckland International Airport.

The LATAM Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner that suddenly lost altitude mid-flight a day earlier is seen on the tarmac of the Auckland International Airport.

Dozens hurt as plane headed for New Zealand drops in mid-air

At least 50 people were injured as a plane traveling from Sydney to Auckland dropped abruptly in mid-air.

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Biologists discover trove of new species off New Zealand

An expedition in the waters of Bounty Trough off the coast of Zealand has yielded some 100 potentially new species.

A LATAM Airlines Chile Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

A LATAM Airlines Chile Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

LATAM passengers injured after technical problem on flight

At least 50 people were injured following turbulence during a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland.

People stand outside the executive wing of the New Zealand Parliament complex

People stand outside the executive wing of the New Zealand Parliament complex

New Zealand lawmaker dies during charity run

New Zealand parliamentarian and Green Party member Efeso Collins collapsed during a charity race, his party said.

A Northern brown kiwi among the leaves in New Zealand

A Northern brown kiwi among the leaves in New Zealand

Saving the kiwi: Protecting New Zealand's national bird

Kiwi birds, a national symbol of New Zealand, are endangered. Who is responsible? And what can be done to save them?

A student puts her mobile phone in a locker before class. Mobile phones and tablets or smartwatches will no longer be allowed in secondary school classrooms from January 1, 2024.

A student puts her mobile phone in a locker before class. Mobile phones and tablets or smartwatches will no longer be allowed in secondary school classrooms from January 1, 2024.

New Zealand's new PM Luxon touts ban on phones in schools

The new conservative prime minister, sworn in earlier this week, spoke in favor of the plan on a school visit.

A man smoking a cigarette

A man smoking a cigarette

New Zealand's new PM to scrap 'generational smoking ban'

The incoming government has said it will end measures aimed at banning the sale of cigarettes to younger people.

Puteketeke in water

Puteketeke in water

'Weird puking bird' wins New Zealand's bird election

The bird, named Puteketeke, won the competition after comedian John Oliver launched a global campaign favoring it.

White Island is pictured on December 08, 2020 off the coast of Whakatane, New Zealand

White Island is pictured on December 08, 2020 off the coast of Whakatane, New Zealand

New Zealand: Firm found guilty over volcano disaster

The court said Whakaari Management failed to sufficiently "assess risk" to visitors.

Siya Kolisi holds the World Cup trophy aloft while South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (left) celebrates

Siya Kolisi holds the World Cup trophy aloft while South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (left) celebrates

South Africa win World Cup: 'I can't believe what we did'

South Africa's fourth rugby World Cup win has shown the nation what it is capable of, said captain Siya Kolisi.

Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa intercepts a pass

Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa intercepts a pass

Rugby World Cup final: South Africa progress faces huge test

South Africa taking on New Zealand is the final die-hard rugby fans were hoping for.

Armed police guard the Al Door mosque

Armed police guard the Al Door mosque

New Zealand: Christchurch mosque attacks inquest begins

The inquiry will investigate the events of March 15, 2019 and suggest preventive measures for the future.

Christopher Luxon, leader of the National Party speaks to supporters at an election rally

Christopher Luxon, leader of the National Party speaks to supporters at an election rally

Conservative Christopher Luxon wins New Zealand election

Ex-businessman Christopher Luxon will be the next prime minister after Kiwis shifted support to the center-right.

Auckland Paremoremo Prison in New Zealand

Auckland Paremoremo Prison in New Zealand

New Zealand to compensate man wrongly jailed for 19 years

Alan Hall's conviction was overturned in 2022, and deemed as a miscarriage of justice.

Te Hine O Te Kura Symposium participants applaud

Te Hine O Te Kura Symposium participants applaud

World Cup: Discussing menstruation to keep girls in the game

A World Cup legacy may be keeping girls in football longer through better understanding of the effects of menstruation.

Young women pose for a photo with World Cup mascot Tazuni.

Young women pose for a photo with World Cup mascot Tazuni.

Female athletes highlight menstruation issues

Local groups in New Zealand are using the World Cup to break the silence around periods and empower young girls.

The big screen shows an attendance of 42,137 at the opening game between New Zealand and Norway

The big screen shows an attendance of 42,137 at the opening game between New Zealand and Norway

World Cup hits attendance and TV-rating highs

Ticket sales are set to hit nearly 2 million, TV viewers have tuned in globally, and media coverage is at a new level.

World Cup footballs sitting on a green field

World Cup footballs sitting on a green field

World Cup: Amateur club's equality battle changes tides

Norway were hosted by an amateur club in Auckland whose fight for equality overshadowed the buildup to the tournament.

Melchie Dumornay (left), Hinata Miyazawa (middle) and Mayra Ramirez (right)

Melchie Dumornay (left), Hinata Miyazawa (middle) and Mayra Ramirez (right)

World Cup: DW's top under-the-radar players so far

DW takes a look at the players who entered the World Cup under the radar but have since made the biggest impact.

This handout photo released by the New Zealand Defence Force on May 7, 2023 shows New Zealand army personnels from 16th Field Regiment firing 21-gun salute in Wellington.

This handout photo released by the New Zealand Defence Force on May 7, 2023 shows New Zealand army personnels from 16th Field Regiment firing 21-gun salute in Wellington.

New Zealand to boost defense amid China tensions

New Zealand is facing a challenging strategic environment with a military unfit for future challenges, a review said.