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Three climbers from US, Canada missing on New Zealand's highest peak
December 03, 2024 12:35 pm
The Americans — Kurt Blair, 56, from Colorado and Carlos Romero, 50, of California — are certified alpine guides, according to the website of the American Mountain Guides Association.
Palau's president says China is weaponising lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan ties
August 16, 2024 11:04 am
Palau, along with Tuvalu and the Marshall Islands, is one three Pacific nations to recognise Taiwan as an independent democracy — viewed as a snub by Beijing, which asserts it is part of China.
New Zealand's justice minister resigns after facing criminal charges in car crash
July 24, 2023 11:16 am
Police reported that Kirik Allan's breath test showed she was over the legal alcohol limit, although she was not charged with drunk driving.
'I have just cleaned all the seats in our commentary area': Simon Doull slams Wellington ground staff ahead of the first India-New Zealand T20I
November 18, 2022 7:41 pm
Doull took to Twitter to criticise the ground authorities in Wellington regarding the state of the seats in the commentary box.
Watch: India, New Zealand cricketers play 'football volleyball' as rain delayed toss in first T20I
November 18, 2022 12:57 pm
The toss was delayed due to continuous downpours as a sparse crowd waited patiently at the Sky Stadium.
Heavy rains ease in Australia's New South Wales, flood warnings remain
October 09, 2022 11:20 am
A small number of people, primarily northwest of Sydney, have been asked to evacuate because of flooding and the State Emergency Service has issued 94 flood warnings.
UK's Wellington college to open its first school in Pune in 2023
November 09, 2021 9:44 am
Wellington College International (WCI) Pune will be a coeducational day and boarding school for ages 2-18 years with a student strength of around 800.
Indian-origin man admits killing estranged wife in New Zealand
May 02, 2014 5:58 pm
Rajeshwar Singh pleaded guilty to a charge of murder and two of breaching a protection order in the High Court in Wellington.
Virat Kohli won’t walk, he’s run hungry
February 19, 2014 1:14 pm
Virat Kohli's obsession with batting can even be discerned during practice sessions.
Notable notes: A walkabout at wellington
February 19, 2014 12:58 pm
Curator of NZC’s museum at the Basin Reserve turned out to be much younger than his job profile.
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