New Zealand

Geologists have created the first geological map of a lost continent that was found near New Zealand in 2017. The name given to it is Zealandia, or Te Riu-a-Māui in the Māori language and it's a massive area, nearly...

The takahe, a notably large and exceptionally rare flightless bird, was thought to be extinct until fairly recently. This remarkable species has experienced multiple instances of what could be called "resurrections" throughout its relatively brief history known to humanity....

The cities and neighborhoods of the globe were lit up with fireworks and colorful parties as the world welcomed in the new year of 2024. From the beach-loving islanders of the Pacific to the concrete paradise of New York City,...

On November 23, 2023, the main office of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities got back artifacts from ancient Egypt. The Wanganui and South Island Museums in New Zealand sent these ancient pieces back. Dr. Mustafa Waziri, the Secretary General...

The untimely death of Alexander the Great on June 10, 323 B.C. in Babylon has long been a topic of hot debate by historians. The leading theories as to what killed the 33-year-old warrior—infection, alcoholism, or murder—still don't explain the...

Greece came back from a 15-point deficit to defeat New Zealand 83-74, securing their qualification to the second round of the FIBA World Cup. In the next round, they will face Lithuania and Montenegro. Greece finished second in Group C behind...

Team Greece will face Team US in the group stage of the basketball world cup that will take place in August. The two teams were drawn in the same group with New Zealand and Jordan and are regarded as favorites...

ANZAC Day is a day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those...

Millions around the world are welcoming the New Year 2023 in massive celebrations that started at the small Pacific island nations of Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati/Christmas Island. More than a million gathered to watch the incredible firework display at the...

The sale of tobacco for the next generation has been banned in New Zealand following a historic anti-smoking bill passed in Parliament on Tuesday. In an aim to outlaw smoking, the new bill targets anyone born on or after January...