Dive into a world of diplomatic missions, chemical alarms, Clydesdales, and penguins causing plane delays!
From the Deputy Head of the Dutch Mission in New Zealand feeling privileged representing his country to an incident at a research facility triggering evacuations due to a chemical odor, the week has been full of surprises. The launch of the Vamoots 33 bike aimed at all roads and the Clydesdales continuing tradition at the Horowhenua AP and I Show add excitement to the mix. On the sports front, sprint gold medals at the WSOC and the upcoming Women's U19 World Floorball Championships offer a thrilling edge. And who could forget the Doomsday Clock staying at 90 seconds to midnight amidst global tensions. In a quirky turn of events, a little blue penguin causing a flight delay at Wellington Airport brought a touch of nature's charm to the chaos.
Martin van Buuren is the deputy head of the diplomatic mission for the Netherlands in New Zealand and says he is feeling privileged to represent his country ...
Workers from Plant and Food Research institute in Auckland's Mount Albert had to evacuate today after a chemical odour triggered the fire alarm about a ...
Featuring full fender mounting and 38mm tyre clearance, this American bike looks set for an adventure.
Entering a Clydesdale for competition is a continuation of a family tradition for a young Levin horsewoman. Jess Thomas, 21, paraded the mare “Belle” at the ...
Magdalena Olsson (SWE) and Jørgen Baklid (NOR) both took a clear victory in the sprint at 2024 World Ski Orienteering Championships in Ramsau, Austria.
Emergency services responded to an incident that was believed to involve chemicals in the Auckland suburb of Mt Albert this afternoon.
Two Baptist entities have sold a 1.37ha Penrose commercial property , valued by Auckland Council at $21.5 million, to one of New Zealand's biggest...
23rd January 2024. The 11th Women's U19 World Floorball Championships will be played from 8th — 12th May 2024 in Lahti Energia Arena in Finland.
A new nuclear arms race, the Ukraine war and climate change were all factors considered, say scientists.
Scientists say 'billions of lives' are under threat as symbolic clock stays at closest point to midnight since 1947.
The Doomsday Clock remains at the time set in 2023 - but scientists warn this should not be seen as a sign of stability, saying it is "urgent" governments ...
“Make No Mistake”: Clock Freeze No Indicator of Stability; Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Cites Wars, Multi-Dimensional Nuclear Threats, Failures to ...
Emergency services were called to a property in the Wellington suburb shortly before midnight on Tuesday.
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You might think that hitting the beach is best at high tide, but with 1800km of coastline – 69 percent of the Auckland region is sea!
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The new CEO of Chamber Music NZ, Michelle Walsh, talks to Bryan Crump about some of her favourite tunes and the art of marketing 'intimate' classical music.
They're renowned for being the world's smallest penguin species, less known for their ability to fly, but that didn't stop a blue penguin (kororā) from...
A high-profile apartment development in the central city will also improve footpaths in the area with less disruption and cost for ratepayers.
RNZ producer and host of Here Now Kadambari Raghukumar is taking her podcast live at Auckland's Q Theatre's PodFest at Q on 8 February 2024.
An unusual visitor stopped a plane on the tarmac at Wellington Airport earlier this month. A pilot preparing to take off on January 12 spotted a little blue ...