New Zealand fights to save its flightless national bird
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s treasured kiwi birds are shuffling around Wellington’s verdant hills for the first time in a century, after a drive to eliminate invasive predators from the capital’s surrounds. Visitors to New Zealand a millennium ago would have encountered a bona fide “birdtopia” — islands teeming with feathered creatures fluttering through life unaware that […]
Strong quake jolts NZ islands
KUALA LUMPUR: A strong earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck Kermadec Islands, New Zealand at 8.41 am today, the Malaysian Meteorological Department reported. It said in a statement that the epicentre of the quake was 1,037 km north-east of Tauranga, New Zealand, at the depth of 75 km. However, based on the department’s […]
Death toll from Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand rises to 11
MOSCOW: The death toll from the flooding and landslides in New Zealand caused by Cyclone Gabrielle has gone up to 11, reported Sputnik, quoting the New Zealand Police. “Police are investigating a death in Crownthorpe, Hastings, reported last night (Feb 18). The person is believed to have died in circumstances related to Cyclone Gabrielle,” the […]
NZ authorities recover cocaine worth RM1.35 bln from ocean
WELLINGTON: New Zealand authorities have seized more than three tonnes of cocaine found floating in the Pacific Ocean, the country’s largest-ever haul of illegal drugs, reported the German Press Agency (dpa). Police commissioner Andrew Coster said the 3.2 tonne find was worth an estimated $500 million New Zealand (RM1.357 billion). The cocaine had been dropped […]
Anwar passes Parliamentary test of legitimacy as 10th PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed his legitimacy as the 10th Prime Minister when the motion on vote of confidence for him was approved by majority voice at the opening sitting of the 15th Parliament here. The legitimacy of the Tambun MP as Prime Minister was confirmed by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Johari […]
Malaysians in NZ told to report to the Malaysian High Commission
KUCHING: All Malaysians who are currently residing in New Zealand have been told to report themselves to the Malaysian High Commission should there be an emergency which requires governmental assistance. Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) for Health, Science and Innovation Chairman Dr Kelvin Yii said there are an estimated 17,000 Malaysians in New Zealand; however, some […]
Charles III also King of Australia, New Zealand
ANKARA: Besides the United Kingdom, King Charles III was also officially proclaimed the head of state of both Australia and New Zealand. According to Australia’s public broadcaster ABC, the proclamation in the country was made by Governor-General David Hurley, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. “Because of the death of our blessed and glorious Queen Elizabeth II, […]
Police locate relative of children found dead in suitcases
SEOUL: A woman who is believed to be related to two children whose remains were found in suitcases in New Zealand is in South Korea, Seoul police told AFP Monday. Last week, New Zealand police said they had discovered the remains of two children, who are thought to have been between five and 10 years […]
Google Cloud to establish New Zealand cloud region
WELLINGTON: Google Cloud has decided to establish a New Zealand cloud region, a move welcomed by the New Zealand government. The decision was made through Google Cloud’s independent due diligence, and it is not a government procurement, according to New Zealand Minister for the Digital Economy and Communications David Clark on Wednesday, said Xinhua. “Becoming […]
New Zealand PM to chair Apec leaders meeting on Covid-19
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced in a statement Monday that she will chair a July 16 meeting of Apec (the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) leaders focusing on the Covid-19 pandemic and its economic effects. “This is the first time in Apec’s history that an extraordinary meeting has been held at the leaders’ level, […]
