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New Zealand becomes the first country in the world to introduce legislation that will prevent the next generation from being able to legally purchase cigarettes, as the MPs have vowed to end the ‘disgusting and bizarre’ control of cigarette firms.

New Zealand to introduce tobacco laws in an effort to prevent next generation from buying cigarettes

As Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern warned, an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Indonesia could cost thousands of New Zealand jobs, as her nation and neighbouring Australia stepped up border biosecurity restrictions.

Indonesia foot and mouth outbreak prompts New Zealand, Australia restrictions

In a move that experts have labelled as evasive, on Monday big-tech companies in New Zealand agreed to forego government regulation in favour of themselves reducing dangerous online content.

Big-tech companies agree to self-regulate harmful content in New Zealand, experts call it a 'weak attempt'

New Zealand is facing a fresh wave of COVID-19 infections. Now, the death rates are at a record level, with 186,246 active COVID cases being recorded in 24 hours.

New Zealand COVID death rates at record level with 186,246 active COVID cases recorded in 24 hours

As the nation fights a new wave of the Omicron strain that is disproportionately hurting the senior population, New Zealanders are dying from COVID-19 at historic rates.

New Zealand: 26 people die of Covid in 24 hours, all above 60

Inflation around the world is not cooling down, the latest data is from New Zealand where the inflation has touched three decade high beating forecasts.

New Zealand's inflation hits 3-decade high

New Zealand is currently going through a major dearth of bourbon, craft beer and chicken nuggets due to the ongoing food shortages. Due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the supply chain has been disrupted all around the world and the situation is not much different in New Zealand.

New Zealand hit by liquor and chicken nugget shortages in aftermath of pandemic

New Zealand has been ranked second-worst place in the world to move by immigrants, according to a survey. The expatriate networking organisation InterNations surveyed nearly 12,000 respondents of 177 different nationalities living in 181 countries and found that New Zealand has a very low rate of welcoming migrants with an overall score of zero per cent.

New Zealand ranked second-worst place in world to move by immigrants: Survey

In what scientists believe was likely a meteor drop, New Zealanders across the North Island have reported rumbling, crackling sounds, a fireball and a huge flash of light streaking across the sky on Thursday afternoon.

'Rumbling, crackling sounds, a fireball and a huge flash of light': mysterious object strikes New Zealand

A camping association in New Zealand has called on the government to amend the laws that allow people to poop in public if they don't think they are being watched.

Call grows to tighten New Zealand law that allows public pooping if no one watching

The New Zealand government has designated two far-right organizations from the United States as terrorist groups- the Base and the Proud Boys have been legally designated as terrorist organizations.

New Zealand | Proud Boys and The Base- Two US organizations designated as terror groups

The Proud Boys and The Base, two US organisations, have received a terrorist designation from New Zealand.Last Monday, June 20, it was entered in the gazette, the government's official journal of record.

US groups 'Proud Boys', 'The Base' labelled as terrorist organisations by New Zealand

The United States, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United Kingdom launched an informal group aimed at boosting economic and diplomatic ties with Pacific island nations, the White House said on Friday.

US, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and United Kingdom form Pacific group

Extreme ocean temperatures have caused the largest bleaching of sea sponges in New Zealand, scientists have said following recent marine heatwaves. Last month, researchers found sea sponges bleached for the first time ever off the country’s southern coastline.

New Zealand sees record sea sponge bleaching, scientists 'alarmed'

New Zealand Rugby are undertaking a consultation with stakeholders over their transgender eligibility policy and are aiming for the guidelines to be as inclusive as possible.

New Zealand Rugby undertakes consultation with stakeholders on transgender policy

A spiralling light formation in the night sky left people stunned in New Zealand and once again sparked rumours and discussions about aliens. In the recent past, a number of places around the world have experienced odd happenings in the sky and the strange light in New Zealand is the latest addition to that list.

Mysterious blue light in New Zealand night sky sparks alien and UFO rumours

In recent weeks, the bodies of hundreds of little blue penguins seem to have washed up on the beaches of northern coast of New Zealand, as per conservationists. This has raised the fears of experts that climate change may be starving the birds, who are native to New Zealand, to death.

Hundreds of dead little blue penguins wash ashore in New Zealand. Find out why

Hundreds of dead penguins are washing up daily on New Zealand's beaches. At least 500 Korora penguins have died in 30 days. Experts say the birds were killed by climate change. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Dead Penguins wash up on New Zealand beaches

In what turned out to be another embarrassing moment for a public figure in New Zealand, son of a cabinet minister interrupted her live TV interview, which was being held on video call, by entering the room excitedly along with a phallic carrot.

Watch: Son interrupts New Zealand minister’s interview, waves phallic carrot

In pics - Tonga volcanic eruption creates stunning skies around New Zealand

In a bid to showcase strong partnership over climate change, New Zealand welcomes Australia's climate plan. Both countries are now collaborating to take on global warming.

Strong partnership over climate change: New Zealand welcomes Australia's climate plan

New Zealand is planning to cut down on methane emission by taxing farmers for cow burps. Did you know a cow can emit up to 130 gallons of methane daily by burping? New Zealand has 10 million cows, twice the number of its citizens. But will taxing burps help? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

Gravitas: New Zealand to tax farmers for burpy cattle

In its latest bid to reduce agriculture related emissions, farming leaders in New Zealand have proposed a plan to the government. As per the plan, the government should impose a price on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions that is impacting the sheep and cattle

New Zealand's new climate draft aims at countering Methane emissions

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