New Zealand’s capital Wellington is under renewed pressure from severe weather, with authorities urging residents in low-lying suburbs to evacuate as heavy rain continues to batter the city. Emergency services say they responded to around 150 calls overnight, as floodwaters surged into homes, forcing residents to escape in the dark. 

New Zealand Floods: Wellington Orders Evacuation After Floods 

More than 40,000 people have been protesting outside New Zealand's parliament on Tuesday (Nov. 19), opposing a bill that seeks to dilute the rights of Maori people and threatens to set race relations back by decades.

Over 40,000 people protest outside New Zealand's parliament over controversial Maori rights bill

New Zealand is witnessing a major protest by the indigenous Maori people with thousands marching towards the national capital Wellington over a controversial bill redefining the Treaty of Waitangi. Watch this report for more details!

New Zealand: Around 35,000 Maori Protesters Gathered in Wellington

Indigenous Māori 'Haka' chants resonated through Wellington, New Zealand, as part of a powerful cultural display. The traditional war dance and chants, performed by Māori groups, echoed throughout the city, showcasing the deep-rooted heritage and strength of the Māori people. The event underscored the ongoing importance of Māori culture and heritage in New Zealand society.

New Zealand: Indigenous Maori 'Haka' Chants Echoed In Wellington

Demonstrators supporting Maori rights rallied across New Zealand including a large group gathered outside Wellington's Parliament building waving Maori sovereignty flags.

New Zealand: Thousands rally against bill undermining indigenous rights

Nathan Lyon headlined Day 2 of the first Test between New Zealand and Australia, in Wellington, as Pat Cummins & Co. tightened their grip on the series opener on Friday (March 1).

NZ vs Aus, 1st Test: Nathan Lyon overtakes Courtney Walsh to become 7th-highest wicket-taker

New Zealand's Minister for Children expressed strong condemnation after the emergence of "very disturbing" footage showing children engaged in a violent "MMA-style" fight at a state-run Oranga Tamariki facility in South Auckland.

New Zealand's youth justice facility rocked by disturbing 'MMA-style' fight

Loafers Lodge hostel fire: New Zealand authorities have arrested a man for arson over a deadly hostel blaze in Wellington which killed at least six people on Monday.

Loafers Lodge hostel fire: New Zealand police arrest man for arson; death toll expected to rise

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A deadly-fire ripped through a multi-storey hostel in Central Wellington last night, two tower in flames and thick smoke was seen coming out of hostel's roof. New Zealand police and emergency services said that the cause of fire is still unknown.

New Zealand fire: At least 6 killed, many injured after fire in a hostel in Wellington

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said that at least six people have been killed in a fire that broke out in a hostel in central Wellington in the early hours of Tuesday (May 16).

New Zealand: At least six killed in hostel fire in Wellington, rescue operation underway

New Zealand and England resumed the fifth and last day of the second and final Test, in Wellington, with the Tim Southee-led hosts needing nine more wickets whereas Ben Stokes & Co.

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Kiwis register historic feats after winning Wellington thriller by the barest of margins

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson notched up his 26th Test century off 226 balls with eight fours on Day 4 of the second Test against England in Wellington on Monday (February 27).

Kane Williamson bring up his 26th test ton on record-breaking day Vs England

New Zealand got its new Prime Minister labour leader Chris Hipkins, who has sworn in at a formal ceremony in the capital of Wellington. Hipkins replaced the outgoing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern whose resignation stunned the country last week.

New Zealand: Chris Hipkins officially becomes 41st Prime Minister, replaces Jacinda Ardern

India's Twenty20 series opener against New Zealand was washed out on Friday without a ball being bowled, following steady rain in Wellington. The beaten semi-finalists of this year's T20 World Cup were hoping to find out more about some of their new talents in the first T20 International of the three-match series.

New Zealand vs India: Rain washes out first T20I in Wellington

T20 World Cup 2022 is an example that shows how India's star batter Suryakumar Yadav mesmerises the fans with his towering sixes and brilliant boundaries. But who would have thought his simple and plain tweets will also go viral?

'Hello Wellington': Suryakumar Yadav's tweet attracts cheeky reply from woman cricketer

New Zealand's coronavirus outbreak grew to 31 people and spread to capital Wellington. The first case in the outbreak emerged in Auckland on Tuesday as the government put the entire country into a level-4 lockdown, which means the highest level of restrictions.

New Zealand's COVID-19 outbreak spreads to capital Wellington

An earthquake struck near New Zealand's capital on Monday (May 25) morning, shaking many residents including Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern who continued with a live TV interview at the parliament building. The 5.8 magnitude earthquake was 37 kms deep and the epicenter was 30 km northwest of Levin, a city in New Zealand's North Island close to the capital Wellington, according to Geonet.

Jacinda Ardern stays cool as earthquake rattles New Zealand capital

New Zealand has entered 2020 and a new decade with fireworks and huge celebrations in Auckland and Wellington. #WION #Auckland #Wellington

New Zealand celebrates New Years Eve

New Zealand have pledged a win-at-all-costs approach to the second Test against Bangladesh, starting in Wellington on Friday, as they look to wrap up the series with a game to spare.

Ruthless New Zealand look to win second Test against Bangladesh in 'whatever way possible'

Pushed out of their comfort zone by some incisive swing bowling in challenging conditions, a jolted India will gain confidence from Mahendra Singh Dhoni's return as they aim to finish the five-match series against New Zealand on a high.

India vs New Zealand, 5th ODI: Dhoni boost for India seeking an improved batting show

Trent Boult and Neil Wagner quickly wrapped up Sri Lanka's second innings on Sunday as New Zealand clinched the series 1-0 with a dominant 423-run victory in the second Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

New Zealand seal series with victory in second Sri Lanka Test

US and European markets rallied while the euro, which was wallowing around 10-month lows against the dollar, surged, helped by a surprise surge in German inflation

Asian markets recover with Euro as Italy fears ease

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