How a giant eagle came to dominate ancient New Zealand

Enlarge / The now-extinct Haast’s eagle hunting moa in New Zealand, which lacked other large predators. Today scientists are looking at the ancient history of the islands’ birds to better understand how “natural” biological invasions happen. (credit: John Megahan/CC) New Zealand has long been known as a place for the birds—quite literally. Before people arrived […]

Late-Night Hosts Blast Trump's Response to New Zealand Shootings: He's a 'Product of White Supremacy'

Several late-night hosts began their weeks by addressing the March 15 mosque shootings that left 50 people dead in Christchurch, New Zealand — and they were none too pleased by President Trump’s response to the tragedy. Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers all criticized Trump on Monday night, particularly after he wrote off the […]

Air New Zealand Says It’s Honoring Biz Class ‘Special’ Fares to Australia — But There’s a Catch

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How a Trip to New Zealand Saved Me $2,000 — Reader Success Story

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Deal Alert: Flights to New Zealand From $619 Round-Trip From Across the US

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You Can Buy This Village in New Zealand for a Cool $1.8 Million

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Deal Alert: Flights to New Zealand and Australia From $763 Round-Trip Nonstop

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Kate Middleton broke royal protocol while in New Zealand during official tour

Kate Middleton, 36, has undertaken a number of royal tours with her husband Prince William, 36. The pair have travelled to Poland, Canada and India for their biggest trips abroad. However, during their trip to New Zealand in 2014, with their first child Prince George, now five, Kate Middleton broke royal protocol. The older generation […]

Australia's strawberry needle scare spreads to New Zealand

Australia’s fruit sabotage has spread to neighbouring New Zealand after a punnet of strawberries contaminated with needles was sold in an Auckland supermarket. Originating from a farm in Western Australia, this is the first time a contaminated punnet has surfaced in New Zealand after more than 100 alleged incidents of pins and needles being found […]