A large fishing ship ran aground on a remote Pacific atoll early Thursday, and the U.S. Coast Guard said it was helping coordinate the rescue of its 24 crew members. Continue reading →
{FD} New Zealand leader excited for holiday break with infant
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says that six months after giving birth, she’s looking forward to spending more time with her daughter Neve over the Christmas break and thanking everybody who’s helped her juggle responsibilities. Continue reading →
{FD} Man accused of killing tourist appears in New Zealand court
A man accused of killing 22-year-old British tourist Grace Millane made his first appearance in a New Zealand court Monday. Continue reading →
{FD} New Zealand police find body they believe is British tourist
New Zealand police said Sunday they found a body they believe to be that of missing 22-year-old British tourist Grace Millane. Continue reading →
{FD} New Zealand police: 22-year-old British tourist was murdered
New Zealand police said Saturday that they believe a 22-year-old British tourist who has been missing for a week was murdered, and they will lay charges against a man they detained earlier in the day for questioning. Continue reading →
{FD} New Zealand police hold ‘grave fears’ for British tourist
The father of a 22-year-old British tourist who has been missing in New Zealand for six days made a tearful plea for help in the case on Friday, but police say they now hold “grave fears” for her safety. Continue reading →
{FD} South Korea says no timeframe set for visit by Kim Jong Un
South Korea’s president said Tuesday no timeframe has been set for a historic visit to Seoul by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un despite both hoping it will take place this year. Continue reading →
{FD} 51 pilot whales die in another mass stranding in New Zealand
Fifty-one pilot whales died Friday in another mass stranding in New Zealand, less than a week after 145 pilot whales and nine pygmy killer whales perished in two other, unrelated strandings. Continue reading →
{FD} 6 whales refloated after stranding on New Zealand beach
Conservation workers and volunteers in New Zealand managed to refloat six surviving stranded whales on Tuesday and were hoping the animals would soon swim away into deeper water. Continue reading →
{FD} Shakes and hash browns fuel New Zealander’s full-country run
Powered by hash browns and chocolate milkshakes, a New Zealander has run the length of his country in a record time of 18 days and eight hours. Continue reading →
{FD} Fiji leader sworn in for 4 more years after winning election
Fiji’s leader was sworn in for four more years Tuesday after winning an election with a reduced majority, after earlier lashing out at his opponents. Continue reading →
{FD} New Zealand fisherman’s ocean rescue of toddler ‘miraculous’
A New Zealand fisherman plucked a toddler from the ocean in a “miraculous” rescue after thinking he was watching a doll float past. Continue reading →
{FD} Adventurer digs out of New Zealand avalanche; 2 guides die
A well-known adventurer dug herself out of an avalanche on a New Zealand mountain Wednesday morning, while two guides climbing with her died. Continue reading →
{FD} Quake hits Papua New Guinea, no damage or injuries reported
An earthquake rattled part of Papua New Guinea on Thursday, but no major damage or injuries have been reported. Continue reading →
{FD} Admired abroad, New Zealand leader faces hurdles at home
Last Thursday, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the high-profile interviews she’d be doing this week in New York, where she’s attending the U.N. General Assembly. Continue reading →
{FD} New Zealand celebrates 125 years of women having the vote
New Zealand became the first nation in the world to allow women to vote 125 years ago, and hundreds of people celebrated the anniversary on Wednesday by turning out to gatherings and speeches. Continue reading →
{FD} Unwanted by Australia, refugees on Nauru have few options
Surrounded by the shelves and furniture her older brother made, 13-year-old Parnian sits in the small, neat living room where she spends much of her time, recalling the day two years ago she watched family friend Omid set himself alight. Continue reading →
{FD} Tensions run high over China and refugees at Pacific meeting
Tensions over China and refugees ran high Tuesday at a meeting of Pacific leaders after host Nauru accused a Chinese official of bullying and temporarily detained a New Zealand journalist. Continue reading →
{FD} Fate of Nauru refugees casts shadow over Pacific conference
Shaped like a peanut and smaller than some big-city airports, this tropical Pacific island has an unusual history. Continue reading →
{FD} New Zealand allows Chelsea Manning entry for speaking tour
New Zealand authorities said on Friday that convicted secrets leaker Chelsea Manning can enter the country for a speaking tour, a day after tour organizers said she couldn’t enter Australia. Continue reading →
