Tag: New Zealand

Thursday, August 26th 2021 - 07:00 UTC
New Zealand reflecting about its national soccer team name “All Whites”

The All Blacks, in their black colours, is mighty and feared New Zealand rugby national team, which during the last two decades have been an almost unbeatable side collecting trophies in the northern and southern hemispheres.
Monday, April 19th 2021 - 08:34 UTC
Two-way travel bubble opened between New Zealand and Australia

Travel between Australia and New Zealand is once again quarantine-free as of this Monday, after measures in both countries against the spread of the coronavirus pandemic yielded results that made this achievement possible.
Tuesday, March 9th 2021 - 09:15 UTC
New Zealanders happy with Queen Elizabeth as head of state

Queen Elizabeth, as constitutional monarch of New Zealand, is unlikely to stop being the head of state anytime soon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, in comments following Oprah Winfrey's interview with Prince Harry and Meghan.
Friday, February 26th 2021 - 21:27 UTC
Drones in New Zealand to protect endangered dolphins

The New Zealand's government is supporting a new project using drone technology to understand and protect the endangered Māui dolphins in the country. Maui dolphins live in a small stretch of ocean off the west coast of New Zealand's North Island and current estimates suggest that only 63 dolphins older than one year remain, raising concerns that they may soon become extinct.
Thursday, February 25th 2021 - 09:37 UTC
Rescuers in New Zealand manage to refloat some 28 beached pilot whales

A group of 28 pilot whales were successfully refloated at a notorious New Zealand beach where more than a dozen of the marine mammals died this week. The long-finned pilot whales, which had re-stranded themselves once before, appeared to have finally swum out to sea, animal rescue charity Project Jonah said.
Wednesday, January 27th 2021 - 09:06 UTC
New Zealand and China upgraded their free trade agreement: Bad news for Mercosur

China and New Zealand signed the upgrading protocol of their free trade agreement (FTA) via video link on Tuesday with new commitments in trade market entry, investment, and other key aspects.
Wednesday, January 6th 2021 - 09:24 UTC
China increases Australian wool quota for 2021; NZ's remains unchanged

China increased its import quota for Australian wool from 36,465 tons last year to 38,288 tons for 2021, according to a newly released official statement. The increase came at a time when China and Australia relations are going through a rough patch.
Thursday, November 26th 2020 - 08:42 UTC
Almost 100 pilot whales died in a mass stranding on New Zealand's remote islands

Almost 100 pilot whales have died in a mass stranding on New Zealand's remote Chatham Islands. Conservation officers said they were notified about the incident on Sunday but by the time they reached the location, Waitangi West Beach, few of the animals were still alive. In total, 97 whales and three dolphins have died.
Monday, November 16th 2020 - 08:18 UTC
China claims it found coronavirus on beef and tripe from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia and New Zealand

The eastern Chinese city of Jinan said it has found the new coronavirus on beef and tripe, and on packaging for these products from Brazil, New Zealand and Bolivia as China ramps up testing on frozen foods.
Monday, November 2nd 2020 - 06:25 UTC
Following New Zealand norm, next government will include two Green ministers

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's Labour Party on Sunday signed an agreement with the Green Party to form government in the Pacific nation of nearly five million.