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Earthquake Shakes Australia, New Zealand

BRISBANE, Australia -- Moderate earthquakes rattled parts of Australia and New Zealand on Saturday, including the devastated city of Christchurch where power was cut to thousands of homes, officials said. No major damage was reported from either quake, and no tsunami warning was issued. The magnitude-5.2 quake that...

Earthquake Aftermath: New Zealand's Economic Growth to Fall by Half

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Police cordons around the most devastated section of New Zealand's earthquake-struck city of Christchurch were relaxed Sunday, allowing businesspeople and residents to salvage their valuables nearly two weeks after a temblor that killed at least 166 people. Meanwhile, the government forecast...

Topless Feminists Protest 'Win a Wife' Competition

A feminist group in Ukraine has protested a radio station competition to "win a wife" in the most eye-catching way possible -- by removing clothes. The Femen Movement is angered by a contest organized by a New Zealand radio station that offered a listener the opportunity to travel to Ukraine and meet women. Nine women...

No Hope of More New Zealand Quake Survivors, Official Says

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Rescuers officially gave up hope of finding more survivors of New Zealand's devastating earthquake, saying Thursday that no one trapped in rubble when the disaster struck nine days earlier could still be alive. The news was a blow to the families of around 200 people listed as missing, many of...

New Zealand Earthquake Death Toll Hits 160, Many More Missing

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand -- Anguished family members visited collapsed buildings Wednesday where bodies of their loved ones lie trapped more than a week after New Zealand's earthquake, as officials said some remains may never be recovered from the rubble. An official tour of the worst-hit sites in the Feb. 22 disaster...

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Video: Maori Creation Story Told In Sand Art

One of the great things about exploring other cultures is hearing their stories.

THE HUFFINGTON POST

Dagmar Pytlickova, Czech Tourist, Abused And Murdered In New Zealand

Police say a Czech tourist hitchhiking in New Zealand was sexually assaulted and murdered by a man who then killed himself.

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'Star Wars' vs. 'Lord Of The Rings': Vote For The Best Franchise Of All Time

Living in the Marvel universe would be either a real blast or a total disaster depending on where you end up and what kind of powers you might have.

THE HUFFINGTON POST

New Zealand Sunset, Auckland Skies Shared Via Twitter (PICTURES)

Stunning sunset in New Zealand, photo courtesy of Twitter user @bookemdanno.

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06/04/12 snom Now Offers Resellers Free SIP Training Courses... Source: TMCnet Although a well-known provider of IP phones and phone systems, snom technology AG's ( News - Alert ) business model revolves around more than just developing and distributing IP communications solutions.
06/04/12 TAG Extends Footprint in NZ Canterbury, East Coast... Source: Rigzone TAG Oil Ltd. has entered into an agreement with Rawson Taranaki Limited and Zeanco (NZ) Ltd. to acquire three New Zealand exploration permits; Petroleum Exploration Permit 52589, Petroleum Exploration Permit 52676 and Petroleum Exploration Permit 53674.
06/04/12 Chinese official pledges closer cooperation with New... Source: Sina Vice Premier Hui Liangyu pledged on Monday to boost cooperation with New Zealand as he met with New Zealand's Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples.
06/04/12 Super Rugby must resist rapid expansion Source: The Roar This has been the best Super Rugby season since 2003.
06/04/12 New Zealand and Ireland both name strong squads Source: The Roar New Zealand has named their squad with a number of new caps, similar to Ireland.

Background on new zealand

New Zealand () is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses ‒ that of the North and South Islands ‒ as well as numerous smaller islands.

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