# New Zealand

This month

May 2023

# New Zealand

Man accused of igniting Wellington hostel fire claims in court that someone else started blaze

Today, police revised the confirmed death toll to five, after firefighters previously said six bodies had been located.

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May 19th 2023, 7:44 AM

# New Zealand

Man charged with arson over Wellington hostel fire that killed at least six people

The man will face Wellington District Court tomorrow, police said.

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Updated

May 18th 2023, 12:09 PM

# irish navy

Two new ships to work on day-long surveillance patrols in Irish Sea and off south east coast

The two ships were towed into the Naval Base on Tuesday.

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May 18th 2023, 11:52 AM

# Hostel fire

Hostel blaze in New Zealand that killed at least six people being treated as arson

Police have confirmed that the case is being treated as a homicide investigation.

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May 17th 2023, 7:27 AM

# báid nua

Two new Irish Naval vessels to arrive into Cork Harbour tomorrow

The Lake class boats were sold by the New Zealand Government to the Irish State for €26m.

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May 13th 2023, 5:10 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should New Zealand be allowed to enter the Eurovision?

Australia and Israel already compete in the contest.

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May 12th 2023, 12:21 PM

# Flooding

Student missing in New Zealand after school trip to caves caught up in heavy rainfall

Heavy rain has lashed the area for days, with almost 10 centimetres expected today alone.

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May 9th 2023, 11:35 AM

# Will Jordan

All Blacks star to return after eight months out with 'migraine-related' condition

The 25-year-old wing has been a sensation for the All Blacks.

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May 4th 2023, 9:00 AM

# Gianni Infantino

Fifa threatens European TV blackout of Women's World Cup - but RTÉ won't be affected

The Fifa president said broadcasters had offered ’100 times less’ to screen the Women’s World Cup compared to the men’s tournament.

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May 2nd 2023, 12:45 PM

Last month

April 2023

# Backlash

New Zealand feral cat-killing competition for kids is axed after backlash

Organisers of an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for children under 14 to hunt feral cats.

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Apr 19th 2023, 9:52 AM

# Irish Abroad

Munster man Ryan impresses for high-flying Chiefs in New Zealand

The 34-year-old still has ambitions with Ireland and will return before the World Cup.

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Apr 13th 2023, 12:02 PM

# The Wee County

An ancestral tribute and a mistaken reference to the Black and Tans: Biden 'comes home' to Louth

Biden spoke at Windsor Bar in Dundalk this evening.

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Apr 12th 2023, 9:31 PM

# New Zealand

Jacinda Ardern bows out of politics after delivering final speech to New Zealand parliament

Ardern shocked New Zealand earlier this year when she announced she was stepping down as prime minister, saying she no longer had ‘enough in the tank’.

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Apr 5th 2023, 8:31 AM

This year

2023

# la rochelle

Ronan O'Gara rules out role with New Zealand coach Robertson as focus on club game

The former Ireland out-half is focused on coaching La Rochelle.

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Mar 24th 2023, 10:45 AM

# Cyclone Gabrielle

Toddler among dead as New Zealand cyclone death toll reaches eight people

Around 10,000 people have been displaced.

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Feb 17th 2023, 7:35 AM

# Cyclone Gabrielle

Death toll rises to five after New Zealand cyclone as more than 10,000 displaced

Authorities announced a national state of emergency yesterday for only the third time in the country’s history.

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Updated

Feb 15th 2023, 10:40 PM

# New Zealand

'Unprecedented': Storm-battered New Zealand declares national state of emergency

Heavy rain and strong winds have left tens of thousands of people without power.

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Feb 13th 2023, 10:15 PM

# New Zealand

Tens of thousands of homes evacuated in New Zealand as tropical storm hits

“Things will get worse before they get better,” Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said.

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Feb 13th 2023, 10:17 AM

# New Zealand

Enough cocaine to 'service New Zealand for 30 years' found floating in Pacific Ocean

The cocaine is thought to have been dropped there by an international drug-smuggling syndicate.

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Feb 8th 2023, 2:34 PM

# headspace

Chelsea set to hire All Blacks mentality coach

Gilbert Enoka is expected to consult on matters relating to team culture at the Premier League club.

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Feb 7th 2023, 1:53 PM

# On the Move

All Blacks star Beauden Barrett to return to Japan alongside Aaron Smith

The duo have signed to play for Japanese side Toyota Verblitz after the World Cup.

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Feb 7th 2023, 8:02 AM

# Flooding

Auckland faces ‘dangerous’ amount of rain after four killed in floods

More rain is forecast as at least 5,000 homes and businesses in Auckland are being assessed for flood and landslide damage.

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Jan 30th 2023, 8:06 AM

# Flooding

3 people killed after record levels of rainfall in New Zealand

Yesterday was the wettest day ever recorded in Auckland.

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Jan 28th 2023, 10:55 AM

# new chief

Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand’s 41st prime minister in place of Jacinda Ardern

He will have less than nine months before contesting a tough general election.

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Jan 25th 2023, 7:55 AM

# New Zealand

Grateful Ardern makes last bow as New Zealand leader

Her resignation, less than three years after an emphatic election victory, has ignited a national debate about the vitriol faced by women leaders.

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Jan 24th 2023, 7:40 AM

# Results

Both Irish Sevens sides advance to quarter-finals in New Zealand

The women face France next, while then men will go head-to-head with New Zealand.

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Updated

Jan 21st 2023, 11:00 AM

# jacinda ardern

From Christchurch attacks to Covid: Key moments from Jacinda Ardern's reign as New Zealand PM

‘Jacindamania’ has given way in recent months, with recent polls putting the centre-right coalition ahead.

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Jan 19th 2023, 11:04 AM

# stepping down

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces shock resignation

Ardern said she would step down no later than 7 February because she no longer had ‘enough in the tank’.

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Jan 19th 2023, 7:30 AM

Last year

2022

# Tobacco Free Ireland

Poll: Should Ireland impose a lifetime ban on young people buying cigarettes?

Last year Micheál Martin praised New Zealand’s plans for a lifetime ban on young people buying cigarettes

34.0k

Dec 13th 2022, 10:43 AM

# Banned

New Zealand imposes lifetime ban on young people buying cigarettes

The law says that tobacco cannot ever be sold to anybody born on or after 1 January 2009.

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Dec 13th 2022, 8:54 AM

# New Zealand

NZ court takes custody of ill baby whose parents refused potential vaccinated blood transfusion

The child is now under the medical “guardianship of the Court” until “completion of his surgery” and recovery.

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Dec 7th 2022, 9:25 AM

# New Zealand

Woman appears in New Zealand court facing charges of murdering children found in suitcases

The children’s bodies were found after a family bought the suitcases at an online auction of abandoned goods.

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Nov 30th 2022, 8:53 AM

# New Zealand

Woman extradited to New Zealand to face charges of murdering children found in suitcases

The bodies were discovered in south Auckland after a family bought a trailer-load of items at an auction,

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Nov 29th 2022, 8:35 AM

# onto the next

Jones sets sights on All Blacks - 'They're there for the taking, we’re going to go after them'

England defeated Japan 52-13 at Twickenham today.

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Nov 12th 2022, 9:50 PM

# singalong

'How was that, New Zealand?' - World Cup winner's iconic post-match interview

Ruby Tui led the crowd in a rendition of Maori folk song ‘Tutira Mai,’ mirroring the scenes at Eden Park when the All Blacks won the men’s 2011 World Cup final.

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Nov 12th 2022, 8:18 PM