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Early voting begins in New Zealand's general election and in Australia for Indigenous 'Voice'
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Early voting began on Monday in New Zealand for the nation's Oct. 14 general election, with conservative contender Christopher Luxon casting his ballot. Early voting also began in some parts of Australia in a referendum that would enshrine in...
Former New Zealand prime minister and pandemic prep leader says we're unprepared for the next one
NEW YORK (AP) — If another pandemic happens, the world will again be unprepared. That’s the bleak assessment of former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark, who co-chaired the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, after the U.N. General Assembly held a...
On the campaign trail, New Zealand leader Chris Hipkins faces an uphill battle wooing voters
NEW PLYMOUTH, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins was on the campaign trail Monday visiting an art gallery when his guide asked him what he pictured when he looked up at a towering wooden sculpture. “I was actually just contemplating that,” Hipkins...
Banned New Zealand Olympic runner arrested in Kenya over sexual assault and weapon allegations
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Banned New Zealand Olympic runner Zane Robertson was arrested in Kenya over allegations of sexual assault and possession of an unlicensed AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition at his home in the East African nation, police said Thursday. Police obtained a court...
New Zealand rattled by magnitude 5.6 quake but no immediate reports of major damage or injuries
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand was rattled by a magnitude 5.6 earthquake Wednesday morning but there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries. The quake struck in the central South Island about 124 kilometers (77 miles) west of Christchurch, according to...
Shane van Gisbergen to leave Australia and run NASCAR development program for Trackhouse in 2024
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Shane van Gisbergen's expected move to NASCAR will be in a development program driving in all three national series for Trackhouse Racing. The New Zealand native won his NASCAR debut race on the downtown streets of Chicago driving for Trackhouse in early...
American Magic seeks to regain its sea legs in America's Cup preliminary regatta
The shock of being the first team eliminated from the last America's Cup has been motivating for the New York Yacht Club’s American Magic. American Magic was the second challenger to begin training in Barcelona for the 37th America's Cup; bought two AC40s, the half-size version of...
New Zealand economy to remain sluggish for 2 years, although doing better than feared, figures show
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s economy is expected to remain sluggish for another two years, although the overall picture is rosier than many observers had feared, new figures released Tuesday indicate. The nation’s Treasury released the projections ahead of an...
Dabrowski and Routliffe win US Open women's doubles, beating 2020 champs Siegemund and Zvonareva
NEW YORK (AP) — Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe won the U.S. Open women's doubles title in just their fourth tournament together, beating 2020 champions Laura Siegemund and Vera Zvonareva 7-6 (9), 6-3 on Sunday. It was the first Grand Slam women's doubles title for both...
Kiwi sailors heard 'an almighty bang' as wingsail falls into Mediterranean after race
The giant wingsail on Team New Zealand's foiling catamaran suddenly shattered and fell into the Mediterranean in a stunning scene on Saturday just minutes after the Kiwis had finished racing in the France Sail Grand Prix in Saint-Tropez. The crew escaped injuries but the Kiwis...
