James Taylor announces 2024 tour of Australia and New Zealand Monday, December 4 by ABC NewsJames Taylor is heading Down Under this spring.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just announced dates for a new tour of Australia and New Zealand. It will be Taylor's first return to the area since 2017.The nine-date trek kicks off April 12 in Perth, hitting... Read More.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it wasn’t burnout that led her to step down Wednesday, September 20 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- After over five years as the prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern surprised the world in January when she announced that she would step down and not seek reelection, saying, "It's time."Ardern said at the time that she no longer... Read More.
2 killed in New Zealand construction site shooting, suspect also dead: Police Wednesday, July 19 by ABC News(AUKLAND, New Zealand) -- Two people were killed after a gunman opened fire at a construction site in Auckland, New Zealand, police said.The suspected shooter was also found dead, New Zealand Police said.Shots were initially reported inside the building around 7:22 a.m. local time Thursday,... Read More.
‘But Here We Are,’ Down Under: Foo Fighters announce Australia and New Zealand tour Monday, June 5 by ABC NewsFoo Fighters have announced a tour of Australia and New Zealand.The outing launches in November and stretches into January 2024. Tickets go on sale next Thursday, June 15. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit FooFighters.com.The... Read More.
Elton John fans upset at last-minute New Zealand show cancelation due to flooding Friday, January 27 by ABC NewsElton John was forced to cancel his Farewell Yellow Brick Road show in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday after heavy rains caused flooding in the city. Elton’s concert at Mt Smart Stadium was called off only 15 minutes before the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was set to hit... Read More.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she will step down: ‘It’s time’ Thursday, January 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced in an emotional press briefing that she will step down, saying "it's time."Ardern said Thursday she will not be seeking reelection this year and that her term will end by Feb. 7."This has been... Read More.
Tongan volcano eruption ‘largest ever recorded,’ New Zealand scientists say Monday, November 21 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A New Zealand-led team of marine geologists investigating an underwater volcano that erupted on Jan. 15 in the Tongan archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean have found that it was the “largest ever recorded” with modern equipment.The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano,... Read More.
Hundreds of whales beached on New Zealand islands Thursday, October 13 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Hundreds of pilot whales that beached on the Chatham Islands in the last week died of natural causes or were euthanized, according to New Zealand's Department of Conservation.Officials responded to two mass strandings of pilot whales. The first group of 240... Read More.
“Over the moon”: Kane Brown reflects on performing in Australia and New Zealand for the first time Monday, September 26 by ABC NewsKane Brown traveled a long way from home to entertain his fans. Following a four-day stint headlining arenas in Australia and New Zealand for the first time, Kane is flying high on the experience, recalling how he never imagined while growing up in the South that one day he'd... Read More.
New Zealand fully reopens borders for first time since COVID pandemic Monday, August 1 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- New Zealand has fully reopened its borders for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, making it the final Western country to do so.The reopening, which went into effect at midnight local time Sunday, means tourists from all over the... Read More.
Red Hot Chili Peppers announce Australia & New Zealand tour with Post Malone Tuesday, July 5 by ABC NewsRed Hot Chili Peppers are headed Down Under early next year, and they're bringing Post Malone along for the ride.The "Under the Bridge" rockers have announced a tour in Australia and New Zealand, set to kick off in January 2023, with the "Circles" artist... Read More.
Biden praises prime minister of New Zealand who offers condolences on US mass shootings Tuesday, May 31 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Following a holiday weekend with at least 12 mass shootings across the country, President Joe Biden met with New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the White House on Tuesday morning, as families in Uvalde, Texas, prepared tiny caskets for the first... Read More.