http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealandWed, 19 Jun 2013 07:35:59 +0100All the latest news from TNT Down UnderKohanaPHPhttp://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/close-but-no-cigar-australian-hockey-team-upset-over-anthem-gaffeThe Australian men’s hockey team were set up for disaster in a game against Belgium in last week, when there was a slight mix up with the national anthem.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:46:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/google-brings-the-internet-to-new-zealandProject Loon is the latest venture from Google’s X lab, which is primed to help bring Internet to parts of the developing world using balloons. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:15:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/prison-feast-foodies-get-served-four-course-meal-cooked-by-prisoners-in-jailNew Zealand’s annual Wellington on a Plate festival kicked off last night, and in a festival first 70 lucky diners will be fed a four course meal in Rimutaka Prison – cooked by prisoners.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:21:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/dan-carter-could-be-ruled-out-of-all-blacks-test-against-france-with-broken-handStar All Black Dan Carter could miss the first Test of the year on Saturday against France with a broken hand suffered on Friday night as his Super Rugby side, the Crusaders, beat the NSW Waratahs.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:30:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/stuffed-up-auction-cat-skin-sold-on-trademeA recent, and somewhat questionable auction on New Zealand’s website, Trade Me (the Kiwi equivalent to eBay), has sparked outrage regarding animal welfare. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 03 Jun 2013 05:58:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/kiwi-pm-we-cant-change-laws-on-racism-because-its-subjective-like-pornographyNew Zealand's PM has said the threshold of the law against inciting racism cannot be lowered because, 'like pornography,' racism is subjective.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 31 May 2013 09:22:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/kiwi-newspaper-cartoons-slammed-as-racistTwo cartoons printed in New Zealand South Island papers have been branded racist towards Maoris and Polynesians.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 30 May 2013 09:23:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/rocky-the-christchurch-earthquake-survivor-travels-the-country-for-charityA rock weighing 25 tonnes which landed on a home during the Christchurch earthquake is about to embark on a two day road trip, where it will meet its new ‘adopted’ family, and spend Thursday night...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 29 May 2013 04:14:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/rack-in-business-topless-terrace-given-new-home-in-strip-jointNot too long ago Wellington Council accidentally stuffed up the spelling of a street sign to the new unfortunate name of Topless Terrace. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 27 May 2013 01:14:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/rise-from-the-ditch-aussie-zombie-company-try-their-luck-in-new-zealandThe home of adventure and adrenalin could soon become the home of the living dead thanks to a few Aussie zombie enthusiasts. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 20 May 2013 06:52:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/black-caps-strike-on-second-morning-as-england-collapse-to-8-209England’s batsmen have capitulated in the first session on day two, at one stage losing four wickets in 17 balls to New Zealand’s on-fire bowlers Neil Wagner and Tim Southee, to be struggling at...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 17 May 2013 13:03:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/video-new-zealands-new-ease-up-on-the-drink-advert-is-worth-a-shout-outNew Zealand authorities sure know to make a community awareness ad. Following on from the Legend drink driving viral hit – “you know I can’t grab your ghost chips” – they’re suggesting...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 14 May 2013 17:00:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/who-dares-wins-queenstown-climber-saves-friends-life-in-the-himalayasQueenstown climber, Ben Dare, is being hailed as a hero after rescuing his companion after a terrifying fall on the face of a mountain in Nepal's Himalayas. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 14 May 2013 06:29:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/rainer-hersch-vs-new-zealand-comedy-festivalA popular British comedian has lashed out at the New Zealand Comedy Festival in an angry tirade about dismal audience numbers and personal costs.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 13 May 2013 04:34:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/all-washed-up-sea-monster-corpse-washes-up-on-new-zealand-beachStunned beach goers in New Zealand have come across the washed up carcass of a mysterious marine creature with flippers and a mouth full of razor sharp teeth. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 09 May 2013 00:28:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/video-footage-emerges-of-auckland-helicopter-crashTwo people have survived a helicopter crash into Auckland harbour after taking the prototype first-of-its-kind carbon fibre craft out to take aerial photographs. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 07 May 2013 09:07:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/mammary-misprint-wellington-council-balls-up-leaves-residents-looking-like-right-titsThe residents of Torless Terrace in Wellington have long been used to having their street signs vandalised by kids, now it seems their own council is getting in on the act. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 06 May 2013 01:41:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/and-the-dish-ran-away-with-the-spoon-kiwis-send-cow-into-spaceAn internet company in New Zealand have sent their cow into space, all in the name of science of course. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 03 May 2013 00:53:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/new-zealand-reveals-list-of-banned-baby-names-including-v8-and-midnight-chardonnayIt beggars belief that this list is necessary, but New Zealand officials have had to release a set of banned baby names to prevent parents bestowing names like "Lucifer" and "Mafia No...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 01 May 2013 12:03:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/tui-beer-brew-up-homophobic-debate-with-new-adTui has been forced to defend their latest billboard, which many have deemed to be insulting and homophobic. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:43:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/canterbury-cinderella-new-zealand-man-to-create-pumpkin-boatSteve Dasler, a volunteer fire fighter from Canterbury, NZ, isn’t satisfied with just eating pumpkins. He wants to turn one into a boat. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:16:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/kiwi-coach-joe-schmidt-set-to-become-ireland-rugby-head-coachNew Zealander Joe Schmidt looks set to take over the reins of the Ireland rugby team, with reports suggesting his appointment could be confirmed as early as this week.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:01:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/operation-gummy-bear-a-resounding-successA trail of gummy bears lead Auckland police to a thief who had broken into a car on Friday night. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:28:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/video-clip-of-kiwi-mp-maurice-williamsons-equal-marriage-bill-speech-goes-viralNew Zealand made history yesterday gay marriage was legalised - and MP Maurice Williamson has been credited with helping to persuade parliament after his humourous speech.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:22:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/marriage-equality-bill-new-zealand-lgalises-same-sex-marriage-momentous-for-gay-rightsNew Zealand has become the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to legalise same-sex marriage in a historic move.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:11:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/new-zealands-marriage-equality-bill-to-be-passed-into-law-this-weekNew Zealand looks set to legalise equal marriage this week in Parliament.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:56:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/sting-in-the-tale-spain-set-to-take-new-zealands-crown-for-having-the-worlds-largest-wasp-bestA seven metre long wasp nest found in an abandoned building on the Spanish island of Tenerife could see New Zealand lose its much coveted Guiness World Record for having the largest such nest in the...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:29:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/big-day-out-returns-to-new-zealand-in-2014Whenever a festival is announced in Australia our cousins across the ditch have been known to channel a bit of Simple Minds: "Don't you Forget about Me". webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:56:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/across-the-ditch-asylum-seekers-bypassing-australia-for-new-zealandAustralia may pride itself on being the 'lucky country' but asylum seekers think otherwise, according to experts. Many are bound for New Zealand after being mistreated on Aussie shores ore...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/new-zealand-sheep-march-for-world-peaceSheep have long been associated with New Zealand, and they can soon add Japan to their repertoire. A herd of sheep on a Kapiti Coast farm have been trained to spell and will appear in a Japanese beer...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:42:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/john-key-labels-journalist-knuckle-heads-after-appointment-of-his-school-friend-ian-fletcher-as-new-zealands-spy-boss-queriedKiwi PM John Key has criticised journalists following the controversial appointment of Ian Fletcher as head of the GCSB.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:47:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/quelle-suprise-new-study-has-found-rugby-fans-in-new-zealand-drink-too-muchA new study focusing on the burden placed on emergency medical services by intoxicated fans at Rugby Union games in New Zealand has prompted calls for an anti-binge drinking ad campaign. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:39:00 +0100http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/pak-n-deprave-mother-leaves-baby-in-car-with-written-noteA mother left her baby alone in the carpark of Pak’nSave Porirua New Zealand, with a note telling people to call her if the infant needed anything.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:56:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/pilot-mistakes-highway-for-runwayA solo flight student in New Zealand had to pull out of landing last minute after mistaking a section of State Highway 2 in Tauranga for a runway.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:10:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/back-in-black-new-zealands-only-marmite-producer-backThe Ancient Mayans may have got the date for the end of the world wrong, but the hardy souls of New Zealand have been living through their very own hell for the last year or so. An end so grim and...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:38:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/rogue-blade-man-finds-part-of-knife-in-his-back-three-years-after-being-stabbedA 32-year old Canadian man is considering suing the health department of the Northwestern Territory after a piece of knife he had been stabbed with three years before was found still lodged in his...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:43:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/new-zealands-gay-marriage-bill-passes-second-reading-with-overwhelming-supportNew Zealand is one step closer to legalising same-sex marriage after Parliament backed it comprehensively – 77 votes to 44 - at its second reading, with just three ministers reneging on their...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:41:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/kiwi-man-who-killed-cat-and-put-its-corpse-on-ex-girlfriends-pillow-jailedA New Zealand man who stomped on a kitten and placed the gory remains on his ex’s pillow has been jailed for 19 months.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:48:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/new-zealand-set-to-legalise-same-sex-marriageNew Zealand is set to pass a law that would legalise same sex marriage, but religious ministers won’t be legally obliged to marry couples against their church’s beliefs. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:19:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/family-pay-tribute-to-kiwi-man-killed-in-shark-attack-on-auckland-beachA swimmer has been attacked and killed by a shark, believed to be a great white, whist swimming at a beach in New Zealand.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:26:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/balls-and-all-tackle-legendary-rugby-league-figure-ruben-wiki-tackles-streaker-gets-an-absolute-face-fullFormer player and legendary figure of New Zealand Rugby League, Ruben Wiki has unintentionally turned himself into something of an internet celebrity after winding up with a face full of some...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:10:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/baby-overboard-woman-asked-to-leave-flight-because-of-crying-childA New Zealand woman says she was “humiliated” after being asked to leave an Air New Zealand flight after her son refused to settle down. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:49:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/new-zealand-announces-all-tobacco-products-to-come-in-plain-packagingNew Zealand announces all tobacco products to come in plain packagingwebmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:37:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/dna-tests-on-new-zealand-girl-suspected-to-be-madeleine-mccann-revealedSamples of DNA taken from a New Zealand girl have confirmed that she is not missing youngster Madeleine McCann.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:11:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/kiwi-woman-killed-by-drinking-too-much-coca-cola-says-coronerA New Zealand woman has died after consuming an incredible ten litres of her favourite Coca-Cola every day, according to a coroner's report.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:29:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/a-bit-of-a-hike-man-in-new-zealand-activiates-distress-beacon-because-hes-running-lateEmergency services in New Zealand have been left fuming after a hiker activated his emergency beacon in the South Island because he was running late and wanted a lift to his car. webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:35:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/police-searching-for-madeleine-mccann-request-dna-of-kiwi-girl-resembling-missing-britThe hunt for British girl Madeleine McCann has been ongoing for nearly six years. In the latest development in the long-running case police have requested the DNA of a girl spotted in New Zealand.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:50:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/new-zealands-tsunami-warning-liftedAt least five people have been reported dead and tens of homes destroyed after a tsunami triggered by an undersea earthquake hit the Solomon Islands.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:33:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/flight-risk-princess-bride-t-shirt-intimidates-qantas-staffWe all know how sensitive people get on flights. Whether it be not enough leg room, a crying baby, or jokes about bombs, but this is a new one. A t-shirt based on a children's film was enough to...webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:33:00 +0000http://www.tntdownunder.com/news/new-zealand/kiwi-philanthropist-calls-for-eradication-of-domestic-cats-from-new-zealandPhilanthropic economist Gareth Morgan, who describes cats as “friendly neighbourhood killers” is calling for their eradication from New Zealand.webmaster@tntdownunder.com (TNT Down Under)Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:46:00 +0000