Nick Perry, Associated Press Updated 8:43 pm PST, Monday, February 18, 2019 In this image made from a video, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during an interview in Wellington, New Zealand Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. Ardern said that no final decision has been made on whether Huawei equipment can be used in a planned network upgrade. (NEWSHUB via AP) less In this image made from a video, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during an interview in Wellington, New Zealand Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. Ardern said that no final decision has been made on ... more Photo: AP Photo: AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 In this image made from a video, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during an interview in Wellington, New Zealand Tuesday, Feb. … [Read more...] about New Zealand leader says no final decision on using Huawei
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New Zealand plans new tax for giants like Google, Facebook
Nick Perry, Associated Press Updated 6:39 pm PST, Monday, February 18, 2019 FILE - This July 19, 2016, file photo shows the Google logo at the company's headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. New Zealand's government announced plans on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, for a new tax targeting online giants like Google and Facebook that earn plenty of money in the country but pay little tax. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there's a gap that needs to be closed. less FILE - This July 19, 2016, file photo shows the Google logo at the company's headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. New Zealand's government announced plans on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, for a new tax targeting ... more Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - … [Read more...] about New Zealand plans new tax for giants like Google, Facebook
Tongariro Crossing is the Best Hike in New Zealand
It felt as if I had just closed my eyes when the alarm sounded. I felt around for my phone in the direction of the annoying buzzing. Found it, 4:30am. It took a second for me to remember why I had set it for that time, but I needed to get up, get ready and catch a bus in the front of the hostel at 5:30am for the start of the Tongariro Crossing. The epic Tongariro Crossing is one of New Zealand’s best day hikes, it’s also one of the Top 100 Travel Adventures in the world, and although it’s tough, it’s an excellent way to experience the volcanic, alpine landscapes of the North Island. The Tongariro Crossing takes you through a unique world that is quite unlike anywhere else on the planet, and you’ll trek through otherworldly landscapes and ancient lava flows while being continuously surrounded by high mountain peaks. You’ll even see the infamous Mount Doom, the peak that featured in the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. As beautiful as the trek is, … [Read more...] about Tongariro Crossing is the Best Hike in New Zealand
51 pilot whales die in another mass stranding in New Zealand
Nick Perry, Associated Press Updated 1:23 am PST, Friday, November 30, 2018 In this photo released by New Zealand Department of Conservation, the department's workers clear perished pilot whales after a stranding in Owenga, Chatham Islands, New Zealand, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. Fifty-one pilot whales died Friday in another mass stranding in New Zealand, less than a week after 145 pilot whales and nine pygmy killer whales perished in two other, unrelated stranding. (New Zealand Department of Conservation via AP) less In this photo released by New Zealand Department of Conservation, the department's workers clear perished pilot whales after a stranding in Owenga, Chatham Islands, New Zealand, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. Fifty-one ... more Photo: AP Photo: AP Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image … [Read more...] about 51 pilot whales die in another mass stranding in New Zealand
145 pilot whales die in stranding on New Zealand beach
Updated 5:51 pm PST, Sunday, November 25, 2018 In this Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 photo, pilot whales lie beached at Mason Bay, Rakiura on Stewart Island, New Zealand. As many as 145 pilot whales have died after the mass stranding which was discovered by a hiker on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018.(Department of Conservation via AP) less In this Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 photo, pilot whales lie beached at Mason Bay, Rakiura on Stewart Island, New Zealand. As many as 145 pilot whales have died after the mass stranding which was discovered by a hiker ... more Photo: AP Photo: AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 In this Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 photo, pilot whales lie beached at Mason Bay, Rakiura on Stewart Island, New Zealand. As many as 145 pilot whales have died after the mass stranding … [Read more...] about 145 pilot whales die in stranding on New Zealand beach