A series of tremors rattled the quake-prone New Zealand city of Christchurch on Monday, destroying buildings and sending boulders tumbling down hills.
International rescuers intensified their search for earthquake survivors in New Zealand, despite fading hopes of finding any more people alive.
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/ 23 February 2011
New Zealand’s quake death toll was confirmed at 71 with more bodies still to be recovered, but it was not known how many people might still be trapped
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/ 27 October 2010
New Zealand is to remain the home of <i>The Hobbit</i> after the government struck a $25-million deal with Warner Bros.
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/ 14 February 2008
Global warming, which is threatening the viability of the drought-stricken wine industry in Australia, could be a boon for neighbouring New Zealand which has been enjoying a growing reputation for its quality wines. New Zealand’s subtle flavoured wines, mostly whites such as Sauvignon Blanc but also reds such as Pinot Noir, are appearing on the tables of fine restaurants from London to Los Angeles.
New Zealand inflicted the heaviest defeat suffered by France in more than a century of international rugby when they strolled to a 61-10 in the second test on Saturday. Inspired by a dominant forward display, the All Blacks followed up last week’s 42-11 win in Auckland with a ruthless nine-try demolition.