It’s become a real wishing hell. A New Zealand tourist’s dive into Rome’s historic Trevi Fountain has prompted calls for harsher penalties and tighter security to protect the iconic landmark. The footage starts off innocuously enough with two girls snapping selfies in front of the 18th-century pool. Then, all of a sudden, a 30-year-old man … Read more
James Cameron has revealed what led him and his family to leave the US for New Zealand. The “Titanic” director, 71, opened up about the surprising decision during a new episode of “In Depth with Graham Besinger” released on Wednesday. Cameron, who officially became a New Zealand citizen this past August, began by explaining how … Read more
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Police in New Zealand are waiting for nature to take its course after a man allegedly tried to smuggle a 33,000 New Zealand dollar ($19,000) pendant out of a jewelry store by swallowing it. The 32-year-old man, who has not been publicly named, is accused of eating an ornate Fabergé octopus pendant at … Read more
With more countries wooing Americans today with “golden” visa offerings, those who have had success are presenting even more opportunities. New Zealand recently eased its rules to attract more high-net-worth individuals to its “golden” visa programs. Changes include removing an English language requirement and relaxing the amount of time required for people to spend there. The … Read more
Marine scientists may learn more about the “rarest whale” in the world after a spade-toothed whale washed up on an Otago beach in New Zealand. According to the New Zealand Department of Conservation, the 16-foot beaked whale was discovered near Taiari Mouth on July 4. Marine mammal experts believe the body is that of a … Read more
Reality TV star Andrew Jury has died at age 33. Jury, who was one of the grooms on the first season of “Married At First Sight New Zealand,” was reportedly in custody in jail at Mt Eden Corrections Facility in Auckland, NZ, at the time of his death. He passed away just hours before he … Read more
A guest visiting a hotel in New Zealand says they were left disturbed by a “gross” feature in their room. In an interview with the New Zealand Herald, the traveler checked into their room at the Pullman Rotorua when they noticed a frosted glass cubicle in the corner of their suite. Behind the glass, just steps from … Read more
New Zealand home cooks are frying up possum as meat prices soar, but food safety experts have warned it’s not a good idea. Possums are a protected species in Australia and it’s illegal to hunt them without a permit, but in New Zealand, where they are an invasive species, the marsupials are fair game. This … Read more
He’s faking it ’till he makes it — or doesn’t. A New Zealand man has amassed a real fan following for pretending to be famous on Instagram, where he posts photoshopped pictures of himself splashed on the front pages of famed outlets like Page Six and Vogue. “These days, everyone is living doctored lives on … Read more
James Cameron and wife, Suzy Amis Cameron, are selling their longtime oceanfront California ranch for $33 million. The roughly 100-acre property was purchased by the “Titanic” director in 1999 for $4.37 million, records show. Cameron, 68, had written the blockbuster movie, “Avatar,” at the ranch. He used an ocean-facing room upstairs in the house as … Read more
A popular mommy blogger has been lashed online after complaining that her “dream trip” to New Zealand had been canceled as the nation battles devastating and deadly floods. Influencer Britnee Kent, who on social media says she is “living a simple island life with my boys”, posted a video over the weekend that left viewers … Read more
Torrential rain and wild weather in Auckland on Friday caused disruptions throughout the city and an Elton John concert to be canceled just before it was due to start. About 40,000 people were expected to attend the evening concert at Mt Smart Stadium in New Zealand’s largest city. Thousands were already at the venue when … Read more
A New Zealand health campaign designed to help curb hepatitis C has hit a stumbling block after one of its advertisements showing people raising the middle finger was deemed too offensive to air. The associate health minister, Ayesha Verrall, launched the “Stick it to Hep C” campaign in July, to raise awareness over the virus, … Read more