SOUTH TARAWA, Kiribati (Reuters) - The ocean laps against a protective seawall outside the maternity ward at Kiribati's Nawerewere Hospital, marshalling itself for another assault with the next king tide.Full story
Responding to the government-surveillance controversy engulfing New Zealand's security-alliance partners in Washington, Prime Minister John Key said Tuesday his country doesn't use foreign intelligence agencies to circumvent local laws and illegally spy on its citizens. Full story
Hobbits, elves and dragons appear to be luring tourists to New Zealand as fans await their first glimpse of the second movie in "The Hobbit" trilogy. Full story
At 105 years old, Bob Edwards is the island nation’s oldest driver, behind the wheel since he was 17. In 88 years, he’s gotten only one speeding ticket.
Actresses Molly Ringwald has recorded her first adult album, “Except Sometimes,” thanks to the support of her dad. She said that singing, along with raising her kids, brings her much joy.
A test run for the world's first carbon fiber helicopter ends in a forced water landing in New Zealand after the craft lost power. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Patton Oswalt shows off his improv skills with an amazing one-man filibuster on Star Wars, the Avengers, and much more; New Yorker offers up a really thought-provoking interactive subway graphic detailing income inequality in New York City; and New Zealand legalizes same-sex marriage, and singing er
New Zealand became the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to legalize same-sex marriages after its parliament voted overwhelmingly to extend gay and lesbian couples the right to tie the knot. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
New Zealand's Kane Williamson hits out during the ICC Champions Trophy group A match against England at Cardiff Wales Stadium, Wales June 16, 2013. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT CRICKET)
New Zealand's Brendon McCullum leaves the field after being dismissed during the ICC Champions Trophy group A match against England at Cardiff Wales Stadium in Wales June 16, 2013. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT CRICKET)
England's Ravi Bopara is congratulated after dismissing New Zealand's James Franklin during the ICC Champions Trophy group A match at Cardiff Wales Stadium in Wales June 16, 2013. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT CRICKET)
England's captain Alastair Cook kneels on the ground during the ICC Champions Trophy group A match against New Zealand at Cardiff Wales Stadium in Wales June 16, 2013. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT CRICKET)
