How a Scottish woman living in New Zealand found the life of her life 19,000km away

Samantha Hannah was traveling through Australia and New Zealand, soaking up new places and experiences, while simultaneously reflecting on her past and considering her life so far. It was late 2017. Samantha, from Perth, Scotland, was 31. Her brother had passed away unexpectedly a couple of years previously. “I wanted to go out and live … Read more

Aggressive sheep kills New Zealand couple, leaving community shocked – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size An aggressive sheep was shot and killed after it was determined to be responsible for the deaths of an older New Zealand couple. A man went looking for his mother and father Thursday after not hearing from them for a few days. The couple, both in their … Read more

The townhouse going to auction with just $1 reserve

A family-sized townhouse is going to auction this week with a $1 reserve. While it may sound too good to be true, the Auckland property with three bedrooms and two bathrooms across the three levels is scheduled to go under the hammer on Wednesday. It also features leafy balcony views and a garage with an … Read more

‘Find that car’: Mother of lawyer Mitch East, killed in Sydney hit-and-run, shares desperate plea as tributes flow

A mother has made a desperate plea to “find that car” which hit and killed New Zealand national Mitch East, 28, in Tamarama on Sunday. Debra East has now arrived in Sydney, where Mitch lived and worked as a lawyer, and described standing on the roadside trying to comprehend the moment she lost her son. … Read more

China and New Zealand pledge deeper trade and economic cooperation

China and New Zealand flags. Andrea Verdelli | Getty Images News | Getty Images China and New Zealand are working toward implementing an upgraded version of the free trade agreement between the two countries. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday the two countries should kick off negotiations on the negative list of service trade … Read more

Five years on from Christchurch attacks, victims’ families tell of how tragedy impacted their lives

WARNING: Distressing content Dr Maysoon Salama relives the grief of losing her son in the Christchurch massacre every day. “The pain is still fresh,” she told 7NEWS.com.au ahead of the five-year anniversary of the attacks. Newsletters: Breaking news as it happens. Subscribe now Atta Elayyan, 33, was one of the 51 men, women and children … Read more

Probe into what caused LATAM Airlines plane flying from Sydney to suddenly ‘drop’

An investigation has been launched into what caused a plane flying from Sydney to Santiago via Auckland to suddenly “drop”. About 12 passengers were taken to hospital when the plane landed, after a technical issue on LATAM Airlines flight LA800 caused a sudden drop in altitude. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Passengers describe moment plane suddenly … Read more

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake rocks New Zealand

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake has rocked New Zealand. The quake originated in Wellington’s Upper Hutt about 5.18am, with a depth of 23km. More than 11,000 people have reported feeling the quake on GeoNet. Stream local 7NEWS free on 7plus The earthquake was felt as far north as Auckland and as far south as Christchurch. “Not … Read more

The hottest housing markets for the super rich in 2024

The Port of Fontvieille Harbor in the Principality of Monaco. Education Images | Universal Images Group | Getty Images The ultrawealthy are looking for a better lifestyle and strong investment when it comes to buying their next home, according to a new study. One-quarter of American ultra-high-net individuals, or those worth $30 million or more, … Read more