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New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro sworn-in

New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro sworn-in

Dame Cindy Kiro will become the first wāhine Māori Governor-General at her swearing-in. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will give a short address. Due to alert level 2 restrictions there will be no pōwhiri, or the usual royal salute, artillery salute, and inspection of the guard, or a reception afterwards.
England win Cricket World Cup after super-over drama against New Zealand

England win Cricket World Cup after super-over drama against New Zealand

England have won the Cricket World Cup for the first time after a thrilling victory over New Zealand at Lord’s in a match that had to be settled by a super over after New Zealand scores 241-8; England 241 all out.
Niue fights

Niue fights 'brain drain' to New Zealand

With one of the world's smallest populations in an isolated location, Niue relies heavily on NZ aid to combat a "brain drain". The island nation's premier Toke Talagi has a dream of achieving self-sufficiency within 5 to 10 years. During a visit by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to Niue.
Behaviour of waves

Behaviour of waves

All waves behave in certain characteristic ways. They can undergo refraction, reflection, interference and diffraction. These basic properties define the behaviour of a wave – anything that reflects, refracts, diffracts and interferes is labelled a wave.
How to Become a Volcanologist?

How to Become a Volcanologist?

Volcanologists attempt to decipher what clues rocks leave behind about the inner workings and chemistry of the earth. Volcanologists collect data about volcanic activity and then study these findings. Typically they will travel to a location where a dormant or active volcano resides to collect samples.
Volcanology methods to learn more about volcanoes

Volcanology methods to learn more about volcanoes

Scientists use a range of different methods to learn more about volcanoes. A volcanologist may start by conducting fieldwork, collecting rocks and samples, and then move into the lab to undertake detailed analysis. The combination of data from research will be combined to form a detailed picture of the volcano.
Reggae artist Fiji gets One Love crowd singing Maori waiata at Tauranga festival

Reggae artist Fiji gets One Love crowd singing Maori waiata at Tauranga festival

In what can only be described as true Kiwi spirit, scores of reggae fans in Tauranga put on a spontaneous show of harmony as they sang a Maori waiata together. - New Zealand Herald
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