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The outcome of the elections in the United States has led to disappointment among Democrats, as reflected in Google search queries. Searches related to 'moving to Australia' surged by 820 percent in the 24 hours following the initial results. However, it seems that the most popular destination for potential emigration among Americans is Canada or New Zealand. Searches for emigrating to Canada increased by 1270 percent, while those for New Zealand skyrocketed by almost 2000 percent. These search volumes are considered record-high by Google.

More than a hundred students at Canterbury University suffered from food poisoning, leading to chaotic scenes as they queued up for toilets, some forced to resort to windows and balconies to vomit.

A new rule has been implemented at Dunedin Airport in New Zealand where passengers can only stand still for three minutes to say goodbye, aimed at improving traffic flow around the airport.

The New Zealand police have been intrigued by a complex missing persons case for almost three years. In December 2021, Tom Phillips fled with his three children, sparking immediate concern from the mother. After being missing for a long time, the kids have now been spotted in a wooded area.

A ship belonging to the New Zealand Navy ran aground on a reef off the coast of Samoa, caught fire, and sank. All 75 crew members have been rescued, according to the navy.

Scientists in New Zealand have identified a new species of dragonfish capable of hunting in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean.

The builders of the luxury yacht Bayesian, which sank near Sicily in August, are seeking a large compensation from the owner, crew members, and operators of the vessel.

A New Zealand pilot, Phillip Mehrtens, who was abducted by Papuan separatists in early 2023 has been released and taken to a hospital in Timika for medical check-up.

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been released after 592 days of captivity by separatists in West Papua for humanitarian reasons. He was reportedly suffering from asthma during his captivity.