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The three ex-British colonies that now use dollars instead of pounds

Two ex-British colonies ditched the Pound Sterling as their currency for one simple reason. The Pound had been the dominant international currency up...

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The 8,200ft mountain now recognised as a person in bizarre move by New Zealand

A 8,200ft mountain has now been recognised as a person in a bizarre move by New Zealand. The country’s government recognised Mount Taranaki...

Life & Style

I moved from New Zealand to the UK – there’s one thing Brits can’t get right

In March of last year I made the scariest decision of my life and moved from the quiet, peaceful country of New Zealand...

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Tourist taxes slammed as countries around the world scramble to deter travellers

A travel expert has slammed tourist taxes as “inadequate”, as anger over mass tourism continues to grow. Protests against over-tourism have swept across...

Sport

England devise Ben Stokes injury plan after being battered by New Zealand

England may need to reassess Ben Stokes’ role as an all-rounder following his recent injury setback during a Test match in Hamilton. Stokes...

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The pretty seaside city that's the world's most southernmost capital

A pretty seaside city with a population of 424,000 is the world’s most southernmost capital. At a latitude of -41.28, Wellington, New Zealand...

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The incredible site with the world's longest name at 85 letters – and it's not in Wales

Near Porangahau in Hawke’s Bay, on the North Island of New Zealand, lies an unassuming, 305-metre hill, named after Tamatea – a legendary...

Sport

Emma Raducanu to spend Xmas out of UK as announcement prompts huge ticket spike

Emma Raducanu has revealed that she will spend Christmas in New Zealand again as she prepares to play in the ASB Classic. The...

Sport

Liam Lawson must suck it up – God Save the King is the rightful McLaren national anthem

Liam Lawson is fuming that McLaren play the British national anthem, God Save The King, after they win a race, but while the...

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The country that's 80% empty despite constantly being named world's 'most beautiful'

There are a wide variety of factors which determine why a country is over or under populated. Fertility rates, economic conditions, and climate...