Dozens of people were injured after a flight from Australia to New Zealand experienced a "technical event" that produced a sudden movement, according to the flight's operator, with witnesses telling local media passengers were suddenly thrown around (...)
A New Zealand court has ordered NZ$10m (£4.8m; $6m) in compensation to the victims of the White Island volcano disaster, where 22 people died.
In December 2019, 47 people were touring the volcano when it erupted, killing nearly half of the group and (...)
A New Zealand MP has resigned following multiple allegations of shoplifting, which police are investigating.
Golriz Ghahraman, of the Green Party, is alleged to have stolen three times from two clothing stores — one in Auckland and the other in (...)
People across Europe welcomed 2024 against a backdrop of heightened security concerns.
Ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and tensions in parts of the world, have affected this year's New Year's Eve celebrations in a myriad of ways.
Many cities in (...)
Football is all about destinations and iconic stadiums that often become as famous as the great matches on the pitch.
A Saudi side may not have managed to lift the FIFA Club World Cup this time, but the tournament gave a glimpse into our future as a (...)
JEDDAH — Al Nassr seeks to capitalize on the current struggles of their host Al Ittihad, the reigning champions, when they meet on Tuesday at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah.
This match is a postponed fixture from the 17th round of (...)
JEDDAH — Football enthusiasts across the Arab world are setting their sights on Jeddah this Friday, eagerly anticipating an exciting Arab derby in the FIFA Club World Cup.
The quarterfinal clash between Egypt's Al Ahly and Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad (...)
JEDDAH — Under a downpour of rain and amidst an astounding crowd, the FIFA Club World Cup football competition commenced in Jeddah, marked by a magnificent ceremony at King Abdullah Sports City just minutes before the Ittihad vs. Auckland City match (...)
JEDDAH — Al Ittihad inaugurated its journey in the FIFA Club World Cup in Jeddah in the best possible way, presenting a remarkable performance in the opening match against New Zealand's Auckland City, triumphing with a three-goal lead that propelled (...)
JEDDAH — Argentinian coach Marcelo Gallardo, head of the Al-Ittihad team, expressed that there is no greater motivation than playing in the Club World Cup.
He noted that his team is ready to enter the competition hosted by Saudi Arabia.
Al-Ittihad (...)
JEDDAH — French star Karim Benzema, captain of Al Ittihad, said that he and his teammates are entering the Club World Cup with a strong mentality and high ambitions.
Benzema, who previously won the title with Real Madrid, will lead Al Ittihad in the (...)
JEDDAH — Al-Ittihad of Jeddah, the defending Saudi Pro League champions, will face off against New Zealand's Auckland City in the opening match of the 20th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup.
The Club World Cup tournament will be kicked off at 9:00 (...)
KHAMIS MUSHAIT — Al-Ittihad Club, the defending champions of the Saudi Pro League, suffered a humiliating defeat from Damac 3-1 in the Saudi professional league tournament. The match was held at Prince Sultan Stadium, the home ground of Damac, in (...)
JEDDAH — In a move aimed at facilitating travel procedures to Saudi Arabia for football enthusiasts attending the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Sports, has introduced the (...)
Thousands of protesters across New Zealand have rallied against the new government's plans to reverse policies which boosted Indigenous rights.
Prime Minister Chris Luxon's right-wing government wants to re-interpret the nation's Indigenous treaty (...)
JEDDAH — Governor of Jeddah Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi chaired a meeting on Thursday to review the city's plan for hosting the FIFA Club World Cup 2023. The meeting was attended by directors of relevant government entities.
The governor was (...)
RIYADH — The courageous and talented sand cat "Haddaf", who is coming from the sand dunes in the west of the Kingdom, is ready to catch eyes with his soccer skills after being revealed by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and (...)
The opposition National Party has won the New Zealand election, taking enough seats to form a coalition with its allies on the right wing of politics.
Incumbent Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, of Labour, phoned National's leader Chris Luxon to concede (...)
A man attempting to row across the Pacific Ocean in a homemade boat has been rescued by a cruise ship after his boat capsized.
Tom Robinson, 24, hoped to become the youngest person to complete the feat.
He was found sitting on top of his boat with (...)
A device "the size of a dinner plate" was left in the abdomen of a woman in New Zealand after she gave birth via a Caesarean in an Auckland hospital.
The Alexis wound retractor - a soft tubal instrument used to hold open surgical wounds - was only (...)
JEDDAH — The draw for the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup was conducted on Tuesday in Jeddah, marking the final edition of the tournament in its current format.
The tournament's opening round will see Auckland City facing off against Al-Ittihad on Dec. 12, (...)
"It got more accessible for me, so I got addicted. Everyone around me was vaping at the time."
Coco, whose name has been changed to protect her identity, was 12 when she vaped for the first time. She's now 15 and trying to quit.
"She was angry," she (...)
A shooting has left two people dead in the center of Auckland, New Zealand, hours before the city is due to open the Fifa Women's World Cup.
Six other people, including police officers, were injured and the gunman is also dead after the incident at (...)
New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has been criticized for bringing a backup plane on his visit to China this week, with opposition leaders pointing to excess planet-warming emissions created in the middle of the climate crisis.
The use of a (...)
Four people have been injured after a man allegedly attacked diners with an ax at several Chinese restaurants in Auckland, New Zealand.
Footage showed people running from one restaurant after witnesses said the man entered and started hitting people (...)