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Iran victorious over New Zealand at 2023 Water Polo Cup

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iran defeated New Zealand 17-14 in the Men's Preliminary Round - Group A of the 2023 Men's Water Polo World Cup, Division 2 on Friday.

In meeting with new ambassadors of Iran to 7 countries:

Raeisi urges new envoys to boost Iran's economic ties

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – The new ambassadors of the Islamic Republic of Iran to 7 countries around the world met with President Raeisi before departing for their mission.

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Kermadec Islands in New Zealand

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck the Kermadec Islands region in New Zealand on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Kermadec Islands region in New Zealand on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Cyclone death toll in New Zealand rises to 11

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The death toll from the flooding and landslides in New Zealand caused by Cyclone Gabrielle has gone up to 11, according to the New Zealand Police.

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Kāpiti Coast in New Zealand

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck off the Kāpiti Coast in New Zealand.

New Zealand PM to step down next month

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Jacinda Ardern has announced she will quit as New Zealand prime minister ahead of this year's election, saying she no longer has "enough in the tank" to lead.

New Zealand announces sanctions on Iran in support of rioters

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Prime minister and foreign minister of New Zealand on Sunday announced sanctions against 22 Iranian individuals.

New Zealand couple held in Iran freed to go home: Wellington

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Two travel bloggers from New Zealand who allegedly disappeared from public view for almost four months after entering Iran have now safely left the country, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said.

New Zealand slaps sanctions on 75 Russian citizens

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – The foreign minister of New Zealand on Tuesday announced that due to the annexation of new regions to Russia, this country has sanctioned 24 people from the annexed regions and 51 officials of the Russian government.

Iran, New Zealand FMs discuss ties, regional devlopments

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his New Zealand counterpart held a webinar on Monday to discuss the developments in bilateral and regional relations.

Iranian documentary goes to Doc Edge in New Zealand

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Iranian documentary 'Water, Wind, Dust, Bread' directed by Mehdi Zamanpour Kiasari will be screened at the DOCNZ International Documentary Film Festival in New Zealand.

New Zealand sanctions 8 Russian citizens, enterprises

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Foreign Minister of New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta announced new sanctions on s number of Russian citizens and enterprises over the situation in Ukraine.

New Zealand sanctions 170 senators, six Russian companies

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – New Zealand has imposed sanctions on 170 Russian lawmakers and six defense companies.

New Zealand PM:

Tonga volcano eruption caused ‘significant damage’

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Tonga’s capital Nuku’alofa suffered “significant” damage from a powerful volcanic eruption that triggered a tsunami, but there were no reports of injuries or deaths as of yet.

Raeisi receives new ambassadors' credentials (+Details)

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi received the credentials of the new ambassadors of New Zealand, Spain, the Netherland, and the Vatican to Tehran on Tuesday.

'Eclipse' nominated for best film in New Zealand FilmFest.

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian short film 'Eclipse' directed by Raha Amirfazli was selected as a nominee for the best short film in Show Me Shorts Film Festival in New Zealand.

2 Iranian short films to vie at fest. in New Zaeland

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Two Iranian short films are to take part in the competition section of Show Me Shorts Film Festival in New Zealand.

Iran, New Zealand hold 1st Human Rights dialogue online

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – The first round of human rights dialogue between the Islamic Republic of Iran and New Zealand was held virtually on Wednesday.

Rocket Lab's satellite launch from New Zealand site fails

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Rocket Lab's latest mission ended in failure late last night.

Iran, New Zealand hold 7th economic commission meeting   

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Iran and New Zealand held the 7th joint economic commission meeting via video conference on Monday.

'Tangle' to take part at New Zealand's Show Me Shorts fest.

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Iranian short animated piece ‘Tangle’, directed by Maliheh Gholamzadeh, will be screened at 15th edition of the Show Me Shorts film festival in New Zealand.

Chirstchurch shooter sentenced to life without parole

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 people and injured dozens of others at two mosques in Christchurch last year, was handed down a life sentence without parole.

‘Copper Notes of a Dream’ to go to New Zealand’s Doc Edge festival

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Iranian documentary 'Copper Notes of a Dream' by Reza Farahmand will go on screen at the Oscar-qualifying Doc Edge Film Festival 2020, which will be held online in Auckland, New Zealand, from June 12 to July 5.

6 Iranian titles screened online in New Zealand

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Six Iranian short films directed by Iranian female filmmakers were screened online due to coronavirus pandemic at the 15th Show Me Shorts Film Festival in New Zealand.