New Zealand

Iran FM receives New Zealand ambassador credential

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – The newly-appointed Ambassador of New Zealand to the Islamic Republic of Iran Bethany Madden submitted a copy of her credentials to Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday.

Iran loses to New Zealand in Canoe Polo Championship

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian women's team defeated by New Zealand 2-7 in the 2024 International Canoe Federation Canoe Polo World Championships.

Tehran reacts to EU anti-Iran statement

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has reacted to the recent statement of the European Union against Tehran.

Iran fail to qualify for 2025 U19 Basketball World Cup

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Iran failed to advance to 2025 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup following 87-61 loss against New Zealand on Saturday.

S. Korea, New Zealand condemn N. Korea atomic development

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – The leaders of South Korea and New Zealand condemned North Korea's nuclear weapons development and its military cooperation with Russia, Seoul's presidential office said on Wednesday.

New Zealand’s Maori King Tuheitia dies aged 69

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – New Zealand’s Maori Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII has died at the age of 69.

Iran beats New Zealand in Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball C'ship

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iran defeated New Zealand 3-1 (25-15, 25-27, 25-13, 25-16) in the 9th Place Playoff match of the 2024 Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball Championship in China.

Iran U20 women's volleyball team down New Zealand in friendly

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Iran's U20 women's national volleyball team achieved victory against New Zealand in a friendly and preparatory match for the 2024 Asian Championship in China.

Iran Defeats New Zealand in Futsal Tournament

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s men’s national futsal team defeated New Zealand 5-1 in the Vietnam 2024 International futsal tournament on Saturday.

New Zealand hit by magnitude-6 earthquake

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – A magnitude-6 earthquake has struck in the center of New Zealand's South Island, government seismic monitor GeoNet says, but initial reports indicate no injuries or significant damage.

2 killed in New Zealand shooting as World Cup set to begin

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – At least two people were killed and five others injured after a gunman stormed a building under construction with a shotgun in Auckland, New Zealand, early Thursday, hours before the start of a match of the Women’s World Cup.

Rocket Lab launches 7 satellites to orbit

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Rocket Lab has launched seven satellites to orbit and brought the booster back to Earth for a soft ocean splashdown.

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.