Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in a World Cup Group G football match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

New Zealand's Elijah Just (far R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal of a World Cup Group G football match against Iran during the first half at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi celebrates after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group G football match against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran's players pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group G football match against New Zealand in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi (8) heads a second-half equalizer in a World Cup Group G football match against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi (8) heads a second-half equalizer in a World Cup Group G football match against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran supporters celebrate after Mohammad Mohebbi scored a second-half equalizer in a World Cup Group G football match against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi celebrates after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group G football match against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran (white) and New Zealand players shake hands after a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group G football match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi (8) heads a second-half equalizer in a World Cup Group G football match against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran (R) and New Zealand players walk onto the pitch before their World Cup Group G football match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran's Ramin Rezaeian (3rd from R) is greeted by head coach Amir Ghalenoei after scoring in the first half of a World Cup Group G football match against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

New Zealand's Elijah Just (R) hugs Callum McCowatt after scoring his second goal of a World Cup Group G football match against Iran during the second half at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

New Zealand's Elijah Just (R) hugs Callum McCowatt after scoring his second goal of a World Cup Group G football match against Iran during the second half at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran supporters celebrate after Ramin Rezaeian scored a goal in the first half of a World Cup Group G football match against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

New Zealand's Elijah Just (11) scores the opening goal in a World Cup Group G football match against Iran at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

New Zealand's Elijah Just (11) scores his second goal of a World Cup Group G football match against Iran during the second half at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran's Ramin Rezaeian (R) scores in the first half of a World Cup Group G football match against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

New Zealand players celebrate after the team's opening goal in the first half of their World Cup Group G football match against Iran at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran supporters cheer before a World Cup Group G football match against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Demonstrators, many of them Iranian Americans, gather waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flags outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026, before a World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand later in the day.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Demonstrators, many of them Iranian Americans, gather waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flags outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026, before a World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand later in the day.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Demonstrators, many of them Iranian Americans, gather waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flags outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026, before a World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand later in the day.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Demonstrators, many of them Iranian Americans, gather waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flags outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026, before a World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand later in the day.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Demonstrators, many of them Iranian Americans, gather waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flags outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026, before a World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand later in the day.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Demonstrators, many of them Iranian Americans, gather waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flags outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026, before a World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand later in the day.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Demonstrators, many of them Iranian Americans, gather waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flags outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026, before a World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand later in the day.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Demonstrators, many of them Iranian Americans, gather waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flags outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026, before a World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand later in the day.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group G football match against New Zealand in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

New Zealand's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group G football match against Iran in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

New Zealand's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group G football match against Iran in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

World Cup 2026 – US: Iran Team Arrives in Los Angeles on Day of Peace Deal Announcement

Iran's national soccer team arrived in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 14, ahead of their World Cup Group G opener against New Zealand the following day. The team's arrival at their hotel in Manhattan Beach drew a crowd of mixed reactions, with Iranian supporters, American flag-waving onlookers, and protesters shouting "Shame on you" gathering outside, on the same day the United States and Iran announced a peace deal.

New Zealand: Peacock Kicks Away Goat Trying to Join Feeding Session

On May 7, 2026, in New Zealand, a peacock being hand-fed by a woman reacted aggressively when a curious goat approached to join in. The peacock kicked the goat away, sending it stumbling back, while continuing to eat undisturbed.

Trilateral meeting between Japan, Australia, New Zealand

Trilateral meeting between Japan, Australia, New Zealand

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks to reporters in Singapore on May 30, 2026, after a trilateral meeting with his counterparts from Australia and New Zealand.

Trilateral meeting between Japan, Australia, New Zealand

Trilateral meeting between Japan, Australia, New Zealand

Photo taken in Singapore on May 30, 2026, shows Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C), Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles (R) and New Zealand Defense Minister Chris Penk. The three met on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue regional security forum, reaffirming their commitment to closer defense cooperation following Japan's recent easing of rules governing defense equipment exports.

New Zealand: Major Fire Tears Through Former Boat Factory in Glendene, Auckland

A major fire broke out at a vacant warehouse on Culperry Road in Glendene, West Auckland, on Tuesday, April 28, sending thick black smoke over the city. More than 14 fire crews responded, containing the blaze by around 10:40am. The building, a former boat factory, was declared a total loss.

New Zealand: Cyclone Vaianu Batters North Island, Forcing Evacuations and Power Outages

Cyclone Vaianu made landfall on New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, April 12, bringing winds exceeding 130 km/h, heavy rain, and waves over 6 meters. Around 5,000 homes lost power, hundreds were evacuated, and over 90 regional flights were cancelled. Several areas were placed under emergency declarations.

New Zealand: Cyclone Vaianu Batters North Island, Forcing Evacuations and Power Outages 2

Cyclone Vaianu made landfall on New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, April 12, bringing winds exceeding 130 km/h, heavy rain, and waves over 6 meters. Around 5,000 homes lost power, hundreds were evacuated, and over 90 regional flights were cancelled. Several areas were placed under emergency declarations.

Golf: ISPS Handa Japan-Australasia Championship

Golf: ISPS Handa Japan-Australasia Championship

Australian Travis Smyth poses with the trophy after winning the inaugural ISPS Handa Japan-Australasia Championship golf tournament in a playoff at Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club in Auckland, New Zealand, on March 8, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Mari Fukada (C) of Japan poses on the podium after winning the women's snowboard slopestyle gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Zoi Sadowski Synnott (L) of New Zealand and bronze medalist Kokomo Murase of Japan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Mari Fukada (C) of Japan poses after winning the women's snowboard slopestyle gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Zoi Sadowski Synnott (L) of New Zealand and bronze medalist Kokomo Murase of Japan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Bronze medalist Kokomo Murase (R) of Japan takes a selfie with compatriot and gold medalist Mari Fukada (C) and silver medalist Zoi Sadowski Synnott of New Zealand during the women's snowboard slopestyle medal ceremony at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Mari Fukada (C) of Japan poses after winning the women's snowboard slopestyle gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, alongside silver medalist Zoi Sadowski Synnott (L) of New Zealand and bronze medalist Kokomo Murase of Japan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kokomo Murase (R) and New Zealand's Zoi Sadowski Synnott congratulate each other after winning gold and silver, respectively, in the women's snowboard big air at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kokomo Murase (C) poses on the podium after winning the women's snowboard big air gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026, alongside silver medalist Zoi Sadowski Synnott (L) of New Zealand and bronze medalist Yu Seung Eun of South Korea.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kokomo Murase (C) poses on the podium after winning the women's snowboard big air gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026, alongside silver medalist Zoi Sadowski Synnott (L) of New Zealand and bronze medalist Yu Seung Eun of South Korea.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kokomo Murase (C) poses on the podium after winning the women's snowboard big air gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026, alongside silver medalist Zoi Sadowski Synnott (L) of New Zealand and bronze medalist Yu Seung Eun of South Korea.

New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 2

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui

Search and rescue operations are underway in Mount Maunganui after a major landslide struck a local campground at 9:30 a.m. today. With up to nine people missing, emergency crews are working through the night. States of Emergency remain active across several regions, including Northland and the Bay of Plenty, as authorities assess the widespread damage.