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This small New Zealand town becomes a Victorian sci-fi world once a year " See pics
3+ week, 3+ day ago (413+ words) A preserved Victorian town on New Zealand's South Island transforms into a fantasy world of steam-powered inventions, elaborate costumes and quirky competitions during its annual Steampunk Festival. Take a look inside "amaru, the self-styled steampunk capital of the world. Oamaru,…...
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Cyclone lashes New Zealand's North Island, hundreds evacuated
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (365+ words) CNBC TV18 A cyclone battered New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, cutting power to thousands of residents and forcing hundreds to evacuate, as officials warned conditions would worsen through the day. Cyclone Vaianu brought destructive winds exceeding 130 kph, heavy rain and…...