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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Swathes of New Zealand were pummeled by dangerous winds for the second time in a week on Thursday, with howling gales canceling hundreds of flights, causing electricity blackouts and forcing school closures.

Benjamin Moffitt was on a flight on Jan. 3 from Vancouver to Toronto when, in mid-take-off, a cat came running down the aisle, surprising everyone.

Mittens made the 7.5-hour flight between New Zealand and Australia three times in 24 hours.

<p> Earthquake rattles quake-ravaged New Zealand city of Christchurch; no serious damage reported <p>WELLINGTON, New Zealand - An aftershock has rattled the earthquake-ravaged city of Christchurch, New Zealand, but no serious damage or injuries were reported.</p> <p>The U.S. Geological Survey s</p>

<p> Will and Kate to visit fire-damaged town of Slave Lake in northern Alberta YELLOWKNIFE - Royal officials say Prince William and Kate will visit the northern Alberta town of Slave Lake that was heavily damaged by a wildfire in May. More than 400 homes and businesses were destroyed in the blaze and the town</p>

Residents of the “most vulnerable city in Canada” aren’t prepared for earthquakes the size of those that have hit Japan and New Zealand recently, Vancouver city council said Tuesday.

A leading travel publisher has listed Montreal in its list of <a title="Top Ten best cities to visit " href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/themes/best-in-travel-2013/top-10-cities/" target="_blank">Top Ten best cities to visit </a>in the world.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand police have arrested a former Catholic brother and convicted pedophile after Australian authorities filed 252 new charges against him.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand's credit rating has been downgraded by two of the three major ratings agencies amid increased global concern over high debt burdens in developed nations.

TORONTO - Canadian flanker Adam Kleeberger, whose bushy beard attracted worldwide attention at the Rugby World Cup, is going to shave for charity.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand - The Rugby World Cup is destined to start with a loud, angry and physical confrontation, even before kickoff when New Zealand opens against Tonga.

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand - New Zealand winger Zac Guildford publicly admitted on Monday to excessive drinking, and the All Blacks denied that's the reason why he hasn't appeared in the World Cup so far.

A cathedral made from cardboard. The idea may sound flimsy, particularly given that cathedrals tend to be known for their solid presence: the flying buttresses, the soaring domes, the Gothic grandeur. But in the earthquake-devastated city of Christchurch, Anglican leaders believe it will deliver both a temporary solution and a statement about the city's recovery. <br /><br />

New Zealand's trailblazing former prime minister Jacinda Ardern made a final address to parliament Wednesday following her surprise resignation in January.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Beloved New Zealand children's author Margaret Mahy, who wrote more than 120 books and earned acclaim at home and abroad, has died at the age of 76.

A powerful magnitude-5.6 earthquake Tuesday jolted awake many residents near the New Zealand city of Christchurch, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries.

Blindy the little blue penguin was born without functioning eyes and developed the unusual habit of swimming in tight circles.

New Zealand's prime minister and MPs did it, Mike Smyth writes. But what of Trudeau and other federal MPs in Canada?

The Liberal government outlawed a wide range of firearms last Friday, saying the guns were designed for the battlefield, not hunting or sport shooting.

“We found evidence of explicit violence endorsing groups and communities, engaging in content which might be illegal hate speech."