An Antarctic cold snap brought freezing conditions, hail, and rare snowfall to New Zealand cities including Wellington and Dunedin, causing highway closures and record electricity demand.
New Zealand's vibrant music festival scene is facing an unprecedented shutdown, with dozens of events ending due to economic hardship, dwindling funding, and the dominance of international promoters. Splore, a beloved festival, held its final event, highlighting a broader trend affecting local independent festivals.
South Korea's Jun Chae-min, raised in Hong Kong, anchors his team to gold in the men's 4x100m relay at the Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships in Kai Tak, clocking 39.75 seconds, ahead of moving to Harvard University in the US.
Two tourists from Hong Kong died and two others were injured in a single-vehicle crash near Rakaia, New Zealand on Friday, May 15. The Chinese consulate in Christchurch confirmed the incident and is providing consular assistance.
