The Latest Breaking News from Jacinda Ardern

Alarmed by Solomon Islands-China pact, NZ finds its voice on security

New Zealand has long been seen as the moderate, even absent, voice on China in the "Five Eyes" western alliance, so much so that its commitment to the group was questioned just 12 months ago.

Reuters · May 16, 2022

New Zealand to help pay for cleaner cars to reduce emissions

New Zealand will help pay for lower-income families to scrap their old gas guzzlers and replace them with cleaner hybrid or electric cars as part of a sweeping plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

Help to buy EVs in ‘landmark’ New Zealand net zero climate plan

Lower and middle income families will benefit from ‘scrap and replace’ scheme, while 20% cut in car, van and ute trips sought

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2022

New Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern tests positive for COVID

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has tested positive for COVID-19 but said she still plans to travel to the U.S. later this month for a trade trip and to give the commencement speech at Harvard University

The Independent UK · May 14, 2022

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern tests positive for Covid-19

The PM must isolate for a week and will miss a milestone week for her government as it launches its budget and emissions reduction plan

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2022

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tests positive for COVID

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tested positive for COVID-19 with moderate symptoms, her office said in a statement on Saturday.

Reuters · May 13, 2022

As the shine comes off NZ Labour, Grant Robertson hopes his budget can steady the ship

Finance minister’s fifth budget – with spending on health and the environment - will be key scene-setter ahead of New Zealand election expected next year

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2022

New Zealand travel update as Jacinda Ardern confirms borders will reopen in July

New Zealand has confirmed its borders reopening date in July which will include UK holidaymakers being welcomed back fully for the first time in two years

Daily Mirror · May 13, 2022

New Zealand to lift all Covid rules within months as full reopening date revealed

New Zealand closed their borders in the early days of the pandemic back in March 2020 in a bid to prevent the virus from entering.

Irish Mirror · May 11, 2022

New Zealand to fully reopen borders, welcome skilled workers

New Zealand will reopen its borders to tourists from all countries by July

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022