New Zealand welcomes back tourists as it eases pandemic rules New Zealand welcomed tourists from the U.S., Canada, Britain, Japan and more than 50 other countries for the first time in more than two years. WEKU · May 2, 2022
Welsh morning headlines: The latest news, coronavirus, Ukraine and sport news as New Zealand welcomes back international tourists It is the first time for two years that UK travellers can visit the country Wales Online · May 2, 2022
The political right is fighting a relentless battle to rewrite New Zealand’s pandemic success Critics have cherrypicked aspects of court rulings on the Covid response – which saved thousands of lives – to wrongly paint it as illegal The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2022
Who will call out the misogyny and abuse undermining women's academic freedom in our universities? Threats, intimidation and misogyny have long been a reality for women in public life around the world, and the pandemic appears to have amplified this toxic reality. The Conversation · Apr 26, 2022
NZ opposition leader popular but battling New Zealand's alternative prime minister Chris Luxon has battled his way through a series of interviews on tax policy, Maori health and diversity in his party. AAP · Apr 26, 2022
New Zealand commemorates Anzac Day While dawn services were held across the country, for the third year COVID-19 has curbed some Anzac Day commemorations in New Zealand. AAP · Apr 25, 2022
Australia, NZ show support for Ukraine at ANZAC Day commemorations Thousands of people gathered across Australia and New Zealand on Monday to honour military personnel on Anzac Day, after the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled or limited public gatherings and commemorations in the past two years. Reuters · Apr 25, 2022
Jacinda Ardern Went To Japan & Met Two Huge Anthropomorphic Kiwi Fruit Swaying Sadly To Music Now make them do the Chicken Dance. Pedestrian.tv · Apr 22, 2022
Jacinda Ardern greeted by giant sad dancing kiwifruit during visit to Japan Two large mascots, dancing to sorrowful music, helped welcome the New Zealand prime minister on her first trip overseas since the pandemic began The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022
New Zealand faces global pressure over move to let resident be extradited to China MPs from around the world tell Jacinda Ardern that case of murder suspect Kyung Yup Kim could set ‘dangerous precedent’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022
New Zealand shoppers order groceries from Australia after surge in food prices at home New Zealanders have been ordering food items like raw almonds, tins of spaghetti and pasta shells from Australian grocery stores to be jetted over to them on international flights Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2022
Japan, New Zealand to keep pressure on Russia Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will keep pressure on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, they said on Thursday. Reuters · Apr 21, 2022
Jacinda Ardern calls record low approval ratings a price worth paying for keeping country safe from Covid New Zealand had undergone some of world’s toughest Covid-19 restrictions The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022
New Zealand's Ardern in Tokyo to meet Kishida, promote trade New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is in Japan as part of her first trip abroad in more than two years as her government seeks to promote the country’s reopening for business and tourism following a pandemic-related border closure, while Japan wants to focus on mutual security concerns, including China’s… The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2022 Jacinda Ardern questions motive for China-Solomons security pact New Zealand PM flags Beijing’s ‘growing assertiveness’ in region, while ‘Pacific stuff-up’ haunts Australia’s governing Coalition going into election
Bangkok Post · Apr 19, 2022 Singapore, New Zealand agree to enhance climate cooperation Singapore and New Zealand have agreed to enhance cooperation on a range of climate issues, ranging from low carbon technology to sustainable aviation initiatives, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday.
AAP · Apr 17, 2022 Ardern leaves NZ on Asian trade mission New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is spending this week in Asia on a trade-oriented trip - her first overseas travel in two years.
AAP · Apr 13, 2022 Ardern steering clear of Australian poll Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern posed alongside poorly costumed kiwis and a kangaroo as she welcomed Australian tourists back to New Zealand.
Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2022 New Zealand finally opens border to Australian tourists after Covid pandemic New Zealand closed its border in March 2020 and has since insituted some of the strictest Covid restrictions in the world
ABC News · Apr 11, 2022 New Zealand opposition concerned Labor aged care commitment could have 'negative impact' on country New Zealand's opposition party launches a rare intervention into the Australian federal election campaign, raising concerns about Labor's plan to rely on skilled migration to boost nurse numbers in aged care homes.
The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022 Live Updates | New Zealand sending transport plane, money New Zealand will send a military transport plane and a support team of 50 to Europe, as well as give money to Britain to buy weapons, as it significantly steps up its response to the war in Ukraine
Reuters · Apr 10, 2022 New Zealand prime minister to visit Singapore, Japan New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will lead a trade mission to Singapore and Japan later this month, the government said Monday in a statement.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2022 Here be trolls: New Zealand’s female politicians battle rising tide of misogyny Led by Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand women are entering uncharted territory in politics – and encountering increasing levels of abuse
The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2022 Dr Ashley Bloomfield, who led New Zealand’s pandemic response, resigns Softly-spoken public servant who became a household name says the role had been challenging and complex
AAP · Apr 5, 2022 NZ's top doc Bloomfield to stand down Ashley Bloomfield, New Zealand's Director General of Health and architect of its world-leading COVID-19 response, is hanging up his stethoscope in July.