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Liz Truss pledges more help for victims of Russian rapists in Ukraine

Britain will offer more support to women in Ukraine who are victims of war rapists, the Foreign Secretary pledged on Monday.

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2022

Bucha: World reacts to ‘unbearable’ civilian killings in Ukraine

World leaders express horror at images coming out of Kyiv suburbs where dozens of bodies were found strewn on streets.

Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2022

With COVID cases still in the thousands, why are some so keen to ditch the things that kept New Zealand safe?

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced New Zealand will remain at the red traffic light setting, but other public health mandates created to control COVID-19 will still be lifted, contributing to the sense that there’s light at the end of the tunnel after two years.

The Conversation · Apr 4, 2022

New Zealand's Ardern says Solomon Islands-China deal 'gravely concerning'

New Zealand is gravely concerned about the possible militarization of the Pacific following a decision by the Solomon Islands government to form a security partnership with China, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2022

China's Solomon Island naval base security draft agreement designed to 'intimidate' Australia, Joyce says

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce suggests China may want a naval base in Solomon Islands to "intimidate" Australia or "restrict our capacity of movement".

ABC News · Mar 28, 2022

Australia, New Zealand worried by China deal with Solomons

The Australian and New Zealand prime ministers have voiced concerns about the potential for a Chinese military presence on the Solomon Islands

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

Australia 'alienates' Pacific: Albanese

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says Australia must improve action on climate change to keep its relationship with Pacific nations friendly.

AAP · Mar 27, 2022

New Zealand to scrap most Covid restrictions ahead of tourist return

Key changes include scrapping vaccine passes and the wearing of masks outdoors

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

New Zealand to remove almost all Covid restrictions ahead of tourist return

‘New Zealanders have worked incredibly hard to get through this pandemic and as a result of those efforts we are now in a position to move forward and change the way we do things,’ Ms Ardern said

Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2022

New Zealand lifts most vaccine mandates as Omicron outbreak peaks ahead of Australian travellers' return

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says only New Zealanders working with vulnerable people, such as aged care and health sectors and border workers, will need to be vaccinated from April 4, as the country "keeps moving forward safely".

ABC News · Mar 23, 2022