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Race on to replace Ardern as New Zealand PM

Wellington (AFP) - Jacinda Ardern's shock resignation sparked a push on Friday for New Zealand to choose its first Maori prime minister, as a small pack of candidates emerged for the top job.

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New Zealand PM Ardern announces shock resignation

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, a global figurehead of progressive politics, shocked the country Thursday by announcing she would resign from office in a matter of weeks.

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Jacinda Ardern leaves a legacy forged from crisis

Wellington (AFP) - Jacinda Ardern promised "relentless positivity" as New Zealand's prime minister, but in announcing her shock resignation on Thursday admitted the unrelenting demands of the job had finally worn her down.

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New Zealand PM Ardern to resign next month

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday announced she will resign next month, saying she no longer has "enough in the tank" to remain as leader.

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern plans to leave office

Speaking to her party's annual caucus, 42-year-old Ardern said "it's time" for her to move on and that she "no longer had enough in the tank" for her premiership.

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United States thrash New Zealand in World Cup warning

Wellington (AFP) - Alex Morgan scored her 120th international goal as the United States thrashed New Zealand 4-0 in a friendly in Wellington on Wednesday to fire a World Cup warning.

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US rout NZ on road to Women's World Cup

The United States have shown their ruthless side in Wellington, beating the Football Ferns 4-0 as they tune up for the Women's World Cup in July.

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NZ to kick off Women's World Cup year v US

Women's football standard-bearers the United States are in Wellington for the first friendly of a World Cup year, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

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Transport plans are full steam ahead for 2023, says minister

The Transport Minister says this will be the year Wellingtonians finally see progress on Let’s Get Wellington Moving, adding transport projects already on the books won’t fall by the wayside under the Government's 'reprioritisation' plan.

Newsroom.co.nz

Clock ticking in Glory's ALW finals bid

Perth Glory will attempt to overcome the season-ending injury to star A-League Women attacker Rylee Baisden when they host bottom-placed Wellington Phoenix.

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Country diary: The joy of growing something from nothing

Wellington, Somerset: Our local Transition Town group is turning a scrubby field into a forest garden – and the word is spreading

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Air New Zealand takes 'SussexClass' dig at Prince Harry

Wellington (AFP) - Air New Zealand took a dig at Prince Harry on social media Friday, promoting a "SussexClass" in response to the Duke of Sussex's claim that his wife had booked a first-class seat on the airline.

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Socks, frocks and saving Wellington from self-indulgence

Writing at Newsroom, Jonathan Milne has described a capital city of politicians and grey bureaucrats that the rest of New Zealand loves to hate – so Wellington's new mayor flies him down to wine and dine him and persuade him otherwise.

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River Murray peak reached in all South Australian towns affected by flooding

SA's Emergency Services Minister Joe Szakacs says the peak has reached Wellington, near where the river meets Lake Alexandrina.

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I want Wellingtonians to be proud of their city again

Wellington's new mayor wants to ease worker shortages, attract more young people into politics, and guide the city through a "toxic" general election year.

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Injured Smith, Rapinoe Left Off USWNT Roster for New Zealand Camp

The back-to-back world champions will kick off a World Cup year with a pair of friendlies in Wellington and Auckland.

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Understrength New Zealand for US matches

New Zealand's Football Ferns will be without key players for the visit of the world No.1 US this month for two friendlies ahead of the Women's World Cup.

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Phoenix's Waine train departs for England

New Zealand international Ben Waine has joined English League One side Plymouth Argyle from A-League Men outfit Wellington Phoenix.

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All Blacks Mo'unga, Frizell sign post-World Cup Japan deals

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand playmaker Richie Mo'unga announced Monday he will take up a three-year Japan club deal after next year's Rugby World Cup, potentially ending his career in Tests and Super Rugby.

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Scots dad's first Christmas at home in 17 years almost ruined after baggage lost during 8000 mile trip

Simon Morris and his son Lachlan, who now live in Wellington, New Zealand, faced a mad dash to the shops to replace their warm clothing after their suitcases vanished en-route to Edinburgh.

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'Faux pas' insult by Ardern raises $63,000 for charity

Wellington (AFP) - A signed transcript of a parliamentary exchange in which New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called a political rival an "arrogant prick" raised more than $63,000 for charity when bidding closed Thursday in an online auction.

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N. Zealand top diplomat offers congratulations to Fiji's new PM-elect

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand's foreign minister on Wednesday congratulated Sitiveni Rabuka on emerging victorious from Fiji's election, giving the troubled vote a seal of approval even before 16-year leader Frank Bainimarama has conceded.

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Venus Williams accepts wildcards for Australian Open, Auckland tournaments

Wellington (AFP) - Venus Williams will roll back the years next month, with the 42-year-old accepting wildcards to play in the main draws of both the Australian Open and the Auckland WTA tournaments, it was announced Wednesday.

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Ban on recreational use of River Murray leads to confusion for tourism operators

The SA government's ban on all non-essential activity on the River Murray between the New South Wales-Victoria border and Wellington has caused confusion over what it means for Riverland tourism businesses.

Newsroom.co.nz

Following the Journey North

The ups and downs of an amateur women's club football side in Wellington have been chronicled in a docoseries, The Journey North, with the theme 'If you can see it, you can be it'. Aiden McLaughlin reports.

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