New Zealand eases virus controls
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern moved most of New Zealand to the lowest virus alert setting Monday, saying the country was edging towards eliminating COVID-19.
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Australia, New Zealand virus cases drop
Australia reported fewer than 100 new coronavirus cases Monday, the lowest number in two months as authorities appeared to bring an outbreak in the country’s second-largest city under control.
‘Wicked’ New Zealand mosque gunman sentenced to life
New Zealand .mosque gunman is sentenced to life in prison without parole.
America’s Cup organisers cleared of fraud claims
The New Zealand government cleared America’s Cup organisers of any wrongdoing Wednesday after a probe into claims of fraud and misappropriation of public funds surrounding the prestigious yacht race.
New Zealand races to track outbreak’s origin as cases jump
New Zealand rushed to track the source of a sudden return of the coronavirus Thursday as the number of new cases in its biggest city rose to 17 and officials warned more infections were inevitable.
New Zealand could delay election after virus return
New Zealand’s looming general election could be delayed, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern warned Wednesday, as the shock re-emergence of the coronavirus sent the country’s largest city into lockdown and forced nursing homes nationwide to shut their doors.
New Zealand reaches 100-day milestone without any community virus transmission
New Zealand marks 100 days on Sunday with no recorded cases of the coronavirus.
New Zealand PM sacks minister over office affair
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern sacked a senior cabinet minister Wednesday over an affair with an ex-staffer, amid heightened scrutiny on lawmakers’ behaviour ahead of a general election in September.
Unpopular New Zealand health minister quits after COVID lapse
NZ’s health minister resigns after a public backlash over his breach of lockdown.
N.Zealand suspends America’s Cup funding after fraud, spy claims
New Zealand froze payments to America’s Cup organisers Thursday as officials investigate fraud claims in the lead-up to next year’s prestigious yachting regatta in Auckland.
New Zealand offers $3.8m in mine clearance
New Zealand provides about $3.8 million in aid to support mine clearance projects.
NZ records two new cases after 25 days
New Zealand reported two cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, ending a three-and-a-half week spell without any fresh infections, health authorities said.
New Zealand drops plans for armed police patrols
New Zealand police on Tuesday scrapped plans for armed patrols prompted by last year’s Christchurch mosque shootings, after criticism the change would lead to a US-style militarisation of the force.
Joyful PM Ardern declares New Zealand virus victory
New Zealand lifted all domestic coronavirus restrictions on Monday after its final COVID-19 patient was given the all clear, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealing she danced around her living room when told about the milestone.
‘Kiss and go’: Back to school for New Zealand kids
Hundreds of thousands of New Zealand children returned to school Monday after two months of home education as part of a COVID-19 (C-19) lockdown.
New Zealand to end coronavirus lockdown
New Zealand will phase out its coronavirus lockdown over the next 10 days.
New Zealand declares state of emergency over virus
A state of emergency has been declared on Wednesday in New Zealand after 50 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the country.
New Zealand goes on lockdown for ‘fighting chance’ against COVID-19
New Zealand to impose a four-week lockdown to smother coronavirus infection rates.
One year on, New Zealand struggles to make sense of mosque attacks
The country’s innocence was shattered and its identity was changed forever.
Lyon roars as Australia crush New Zealand to sweep series
Nathan Lyon captured five for 50 and 10 match wickets as Australia crushed New Zealand by 279 runs on Monday, capping a golden domestic summer as they swept the three-Test series.
Kingdom looks to boost trade with New Zealand
The Kingdom is looking to boost trade with New Zealand by direct air linkage.
NZ cops call of search for volcano victims
New Zealand police have called off the search for the bodies of two missing victims since the White Island volcano eruption earlier this month after “extensive” efforts.
New Zealand volcano death toll rises to 19
The death toll from New Zealand,s devastating White Island eruption has risen to 19, with police confirming Monday another death in hospital.
Frustration grows for families of NZ volcano victims
The brother of a tour guide who died in the White Island volcano disaster said yesterday stalled efforts to recover victims’ bodies showed “leadership had failed”.
NZ Police launch probe into volcano deaths
New Zealand police on Tuesday announced an investigation into how an eruption at the White Island volcano led to an estimated 13 deaths.
Five dead, many injured after New Zealand volcano eruption
Five people were killed, 18 were injured and several more were left stranded after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted unexpectedly in New Zealand yesterday.
Students to study in Australia and New Zealand
+70 students to get full scholarships to study in Australia and New Zealand next year.
Root’s epic 226 gives England 101-run lead over New Zealand
Joe Root’s masterful 226 to highlight a return to form gave England a much-needed boost in the second Test against New Zealand on Monday as they ended day four believing they can square the series.
NZ zero-carbon emissions plan becomes law
WELLINGTON () – New Zealand’s plan to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 became law on Thursday, when it cleared its final hurdle in parliament.
NZ, England set up blockbuster Rugby World Cup semifinal
AFP – New Zealand stretched their winning streak to 18 World Cup games
