Tag: New Zealand
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Auckland readies as Cyclone Gabrielle nears
As New Zealand's largest city prepare for its second major storm in as many weeks, flights have been cancelled and schools closed.Auckland residents are hunkering...
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Impending storm: New Zealand readies for Cyclone Gabrielle after massive floods
New Zealand is getting ready for a severe storm that could hit areas of the country that have already suffered from deadly flooding.From Saturday...
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Netflix extends crackdown on password sharing to Canada, New Zealand, others
Canada, New Zealand, Portugal, and Spain are the additional four nations where Netflix is imposing restrictions on password sharing.If customers in certain nations want...
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Biggest drug bust: Batman-labelled cocaine haul busted by New Zealand
The navy of New Zealand has allegedly made its biggest-ever drug bust by intercepting a floating shipment of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean.The cache,...
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Chris Hipkins: Uphill battle looms for New Zealand’s next PM
New Zealand MP Chris Hipkins says succeeding Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after her shock decision to resign amounts to "the biggest responsibility and...
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No regrets over decision to step down – Jacinta Adern
Jacinda Ardern, whose decision as leader of New Zealand startled both her admirers and detractors, said she has "no regrets" about her intentions to...
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Jacinda Ardern to resign as New Zealand’s prime minister after 5 years
An emotional Ardern announced that her last day in office will be February 7 and that she will not run for reelection this year.Jacinda Ardern,...
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Tobacco is now illegal in New Zealand
On Tuesday, the New Zealand Parliament approved an iconic anti-smoking law that forbids the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after January...
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Anti-vax blood case causes New Zealand to detain child
A New Zealand court has directed that a child at the centre of a case involving blood transfusions from Covid-19-vaccinated donors be placed in...
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New Zealand Supreme Court rules voting age of 18 is discriminatory
New Zealand's Supreme Court has ruled that the country's current voting age of 18 is discriminatory, meaning parliament must discuss whether it should be...
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