March 1, 2022 Aging faster in adulthood linked to health conditions in adolescence People who were obese, smoked daily or had a psychological disorder diagnosis during their adolescence years could age faster than their peers, according to researchers.
February 16, 2022 New Zealand COVID protesters inspired by Canadian truckers blockade Parliament: authorities Hundreds of people in New Zealand are continuing to protest its government’s vaccine mandate, despite the government’s attempt to dissuade the protesters.
February 7, 2022 Canadian-style trucker protests spread throughout the world Following the example of the thousands of Canadian truckers protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the capital of Ottawa, truckers in other countries have begun organizing their own versions of the "Freedom Convoy."
February 2, 2022 New Zealand to end quarantine stays and reopen its borders New Zealand's government on Thursday said it will end its quarantine requirements for incoming travelers and reopen its borders, a change welcomed by thousands of citizens abroad who have endured long waits to return home.
January 31, 2022 Pregnant journalist gets help from Taliban after New Zealand denies request to return due to COVID rules Pregnant New Zealand journalist Charlotte Bellis joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss her request to return home and how she is seeking refuge with the Taliban.
January 28, 2022 COVID strikes Kiribati: One of the last uninfected places on Earth When the coronavirus began spreading around the world, the remote Pacific archipelago of Kiribati closed its borders, ensuring the disease didn’t reach its shores for nearly two full years.
December 31, 2021 Celebrating 2022 during the time of omicron: Out with a whimper New Year's Eve celebrations across the world have been modified – or canceled – as the omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to run rampant.
December 20, 2021 New Zealand links 26-year-old’s death to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, reports say New Zealand’s COVID-19 safety monitoring board said in a statement Monday that, based on current information available, the death of a 26-year-old man with myocarditis was likely due to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, according to reports.
December 9, 2021 New Zealand bans smoking New Zealand's government believes it has come up with a unique plan to end tobacco smoking – a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger.
December 3, 2021 New Zealand to try new COVID-19 system with Auckland reopening Bars, restaurants and gyms reopened in Auckland on Friday as the last major parts of a lockdown that lasted more than 100 days ended.
