New Zealand - Page 19

July 29, 2020

New Zealand to charge some travelers for coronavirus quarantine to ease burden on taxpayers

New Zealand plans to begin charging some travelers for their coronavirus quarantine costs when they enter the country, the government said Tuesday.

July 28, 2020

China announces suspension of Hong Kong extradition treaties as fallout over new security law continues

China announced Tuesday that Hong Kong will suspend extradition treaties with Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom after the group of countries took similar measures in response to its controversial new security law. 

July 13, 2020

Australian gunman who admitted killing 51 worshippers in mosque dismisses lawyers, will represent himself: report

The Australian white supremacist who admitting killing 51 worshippers in a mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques has dismissed his lawyers and will represent himself when he is sentenced next month.

July 8, 2020

New Zealand to charge man with COVID-19 who allegedly escaped quarantine, went shopping: report

Police are now looking through CCTV footage to determine his movements

July 2, 2020

New Zealand health minister resigns after coronavirus lockdown missteps

New Zealand’s embattled health minister — who was twice discovered violating coronavirus lockdown rules — has resigned after previously calling himself an “idiot” for showing poor judgment, according to reports.

June 26, 2020

New Zealand supermarket chain first to 'period' label on menstrual products

The company will be the first retail chain in the world to make this change.

June 25, 2020

New Zealanders returning home face backlash as coronavirus resurgence fears grow

​​​​​​​New Zealanders aren't exactly rolling out the welcome wagon for their fellow residents who have ridden out the coronavirus for the past several months in other countries. In fact, in some cases, the homecoming has been downright hostile. 

June 24, 2020

Countries across world reimpose restrictions due to coronavirus spikes as US remains adamant about avoiding 2nd lockdown

Countries facing a resurgence of coronavirus cases after reopening have reverted back to lockdown, many focusing on isolating specific regions with spiking rates of infections. But the willingness to retighten restrictions amidst growing public health concerns stands in stark contrast to the U.S.' approach to a fresh wave of new cases. 

June 20, 2020

New Zealand government uses 'Porn Actors' in ad campaign on cyber safety

The ads aim to deal with the real-world consequences of online interactions.

June 19, 2020

Manhunt underway after officer killed, another wounded in New Zealand: report

An unarmed police officer was shot and killed and another was wounded after they tried to pull over a car in New Zealand's largest city Friday morning, police said. A large search was being conducted in Auckland for the alleged shooter and another person who escaped in a second car.