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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.

June 18, 2020

New Zealand reports third new coronavirus case brought from outside country

A man who flew from Pakistan to New Zealand tested positive for the coronavirus this week, becoming the country’s third reported case in a traveler in a matter of days, health officials said Thursday.

June 17, 2020

New Zealand pair who led to coronavirus quarantine blunder actually met with friends, officials reveal

The two women who flew in from London to visit a dying parent in New Zealand –­ and reportedly brought the coronavirus back to the country –­ did meet with a pair of friends during their visit, health officials say.

June 17, 2020

New Zealand prime minister assigns military to oversee coronavirus quarantines after 2 new cases

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern assigned the military to oversee the country’s coronavirus quarantine process after two women who were allowed to leave their quarantine early tested positive for the virus this week.

June 16, 2020

New Zealand no longer coronavirus-free as new cases appear

New Zealand can no longer declare that it is free from the coronavirus. 

June 8, 2020

New Zealand has eradicated coronavirus: report

New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus -- at least for now -- after health officials said Monday the last known infected person had recovered.