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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.

June 3, 2020

New Zealand could lift remaining coronavirus restrictions after nearly 2 weeks without new cases

New Zealand’s prime minister said her country’s hardline strategy in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic has “paid off.”

June 2, 2020

Australia joins protests against Floyd’s death, demand investigations on police brutality against Aboriginals

Hundreds of Australians marched in solidarity through downtown Sydney on Tuesday demonstrating against the death of George Floyd and demanding the country look at police brutality within its borders.

May 29, 2020

New Zealand says it's down to just one coronavirus case

New Zealand is down to its last coronavirus case. 

May 27, 2020

New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital

New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.

May 27, 2020

Missing New Zealand hikers found alive after 19 days in ‘hostile’ wilderness, rescuers say

Two hikers lost in the “hostile” wilderness of New Zealand have been found alive with only minor injuries after 19 days despite running out of food, rescuers said.