Saying the country had no active coronavirus cases and no new infections, officials declared that the strict clampdown on public life would end.
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New Zealand Earthquake Interrupts Jacinda Ardern’s TV Interview
When the rattling from the magnitude-5.8 quake stopped, New Zealand’s prime minister continued the interview, seeming unruffled.
Coronavirus in New Zealand: How Jacinda Ardern Sold a Drastic Lockdown
Leading New Zealand from isolation, Ms. Ardern coaxed her “team of five million” into accepting extreme restrictions. But the lessons of her success go beyond personality or charm.
Why Are Women-Led Nations Doing Better With Covid-19?
A new leadership style offers promise for a new era of global threats.
Vanquish the Virus? Australia and New Zealand Aim to Show the Way
The two countries, led by ideological opposites, are converging on an extraordinary goal: eliminating the virus. Their nonpolitical approach is restoring trust in democracy.
Sugarcoating and Brutal Honesty: How Leaders Are Handling Coronavirus Crisis
The pandemic is a challenge not only for public health but also for messaging. Here’s how some world leaders have talked to their citizens about the outbreak.
We All Live in Bubbles Now. How Safe Is Yours?
Isolating with others requires rules and trust. What happens if your roommate keeps seeing other people?
Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy Deemed ‘Essential Workers’ in New Zealand
Jacinda Ardern, the country’s prime minister, made the announcement on Monday.
New Zealand Ban on Most Semiautomatic Weapons Takes Effect
The law, passed after the Christchurch massacre in March, outlaws military-style semiautomatic weapons and assault rifles. It will be enforced as a gun buyback and amnesty program ends amid debate.
After Eruption in New Zealand, 5 Dead, 8 Missing and ‘No Signs of Life’
Rescuers were struggling to reach White Island, where conditions remained dangerous. The authorities said a criminal investigation had been opened in the eruption’s aftermath.