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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.
Watching America in Horror From a Curve-Flattened Australia
There’s an extreme emotional dissonance in feelings of gratitude for Australia’s relative safety, when so many people I know and love are in the United States where things seem out of control.
Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy Deemed ‘Essential Workers’ in New Zealand
Jacinda Ardern, the country’s prime minister, made the announcement on Monday.
Children Are Hunting Teddy Bears During the Coronavirus Outbreak
See that stuffed animal in the window? It’s part of a game meant to entertain children (and adults) during a prolonged period of lockdowns and social distancing. How many can you spot?
Man Pleads Guilty to New Zealand Mosque Massacre
An Australian white supremacist charged with killing 51 worshipers at two mosques in New Zealand last year changed his plea to guilty in a surprise move.
Western Universities Rely on China. After the Virus, That May Not Last.
In Britain, the United States and Australia, the coronavirus could blow huge holes in the budgets of universities that have “become addicted to one source of income.”
New Zealand Eases Abortion Restrictions
The change was welcomed by abortion rights advocates, but even in that camp some wondered if lawmakers had gone too far.
The Long, Slow Death of the Australian Auto Industry
At a time when bushfires are threatening Australian identity, losing the Holden brand feels like an especially cruel blow.
Police End Search for Last 2 Missing Victims of New Zealand Volcano Eruption
The police also said that one of those injured during the eruption had died in an Auckland hospital over the weekend, bringing the official death toll to 17.