There is concern that the Australian who pleaded guilty to killing 51 worshipers at two mosques in New Zealand last year would use the occasion to spout his views.
Tag: New Zealand
New Zealand Declares Coronavirus Eliminated, Lifting Lockdown
Saying the country had no active coronavirus cases and no new infections, officials declared that the strict clampdown on public life would end.
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.
The First Signs of Travel’s Return?
As Australia announces plans to revive tourism, we look at 10 top travel destinations and their timetables for reopening. The challenge: balancing safety with the need to reboot.
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?