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New Zealand PM unruffled as quake hits mid-interview
The quake struck just off the coast before 8:00 am local time (20:00 Sunday GMT) at a depth of about 52 kilometres near Levin, about 90 kilometres north of Wellington, the US Geological Survey said.
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'Kiss and go': Back to school for New Zealand kids
New Zealand, with a population of five million, has recorded 1,149 coronavirus cases and just 21 deaths, with its success largely attributed to a strict lockdown imposed in late March.
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New Zealand could restart professional sport within days - minister
Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson said professional sports would be able to resume domestically when the country lowers its COVID-19 alert level down a notch.
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Freed from strict lockdown New Zealanders head to fast food outlets, beaches
Surfing, walks on the beach and a round of golf were other popular pursuits on Tuesday as the country’s 5 million residents experienced a taste of freedom after one of the strictest lockdowns in the world in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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New Zealand to ease virus lockdown next week
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said New Zealand would move its maximum Level Four COVID-19 alert to Level Three from late evening on Monday, 27 April, and remain there for two weeks to assess the situation.
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New Zealand cites new deaths in case against lifting coronavirus lockdown
The government is due to make a decision on whether to extend, lift or ease the lockdown on Monday.
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New Zealand PM takes pay cut as virus hits economy
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her personal salary, those of her fellow ministers, and of top public servants would be slashed by a fifth for six months.
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Australia, New Zealand flatten virus curve but keep lockdowns intact
The number of new coronavirus cases in the neighbouring nations has fallen dramatically in the last two weeks, raising hopes that difficult social distancing measures may be relaxed.
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Practice what you preach! Officials worldwide who've broken COVID-19 rules
These are some government officials, across the world, who have contravened COVID-19 lockdown rules in their countries.
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New Zealand goes on lockdown for 'fighting chance' against virus
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the South Pacific nation was fortunate its infection numbers remained relatively low, with 102 cases and no fatalities.
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Muslims still feel unsafe a year after New Zealand massacre
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who received widespread praise for her handling of the aftermath of the massacre, admitted Friday there was "much more" her country could do to tackle white supremacists.
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New Zealand scales down search for two missing after deadly eruption
The official death toll from the eruption on White Island stands at 16.
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Probes into New Zealand volcano tragedy to take months, carry criminal penalties
The official death toll from the surprise eruption on White Island, also known by its Maori name of Whakaari, stands at 16.
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New Zealand observes silence as more volcano dead named
Special forces troops retrieved six bodies from the island last Friday but the remains of two people have still not been found, despite a second land search on Sunday.
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Revenge for All Blacks as they clinch Cape Town Sevens title
New Zealand have been crowned Cape Town Sevens champions after beating the Blitzboks 7-5 at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday.
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NZ military set for risky mission to retrieve bodies from volcano
The number of people believed to have died in Monday's disaster now stands at 16.
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Sixth person dies after New Zealand volcano eruption: police
Eight more people who remain missing are presumed dead after the volcano erupted Monday.
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No more survivors on New Zealand island after volcano eruption
Police said some 50 people were visiting White Island when it exploded in the early afternoon -- hurling ash and rock high into the air.
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One person critically injured as popular New Zealand volcano erupts
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the volcanic island -- also known as Whakaari -- off New Zealand's north coast had erupted while groups of tourists were visiting.
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Latham ton puts New Zealand in solid position against England
Latham was on 101 when the rain swept in, just three deliveries after the tea break with New Zealand 173 for three.
