New Zealand

At Least 6 Dead After Fire At New Zealand Hostel

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins described the fire as “an absolute tragedy."
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Ex-New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern To Join Harvard University

Ardern stepped down as prime minister in January, saying she no longer had “enough in the tank” to do it justice.
By STEVE LeBLANC, AP

Jacinda Ardern: 'You Can Be A Nerd, A Crier, A Hugger' And Still Be A Leader

In her farewell speech to the New Zealand Parliament, the former prime minister spoke about leadership and her legacy.
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Trailblazing Transgender Lawmaker Georgina Beyer Dies At 65

Georgina Beyer, a trailblazing New Zealand politician who in 1999 became the world’s first openly transgender member of Parliament, has died.
By Nick Perry, AP

3.5 Tons Of Cocaine Found Floating In The Pacific Ocean

New Zealand police intercepted the haul that had been dropped in a remote area by an international drug-smuggling syndicate.
By NICK PERRY, AP

Jacinda Ardern Makes Final Appearance As New Zealand Leader

Ardern's advice for New Zealand's new prime minister was, "You do you."
By Nick Perry, AP

Chris Hipkins To Be New Zealand's Next Prime Minister

The lack of other candidates indicated party lawmakers had rallied behind Hipkins to avoid a drawn-out contest and any sign of disunity following Ardern’s departure.
By Nick Perry, AP

Tucker Carlson Announces New Zealand PM's Resignation By Mocking Her Appearance

The giddy Fox News host made over-the-top claims about the outgoing prime minister.
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Is Resigning

“I’d be doing a disservice to New Zealand if I continued,” she said.
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Born After 2009? Then You Can’t Buy Cigarettes In New Zealand Any More

The minimum age for buying cigarettes will now keep going up and up.
By NICK PERRY, AP