New Zealand

New Zealand Imposes First COVID-19 Lockdown in 6 Months Over 3 Unexplained Cases

Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, was hurriedly placed into a three-day...

Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, was hurriedly placed into a three-day lockdown Sunday

People walk past Maori language signs in Wellington, New Zealand, on Sept. 13, 2018.

In New Zealand, 'Hello' Has Become 'Kia Ora.' Will That Save the Māori Language?

New Zealanders of all stripes are signing up to learn te reo Māori as the c...

New Zealanders of all stripes are signing up to learn te reo Māori as the country wrestles with its colonial history

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern claims victory after her Labour Party won a landslide victory on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. She will be the first prime minister under New Zealand's government current system who will be able to govern without the help of other coalition parties, giving her almost unprecedented new power.

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern Just Won a Landslide Victory. What Will She Do Now?

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is the first leader under New Zealand’s curre...

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is the first leader under New Zealand’s current system to be elected outright

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during the live leaders debate at TVNZ in Auckland, New Zealand on September 22, 2020.

New Zealand’s Election Offers a Glimpse of a Calmer Democracy in the Time of COVID-19

The tone of the New Zealand election stands in stark contrast to the U.S. c...

The tone of the New Zealand election stands in stark contrast to the U.S. campaign. During a recent debate, Jacinda Ardern's opponent called her "dear," but that's about as far as the name-calling went

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern wears a mask when answering questions from the media after visiting the Kainga Ora housing development on August 31, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. Face coverings are now compulsory for all New Zealanders over the age of 12 on public transport or planes under current Alert Level restrictions in place across the country.

New Zealand’s Largest City Exits Lockdown After Bringing Mystery COVID-19 Surge Under Control

The New Zealand government said it remains on track to again eliminate the ...

The New Zealand government said it remains on track to again eliminate the virus from the community

A police officer stands guard near Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 18, 2019.

'There's Still a Lot to Do.' After Christchurch Shooter's Sentencing, New Zealand Muslim Leader Urges Reforms

The shooter in last year's attack on two New Zealand mosques was sentenced ...

The shooter in last year's attack on two New Zealand mosques was sentenced to life in prison without parole

New Zealand Grants James Cameron Exemption to Travel Ban So He Can Begin Filming Avatar Sequel

James Cameron's 30-person crew was given a government exemption to enter Ne...

James Cameron's 30-person crew was given a government exemption to enter New Zealand to film his "Avatar" sequel because the project would ensure work for 400 locals