Joyful PM Ardern declares New Zealand virus victory
New Zealand lifted all domestic coronavirus restrictions on Monday after its final COVID-19 patient was given the all clear, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealing she danced around…
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NZealand’s Ardern turned away from cafe under virus rules
In New Zealand, no one is exempt from the strict coronavirus prevention measures -- not even Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who was denied entry to a cafe because of her own social…
Ross Taylor bags Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, Tim Southee gets Test prize
Ross Taylor claimed the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal for excelling across formats, while Tim Southee was recognised as the top Test player of the year at the annual New Zealand Cricket Awards.…
New Zealand to open schools, ease coronavirus lockdown
New Zealand will ease a nationwide coronavirus lockdown next week after claiming success in stopping "an uncontrolled explosion" of the disease, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday.…
Mosque shooter pleads guilty, becomes New Zealand’s first-ever convicted…
An Australian far-right extremist charged with murdering 51 Muslim worshippers in last year's mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques unexpectedly flipped his plea to guilty on…
Australia tells citizens to come home, and stop travelling abroad
Australia's government told its citizens Wednesday not to travel abroad and warned those already overseas to rush home as it took unprecedented steps to choke off the spread of the…
Pakistan steps up diplomatic offensive against India over Kashmir clampdown
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi made a telephone call to New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters on Thursday and discussed with him gross human rights violations in…
England win maiden World Cup title at Lord’s
A thrilling Super Over went England's way with the slimmest of margins as the home side lifted the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 trophy in front of an ecstatic home crowd at Lord's.
Two…
Pakistan revive memories of 1992 to stay in contention for WC semis
Pakistan, a historically unpredictable team specialising in theatrical comebacks, remain in World Cup contention after overwhelming previously unbeaten New Zealand in a group match which…