Jacinda Ardern abuse ”abhorrent”, says incoming NZ PM Chris Hipkins

New Zealand’s incoming prime minister has vowed to protect his family from what he called the “abhorrent” abuse that his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, received while in office. Ms Ardern announced that she was quitting as the country’s leader on Thursday,…

Chris Hipkins set to be new New Zealand PM

New Zealand Labour MP Chris Hipkins is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after becoming the only nominee for the party’s leadership. He was first elected to parliament in 2008 and was appointed minister for Covid-19 in November…

New Zealand mosque attacker claims plea made under duress of torture

The man responsible for the deadly 2019 mosque attacks in New Zealand has claimed he only pleaded guilty under duress of torture on Thursday. Brenton Tarrant was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of release for the terror…

New Zealand govt. warns of materials shortage in building industry

A New Zealand official in charge of the construction industry on Thursday, warned of more materials shortages and headwinds in the future due to a period of global turmoil. The New Zealand government has set up a new taskforce to…

New Zealand court rules voting age of 18 is discriminatory

New Zealand’s highest court on Monday ruled that the country’s current voting age of 18 is discriminatory, forcing parliament to discuss whether it should be lowered. The case, which had been going through the courts since 2020, was bought by…

New Zealand strengthens efforts to check money laundering, terrorism financing

The New Zealand government is strengthening its efforts to clamp down on money laundering and terrorism financing, making it easier for small businesses and consumers to comply. “Our country is a safe place to do business, but we want to…

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern’s office attacked with sword

A woman has been arrested after the office of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was attacked with a sword on Thursday. Police said a 57-year-old was arrested in connection with the incident at Ardern’s Auckland office. “The woman is…

New Zealand: Whale may have caused boat flip that killed five

Five people have died in New Zealand after a birdwatching boat capsized, possibly after colliding with a whale. Eleven people, mostly from the birdwatching group, were onboard when the boat capsized on Saturday in Goose Bay near the town of…

Jennifer Connelly joins comedy movie Bad Behaviour

Jennifer Connelly is set to star in the independent comedy movie ‘Bad Behaviour’. The 51-year-old actress will appear alongside Ben Whishaw and Alice Englert, who has written the movie and will also direct the project. They will be joined on…

New Zealand PM to visit Australian counterpart

Australia’s new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held face-to-face meetings with the leaders of the United States, India, Japan and Indonesia during his hectic two weeks in office, but he will receive a world leader for the first time when…

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