New Zealand, whose pandemic response was closely watched, removes last of COVID-19 restrictions
1 year, 4 months ago

New Zealand, whose pandemic response was closely watched, removes last of COVID-19 restrictions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} New Zealand on Monday removed the last of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions, marking the end of a government response to the pandemic that was watched closely around the world. “While there were no doubt fractures in our collective sense of unity, I believe that New Zealanders can be enormously proud of what we achieved together,” Hipkins said. “We stayed home, we made sacrifices, we got vaccinated, and there is absolutely no question, we saved lives.” Health Minister Ayesha Verrall said coronavirus case numbers and hospitalizations were low and had been trending down since June, and the publicly funded health system had faced less disruption from the virus this southern winter.

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New Zealand finds that state and religious institutions failed to prevent or stop decades of abuse
5 months ago

New Zealand finds that state and religious institutions failed to prevent or stop decades of abuse

The Independent  

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‘Significant milestone’: New Zealand removes final Covid restrictions
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Significant milestone’: New Zealand removes final Covid restrictions

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand's government will lift all remaining COVID-19 requirements from midnight Tuesday, bringing an end to some of the toughest COVID-19 pandemic rules in the world more than three years after they were put in place. New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announces an end to all Covid-19 restrictions. This, paired with the population’s immunity levels, means Cabinet and I …

New Zealand lifts last COVID restrictions after a widely watched pandemic response
1 year, 4 months ago

New Zealand lifts last COVID restrictions after a widely watched pandemic response

LA Times  

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announces an end to all COVID-19 restrictions during a news conference in Wellington on Monday. New Zealand on Monday removed the last of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions, marking the end of a government response to the pandemic that was watched closely around the world. “While there were no doubt fractures in our collective sense …

New Zealand launches inquiry into its coronavirus response
2 years ago

New Zealand launches inquiry into its coronavirus response

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand is launching a wide-ranging inquiry into whether it made the right decisions in battling COVID-19 and how it can better prepare for future pandemics. Among the questions will be whether or not New Zealand took the right approach initially by imposing strict lockdowns and border quarantine restrictions in order to try and wipe out …

New Zealand is open for all and we want to restart post-COVID relation with India, says Minister
2 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand is open for all and we want to restart post-COVID relation with India, says Minister

The Hindu  

The economy of New Zealand was on track for post-COVID-19 recovery and had opened up for tourists and visitors from India, said Meka Whaitiri, Minister for Food Safety and Customs of the government of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Speaking to The Hindu in an exclusive interview, Ms. Whaitiri, a leading member of the indigenous Maoris of New Zealand, said that …

New Zealand ends most Covid restrictions as pandemic worry eases
2 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand ends most Covid restrictions as pandemic worry eases

India Today  

New Zealand scrapped mask wearing rules and vaccine mandates on Monday, bringing an end to some of the toughest Covid-19 pandemic rules in the world about two years after they were put in place. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a weekly news conference that it was time to safely turn the page on the country's Covid-19 management and live …

New Zealand to stay closed to visitors until April 2022
3 years, 1 month ago

New Zealand to stay closed to visitors until April 2022

Al Jazeera  

New Zealanders and residents from most countries will be allowed quarantine-free entry from February 13. New Zealand will keep its borders closed to most international travellers for a further five months, the government said on Wednesday, outlining a cautious easing of border curbs that have been in place since COVID-19 hit in March 2020. Fully vaccinated international travellers will be …

New Zealand: Thousands protest against compulsory COVID jabs
3 years, 1 month ago

New Zealand: Thousands protest against compulsory COVID jabs

Al Jazeera  

Parliament entrances closed and police out in force as mostly unmasked protesters rally against vaccine mandates. New Zealand beefed up security measures at its parliament as thousands of people gathered to protest against compulsory COVID-19 vaccination and government lockdowns. Many people were seen holding signs and placards with messages like “Freedom” and “Kiwis are not lab rats” and shouting slogans …

New Zealand expands vaccine mandate to 40 per cent of all workers
3 years, 1 month ago

New Zealand expands vaccine mandate to 40 per cent of all workers

India TV News  

New Zealand’s government said Tuesday it will expand a vaccine mandate to include thousands of workers who have close contact with their customers- including employees at restaurants, bars, gyms and hair salons. The changes will mean that about 40% of all New Zealand workers will need to get fully vaccinated against the coronavirus or risk losing their jobs, up from …

New Zealand Covid cases hit record despite vaccination push
3 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand Covid cases hit record despite vaccination push

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: New Zealand recorded its highest number of daily coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic on Tuesday as a Delta-variant outbreak that dashed the nation's "Covid Zero" hopes showed no signs of easing. Health authorities announced 94 new virus cases, exceeding the previous daily record of 89 set in April last year during the first wave of Covid-19 …

New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus
3 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s government acknowledged Monday what most other countries did long ago: It can no longer completely get rid of the coronavirus. Despite New Zealand going into the strictest form of lockdown after just a single local case was detected, it ultimately wasn’t enough to crush the outbreak entirely. “For this outbreak, it’s clear that long …

New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus
3 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus

India TV News  

New Zealand’s government acknowledged Monday what most other countries did long ago: It can no longer completely get rid of the coronavirus. Despite New Zealand going into the strictest form of lockdown after just a single local case was detected, it ultimately wasn’t enough to crush the outbreak entirely. Ardern said the elimination strategy had served the country incredibly well …

Air New Zealand to require full COVID-19 vaccination for international travellers
3 years, 2 months ago

Air New Zealand to require full COVID-19 vaccination for international travellers

ABC  

Air New Zealand, the country's flag carrier airline, says it will require passengers on its international flights to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in what is one of the world's strictest policies for travellers. Key points: The mandatory vaccination policy will be implemented from February 1 New Zealand plans to reopen its borders early next year Qantas has announced a …

New Zealand tightens travel rules as COVID spreads
3 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand tightens travel rules as COVID spreads

Al Jazeera  

All air travellers who are not New Zealand citizens must be fully vaccinated to enter the country. New Zealand has announced tighter border restrictions as new cases of COVID-19 emerged in areas previously free of the coronavirus. “We are introducing the requirement for air travellers aged 17 and over, who are not New Zealand citizens, to be fully vaccinated to …

New Zealand Covid: Jacinda Ardern extends strict lockdown for Auckland for at least another week
3 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand Covid: Jacinda Ardern extends strict lockdown for Auckland for at least another week

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New Zealand prime minister announced …

New Zealand links first COVID case in months to Australia
3 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand links first COVID case in months to Australia

Al Jazeera  

New Zealand’s first community case of COVID-19 in six months has been confirmed as the Delta variant and linked through genome sequencing to Australia, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has told reporters as the country began a snap lockdown to stamp out the virus. The latest outbreak began with a 58-year-old man in Auckland, New Zealand’s biggest city, on Tuesday. Ardern …

Coronavirus Australia: New Zealand plunged into three-day lockdown over one case
3 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: New Zealand plunged into three-day lockdown over one case

Daily Mail  

New Zealand has been plunged into a snap lockdown after a single mystery Covid case was found in Auckland, the nation's first locally-acquired case since February. New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern has announced the country will go into lockdown from 11.59pm Tuesday New Zealand and Australia have seen very few Covid cases per capita, one of the benefits of pursuing …

New Zealand to start staggered Covid-19 vaccination from end of July
3 years, 6 months ago

New Zealand to start staggered Covid-19 vaccination from end of July

Op India  

On June 16, Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister, New Zealand, announced that it would take up to the end of the year to vaccinate all eligible citizens against Covid-19 infection. Notably, New Zealand, which has a population of fewer than 50 lakhs, had shut down its borders and used tough lockdown measures to virtually eliminate Covid-19 from its grounds. The New …

Down Under leaders minimize China spilt, urge virus probe
3 years, 6 months ago

Down Under leaders minimize China spilt, urge virus probe

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ardern said New Zealand maintained …

New Zealand ends snap virus lockdown in largest city
3 years, 10 months ago

New Zealand ends snap virus lockdown in largest city

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: New Zealand lifted a snap Covid-19 lockdown in its largest city Auckland on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expressing confidence the outbreak was contained. The stay-at-home order for the city of almost two million was issued on Sunday after three community cases emerged, the first lockdown in Auckland for almost six months. Ardern said the Auckland lockdown would …

Pause in travel bubble with New Zealand extended for three more days
3 years, 10 months ago

Pause in travel bubble with New Zealand extended for three more days

ABC  

Mandatory hotel quarantine will be imposed on New Zealanders travelling to Australia for an extra three days after the Federal Government extended the suspension of the trans-Tasman travel bubble. Key points: Suspension of travel bubble with New Zealand extended for three more days Health officials are concerned that travellers to Australia from New Zealand as early as January 9 could …

New Zealand coronavirus: borders may stay shut for most of the year Jacinda Ardern says
3 years, 10 months ago

New Zealand coronavirus: borders may stay shut for most of the year Jacinda Ardern says

CNN  

New Zealand’s borders will remain closed for most of this year as the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, but the country will pursue travel arrangements with neighbouring Australia and other Pacific nations, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday. Medical authorities, meanwhile, may approve a Covid-19 vaccine as early as next week, Ardern said, as pressure mounts for a start to …

Australia has suspended the New Zealand travel bubble. What's happening? And why did it take just one case of COVID-19?
3 years, 10 months ago

Australia has suspended the New Zealand travel bubble. What's happening? And why did it take just one case of COVID-19?

ABC  

Australia has paused quarantine-free travel from New Zealand for at least three days. People in New Zealand have been asked to reconsider their need to travel to Australia because they will be facing a minimum of 72 hours in hotel quarantine. The community case in New Zealand is the more infectious South African variant of COVID-19. This is why Australia …

New Zealand’s new Covid case identified as South African variant
3 years, 10 months ago

New Zealand’s new Covid case identified as South African variant

The Independent  

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19 new Covid-19 cases detected in New Zealand as border restrictions tightened
3 years, 11 months ago

19 new Covid-19 cases detected in New Zealand as border restrictions tightened

Hindustan Times  

Nineteen new Covid-19 cases were reported at the New Zealand border in the last three days, as the country announcing tightened border restrictions on Sunday. New Zealand is currently at Covid-19 Alert Level one with no restrictions on gathering. The New Zealand Ministry of Health confirmed in the statement that six positive cases of Covid-19 have been found to match …

Considered pulling out of New Zealand tour after COVID-19 cases in side: Misbah-ul-Haq
4 years ago

Considered pulling out of New Zealand tour after COVID-19 cases in side: Misbah-ul-Haq

India TV News  

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq said that his team considered pulling out of the New Zealand tour after some of the touring party members tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival. As many as eight members of the Pakistan team tested positive with some members even breaching the local health protocols. it is a great stress mentally on the players who are …

New Zealand’s Ardern poised for big win in election, poll says
4 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand’s Ardern poised for big win in election, poll says

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s party is projected to be one seat short of a being able to govern alone, and has a double-digit lead over its rival, with just over a week to the general election, an opinion poll showed on Thursday. The closely watched 1News-Colmar Brunton poll showed support for Ardern’s Labour party, which is seeking …

PM Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand has \'beaten the virus again\'
4 years, 2 months ago

PM Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand has \'beaten the virus again\'

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared on Monday New Zealand "beat the virus again" and announced restrictions in the country's largest city would be eased, after a second Covid-19 wave was contained. The virus was believed to have been eradicated in late May after a strict national lockdown led to New Zealanders enjoying 102 days without community transmission. With no …

Asia Today: New Zealand to begin lifting virus restrictions
4 years, 3 months ago

Asia Today: New Zealand to begin lifting virus restrictions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy All remaining virus restrictions will …

New Zealand to lift virus curbs in most of country on September 21
4 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand to lift virus curbs in most of country on September 21

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: New Zealand will lift coronavirus restrictions across the country on September 21, except in its biggest city, Auckland, which is the epicentre of a second wave of infections, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday. She also said the government would immediately ease all physical distancing requirements on planes, a boost for Air New Zealand, which has had to …

New Zealand records first COVID-19 death in over three months
4 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand records first COVID-19 death in over three months

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: New Zealand recorded its first coronavirus death in more than three months on Friday when a man in his 50s succumbed to the virus. Health officials said the man was part of a second-wave cluster of infections that emerged in Auckland last month, ending a spell of 102 days free of community transmission in the South Pacific nation. The …

New Zealand Extends Auckland Lockdown, Australian Covid-19 Cases Fall To 7-week Low
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand Extends Auckland Lockdown, Australian Covid-19 Cases Fall To 7-week Low

News 18  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday extended a coronavirus lockdown in the country’s largest city until the end of the week and introduced mandatory mask wearing on public transport across the nation. The Auckland lockdown, imposed on Aug. 11 after officials detected the country’s first locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in more than three months, had been scheduled …

Jacinda Ardern wants to eliminate coronavirus in New Zealand. Is she setting herself up to fail?
4 years, 4 months ago

Jacinda Ardern wants to eliminate coronavirus in New Zealand. Is she setting herself up to fail?

CNN  

CNN — In mid-March, as the coronavirus pandemic began to take hold in Europe and the United States, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern presented her country with a choice. As top scientist Peter Gluckman, former Prime Minister Helen Clark, and former Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe wrote in a paper in July: “As smugglers have known for …

'Patently Wrong': New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Hits Back at Trump over Coronavirus 'Surge'
4 years, 4 months ago

'Patently Wrong': New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Hits Back at Trump over Coronavirus 'Surge'

News 18  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hit back on Tuesday against US President Donald Trump for saying her country is experiencing a "big surge" in COVID-19, calling the remarks "patently wrong". Ardern said there was no comparison between New Zealand's handful of new cases a day and the "tens of thousands" reported in the United States. "I think anyone who's …

New Zealand imposes 12-day lockdown in Auckland as it battles fresh Covid-19 outbreak
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand imposes 12-day lockdown in Auckland as it battles fresh Covid-19 outbreak

CNN  

CNN — New Zealand has extended a lockdown in its most populous city as the country battles a fresh community coronavirus outbreak that comes after months without anylocally transmitted cases. “We have got rid of Covid before … We can do all of that again.” Earlier Friday, New Zealand’s Director General of Health Dr. Ashley Bloomfield announced another 12 locally-transmitted …

New Zealand coronavirus: Country acclaimed world leader in handling Covid-19 deals with fresh outbreak
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand coronavirus: Country acclaimed world leader in handling Covid-19 deals with fresh outbreak

CNN  

CNN — New Zealand reported 13 new community coronavirus cases on Thursday as the country tackles a fresh outbreak that ended an enviable run of more than 100 days without any locally transmitted infections. “We should expect that to be the case here.” New Zealand’s outbreak is a dramatic turn of events for the country, which was heralded as a …

New Zealand issues stay-at-home orders as COVID-19 makes a comeback
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand issues stay-at-home orders as COVID-19 makes a comeback

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: Health authorities in New Zealand were scrambling Wednesday to trace the source of a new outbreak of the coronavirus as the nation’s largest city went back into lockdown. Authorities said two of the people who had tested positive had travelled to the tourist city of Rotorua last weekend while suffering symptoms and they were now trying to track their …

New Zealand reinstates coronavirus restrictions after first locally transmitted case in 102 days
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand reinstates coronavirus restrictions after first locally transmitted case in 102 days

CNN  

CNN — New Zealand’s most populous city has gone back under lockdown after new locally transmitted coronavirus cases broke the 102-day streak the country had gone without recording a local infection. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed four new locally transmitted coronavirus cases on Tuesday night, and announced that Auckland will temporarily see level three restrictions introduced for three …

New Zealand reports return of coronavirus after 102 days
4 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand reports return of coronavirus after 102 days

Al Jazeera  

PM Arden orders Auckland into lockdown after four new locally transmitted cases found in the same family. New Zealand has announced its first locally transmitted coronavirus infections in more than 100 days, prompting Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to issue a stay-at-home lockdown order for the country’s largest city, Auckland. After New Zealand receiving global praise for its success in containing …

How New Zealand went 100 days with no community coronavirus transmission
4 years, 4 months ago

How New Zealand went 100 days with no community coronavirus transmission

CNN  

CNN — New Zealand has marked an enviable milestone – more than 100 days since its last coronavirus case was acquired locally from an unknown source. Don’t let the team down – none of us can afford to do that.” How New Zealand did it New Zealand’s strategy was simple: in the words of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, the country …

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