New Zealand
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US zoo’s treatment of kiwi bird ruffles diplomatic feathers
Speed Read Zoo apologies for having ‘offended a nation’ following outcry in New Zealand
By Felicity Capon Published
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Why the number of female world leaders is dropping
Under the Radar Women quitting politics are blaming sexism, threats, burnout and voter gender bias
By The Week Staff Published
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Trip of the week: a road trip across New Zealand’s South Island
The Week Recommends The ‘wild and rustic’ South Island offers ‘natural grandeur’
By The Week Staff Published
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New Zealand discovers 3.5 tons of cocaine floating in the Pacific Ocean
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By Theara Coleman Published
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Flash flooding and landslides hit Auckland after torrential rain
In Pictures Large parts of New Zealand’s North Island remain under a state of emergency as thousands go without power or water
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime minister
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By Justin Klawans Published
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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern blames burnout for shock resignation
Speed Read The Labour leader will step aside next month as her party prepare for national election in October
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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New Zealand’s new smoking ban
feature Anyone born in 2009 or later will not be able to buy cigarettes but there are concerns about a growing black market
By Richard Windsor Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Saudi feud, a snap election and taxing burps
podcast Will Joe Biden really punish Saudi Arabia? Why is Malaysia going to the polls? And can New Zealand use taxes to cut bovine emissions?
By The Week Staff Published
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Woman spots ‘crocodiles’ off Yorkshire coast
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By The Week Staff Published
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Does the Anglosphere exist?
feature Do the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States share more than a language?
By The Week Published
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Omicron threat: why is New Zealand shutting its borders again?
In Depth Citizens unable to return home as quarantine boss warns of ‘unprecedented’ risk
By The Week Staff Published
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What next for Tonga after deadly volcano eruption?
feature Thick layers of ash hamper relief effort as scale of damage emerges
By The Week Staff Published
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How New Zealand’s new vaccine plan will create a ‘two-tier society’
In Depth Jacinda Ardern unveils traffic-light system that will grant more rights to fully jabbed people
By The Week Staff Published
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