New Zealand PM refuses to say if China is ‘ally or adversary’ & abstains from calling US ‘leading democracy’

New Zealand won’t be dragged into US hostilities with China, with which it has a ‘mature’ relationship that allows for disputes and differences to be resolved in a calm manner, PM Jacinda Ardern said. … Read More >New Zealand PM refuses to say if China is ‘ally or adversary’ & abstains from calling US ‘leading democracy’

New Zealand reports highest daily number of Covid-19 cases despite ramping up vaccination effort

New Zealand has recorded its highest-ever daily Covid-19 infection count with just shy of 100 new local cases, despite over 80% of citizens having had at least one vaccine dose. Officials have blamed the spike on rule-breakers. … Read More >New Zealand reports highest daily number of Covid-19 cases despite ramping up vaccination effort