The Guardian says Australia and New Zealand have started to dispatch aid to Tonga, amid fears that relief workers could bring a “tsunami of Covid” cases.
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New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island and the South Island —and more than 700 smaller islands, covering a total area of 268,021 square kilometres.
New Zealand’s capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland.
Tonga: Leaked New Zealand military photographs reveal scale of devastation from volcano
The Independent says Tonga’s outer islands suffered extensive damage with an entire village destroyed and several buildings missing.
New Zealand authorities investigate claims man received 10 Covid vaccinations in one day
The Guardian says New Zealand health authorities are investigating claims that a man received up to 10 Covid-19 vaccination doses in one day.
New Zealand plans to phase out tobacco sales
France24 says New Zealand plans to effectively ban smoking by progressively lifting the age at which tobacco products can be bought.
New Zealand to reopen borders to vaccinated visitors from new year
The Guardian says New Zealand has announced it will reopen its borders to vaccinated visitors in the opening months of 2022, for the first time since Jacinda Ardern announced their…
T20 World Cup: Australia beat New Zealand by eight wickets in final
T20 World Cup: Australia beat New Zealand: Australia powered to an eight-wicket victory over New Zealand to win the Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time.
England miss out on T20 World Cup final after last-gasp New Zealand heroics with bat
The Daily Mirror says New Zealand are into the T20 World Cup final after the batting heroics of Daryl Mitchell and Jimmy Neesham led them to a five-wicket win over…
Thousands protest Covid restrictions in New Zealand
France24 says thousands of demonstrators marched on the New Zealand parliament to protest against Covid-19 restrictions, prompting a major police deployment.
Jacinda Ardern stays calm as earthquake rattles New Zealand during press conference
The Independent says a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck New Zealand on Thursday, sending shockwaves that were felt across the country.
New Zealand’s PM hopes to avoid future coronavirus lockdowns
Arab News says New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she doesn’t want to use lockdowns in the future and sees vaccinations as the “golden ticket”.
New Zealand Covid update: Auckland to move out of level 4 lockdown as 22 cases reported
The Guardian says after nearly five weeks in lockdown Auckland will move out of the highest setting, New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has said.
Ardern’s popularity stumbles on New Zealand’s slow road to vaccination
The Guardian says an unbeatable leader in times of crisis, New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern’s soaring popularity has teetered on the country’s slow road to vaccination.
New Zealand shuts Australia travel bubble as Sydney’s Covid outbreak worsens
The Guardian says New Zealand is shutting down the quarantine-free travel bubble with Australia for two months, as the country grapples with a number of serious outbreaks of Covid-19
3 New Zealand earthquakes: Tsunami warnings, evacuations
3 New Zealand earthquakes: Tsunami warnings, evacuations Three earthquakes have struck off the coast of New Zealand Friday morning, triggering tsunami warnings. One of the earthquakes was one of the…
Inspirational Female Leader 2020 Winner: Jacinda Arden - The Leader of our Time
Inspirational female leaders of 2020 – Jacinda Arden – Why she’s the leader for our times Inspirational Female Leader 2020 Winner Whilst all the women on the list have been…
How 2020 New Years Eve Celebrations will take place globally
How New Years Eve celebrations will take place globally. In a year which has seen the whole world suffer from the covid-19 pandemic that has affected over 80 million people…
New Zealand and Sydney bids farewell to 2020 - Happy New Year 2021
Happy New Year 2021 The world is preparing for an unprecedented celebration of New Year’s Eve, previously marked with grand and spectacular public events. This year many countries have put…
Inspirational female leaders 2020 - Jacinda Arden - the leader of our times
Inspirational female leaders of 2020 – Jacinda Arden – Why she’s the leader for our times Today WTX has nominated Jacinda Arden, New Zealand’s youngest female prime minister. In October…
Tuesday's News Briefing VIDEO - Fears of Gaza 'collapse' - Vaccine makers reject Trump's PR stunt - Brexit stalemate
Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO – Fears of Gaza ‘collapse’ – Vaccine makers reject Trump’s PR stunt – Brexit stalemate WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing UK vaccine programme getting underway EU leaders…
Daily News Briefing: Covid falls 30% over lockdown - IS claim Iraqi attack - 13 charged over NZ tragedy
Monday 30 November News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Monday 30 November 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active numbers. Global COVID-19…
New Zealand’s PM Jacinda Arden restart campaign with holiday promise
New Zealand’s PM Jacinda Arden restart campaign with holiday promise New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Arden has restarted her campaign for the country’s general election. The campaign had been delayed…
A cargo ship carrying 43 crew and thousands of cattle feared lost, Japan rescuers find one man alive
A cargo ship carrying 43 crew and thousands of cattle feared lost, Japan rescuers find one man alive A cargo ship carrying 43 crew and nearly 6,000 cattle that is…
Sentencing begins for the New Zealand terrorist who killed 51 worshippers, as court hears chilling details
Sentencing begins for the New Zealand terrorist who killed 51 worshippers, as court hears chilling details The Australian white supremacist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers in last year’s New Zealand…
White supremacist Tarrant wants his day at court for the New Zealand massacre -representing himself
Brenton Tarrant, a Facebook-live terrorist, is accused of killing 51 Muslim worshippers in the New Zealand mosque terrorist shooting incident, has decided to represent himself at the sentencing of the…
Daily News Briefing: Leicester back in lockdown as cases skyrocket, non-essential shops to shut today and school cancelled
Tuesday June 30 coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Tuesday 30 June 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am…
New Zealand is Virus-free, as the PM does a little dance
New Zealand health authorities announced that the country had no active cases of COVID-19 cases after the country´s final patient was given the all-clear and released from isolation. A lone…
Daily News Briefing: UK travel quarantine rule come into effect
Monday, June 8 coronavirus updates BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING Monday 8 June 2020 News Briefing – Today’s headlines are dominated by the global Coronavirus Pandemic. As of 6:30 am…
Christchurch shooter changes plea to GUILTY
Brenton Tarrant, a right-wing extremist, who was charged over the mosque shootings in New Zealand has changed his plea to guilty. Tarrant, 29, killed 51 Muslim worshippers and wounded dozens…
Sunday Papers - Over-70s told to self-isolate & Remembering the NZ mosque attacks
Brief. BRIEF.Me During a week that has been dominated by the outbreak of Coronavirus, the Sunday papers are all focussed on the government’s plan and response to the coronavirus outbreak.…
Daily News Briefing: NZ man threatens mosque - Priti Patel fresh bullying claims & Aid groups attacked on Lesbos Island
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, The headlines are – A 19-year-old man has been arrested over a reported threat he made against one of the mosques…
Germany: Far-Right group planned Mosque attacks
A far-right group in Germany had been planning large-scale attacks on mosques similar to the ones carried out in New Zealand, it has been reported. Members of the group have…
VIDEO| A look back at 2019 - 15 Biggest stories
We take a look back at 15 of the biggest stories from around the world in 2019 Including – the most important events from the UK; Brexit and the general…
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Daily News Briefing: White Island Volcano erupts - Golden Globe list faces backlash & Chilean military plane disappears
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, an American couple on their honeymoon has been seriously injured by the deadly New Zealand volcano eruption. A series of strikes…
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