New Zealand Floods: Rain and Flooding Batters Auckland
Auckland declared a local state of emergency as a devastating deluge prompted chaotic scenes, evacuations and power outages. “Steep roads just became rivers of water,” one resident said.
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Australia and New Zealand: Economic indicators and trade with EU
Our infographic provides an insight into the economic performance of Australia and New Zealand compared to the EU, and looks at the trade dynamics between the two blocs.
Why Chris Hipkins Faces a Tough Road Ahead as New Zealand’s Leader
Jacinda Ardern’s successor Chris Hipkins must grapple with high inflation, looming recession, and weak poll numbers.
Jacinda Ardern May Need Ongoing Security, Amid Torrent of Abuse and Threats
Jacinda Ardern is likely to require an unprecedented level of security for a former New Zealand prime minister given the extent of the abuse and threats she faced while in office.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Ukraine Cracks Down on Corruption
Also, another mass shooting in California and New Zealand’s next leader.
Two missing Britons killed in Ukraine while evacuating citizens from Soledar
Foreign Office confirms Chris Parry, 28, and Andrew Bagshaw, 47, killed carrying out humanitarian work on frontlineTwo Britons missing in Ukraine were killed while trying to carry out a humanitarian evacuation in the east of the country, the Foreign Of…
Did she inspire or fail to deliver? Readers on how Jacinda Ardern will be remembered
Most praised New Zealand’s outgoing prime minister for her handling of crises, while others criticised her domestic policy recordJacinda Ardern’s legacy has divided reader opinion. While many described the outgoing New Zealand prime minister as “inspir…
Hipkins is unlikely to reach heights of Jacindamania, and that may suit New Zealanders
Chris Hipkins promises a ‘solid’ government that will focus on bread-and-butter issues, in the wake of the international stardom of Jacinda ArdernJacinda Ardern has a natural presence most politicians would sacrifice a kidney for.She spoke like a norma…
New Zealand’s Chris Hipkins vows to focus on inflation ‘pandemic’ and ‘fairer’ tax system
Incoming prime minister echoes Jacinda Ardern’s promise to cut back Labour’s agenda to focus on cost of living issuesNew Zealand’s next prime minister, Chris Hipkins, has promised to cut back government reforms to focus on the “global pandemic of infla…
Your Monday Briefing: A Lunar New Year Shooting
Also, New Zealand’s next leader and a Lunar New Year travel surge in China.