New Zealand bars entry of travellers from India till April 28 amid rising COVID-19 cases
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday (April 8) temporarily suspended entry for all travellers from India, including its own citizens, following a high number of COVID-19 infections arriving from the country.
Apr 08, 2021, 08:53 AM IST
COVID-19: New Zealand locks down Auckland after three new confirmed cases
Level 3 restrictions will require everyone to stay home except for essential shopping and essential work, Ardern said, repeating the strict approach the country has taken over the past year in virtually eliminating the pandemic.
Feb 14, 2021, 23:17 PM IST
New Zealand MP Gaurav Sharma takes oath in Sanskrit, second Indian-origin leader to do so after Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi - Watch
Sharma said that he speaks multiple Indian languages and wanted to choose a language that would represent a wide range of current languages spoken in India.
Nov 25, 2020, 20:47 PM IST
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern says has plans for wedding, but no date yet
New Zealand PM said that she has plans in place for her wedding.
Nov 11, 2020, 22:20 PM IST
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern to form government within 3 weeks after historic election win
After a thumping election win, New Zealand`s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Sunday that she would form a government within three weeks but declined to say whether she would rule alone or form a coalition.
Oct 18, 2020, 09:38 AM IST
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern wins second term in landslide election with 'be strong, be kind' mantra
Jacinda Ardern's left-leaning government will face a looming economic hangover from COVID-19.
Oct 17, 2020, 17:59 PM IST
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern admits she used cannabis 'a long time ago'
New Zealand`s ruling party leader Jacinda Ardern said she tried cannabis "a long time ago" when asked during a heated live debate on Wednesday ahead of the Oct 17 general election.
Oct 02, 2020, 08:36 AM IST
New Zealand PM Ardern postpones general election to October 17
The main opposition National Party also wanted a delay, after they were forced to cancel campaign events due to restrictions on movement and crowds due to the pandemic. It has accused Ardern of using the crisis to shore up support
Aug 17, 2020, 07:33 AM IST
New Zealand PM arrives at Radha-Krishna temple, Watch Video
Will Jasinda's government be able to rebuild it again?
Aug 09, 2020, 07:52 AM IST
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern visits Radha Krishna Temple ahead of national elections
The Indian envoy to New Zealand Muktesh Pardeshi was also present on this occasion.
Aug 08, 2020, 19:54 PM IST
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern sets September 19 as election date
An election had to take place by the coming November. “I will be asking New Zealanders to continue to support my leadership and the current direction of the government, which is grounded in stability, a strong economy and progress on the long term challenges facing New Zealand,” Ardern told a media conference.
Jan 28, 2020, 10:12 AM IST
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern jokes about being 'traumatised' after World Cup defeat against England
She further expressed a sense of pride following the excellent performances of New Zealand in the tournament on Instagram, congratulating England on the triumph.
Jul 15, 2019, 15:52 PM IST
New Zealand massacre suspect set to enter pleas, face new terrorism charge
In an attack on March 15 that was broadcast live on Facebook, a lone gunman armed with semi-automatic weapons targeted Muslims attending Friday prayers in Christchurch, killing 51 worshippers and wounding dozens of people.
Jun 13, 2019, 10:12 AM IST
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern says no intelligence linking Sri Lanka attacks to Christchurch
Ruwan Wijewardene told parliament that an initial investigation had revealed the bombings on churches and hotels had been carried out in revenge for deadly shootings in two New Zealand mosques.
Apr 24, 2019, 06:22 AM IST
New Zealand bans semi-automatic and assault rifles after mass shooting
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern said she expects the new law to be in place by April 11 and buy-back scheme will be established for banned weapons.
Mar 21, 2019, 08:07 AM IST
New Zealand PM got terrorist's 'manifesto' 9 minutes before church attack; death toll goes up to 50
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that by the time a police plan was in place, the 911 number was already buzzing as shots had been fired.
Mar 17, 2019, 10:20 AM IST
Christchurch shooting: Terrorist Brenton Tarrant appears in court, charged with murder
The attack, which Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern labelled as terrorism, was the worst ever peacetime mass killing in New Zealand and the country raised its security threat level to the highest.
Mar 16, 2019, 06:37 AM IST
Diaper change, peace summit: New Zealand's 'First Baby' makes UN debut
Three-month-old Neve Te Aroha made her United Nations debut on Monday when her mother - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern - spoke at a peace summit in the General Assembly.
Sep 25, 2018, 09:48 AM IST
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern names newborn daughter Neve Te Aroha
Jacinda Ardern, 37, became New Zealand's youngest PM when she took office through a coalition deal in 2017 after an inconclusive election. She has now become the first woman in the country's history to give birth while in office.
Jun 25, 2018, 00:40 AM IST
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern gives birth to baby girl; becomes 2nd PM to give birth while in office
Benazir Bhutto is the only other modern head of state to have given birth while head of government.
Jun 21, 2018, 12:31 PM IST
