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October 16, 2020
Ardern Poised to Win Re-election in New Zealand.
By Joshua Mcdonald
Jacinda Ardern’s Labor Party is expected to come out far ahead in Saturday’s election, but may end up needing the Greens as a coalition partner.
September 22, 2020
New Zealand’s Defense Ministry Sizes Up the International Security Environment
By Nicholas Dynon
Its Statement of Intent 2020-2024 provides an assessment of the country’s security environment – with COVID-19 thrown in the mix.
August 26, 2020
New Zealand Mosque Shooter Won’t Speak at Court Sentencing
By Associated Press
Over the first three days of the hearing, 90 survivors and family members told the judge about the pain and aftermath of the attacks.
August 12, 2020
Coronavirus Breaks Out Again in New Zealand After 102 Days
By Associated Press
Auckland has the country's first cases of local transmission in over 100 days, sparking a renewed lockdown and a scramble to contact trace.
August 07, 2020
Despite Pandemic Slump, Foreign Buyers Maintain Share in New Zealand Housing Market
By Joshua Mcdonald
The New Zealand housing market slumps by 30 percent but foreign buyers maintain their market share.
July 14, 2020
Hedging or Balancing? Australia and New Zealand’s Differing China Strategies
By Lai-Ha Chan
Different approaches to China have led to different results for Australia and New Zealand.
May 14, 2020
New Zealand and Australia Begin Relaxing COVID-19 Restrictions
By Joshua Mcdonald
Australia and New Zealand have begun easing restrictions and are discussing the possibility of a “COVID-safe travel zone” between the two countries.
April 22, 2020
New Zealand Could Pull off Bold Goal of Eliminating COVID-19
By Associated Press
Geographical isolation and bold political action could help New Zealand rid itself of the new virus altogether.
March 26, 2020
Jacinda Ardern’s Re-Election Woes
By Joshua Mcdonald
Will New Zealanders stay with Ardern or succumb to the global rise of populism and nationalism?
March 16, 2020
New Zealand Marks Year Since Christchurch Massacre
By Joshua Mcdonald
A year on from the Christchurch massacre -- what has New Zealand done to prevent further attacks?
March 15, 2020
Christchurch Marks Anniversary of Mosque Shootings
A memorial event had to be canceled amid COVID-19 fears, but New Zealanders remembered the tragedy that “fundamentally changed” their country.
January 29, 2020
New Zealand’s Ardern Will Seek Re-election in Sept. 19 Vote
By Associated Press
Jacinda Ardern will face a steep challenge from the National Party's Simon Bridges.
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