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The Latest Breaking News from Jacinda Ardern

Dr Ashley Bloomfield, who led New Zealand’s pandemic response, resigns

Softly-spoken public servant who became a household name says the role had been challenging and complex

The Guardian - AU

NZ's top doc Bloomfield to stand down

Ashley Bloomfield, New Zealand's Director General of Health and architect of its world-leading COVID-19 response, is hanging up his stethoscope in July.

AAP

More Ukraine sanctions as Ardern says Russia 'must answer to world'

“Russia must answer to the world for what it has done," Jacinda Ardern says as New Zealand announces a second tranche of sanctions.

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Should NZ be worried about the China-Solomon Islands security deal?

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called the security deal between China and Solomon Islands "gravely concerning" - but does New Zealand really need to be worried?

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The uncertain path to orange

The number of Covid-19 patients in hospital and the number of new ones admitted each day are the key numbers to watch over the next 10 days.

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Liz Truss pledges more help for victims of Russian rapists in Ukraine

Britain will offer more support to women in Ukraine who are victims of war rapists, the Foreign Secretary pledged on Monday.

Evening Standard

Bucha: World reacts to ‘unbearable’ civilian killings in Ukraine

World leaders express horror at images coming out of Kyiv suburbs where dozens of bodies were found strewn on streets.

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With COVID cases still in the thousands, why are some so keen to ditch the things that kept New Zealand safe?

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced New Zealand will remain at the red traffic light setting, but other public health mandates created to control COVID-19 will still be lifted, contributing to the sense that there’s light at the end of the tunnel after two years.

The Conversation

'Nervousness' as Covid restrictions keep relaxing

As covid restrictions loosen Cabinet's reviewing the traffic light settings, but not everyone is welcoming the relaxations, writes @jo_moir

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New Zealand man sentenced for threatening to kill PM Ardern

A New Zealand man on Thursday was sentenced to one year in prison for threatening to kill Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

The Independent UK

Immigration’s hands full with border reopening

Split families and would-be migrants stuck in limbo may have to wait until October due to limited processing capacity at the visa office

Newsroom.co.nz

Louisa Wall's departure a loss for MP independence

Departing Labour MP Louisa Wall's successes seemed to come in spite of her party, rather than because of it, writes Sam Sachdeva.

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Australia, NZ raise concerns over Solomons

The Australian and New Zealand prime ministers have discussed their concerns over a potential security deal between the Solomon Islands and China.

AAP

Solomon Islands-China security talks add to strategic concerns in Pacific

The leak of a draft agreement has sparked fears about the militarisation of the Pacific.

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Officials under the pump over relief for diesel users

Two weeks after the Government announced relief at the petrol pump, plenty of questions still remain for diesel users, writes political editor @jo_moir

The Independent UK

New Zealand ‘gravely concerned’ by prospect of militarisation of Pacific after Solomon Islands-China deal

China can send military personnel and other armed forces to the islands ‘to assist in maintaining social order’

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s lost influence in Pacific on display in Solomon Islands-China deal, Anthony Albanese says

Labor leader says poor emissions reductions targets and cuts to foreign aid have broken trust with Pacific countries

Reuters

New Zealand's Ardern says Solomon Islands-China deal 'gravely concerning'

New Zealand is gravely concerned about the possible militarization of the Pacific following a decision by the Solomon Islands government to form a security partnership with China, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday.

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China's Solomon Island naval base security draft agreement designed to 'intimidate' Australia, Joyce says

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce suggests China may want a naval base in Solomon Islands to "intimidate" Australia or "restrict our capacity of movement".

The Independent UK

Australia, New Zealand worried by China deal with Solomons

The Australian and New Zealand prime ministers have voiced concerns about the potential for a Chinese military presence on the Solomon Islands

AAP

Australia 'alienates' Pacific: Albanese

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says Australia must improve action on climate change to keep its relationship with Pacific nations friendly.

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Welcome to living with Covid

Omicron is New Zealand's first real wave of Covid-19. It will not be our last. We're only now beginning to truly live with the virus.

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The China question complicating NZ's Russia response

Beijing has walked a careful line to date, but any greater role in the conflict would be fraught for New Zealand.

The Independent UK

New Zealand to scrap most Covid restrictions ahead of tourist return

Key changes include scrapping vaccine passes and the wearing of masks outdoors

Evening Standard

New Zealand to remove almost all Covid restrictions ahead of tourist return

‘New Zealanders have worked incredibly hard to get through this pandemic and as a result of those efforts we are now in a position to move forward and change the way we do things,’ Ms Ardern said

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