Jacinda Ardern

NZ backs down on Wallabies’ quarantine

The October 10 Test is now a real possibility after Jacinda Ardern relaxed rules so the Wallabies can train in isolation.

Wayne Smith

commentaryInquirer

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 18: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern poses for a photo with Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews on July 18, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. Ardern is in Australia for two days and will deliver a speech on good governance this evening, as well as attend business meetings and meet with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison tomorrow. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Livelihoods ruined in misplaced response

It is no accident that Jacinda Ardern and Daniel Andrews have scant first-hand knowledge of the private sector.

Gerard Henderson

CoronavirusWorld Breaking News

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 12: People wear masks as they walk in around Britomart on August 12, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. Aucklanders have been advised to wear masks to help stop the community spread on Covid-19. COVID-19 restrictions have been reintroduced across New Zealand after four new COVID-19 cases were diagnosed in Auckland. Auckland will be placed in full lockdown for three days from midday on Wednesday, with all residents to work from home unless they are essential workers and all schools and childcare centres to close. The rest of New Zealand will be subject to Level 2 restrictions. The new cases are all in the same family, with health authorities working to trace back the source of the infection. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

‘Worst-case scenario’ for NZ

New Zealand authorities say the country is already preparing for a “worst-case scenario”, which could see the country locked down until October.

Gavin Fernando

CoronavirusWorld Breaking News

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during the Covid-19 response update with the Director general of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield at Parliament, Wellington. 12 August, 2020. New Zealand Herald photograph by Mark Mitchell . Must Credit New Zealand herald.

New Zealand records rapid virus surge

New Zealand has recorded 13 new COVID cases in Auckland, with the country’s total number of active cases now at 36.

Gavin Fernando

CoronavirusWorld Breaking News

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to media regarding the latest case of COVID-19 coronavirus infections, breaking a 102-day run of no local transmissions, at the parliament in Auckland on August 12, 2020. - New Zealand's dream run of 102 days without locally transmitted coronavirus ended on August 11, prompting a stay-at-home lockdown order for the country's largest city. (Photo by Marty MELVILLE / AFP)

Stealthy way virus got back into NZ

New Zealand went more than 100 days without a single case. Now, the country is back on lockdown. Where did the COVID-19 cases come from?

Gavin Fernando

NZ fearsWorld

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern attends the launch of the Labour Party's election campaign in Auckland on August 8, 2020, ahead of the country's general elections scheduled for September 19. (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY / AFP)

Auckland outbreak puts Kiwis on alert

New Zealand has been plunged back into a second round of tougher COVID-19 restrictions after four new cases were announced on Tuesday.

Max Maddison

UPDATEDWorld Breaking News

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 22: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to media during a press conference at Parliament on July 22, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the dismissal of Iain Lees-Galloway as a minister over an inappropriate relationship with a former staffer. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Jacinda Ardern shuts down virus rumour

Jacinda Ardern has shut down a virus theory that’s been circulating ever since New Zealand reported four new cases.

Stephanie Bedo and Gavin Fernando

CoronavirusWorld Breaking News

How these nations defeated COVID-19

Only a handful of countries around the world have successfully managed to defeat COVID-19. Here’s how they did it.

Gavin Fernando

AU-NZ Travel BubbleNation

CARDRONA, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 26: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during a Mihi Whakatau, formal speech of welcome, during a visit to Cardrona Alpine Resort on June 26, 2020 in Cardrona, New Zealand. Queenstown's ski season is officially open with resorts open to the public from today. With international borders still closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local businesses and operators are hoping domestic tourists will travel to the region now that coronavirus restrictions have lifted across New Zealand. Overseas tourists, particularly Australians, usually make up about 40 percent of visitors to Queenstown's ski resorts. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Bubble ‘a $3.6bn boost to economy’

A travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand would pump $3.6bn into the economy and restore 24,000 full-time jobs, according to new modelling.

Geoff Chambers

CommentaryCommentary

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during a press conference at parliament in Wellington, New Zealand, Monday, June 8, 2020. Ardern says she did a little dance when she found out that there was no longer any active cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand. (AAP Image/Daniel Hicks) NO ARCHIVING

Unfair comparison to NZ virus ‘victory’

Before anyone looks too longingly across the ditch, realise that comparing their success to our gains is like comparing apples and oranges.

Peter van Onselen

Trans-TasmanPolitics

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 28: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to media during a press conference at the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, on May 28, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a $95 million recovery package for New Zealand's museums and cultural trusts due to the impact of the coronavirus related recession. $25m will go to the national arts development agency, Creative New Zealand and $18m will go to Te Papa to continue operating. Heritage New Zealand will receive $11.3m, and the Antarctic Heritage Trust will receive $1.4m. Te Papa Museum was closed on 20 March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government restrictions imposed to stop the spread of coronavirus in New Zealand. The 68-day closure was the longest in the museum's history. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

NZ cool on rival ‘travel bubble’ proposal

NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has shot down a plan by the ACCI to start a Canberra-to-Wellington route from July.

Richard Ferguson

COMMENTARYPolitics

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Flightless economy to land with a thud

Jacinda Ardern might have popular support, but the facts are she is pushing the NZ economy off a cliff.

Adam Creighton

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONSWorld

Jacinda’s secret NZ border exemptions

The crew behind the sequel to a Hollywood blockbuster are among hundreds of foreigners quietly let into New Zealand amid its closed border regime.

AAP

World

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 11: National leader Simon Bridges during his media conference after Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the country will drop to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 on May 11, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced New Zealand will move to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 in three stages starting from Thursday 14 May. Restaurants, cinemas, retail, playgrounds and gyms will be able to reopen with physical distancing and strict hygiene measures in place from Thursday, with domestic travel to also resume.Gatherings will be limited to 10 people and bookings for restaurants will not be allowed for groups larger than 10. Schools and early childhood centres will open from Monday 18 May while bars will be allowed to reopen from Thursday 21 May.New Zealand is current under COVID-19 Alert Level 3 restrictions, after the country was placed under full lockdown on March 26 in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Mark Mitchell - Pool/Getty Images)

NZ opposition to have caucus spill

Kiwi Opposition Leader Simon Bridges has brought forward a challenge to his position and will stare down his caucus on Friday.

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 15: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visits Weltec School of Construction on May 15, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. Ardern visited WelTec and Whitireia Wellington Regional School of Construction to talk about the Budget 2020 free Trades and Apprenticeship Training Package. (Photo by Dom Thomas - Pool/Getty Images)

Ardern dines out on virus ratings

Even an awkward cafe moment has turned to gold for the Kiwi PM, whose handling of coronavirus has her party on track for a record election win.

Agencies

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Jacinda Ardern, Glarke Gayford and their daughter Neve.

Jacinda Ardern turned away from cafe

New Zealand Prime Minister found out there are no exceptions when it comes to social distancing.

Nick Perry

New ZealandWorld

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, right, walks with Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters to the house for the budget delivery speech at Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday, May 14, 2020. New Zealand's government plans to borrow and spend vast amounts of money as it tries to keep unemployment below 10% in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. (Hagen Hopkins/Pool Photo via AP)

Billions to fight infection, election

A $NZ50bn ($46.5bn) fund to combat COVID-19 will push Kiwi debt to record levels but give Jacinda Ardern a sizeable election war chest.

Graham Lloyd

New ZealandWorld

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 06: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during the All of Government Covid-19 update and media conference at Parliament on May 6, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. No new COVID-19 cases or related deaths have been recorded in New Zealand for the first time since lockdown measures were introduced in response to the coronavirus pandemic. New Zealand's lockdown measures eased slightly on April 28 as the country moved to COVID-19 Alert Level 3. New Zealanders must still remain home unless going to work, school, picking up essential supplies or exercising, but under Level 3, recreational activities such as swimming, surfing, fishing and hunting are allowed provided social distancing is maintained. Restaurants, cafes and other food businesses may now offer takeaway or delivery services only. Schools are open for children up to Year 10 who cannot study from home, or whose parents need to return to work. Mass gatherings remain banned, and only at Level 2 will indoor events of 100 people or outdoor events of 500 people be permitted. However, under Alert Level 3 an exception has been made for funerals and weddings, with no more than 10 attendees now permitted provided there is no reception event or food served. New Zealand has been in full lockdown since March 26. (Photo by Mark Mitchell - Pool/Getty Images)

Ardern shifts to ‘safer normal’

The New Zealand Prime Minister says pubs, restaurants, schools and shops can open by the end of next week.

Graham Lloyd

COMMENTARYCommentary

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Trans-Tasman bubble doesn’t go far enough

Australia views the Pacific as family: we look out for each other in tough times. We must ensure we come through this crisis together.

Dave Sharma

travelPolitics

Trans-Pacific bubble ‘a lifeline to islands’

Liberal MP Dave Sharma is urging the government to consider adding Pacific nations to a proposed Australia-New Zealand safe travel zone.

Ben Packham

EditorialEditorials

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 05: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to media during a press conference at Parliament on May 05, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. No new COVID-19 cases or related deaths have been recorded in New Zealand for the second day in a row since lockdown measures were introduced in response to the coronavirus pandemic. New Zealand's lockdown measures eased slightly on April 28 as the country moved to COVID-19 Alert Level 3. New Zealanders must still remain home unless going to work, school, picking up essential supplies or exercising, but under Level 3, recreational activities such as swimming, surfing, fishing and hunting are allowed provided social distancing is maintained. Restaurants, cafes and other food businesses may now offer takeaway or delivery services only. Schools are open for children up to Year 10 who cannot study from home, or whose parents need to return to work. Mass gatherings remain banned, and only at Level 2 will indoor events of 100 people or outdoor events of 500 people be permitted. However, under Alert Level 3 an exception has been made for funerals and weddings, with no more than 10 attendees now permitted provided there is no reception event or food served. New Zealand has been in full lockdown since March 26. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Travel to boost economy, jobs

Australians and New Zealanders are well placed to help each other amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Editorial

Talking PointLetters

Does trans-Tasman bubble extend far enough?

We should be inviting countries in southeast Asia as well.

World

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 19: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield use hand sanitiser on their way into a press conference at Parliament on April 19, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. New Zealand has been in lockdown since Thursday 26 March following tough restrictions imposed by the government to stop the spread of COVID-19 across the country. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday announced that restrictions could be eased as of next week if the government decides to move to COVID-19 Alert Level Three. Under the current COVID-19 Alert Level Four measures, all non-essential businesses are closed, including bars, restaurants, cinemas and playgrounds. All indoor and outdoor events are banned, while schools have switched to online learning. Essential services remain open, including supermarkets and pharmacies. A decision on whether or not to lift the level four lockdown measures will be made during a cabinet meeting on Monday 20 April followed by an announcement at 4pm New Zealand time. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Ardern asks Kiwis to put pen to paper

New Zealanders have been asked to keep an old fashioned diary of their movements and everyone they meet as politicians.

Graham Lloyd

ExclusiveNation

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 28: (R-L) New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern and Australian Prime Minster, Scott Morrison share some laughter walking across a lawn to a press conference held at Admiralty House on February 28, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Ardern is in Australia for two days for the annual bilateral meetings with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. (Photo by James D. Morgan/Getty Images)

ANZAC spirit in battle of COVID-19

Despite our neighbours’ ‘go hard, go early’ policy, Australia is tracking slightly better than NZ in reducing transmission rates.

Deborah Cornwall and Richard Ferguson

CommentaryCommentary

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 06: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during her post-Cabinet media update at Parliament on April 6, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. New Zealand has been in lockdown since Thursday 26 March following tough restrictions imposed by the government to stop the spread of COVID-19 across the country. A State of National Emergency is in place along with an Epidemic Notice to help ensure the continuity of essential Government business. Under the COVID-19 Alert Level Four measures, all non-essential businesses are closed, including bars, restaurants, cinemas and playgrounds. Schools are closed and all indoor and outdoor events are banned. Essential services will remain open, including supermarkets and pharmacies. Lockdown measures are expected to remain in place for around four weeks, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern warning there will be zero tolerance for people ignoring the restrictions, with police able to enforce them if required. (Photo by Mark Mitchell - Pool/Getty Images)

If there were ever a time for a liberal approach, it is now

Jacinda Arden and Scott Morrison have adopted radically different strategies to beat COVID-19.

Nick Cater

World

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 03: People manage to get outside during the lockdown period to exercise in Totara Park on April 03, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand was placed in complete lockdown and a state of national emergency was declared on Thursday 26 March to stop the spread of COVID-19 across the country. Under the COVID-19 Alert Level Four restrictions, New Zealanders are not allowed to leave their homes unless for exercise in their local area, or to get essential supplies. Offices, schools and childcare centres have been closed, along with bars, restaurants, cinemas and playgrounds. Essential services remain open, including supermarkets and pharmacies. Lockdown measures are expected to remain in place for at least four weeks, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern warning New Zealanders of zero tolerance for people ignoring the restrictions, with police able to enforce them if required. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Health boss apologises to Ardern for bike ride

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has accepted an apology from her health minister for mountain biking.

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ABC presenters (clockwise, from top left) Michael Rowland, Wendy Harmer, Dr Norman Swan and Paul Barry.

Virus crisis can’t kill Team ABC’s bias

The ABC simply cannot let go its agenda, even in a crisis. The hosts are far too busy wallowing in self-importance.

The Mocker

LONG WHITE CLOUDWorld

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 25: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to media at a press conference ahead of a nationwide lockdown at Parliament on March 25, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday declared a State of National Emergency in response to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The declaration allows the Director Civil Defence Emergency Management to direct and coordinate personnel, material and other resources, and provides access to other extra-ordinary powers that will support delivery of an effective and timely response to COVID-19. An Epidemic Notice has also been issued to help ensure the continuity of essential Government business.New Zealand will go into lockdown from 11:59 Wednesday night, as the COVID-19 alert level rises to four. All non-essential businesses will close at that time, including bars, restaurants, cinemas and playgrounds. Schools are closed and all indoor and outdoor events are banned. Essential services will remain open, including supermarkets and pharmacies. The New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expects measures will remain in place for about four weeks, and has said there will be zero tolerance for people ignoring the restrictions, with police able to enforce them if required. New Zealand currently has 155 confirmed cases of COVID-19. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Kiwis ordered to stay home

New Zealanders told to ‘act as if they have the virus’ as country moves into total lockdown.

Richard Ferguson

COVID-19Nation

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to the media during a press conference one day before the country goes on lockdown to stop any progress of the COVID-19 coronavirus, at Parliament in Wellington on March 24, 2020. (Photo by Marty MELVILLE / AFP)

Ardern pushes Morrison on Kiwi welfare

Jacinda Ardern has called for New Zealanders in Australia to be allowed to access welfare during the virus outbreak.

ADESHOLA ORE

World

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 17: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during a press conference at Parliament on March 17, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. Strict new border measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 came into effect at 1am on Monday, requiring all arrivals into New Zealand to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Ardern goes hard on bailout

The Ardern government has splashed the cash in a bid to lessen an expected coronavirus-induced recession.

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