New Zealand imposes first COVID-19 lock down amid community transmission
Since the outbreak of the pandemic, New Zealand has confirmed a total of 2,330 cases,
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Since the outbreak of the pandemic, New Zealand has confirmed a total of 2,330 cases,
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The resurgence of COVID-19 came just weeks before a scheduled general election, increasing pressure on Ms Ardern to get the ...
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern demoted Mr Clark in April after he was twice caught breaching the country’s coronavirus lockdown rules.
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Australia has more than 300 confirmed cases of Covid-19, with five deaths, including the two reported overnight.
Police say more casualties were feared as about 50 people were nearby minutes before the eruption.