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New Zealand PM says 'we beat the virus again'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 05 12:23 PM

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared on Monday New Zealand "beat the virus again" and announced restrictions in the country's largest city would be eased, after a second COVID-19 wave was contained.   Read more »

New Zealand extends Auckland lockdown as virus outbreak persists

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 24 03:37 PM

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday extended a lockdown in New Zealand's largest city, saying more time was needed to ensure a stubborn cluster of coronavirus infections was under control.  Read more »

New Zealand PM delays election after virus return

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Aug 17 12:02 PM

WELLINGTON - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday delayed New Zealand's looming election by four weeks to October 17 after a renewed coronavirus outbreak hampered campaigning. Read more »

From virus-free to possible lockdown: New Zealand virus outbreak spreads beyond Auckland

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 14 11:39 AM

AUCKLAND - New Zealand's resurgent coronavirus outbreak has spread beyond Auckland, health officials said Friday, in a major blow to efforts to contain the disease. Read more »

New Zealand mulls lockdown extension as virus spreads

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 13 07:43 AM

WELLINGTON - New Zealand health officials said Wednesday a COVID-19 cluster in Auckland had grown, raising the prospect a lockdown imposed on the country's biggest city after the virus returned will be extended. Read more »

Tennis: Serena ends 3-year title drought, gives winnings to bushfire appeal

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 13 10:26 AM

Serena Williams ended a three-year title drought and donated her winner's cheque to victims of the Australian bushfires in an emotional WTA Auckland Classic final on Sunday. Read more »

Tennis: Impressive Williams races into Auckland final against Pegula

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 12 09:31 AM

Serena Williams delivered a masterclass in her semi-final at the WTA Auckland Classic on Saturday. Read more »

Tennis: No longer angry Serena glad to be back in New Zealand

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 06 10:07 AM

Serena Williams returns to the Auckland WTA Classic on Monday for the first time since her "miserable" debut appearance three years ago, determined to put the record straight.  Read more »

And the city with the the best quality of life in the world is...

Kirsti Knolle, Reuters
Posted at Mar 20 09:13 AM

Mercer's survey of 231 cities showed that this city offers the best quality of life in the world, boasting a vibrant cultural scene, comprehensive healthcare and moderate housing costs. Read more »