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Jacinda Ardern is sued amid claims the New Zealand coronavirus lockdown is for political gain

Two applicants made multiple claims against New Zealand's Prime Minister at Auckland High Court on Thursday.




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Furious driver lashes out at police during coronavirus lockdown in New Zealand

The driver had been stopped by police in a suburban street in New Zealand last week. They claimed they were going to the supermarket but police didn't believe them.




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Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand is over the worst of coronavirus but won't lift lockdown measures

New Zealand has seen its infection rate fall since going into strict lockdown nearly three weeks ago, with fewer than 20 new cases recorded each day over the past three days.




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More than 1,500 Britons stranded in New Zealand will be repatriated to the UK

Those most at risk from coronavirus will be prioritised on three flights leaving Auckland and two from Christchurch, British High Commissioner to New Zealand Laura Clarke (pictured), said.




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Mystery as teen goes missing while walking his dog Ziggy at 1am in New Zealand

Stephen Singh-Heatley was last seen leaving an address on Water St, in Auckland, New Zealand at 1am on Monday.




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Billionaires fled for doomsday bunkers in New Zealand as the coronavirus crisis escalated

Quick-thinking Silicon Valley billionaires booked flights for New Zealand as soon as the COVID-19 crisis began to escalate.




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Jacinda Ardern and her old principal trade barbs over New Zealand schools reopening

Principal John Inger warned of the 'potential disaster' of sending children back to classrooms once New Zealand's level four lockdown is lifted next week.




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Lady Gaga's new album features Australian K-Pop idol Rosé with her girl group Blackpink  

It's the international pop collaboration that is set to whip fans around the world into a frenzy. 




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Australia considers opening up its borders to New Zealand

Peter Dutton said an arrangement with New Zealand is a logical first step in lifting restrictions before Australia could look at opening up to other nations within the region.




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New Zealand's south island is struck by 5.6 magnitude earthquake - the biggest to hit this year

New Zealand has recorded its most powerful earthquake of 2020 in a remote corner of the South Island.




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Victims' families to sue Royal Caribbean cruises over New Zealand White Island volcano tragedy 

Of those who died in the December 9 eruption on New Zealand's White Island, 19 had been on-board the Ovations of the Seas cruise ship and booked to tour the island with Royal Caribbean.




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Australia outperforming New Zealand in controlling coronavirus curve without stage four lockdown

Australian National University infectious diseases expert Professor Peter Collignon believes Australia's suppressed approach has had greater success than NZ's elimination strategy.




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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is 'skeptical' about Australia's coronavirus tracing app

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has outed herself as an app sceptic, but still plans to push on with a version of Australia's COVIDSafe app in her country.




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Former New Zealand Prime Minister buys Sydney apartment then puts it on the market the next day

Sir John Key and Lady Bronagh became the owners of a high-end harbourside apartment in McMahons point last week, but placed it back on the market a day later.




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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern's chat with Queen Elizabeth about coronavirus 

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had an intimate 'catch up' over the phone with Queen Elizabeth II last night.  




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Amazing optical illusion at New Zealand beach shows cruise ship appearing to hover over the horizon 

The footage filmed from a beach at Mount Maunganui in New Zealand showed the vessel seemingly suspended above the ocean last week.




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Police forced to break up crowd outside burger joint in New Zealand after lockdown was lifted

Up to 30 people gathered outside of BurgerFuel in Glenfield, Auckland on Tuesday afternoon on the first day of Covid-19 level three restrictions.




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New Zealanders line up outside McDonalds after the fast-food restaurant reopened

Hundreds of hungry Kiwis have queued up to get their first McDonald's fix in weeks after the fast food restaurant reopened its doors following strict COVID-19 lockdown.




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Allbirds Tree Dasher: New high performance running shoe launches

The brand behind the 'world's most comfortable running shoes' has today launched a new pair of 'high performance' sneakers designed for athletes and runners.




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Jacinda Ardern is urged to stop 'boasting' about defeating coronavirus in New Zealand

Ian McInnes, Council for International Development chair and chief executive of signatories Tearfund, says New Zealand is enjoying a moment of global strength and should use it.




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Backstreet Boys are forced to reschedule their Australian and New Zealand tour

Backstreet Boys have announced plans to reschedule the Australian and New Zealand leg of their DNA World Tour until 2021.




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McDonald's stores in Rotorua, New Zealand forced to shut their doors because they RAN OUT of food

Franchisees Rob and Linley Parry, who own the three restaurants in Rotorua, New Zealand , opened on Tuesday after the country eased coronavirus restrictions to level three.




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Iron Maiden cancel their Australian and New Zealand tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Iron Maiden have been forced to cancel the Australian and New Zealand leg of their Legacy of the Beast tour.




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COVID-19 NRL will resume soon as New Zealand Warriors fly to Australia to train in Tamworth

The New Zealand Warriors will fly to Australia on Sunday despite COVID-19 travel bans as the NRL gears up resume in four weeks. 




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Jacinda Ardern under pressure to ease New Zealand's lockdown after 35,000 people apply for the dole

With large numbers of New Zealand residents applying for the dole since lockdown extra pressure is being put on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to ease COVID-19 restrictions.




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New Zealand Warriors leave families behind to fly to Australia to resume current campaign

On their arrival they were placed in 14-day quarantine in a remote corner of the state, and if all goes to plan, they will move closer to Sydney to fulfil their National Rugby League fixtures.




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New Zealand records ZERO new coronavirus cases for the first time

The number of 'confirmed and probable' infections remained at 1,487 after one suspected case 'already known to us' tested positive, New Zealand's health ministry said.




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Tasmania wants direct flights to New Zealand

The 'bubble' will be discussed at a national cabinet meeting of Australian leaders and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday.




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What needs to happen before New Zealand opens its borders for Australians during coronavirus crisis

New Zealand could open its borders to Australian holidaymakers as part of a 'trans-Tasman bubble'.




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Jacinda Ardern shuts down New Zealand TV host Duncan Garner after he questioned coronavirus approach

Jacinda Ardern has shut down New Zealand television host Duncan Garner after he questioned her conservative coronavirus lockdown approach in a heated interview on air.




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New Zealand records ANOTHER day without any new coronavirus cases 

The number of 'confirmed and probable' infections remained at 1,487 after one suspected case 'already known to us' tested positive on Monday, the health ministry said.




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Mum and New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern leaves home with nappy cream on coat

The working mother-of-one said she'd 'spare everyone the details' of the mishap, but was praised by her followers for her ability to multitask and her honesty.




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How move to restart travel between Australia and New Zealand channels the spirit of the ANZACs

The two neighbours have closed their borders to all non-citizens for more than a month and imposed mandatory quarantines on anyone returning home from overseas to stop the spread of COVID-19.




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Why New Zealand is the real winner from the trans-Tasman bubble with Australia

Reopening the borders will be the lifeline for New Zealand as it faces a devastating economic crisis after sacrificing NZ$12.1 billion to support its citizens during the pandemic.




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Why holidaying in New Zealand could be about to get a LOT more expensive

Freedom camping is a popular activity for international travellers as it allows them to park a caravan or pitch a tent in some of the most scenic spots throughout New Zealand for free.




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Shops, bars and barbers are allowed to open level 2 in New Zealand during coronavirus pandemic

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced details around what 'Alert Level 2' will look like on Thursday, ahead of Cabinet's decision on when the restrictions will be eased.




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New Zealand prepare to resume rugby in mid-June with behind-closed-doors club tournament

Professional rugby and netball are close to returning to action in New Zealand after the government unveiled its rules for sport when the country next eases its coronavirus restrictions.




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HEALTH: The new pill-free prescription

Come spring, the first thing that patients see as they walk into the College Surgery in Cullompton, Devon, are the green shoots of a raised-bed vegetable garden beside a physic garden




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Anthony Davis demands trade request from New Orleans Pelicans

The five-time All-Star has told the Pelicans that he wants to be traded to a championship-contending team and will not sign an extension with New Orleans, his agent Rich Paul said on Monday.




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LeBron James leads LA Lakes past New Orleans Pelicans with 33 points

David Beckham and Floyd Mayweather were in the crowd as LeBron James scored 33 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the New Orleans Pelicans 125-119. 




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NBA news: Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade bows out as LeBron James watches courtside

LeBron James, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony were all sitting courtside in Brooklyn on Wednesday night to watch Miami's game against the Nets.




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LeBron James 'agrees to give No. 23' to his new Lakers teammate Anthony Davis

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has agreed to give his famous No. 23 jersey to his soon-to-be teammate, former New Orleans Pelicans All-Star center Anthony Davis.




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LeBron James gives up Los Angeles Lakers No 23 jersey to new signing Anthony Davis

LeBron James has welcomed Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers by handing over his No 23 jersey to his close friend and fellow NBA All-Star. 




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Football news: Cristiano Ronaldo tops 2019 Instagram sporting rich list

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again got the better of rivals Lionel Messi and Neymar after the Portuguese superstar beat both to top the Instagram Sport Rich List for 2019.




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Leeds news: Club 'agree six-figure deal with US firm Wish' for bucket sponsorship

US-based firm Wish, who have a £20million-a-year deal with NBA side LA Lakers and their star LeBron James , now have their branding on the prop. The blue tub gained notoriety last season.




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Barcelona news: Antoine Griezmann reveals glitter celebration inspired by Lebron James' chalk toss

Griezmann celebrated his second goal by grabbing a handful of glitter from a steward and sprinkling it in the air. James is famed for doing the same thing with a handful of chalk after scoring in basketball.




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NBA 2019-20: Ten questions ahead of the new season

Basketball season returns on Tuesday night in what is bound to be the most exciting NBA season in recent memory. Sportsmail asks and answers the 10 key questions for the next eight months.




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New Orleans Pelicans 110-114 LA Lakers: LeBron James surpasses 33,000 NBA career points

LeBron James keeps on cementing his place as one of the greatest-ever NBA players after reaching another milestone on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans.




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LeBron James and Anthony Davis reveal new tattoos to pay homage to Kobe Bryant

As LeBron James and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for their Friday night game against the Los Angeles Clippers, James showed off a new tattoo that pays homage to Kobe Bryant.




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Michelle Obama's New Jersey tour stop is offering a $5000 VIP package-for-two

Tickets for 'A Moderated Conversation with The Former First Lady' at the Prudential Center in Newark started going on sale, Friday. VIP packages are offering tickets for $2500 each.