On Sunday, New Zealand used an unconventional technique to disperse ‘Freedom Convoy’ protesters. New Zealand police played Barry Manilow and James Blunt’s hit songs, as well as the Spanish dance track ‘Macarena’ by the band Los del Ro. The protesters, who were outraged by the COVID-19 vaccine mandates, were initially barraged with Barry Manilow’s greatest hits, as…Continue Reading

Photo – Cric infoNew Zealand has some of the world’s toughest border controls.NZ cricket chief says at the time we scheduled the visit there was a lot of hope.He says however, the advent of Omicron has, unfortunately, changed everything.Wellington: New Zealand Cricket on Wednesday scrapped next month’s T20 series against Australia, saying the move was…Continue Reading

New Zealand’s Māori Party called for a “divorce” from the British royal family and their removal as head of state.The call came on the anniversary of a treaty that claimed crown protection of Māori land rights — which British colonizers broke, confiscating 90% of their land.Queen Elizabeth is currently ceremonial head of state in 15…Continue Reading

Fortress New Zealand To Reopen In Phases But Self-isolation Remains

New Zealand on Thursday announced a phased reopening of its border that has been largely closed for two years, but the travel and airline industry said much more was needed to revive the Pacific island nation’s struggling tourism sector.Reuters Last Updated:February 03, 2022, 05:36 ISTFOLLOW US ON:WELLINGTON/SYDNEY:New Zealand on Thursday announced a phased reopening of…Continue Reading

New Zealand relents on woman offered refuge by Taliban

New Zealand journalist Charlotte Bellis. — Instagram/FileCharlotte Bellis says she would return to New Zealand next month to give birth to her daughter.”We are so excited to return home,” Bellis says in a statement.Kiwis grant her a rare place in state-managed quarantine following a second request.WELLINGTON: A pregnant New Zealand journalist who claimed to have nowhere to…Continue Reading

New Zealand adds new Covid restrictions as Omicron cases spread

New Zealanders are set to face new Covid-19 restrictions after nine cases of the omicron variant were detected in a single family that flew to Auckland for a wedding earlier this month Topics New Zealand | Coronavirus | Omicron AP  |  Wellington (New Zealand)  Last Updated at January 23, 2022 09:54 IST New Zealanders are set to face new…Continue Reading