New Zealand police said at least one person was killed and more fatalities were likely, after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted Monday, leaving dozens stranded.

New Zealand volcano eruption: One dead, more fatalities feared

A volcano erupted in New Zealand on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern saying tourists were among several people unaccounted for as emergency services mounted a rescue operation.

New Zealand volcano spews ash plume in eruption, several injured

Nearly 50 firearm owners protested against the tightening of gun laws in the wake of mosque shootings in Christchurch this year that killed 51 worshippers. As per media reports, the gun owners staged a protest at a gun buy-back event on Saturday in Auckland, where they held placards with slogans including "This bill hurts ordinary Kiwis!

New Zealand: Gun owners protest over tightening of laws

New Zealand has placed itself on the right side of history in the battle against climate change. NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday after lawmakers adopted a measure to cut carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050.

New Zealand lawmakers adopted measure to cut-down carbon emissions to net zero by 2050

New Zealand has placed itself on the right side of history in the battle against climate change, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday (November 7), after lawmakers adopted a measure to cut carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050.

New Zealand passes law aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050

New Zealand lawmakers narrowly backed a plan Wednesday to hold a referendum on legalising euthanasia alongside next year's general election. The proposal to put the issue to a public vote passed 63-57 during a heated late-night debate in parliament.

New Zealand parliament backs euthanasia referendum

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced more funding and support on Monday to target violent extremist content online, just months after an alleged white supremacist live-streamed a massacre at two mosques in Christchurch.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern steps up fight against extremist online content

World leaders paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the 150th anniversary of his birth at a United Nations event on Tuesday, praising his lasting legacy.

Mahatma Gandhi: Global leaders celebrate his legacy at the United Nations

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday hailed Mahatma Gandhi's unifying power of inter-faith and inter-cultural understanding that bind all people and all religions across the globe, at a cultural event hosted by India at the United Nations.

New Zealand PM hails Gandhi's unifying power of inter-faith, inter-cultural understanding

Tech companies led by Facebook on Monday joined world leaders in ramping up an industry body to weed out extremist content online, giving it a permanent staff. Facebook announced the steps at the United Nations, where French President Emmanuel Macron and New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern chaired a meeting on extremist risks on the internet.

Tech giants beef up body to fight extremist content

As New Zealand lawmakers vigorously debated fuel prices in parliament this week, speaker Trevor Mallard called for order while feeding baby Tūtānekai his bottle.

Bringing up baby: New Zealand speaker makes parliament more parent-friendly

The gunman accused of killing 51 people in New Zealand has handwritten a letter from jail expressing his political and social views, prompting Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to say that should never have been allowed, media said on Wednesday.

Accused New Zealand gunman's letter from jail circulates online

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday joined international condemnation of US President Donald Trump's xenophobic tweets about progressive Democrat congresswomen.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern 'utterly' disagrees with Trump tweets on US congresswomen

Suspected white supremacist Brenton Tarrant is expected to enter pleas and will face a new terrorism charge when he appears in court on Friday over the mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch.

New Zealand massacre suspect set to enter pleas, face new terrorism charge

New Zealand will withdraw its troops from Iraq by June next year, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday, ending a mission that helped train Iraqi defence forces to fight Islamic State militants.

New Zealand to withdraw troops from Iraq next year, trim Afghanistan contingent

New Zealand unveiled plans on Thursday to spend up to $2.47 billion a year under its 'wellbeing' approach, which the government has touted as a new way of budgeting that moves beyond measuring just economic growth.

New Zealand unveils spending boost in 'wellbeing' budget; cuts 2019 growth forecast

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Two Months After The Christchurch Terror Attack, Jacinda Ardern & Emmanuel Macron Have Hosted A Meeting To Address The Dangers Of Online Extremism Jacinda Ardern and Emmanuel Macron host a meeting to address the dangers of online extremism in Paris. Several countries including India have backed the 'Christchurch Call'. But Facebook's CEO has stayed away from the meeting. So what's this meeting about? Palki discusses the development with Elena Casas-Montanez from Paris

Gravitas: Christchurch call: Macron, Ardern host Paris summit

French President Emmanuel Macron and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern co-chaired a meeting in Paris that seeks to have world leaders and chiefs of tech companies sign the "Christchurch Call." Watch this video to know more.

U.S. declines to join the Christchurch Call

In response to the Christchurch attack, King Abdullah II of Jordan and Senegalese President Macky Sall arrived in Paris on Wednesday (May 15) to attend a meeting to discuss tackling terrorism and online extremism.

Leaders of Jordan and Senegal arrive in Paris to join plea against extremism

A judicial inquiry into whether New Zealand's police and intelligence services could have prevented the Christchurch mosque attacks in which 51 worshippers died began taking evidence on Monday.

New Zealand begins judicial inquiry into Christchurch mosque shooting

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has congratulated Prince Harry and Meghan on having their baby son, saying a birth is an “incredibly exciting time.”

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern congratulates Prince Harry and Meghan on baby

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday she was surprised when her long-time partner proposed to her over the Easter holidays and has no idea when the wedding will be. Ardern was addressing her first weekly media briefing after news of her engagement with fishing-show host Clarke Gayford became public last week. She added the couple had not made formal wedding plans.

'I was surprised by the question' - NZ PM Ardern talks about wedding proposal

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday that her government was not aware of any intelligence suggesting that a devastating attack on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka was in retaliation for deadly shootings on a mosque in Christchurch.

New Zealand PM says no intelligence linking Sri Lanka attacks to Christchurch

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