New Zealand has not had any local virus cases for months until the recent infections and was ranked the best performing in an index of almost 100 countries based on containment of the coronavirus

New Zealand city enters 3-day lockdown after virus found

On Wednesday the commission released its interim report, which found that up to 250,000 people suffered abuse during the time period investigated.

WION Fineprint: At least 250,000 suffered abuse in New Zealand's state care system

A referendum next month on legalising recreational cannabis has divided opinion in New Zealand with ruling party politicians staying clear of the contentious issue ahead of a general election they are likely to win.

Referendum in New Zealand to legalize Cannabis

New Zealand has entered a recession with the economy contracting 12.2% in the June quarter.

New Zealand economy in deepest recession

Brenton Tarrant, the shooter who killed 51 Muslim worshippers in New Zealand, is facing life in prison without parole.

New Zealand's first terrorism conviction | Christchurch Mosque shootings | World News

New Zealand's health minister, David Clark, resigned on Thursday following recent slip-ups in the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and personal mistakes.

New Zealand's Health Minister resigns after COVID-19 criticism

New Zealand said on Tuesday that it has two new cases of the coronavirus, both related to recent travel from the UK

New Zealand no longer COVID free, confirms two new cases

Artists in Syria, Britain, America, Germany, Pakistan, Kenya, and more countries are showing their solidarity towards the 'Black lives Matter' campaign by painting murals and graffiti of George Floyd as a tribute to him.

Graffiti in support of George floyd has popped us globally

It is estimated that in total more than 20,000 people marched across New Zealand, with some 5,000 taking to the streets of Wellington.

BLM Protests: Thousands of protesters take a knee in Auckland