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New Zealand could return to normal life as early as next week
PM Ardern say waiting until Monday would allow to see if removal of restrictions had led to a rise in coronavirus cases
US anti-racism protests stretch to distant New Zealand
The rallies were peaceful in contrast to the days of violent protests in the US
New Zealand keeps the borders closed as virus has grim global hold
The country is almost off the coronavirus grid, with only one Covid-19 patient in hospital, and no new positive cases for last one week
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
Both have slowed the spread of the novel coronavirus to levels well below those in United States, Britain and some other European countries
Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm
Emergency services began cleaning up in Perth on Monday as wild weather downed trees and left around 50,000 citizens without power
Jacinda Ardern 'stays cool' as earthquake hits amid live telecast
A moderate 5.6-magnitude earthquake rattled New Zealand's North Island early Monday
Australia PM pushes jobs to minimise government welfare spending
Country’s second-most populous state, Victoria, resume tourism as virus eases
New Zealand cafe denies entry to its PM to ensure social distancing
As New Zealand eases out of coronavirus lockdown, cafes were allowed to reopen on Thursday, but are required to maintain social distancing
Australians emerge from coronavirus lockdown to beers and lattes
Country’s second most populous state reported a total of 29 new cases on Friday, a bump up from the recent daily average of fewer than 20
New Zealand plans spending spree to counter virus job losses
New Zealand finance minister unveils new budget on the same day the nation lifted most of its lockdown restrictions