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Air New Zealand to draw on govt loan after first annual loss in 18 years
Air New Zealand has cut around 30% of its workforce and grounded most of its long-haul fleet in an effort to reduce cash burn amid strict international travel restrictions
 "Air New Zealand to draw on govt loan after first annual loss in 18 years")
New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole
The white supremacist who slaughtered 51 worshippers at two New Zealand mosques was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole
 "New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole")
Women have been better leaders than men during the pandemic: Study
On average, the countries run by women suffered half as many deaths from Covid-19 as the nations governed by men, says study
 "Women have been better leaders than men during the pandemic: Study")
Christchurch mosque attacks: Accused says won't speak in sentencing hearing
Brenton Harrison Tarrant told a New Zealand judge Wednesday he will not speak in his defence at his sentencing hearing for the mass shooting of worshippers at two Christchurch mosques
New Zealand bourse operator NZX hit by probable second cyber attack
Trading on New Zealand's stock exchange was halted on Wednesday after a likely second cyber attack, bourse operator NZX Ltd said
 "New Zealand bourse operator NZX hit by probable second cyber attack")
Christchurch attack: Court told shooter planned to burn down mosques
The white supremacist who slaughtered 51 worshippers at two New Zealand mosques had intended to burn down the mosques afterward, a prosecutor said in court Monday
New Zealand reports 6 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, active cases at 111
Four cases were epidemiologically linked to the cluster in Auckland, while the two others were still under investigation
 "New Zealand reports 6 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, active cases at 111")
New Zealand delays election after coronavirus outbreak in Auckland
Under New Zealand law, Ardern had the option of delaying the election for up to about two months
 "New Zealand delays election after coronavirus outbreak in Auckland")
Infosys extends support for GovHack 2020 in Australia, New Zealand
IT major Infosys on Friday announced extention of its support for GovHack 2020 in Australia and New Zealand
 "Infosys extends support for GovHack 2020 in Australia, New Zealand")
Australia, New Zealand win joint bid to host 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup
The island neighbours beat Colombia 22-13 on Thursday in a vote by the Fifa Council
 "Australia, New Zealand win joint bid to host 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup")
New Zealand eradicates Covid-19 as last known infected person recovers
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she was confident New Zealand had halted the spread of the virus but it still must be prepared for more
 "New Zealand eradicates Covid-19 as last known infected person recovers")
In the shadow of Covid-19, the expat life is struggling to survive
Health fears, travel restrictions cause more globe-hopping workers to return; hefty allowances, once de rigueur for international postings, are rarer than ever
 "In the shadow of Covid-19, the expat life is struggling to survive")
New Zealand's media firm Stuff to be sold for a single dollar to its CEO
The organization Stuff prints many of the nation's daily newspapers and runs a popular news website of the same name. It employs about 900 staff, including 400 journalists
 "New Zealand's media firm Stuff to be sold for a single dollar to its CEO")
World coronavirus dispatch: Some countries resume international travel
From Russia and Brazil becoming new epicentres, Hong Kong seeing new infections after 24-day clean sheet, and Chinese merchants taking to livestreaming - read these and more in today's world dispatch
 "World coronavirus dispatch: Some countries resume international travel")
Covid-19 Factoid: Tamil Nadu has seen a dramatic surge in new cases
India on Tuesday saw its biggest single-day jump both in number of new cases and deaths
 "Covid-19 Factoid: Tamil Nadu has seen a dramatic surge in new cases")
New Zealand tames coronavirus outbreak; France, Spain reveal lockdown exits
Brazil is emerging as a new hotspot for infections; epicentre of pandemic shifts to US.
 "New Zealand tames coronavirus outbreak; France, Spain reveal lockdown exits")
'We needed to go': Rich Americans activate Covid-19 pandemic escape plans
New Zealand features prominently in plans for doomsday survival
 "'We needed to go': Rich Americans activate Covid-19 pandemic escape plans")
Coronavirus impact: New Zealand's central bank cuts interest rate to 0.25%
The unexpected move came ahead of its scheduled policy decision meeting on March 25.
 "Coronavirus impact: New Zealand's central bank cuts interest rate to 0.25%")
Air New Zealand introduces sleeping pods for economy class passengers
Air New Zealand said economy passengers would book the Skynest in addition to their regular seat
 "Air New Zealand introduces sleeping pods for economy class passengers")
Severe flooding forces thousands to flee in New Zealand, tourists stranded
The Southland region declared a state of emergency after being deluged with more than 1,000 mm of rainfall in 60 hours, triggering landslides on major roads and causing rivers to burst their banks
 "Severe flooding forces thousands to flee in New Zealand, tourists stranded")
