Tag: New Zealand

New Zealand: Omicron Positive Case Briefly Active in Community

The New Zealand Ministry of Health on Dec. 29 confirmed that a border-related case of the Omicron variant had been active in the community of its most populated city for a brief period from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27. The individual tested positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 27, after self-isolating for nine days. However he…


New Zealand Delays Australia Travel Bubble, Extends Quarantine Period

The New Zealand (NZ) government has announced that it will push back its quarantine free travel bubble with Australia until the end of February. The bubble was scheduled to open on Jan. 17, with the NZ government planning to allow fully vaccinated citizens and residents to arrive from Australia without going through quarantine. “All of…


Death of 26-Year-Old Man Linked to Pfizer Vaccine: New Zealand Officials

Authorities in New Zealand this week linked the death of a 26-year-old man to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, saying the individual suffered from myocarditis, a type of inflammation of the heart muscle, after taking the first dose. “With the current available information, the board has considered that the myocarditis was probably due to vaccination in this individual,”…


New Zealand Officials Probing Allegations Man Received 10 COVID Vaccines in One Day

A man who allegedly received as many as 10 COVID-19 vaccine shots in one day is now being investigated, said authorities in New Zealand. Astrid Koornneef, a manager of the country’s COVID-19 vaccine and immunization program, confirmed that the New Zealand Ministry of Health is aware of the alleged incident. An investigation is underway, she said….


New Zealand Officials Probe Allegations Man Received 10 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses in 1 Day

A man who allegedly received as many as 10 COVID-19 vaccine shots in one day on behalf of other people is now being investigated, authorities in New Zealand say. Astrid Koornneef, a manager of the country’s COVID-19 vaccine and immunization program, confirmed that the New Zealand Ministry of Health is aware of the alleged incident. An…


New Zealand Man Under Investigation for Taking 10 COVID-19 Jabs in a Day

A man is being investigated by New Zealand (NZ) health authorities after receiving ten jabs in one day on behalf of other individuals. The man is alleged to have visited several clinics and was paid to take the jabs, according to NZ-based news site, Stuff. Astrid Koornneef, group manager of operations at the COVID-19 Vaccine…


New Zealand Announces Over 800 Border Exemptions for Agriculture and Tech Skilled Migrants

The New Zealand government announced border class exemptions for over 200 skilled agriculture workers and 600 tech specialists to relieve pressures created by COVID-19. Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor​ said the government was aware that labour challenges remained and would continue working with the sector to meet them where possible. Agriculture border exemptions include 200 mobile…


New Zealand Passes Birth Certificate Self-ID Gender Law; Some Protections Remain for Women

The New Zealand (NZ) government has passed a law that will allow people to change the sex recorded on their birth certificates to match their self-identified gender without the need for gender reassignment treatment or surgery. But a women’s rights group has successfully put a dent in the law to ensure some protections for women…


Australia, NZ Intervention Prolonging Rule of Unpopular, Pro-Beijing Solomons Leader: Pacific Expert

Australia and New Zealand should adopt a hands-off approach to the Solomon Islands and leave embattled Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to deal with Beijing-linked bribery allegations and deep dissatisfaction with his rule, according to a South Pacific expert. Cleo Paskal, an associate fellow of the Asia-Pacific Programme at Chatham House, said last November’s intervention from…


EpochTV Review: Kiwis and Communism

Commentary There is something to be said for listening to members of older generations, no matter how much millennials and Generation Z may like to dismiss anyone over the age of 45 with the tired insult, “Okay, boomer.” The thing about baby boomers and Generation X, who somehow get lumped in together as “old people,”…