New Zealand: Chris Hipkins Vows To Protect His Family From Abhorrent Abuse

He reiterated that his family was not public property. Threats against Jacinda Ardern became more frequent in recent years. He promised to help Kiwi families and businesses through the country’s cost-of-living crisis. Eko Hot Blog reports that New Zealand’s incoming prime minister has vowed to protect his family from what he called the “abhorrent” abuse … Read more

New Zealand: Prime Minister’s Offensive Comment Transcript Sells For NZ$100,000

A signed copy of a transcript of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern insulting an opposition leader has sold for more than NZ$100,000 ($63,200). Eko Hot Blog reports that the offensive comment was picked up by microphones following a heated exchange with ACT party leader David Seymour. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded … Read more

New Zealand PM Cancels Wedding Plans Due To Omicron Surge

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Last month, New Zealand said it was pushing back its phased border reopening until the end of February over concerns about the Omicron variant EKO HOT BLOG reports that New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday revealed she has canceled her wedding as the country continues to curb a new wave of Omicron cases. … Read more