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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern is baffled to see why the US has not passed stronger gun laws yet. (Photo:AP)

'Don't understand America at all': Jacinda Ardern takes swipe at...

Jacinda Ardern announced bans on military styled semi-automatic weapons, high capacity magazines and rifles.

15 May 2019 9:52 AM IST

A judicial inquiry into whether New Zealands police and intelligence services could have prevented the Christchurch mosque attacks. (Photo:AP)

Judicial probe begins to look into Christchurch mosque shootings

The royal commission -- the most powerful judicial probe available under NZ law will examine events leading up to the...

13 May 2019 8:40 AM IST

The word responsibility is printed with a missing i in the Australian USD 50 note photographed in Sydney, (Photo: AP)

Typo! Australia misspells 'responsibility' on USD 2.3 billion worth...

The Reserve Bank of Australia said the spelling error will be corrected at the next print run later this year.

9 May 2019 3:12 PM IST

The woman was wrestled away by Morrisons close protection security detail and could later be seen leaving the venue holding an egg carton. (Photo:AP)

Video: Aussie PM Scott Morrison egged while campaigning

Australia's election became a little more raucous when a protestor tried -- but failed -- to crack an egg on PM Scott...

7 May 2019 9:48 AM IST

The forthcoming nuptials are a rarity for world leaders in office. (Photo:AP)

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern was completely surprised by wedding proposal

PM Ardern was addressing her first weekly media briefing after news of her engagement with fishing-show host Clarke...

6 May 2019 1:16 PM IST

Ardern, 38, had Neve last June, becoming only the second prime minister in the world to give birth while in office. (Photo:AP)

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern engaged to long time beau Clarke Gayford

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her long-term partner Clarke Gayford have become engaged to be married.

3 May 2019 12:09 PM IST

A police officer patrols a cordon near a mosque in central Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo: AP)

Man in Christchurch arrested after explosive device found

New Zealand police said on Tuesday a man was arrested and bomb disposal officers found a package with a suspected...

30 April 2019 1:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that intelligence indicated the attack was carried out by a local group, with support from the Islamic State group. (Photo:AP)

More terrorist attacks likely: Australia warns Sri Lanka

Australia on Friday warned more terror attacks were 'likely' in Sri Lanka, cautioning citizens against visiting the...

26 April 2019 1:07 PM IST

When William arrived in the country on Thursday he made an unannounced visit to the Starship Childrens Hospital in Auckland. (Photo:AP)

Extremism in all forms must be defeated: Prince William

In an emotional meeting with survivors of the New Zealand mosques massacre, Britain's Prince William appealed to defeat...

26 April 2019 10:17 AM IST

The reptiles seized include 2 Blue Tongue lizards and as many as 17 Singleback lizards. (Photo: Twitter @AusBorderForce)

Japanese woman arrested for smuggling 19 lizards in Australia

A Japanese woman appeared in court after she was detained at Melbourne International Airport for attempting to smuggle...

24 April 2019 12:49 PM IST

Jacinda Ardern had her a daughter Neve last June, becoming only the second prime minister in the world to give birth while in office. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand PM says no intelligence linking Sri Lanka attacks to...

ISIS claimed responsibility for the Sri Lanka attacks on Tuesday and named what it said were seven attackers who carried...

24 April 2019 9:33 AM IST

The police claimed that CCTV cameras in vulnerable areas of the national capital are meant to prevent crime and anti-terror activities. (Representational image)

Officer arrested for secretly trying to film people in New Zealand's...

One of New Zealand's highest ranking military officers was Thursday found guilty of trying to secretly film people in...

18 April 2019 4:33 PM IST