
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024

First among equals: how Kamala Harris must rewrite the history of female political leadership to win
It only remains to be seen whether the US, the world and Kamala Harris herself are ready for that role.
Sun Nov 03 2024

New Zealand justice minister quits after being charged following car crash
Kiri Allan has resigned from all her portfolios immediately, after she was taken into police custody over the accident on Sunday.
Mon Jul 24 2023

Ardern receives New Zealand top honour for leadership during Covid, mosque attack
Jacinda Ardern was named the second highest honour in New Zealand, on King Charles birthday holiday celebrated by the country today.
Mon Jun 05 2023

Former NZ PM Jacinda Ardern accepts Harvard fellowships
Jacinda Ardern said she was taking up three fellowships at Harvard University later in 2023.
Wed Apr 26 2023

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to help tackle online extremism
Jacinda Ardern will also be on the board of an environmental prize set up by Prince William as she looks ahead to a life after politics.
Tue Apr 04 2023

Across globe, women battle 'gendered disinformation'
Women around the globe battle falsehoods that reinforce stereotypes that they are unintelligent or inefficient.
Sat Apr 01 2023

New Zealand's Ardern bids emotional farewell on last day as prime minister
Jacinda Ardern will resign on Wednesday and be replaced by the new Labour party leader, Chris Hipkins.
Tue Jan 24 2023

Candidates to replace Jacinda Ardern to start making their bids
If a candidate is unable to secure two-thirds of the available votes on Sunday, the leadership contest will go to the wider membership.
Fri Jan 20 2023

A sign of the times, NZ PM Ardern's resignation resonates for women in power
In the wake of her resignation, Jacinda Ardern has been lauded as a leader who brought grace and generosity of spirit to the job.
Thu Jan 19 2023

Ardern's successor as Labour leader faces tough October election
Ardern's Labour Party has slid in the polls, hurt by rising living costs, growing crime and concern about social issues.
Thu Jan 19 2023

New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern says she will step down next month
Jacinda Ardern said she will not seek reelection.
Thu Jan 19 2023

Jacinda Ardern's "arrogant prick" comment earns thousands for charity
Jacinda Ardern was caught uttering the derogatory term about David Seymour under her breath during a debate in parliament on Dec 13.
Thu Dec 22 2022

New Zealand court rules voting age of 18 is discriminatory
Parliament is discussing whether it should be lowered.
Mon Nov 21 2022

Woman arrested after allegedly smashing New Zealand PM's office
According to emergency services at the scene, Ardern's office was targetted and attacked by a sword which was found on the ground outside.
Thu Oct 27 2022

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025