New Zealand

'You saw those young people in there, we cannot leave their lives to chance.'

The 24-year-old make-up artist took the Pfizer vaccine nearly two weeks before her death—but the coroner found no evidence it was linked to her death.

The new police minister says emptying prison cells has resulted in a 33 percent jump in violent crime, and 121 percent jump in serious assaults.

The NZ First-backed plan will see the smoking ban removed and limits on the sale of tobacco products lifted.

Pure pragmatism ends in tears, and the lack of any real lasting legacy becomes its epitaph.

'The new government's plan to expand oil and gas exploration is as dangerous as it is unscientific,' said the Green party leader.

Parliament is expected to sit next week and begin working on new policies.

New Zealand will also scrutinise the impact of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.

The deal also includes an independent COVID-19 inquiry scrutinising aspects including the use of multiple lockdowns.

The move will allow energy companies to apply for exploration and mining permits in the Taranaki region and other offshore areas again.