Since the merciless murder of 50 worshippers in Christchurch last Friday the extraordinary leadership and composure and decency and courage of Jacinda Ardern has been manifest. There have been thousan…
If the Christchurch gunman isn’t a day of reckoning for Australia, what will be?
It is the worst of times. There aren’t words to describe the massacre of 50 innocent worshippers, men, women and children, on Friday in Christchurch, in the solitude of prayers in their place of worsh…
A truly inclusive society requires political restraint
Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Terrible tragedies test leaders to the full. Anyone watching from afar must be impressed with the way in which Jacinda Ardern has dealt with the aftermath of t…
Sympathy & love for Muslim communities needed, gun laws will change’: Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda Ardern has shown no hesitations in stepping up to take on New Zealand gun laws this morning while also calling on US President Donald Trump to support Muslim communities, less than 24 hours si…
‘They are us’: Jacinda Ardern’s call for solidarity in response to Christchurch Attack
As she deals with one of New Zealand’s “darkest days”, the Christchurch attack that at the time of publishing had taken dozens of lives, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern issued a rallyi…
Get on the ‘right side of history’: Jacinda Ardern’s plea to world leaders on climate change
Once again Jacinda Ardern has provided a breath of fresh air on the world stage, urging leaders to get on the “right side of history” and act on climate change. Sharing a panel with Al Gor…
‘Your daughter should have been safe here’: Jacinda Ardern to Grace Millane’s family
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has spoken out about backpacker Grace Millane, who police believe was murdered, declaring she “should have been safe” in the country and apologisi…
‘Feminism is about fairness’: Meghan Markle pays tribute on anniversary of women’s vote
Meghan Markle’s passion and voice have been put to good use during her first Royal Tour, as she delivered a rousing speech in New Zealand on the 125th anniversary of women’s right to vote …
One year on from this picture, the moment Jacinda Ardern found out she would be PM
Pictured above is the exact moment Jacinda Ardern found out she would be the next prime minister of New Zealand. It was shared by Ardern’s partner Clarke Gayford on Twitter, in line with Ardern&…
Baby Neve gets security pass to watch mum give UN speech
We’re enjoying watching how the first family of New Zealand is making the parenting and running a country thing work. It appeared to very much be a family effort getting three-month old Baby Nev…
