World Cup a ‘moment of becoming’ for women’s rugby – and for New Zealand The end of amateurism is nigh but local expectation abounds as Eden Park prepares to host record crowds The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2022
Blunt, passionate and sometimes reckless, New Zealand’s newest ambassador has rarely been diplomatic Freshly appointed envoy to Ireland Trevor Mallard did much good in his time in parliament, but never shied from controversy – sometimes to his cost The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2022
Bullying claims by NZ Labour MP Sharma First-term New Zealand Labour MP Gaurav Sharma has broken ranks to attack alleged bullying within his own party and across parliament. AAP · Aug 11, 2022
NZ’s former deputy PM banned from parliament for visiting anti-vaccine-mandate protest Winston Peters condemned two-year ban as ‘dictatorial behaviour’ that ‘should be reserved for third world banana republics’ The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2022
Still no end to NZ anti-vaccine protest Speaker Trevor Mallard has been criticised by police for his tactics to move on a week-long protest on New Zealand's parliamentary lawns. AAP · Feb 13, 2022
New Zealand authorities play Barry Manilow songs on loop to repel ‘freedom convoy’ protesters Idea to make the Covid demonstrators ‘uncomfortable’ was floated by parliament speaker Trevor Mallard The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2022
New Zealand turns to Barry Manilow songs and sprinklers to flush out protesters in Wellington As a demonstration against vaccination mandates and COVID-19 restrictions stretches into a fifth day, parliament speaker Trevor Mallard authorises the use of sprinklers and Barry Manilow music in an attempt to encourage people to head home. ABC News · Feb 12, 2022
Trench warfare? New Zealand tries to flush out protesters Some countries might send in a riot squad to disperse trespassing protesters The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2022