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The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022

Who is Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin? And what's she doing during her Australian visit?

Finland's PM Sanna Marin has defied Russian leader Vladimir Putin, sparked debates over how hard leaders can be seen partying in public — and now she's in Australia.

ABC News · Dec 1, 2022

Jacinda Ardern and Sanna Marin shut down a reporter's sexist question about their ages

Asked whether she met with her Finnish counterpart "just because" of their similarities in age and gender, New Zealand's leader questioned whether reporters would ask the same of her male predecessor.

WEKU · Nov 30, 2022

Leaders of New Zealand and Finland shoot down question on age and gender

As two of the youngest heads of government and among a small percentage of female world leaders, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her Finnish counterpart Sanna Marin have long faced questions about their age and gender.

Reuters · Nov 30, 2022

Finland says it must ensure Ukraine wins war against Russia

Finland’s leader says it must give more weapons and support to Ukraine to ensure it wins its war against Russia

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

New Zealand, Finland reaffirm need for continued international support to Ukraine

New Zealand and Finland on Wednesday reaffirmed the need for continued international support to Ukraine for as long as it takes so that the conflict ends on terms set by Kyiv and reiterated their unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty.

Reuters · Nov 29, 2022

Twitter failed to detect upload of Christchurch mosque terror attack videos

Footage was taken down only after the New Zealand government alerted Twitter, which had failed to pick up the content as harmful

The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2022

Ardern grapples with NZ crime challenge

New Zealand's government and opposition are at loggerheads on how to confront crime as the death of a dairy worker in Auckland shocks Kiwis.

AAP · Nov 27, 2022

Ardern makes rare NZ PM visit to Chathams

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has travelled to rocky outpost the Chatham Islands on a flying one-day visit.

AAP · Nov 25, 2022

Elon Musk's Twitter takeover has disrupted the Christchurch Call – NZ needs to rethink its digital strategy

Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter as the new sole private owner has delivered plenty of material for memes. Ironically, much of the debate about Twitter is still happening on the platform itself, sometimes with Musk jumping into the conversations personally.

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2022