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China's foreign minister meets New Zealand counterpart, beginning trip that also includes Australia

Mar. 18, 2024 07:40 AM EDT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday that his country is ready to work with New Zealand to deepen trade and economic ties and address climate change. Wang met his New Zealand counterpart, Winston Peters, at the start of a tour that will also...

After years of delays, former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ties the knot

Jan. 13, 2024 16:31 PM EST

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — After almost five years of engagement and a postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic, former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern married longtime partner Clarke Gayford in a private ceremony Saturday. Details of the event were closely held...

Editorial Roundup: Florida

Jan. 03, 2024 07:17 AM EST

South Florida Sun Sentinel. December 28, 2023. Editorial: Stopping ruinous court merger plan is the right verdict A ruinous plan to reconfigure court systems across the state of Florida is officially dead — and that’s worth celebrating. Collapsing...