New Zealand earthquake: Magnitude 7.1 quake strikes Kermadec Islands
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck in Kermadec Islands region, located north of New Zealand, on Thursday morning, according to a USGS statement. The quake was at a depth of 10 km. Hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within…
Chris Hipkins To Be New Zealand PM After Jacinda Ardern Decides To Quit
New Zealand’s former COVID-19 response minister Chris Hipkins will replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after receiving the only nomination from fellow MPs, the ruling Labour Party said Saturday. The 44-year-old senior politician must be formally backed by Labour members…