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

Sanna Marin, prime minister of Finland, left, and New Zealand Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern pose at Government House in Auckland, New Zealand. Marin is in New Zealand for a three-day visit, which sparked international interest after a reporters asked questions about the leaders' ages and gender. Dave Rowland/Getty Images hide caption

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

November 30, 2022 • 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.

New Zealand will open its borders to some tourists much earlier than expected

Passengers arrive at Auckland's International Airport, in Auckland, New Zealand, on Wednesday. Michael Craig/AP hide caption

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New Zealand will open its borders to some tourists much earlier than expected

March 16, 2022 • The move is meant to speed up the recovery of the island nation's pandemic-battered economy, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Wednesday.

New Zealand Supports The Right To Die, But Rejects The Right To Get High

New Zealanders have voted to allow assisted dying for the terminally ill but voted down legalizing marijuana. The questions were put to the country in separate referendums held in conjunction with the general election that handed Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern a landslide victory for another term. Mark Baker/AP hide caption

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New Zealand Supports The Right To Die, But Rejects The Right To Get High

October 30, 2020 • The country voted to allow assisted dying for the terminally ill but no to legalizing marijuana. Two separate referendums were held along with the general election won Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.