Weightlifter will be first trans athlete to compete at Olympics
At 43, Laurel Hubbard will also be the oldest lifter at the Games.
New Zealand
Global impact of George Floyd: New Zealand
New Zealand has a global reputation for peace and tolerance. But George Floyd's death last summer moved Black activists to speak up about how the county is "in complete denial" about some problems.
The global impact of George Floyd
In the summer of 2020, George Floyd's death sparked widespread Black Lives Matter protests across the United States. The movement also reverberated around the globe, sending shockwaves through dozens of countries like France, New Zealand, Colombia and the United Kingdom and leaving a lasting impact on Black communities abroad, which continues today.
Australia and New Zealand opening travel "bubble" between them
That means residents will be able to travel between both countries without needing to quarantine. Both have been able to keep infection rates at near zero.
New Zealand approves paid leave after miscarriages
"I hope it gives people time to grieve and promotes greater openness about miscarriage. We should not be fearful of our bodies," said Labour MP Ginny Andersen.
South Pacific quake triggered tsunami warnings: "About as big as it gets"
The tsunami threat caused traffic jams and some chaos in New Zealand as people scrambled to get to higher ground.
New Zealand schools will offer free period products to students
"Young people should not miss out on their education because of something that is a normal part of life for half the population," Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
Myanmar coup fallout and more world headlines
As protests against the military continue in Myanmar, deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi is facing a new criminal charge. Meanwhile, officials in Melbourne, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand, are lifting recent coronavirus lockdowns. And actress Ashley Judd is sharing photos from her accident in the Congo where she shattered her leg. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM with the latest on those headlines from around the world.
Maori lawmaker kicked out for refusing to wear "colonial noose"
Rawiri Waititi argued that he was wearing legitimate Maori business attire -- a traditional pendant.
New Zealand's 1st COVID case in months is variant from South Africa
Woman who recently returned from Europe tests positive for highly infectious strain, which may be vaccine resistant, 10 days after compulsory two-week isolation.
New Zealand abuse case & more global headlines
CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee is in London with a roundup of today's global headlines, including an investigation into decades of abuses at state care institutions in New Zealand, Germany's return to COVID lockdown, and the return of China's moon lander.
Charges filed after volcano eruption kills 22
The island had been a popular tourist destination before the Dec. 9 eruption, but many people now question why tourists were allowed to visit.
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern wins second term in election landslide
Her popularity soared earlier this year after she led a successful effort to stamp out the coronavirus.
Christchurch shooter sentenced to life in prison
A white supremacist who killed 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Prior to sentencing, survivors and family members of his victims gave emotional testimonies. Roxana Saberi reports.
New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole
That is the first time the sentence has been imposed in New Zealand.
New Zealand PM disputes Trump's virus remark
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is pushing back against President Trump's claim that her country is seeing a "terrible" surge of coronavirus cases after it had declared it was virus-free for at least three months. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
New Zealand leader calls Trump's claim of virus surge "patently wrong"
After Trump's campaign-stop criticism of new COVID cluster in her country, PM Jacinda Ardern says it "does not compare" to U.S. outbreak.
New Zealand delays elections a month due to sudden virus outbreak
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, whose party is ahead according to polls, made the move after dozens of new cases suddenly cropped up following 102 days without any known new cases.
New Zealand extends lockdown of largest city as COVID cluster grows
Source of 30 new infections remains a mystery, but leader Jacinda Arndern says her country can beat back the disease a 2nd time.
New Zealand races to contain new coronavirus outbreak
Officials are also very eager to figure out how COVID-19 started spreading again within the Auckland community.
New Zealand racing to find source of first recent new virus cases
Officials reimpose restrictions in clampdown effort. Reemergence after 102 days may delay next month's general election.
New Zealand reports first coronavirus cases in 102 days
New Zealand's prime minister said authorities found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household.
Getting a COVID vaccine to those at high risk
The United States hit yet another grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic, with more than 5 million cases confirmed. Dr. Uché Blackstock joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments, including the push to get at-risk communities onboard with a vaccine.
NZ marks 100 days of no new reported local coronavirus cases
The achievement was reached the same weekend the United States surpassed 5 million confirmed cases of the virus.
Simon Bates presents London Calling
CBS contributor Simon Bates looks north of the border with admiration at the Scottish First Minister's straight talking throughout the war on the virus, and to the Antipodes, where Jacinda Ardern's calm stewardship has made New Zealand a success story.
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