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Jacinda Ardern shows what real democratic leadership looks like - analysis

Ardern’s message is one that resonates with many people in the world who would like to see not only younger leadership but also changes in power.

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses the media in the aftermath of the eruption of White Island volcano, also known by its Maori name Whakaari, at Whakatane, New Zealand December 13, 2019
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during a news conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 13, 2020.

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during a news conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 13, 2020.

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Young people, men less comfortable with women leaders

Young men were significantly less progressive than young women in most countries, with the difference particularly pronounced in Italy and Germany.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during a news conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 13, 2020.

New Zealand's Ardern wins 'historic' re-election for crushing COVID-19

The election was delayed by a month after new COVID-19 infections in Auckland that led to a second lockdown in the country's largest city.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during a news conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 13, 2020.

Ash-covered victims of New Zealand volcano eruption looked badly burned

"They were pretty poorly ... but covered in ash, looking quite badly burned," said helicopter pilot James Tayler, adding that the ash had obscured the details of injuries.

Smoke from the volcanic eruption of Whakaari, also known as White Island, is pictured from a boat

At least five killed in New Zealand volcano eruption, some still missing

About 50 people, New Zealanders as well as foreign tourists, were feared to have been nearby and several were seen near the rim of the crater minutes before the eruption.

White Island, New Zealand, from the air

Criticism mounts of New Zealand mosque shooting response

The unprecedented scale of violence targeting a minority has strained institutions designed to provide answers and deliver justice.

Zaid Mustafa, son and brother of mosque victims Khaled and Hamza Mustafa, leaves after their funeral, the first funerals of the 50 victims of the mosque shootings, at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 20, 2019

New Zealand votes for gun law changes after Christchurch mosque attack

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern banned the sale of all military style semi-automatics (MSSA) and assault rifles just six days after the March 15 shooting, and announced plans to tighten gun laws.

Pebbles with messages are seen at a memorial site for victims of Friday's shooting, in front of Christchurch Botanic Gardens in Christchurch, New Zealand March 19, 2019.

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New Zealand minister lands in Turkey for 'substantial' talks over shooting

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Peters was headed to Turkey to "confront" comments made by Erdogan on the killings, and she repeated Friday he was there to "set the record straight.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters in Istanbul, Turkey June 24, 2018

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New Zealand FM heads to Turkey to 'confront' Erdogan's comments on massacre

Erdogan - who is seeking to drum up support for his Islamist-rooted AK Party in March 31 local elections - said Turkey would make the suspected attacker pay if New Zealand did not.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters in Konya, Turkey, December 17, 2018.

Who will represent New Zealand at Battle of Beersheba centennial?

New Zealand's recently-elected prime minister Jacinda Ardern may make the trip, though this remains uncertain.

Australian and US flags in Beersheba during a 2007 event marking 90 years since the battle.