John Oliver has opened the latest edition of his show, commending New Zealand's reaction to the Christchurch terror attacks. US talkshow host and comedian John Oliver has praised New Zealand for how "it's been showing its strength in how it's been responding" to the Christchurch mosque shooting. YOUTUBE Oliver was in full praise over how Jacinda Ardern had handled the situation. "New Zealand is an incredible place and I know we make fun of it on this show all the time. READ MORE* Full coverage: Christchurch terror attacks* Christchurch mosque shootings: Latest news* Live coverage: Christchurch mosque shootings* Instagram influencer Simone Anderson cops backlash over 'inappropriate' social media post* Terror in NZ: 50 lives taken* Face of empathy: Jacinda Ardern photo resonates with the world after terror attackOliver referenced the infamous flag debate from 2015 and 2016 as one of the reasons why he admired the country.

Source: Stuff March 18, 2019 06:56 UTC