Dancing and partying as New Zealand continues to lead the way

A kite surfer reels in his kite at New Brighton Beach in Christchurch, New Zealand, Tuesday, June 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

They call one section of the stadium The Zoo, and it’s easy to see why: thousands of university students in team colours standing on their seats, steadying trays of beer, swaying to music, and erupting with joy when their team scores.

“Craziness,” is how 20-year-old student Charlotte Power described the scene. “Dancing, partying. Hopefully no fights.” New Zealand on Saturday became one of the first nations in the world to welcome hordes of fans back into a packed sports stadium, thanks to the country’s remarkable success in eliminating the coronavirus.