Australian PM first major world leader to visit New Zealand since virus outbreak

Scott Morrison (right) chats with Jacinda Ardern (left) and her partner Clarke Gayford (second from left) (Peter Meecham/AAP Image via AP/PA)

The leaders of Australia and New Zealand are holding their first face-to-face meeting since the coronavirus outbreak prompted both countries to close their borders.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrived in the tourist resort of Queenstown for an overnight visit on Sunday.