Wellington, May 25 -- An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale jolted New Zealand on Monday, which also went on to interrupt a TV interview featuring Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, but she managed to keep her cool.
The temblor struck when Ardern was speaking to a morning news programme from Parliament in Wellington.
"We're just having a bit of an earthquake here," The New Zealand Herald quoted the Prime Minister as saying to the interview host as the screen began to shake.
"Quite a decent shake here," she continued as the COVID-themed backdrops shook behind her.
She appeared unfazed by the quake, agreeing to continue the interview.
The 5.8 magnitude earthquake was felt as far north as Gisborne and near the bottom of the South I...