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[ad_1] The doors have been closed at Otago’s Vulcan Hotel for the first time in 140 years, after a trade deal fell through. The hotel in the small town of St Bathans in Otago is famous for the spirit of a prostitute named The Rose, who was murdered in one …

[ad_1] This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and republished with permission. Overseas government office personnel who have not worked during the lockdown have been supported with full salary, at an estimated cost of $ 7 million. And more than 3,000 employees of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment …

[ad_1] JEAN BELL / RNZ A gym assistant with Covid-19 works in the quarantine facilities of the Jet Park Hotel This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and republished with permission. The person who attended three fitness classes in Auckland before testing positive for Covid-19 is a healthcare worker at …

[ad_1] By Amy Williams, RNZ The person who attended three fitness classes in Auckland before testing positive for Covid-19 is a healthcare worker at the country’s only quarantine hotel. The Health Ministry said the worker was likely to contract the virus at the Jet Park hotel near Auckland Airport, but …

[ad_1] An icy blast from a skier from non-compliance with Covid-19 rules causes the skifield operator to say that it is not their job to make sure people comply. And a major retail industry group agrees, saying it is unaware of someone being asked to leave a commercial facility for …

[ad_1] Petrice Tarrant / Things A woman was attacked walking down the Te Waihou walkway (file photo). A woman who was assaulted while walking in Blue Spring near Putaruru warns others to be vigilant. The woman, who did not want to be named, said she was on her way back …

[ad_1] The new Dunedin hospital, one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country, will feature two separate buildings. Health Minister Chris Hipkins announced Monday approval of the detailed business case, which includes the design and master plan. Hamish McNeilly / Stuff The rebuilding of Dunedin Hospital is underway at …

[ad_1] Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has announced an independent health and safety review at Auckland ports following the death of a worker by a container on board a ship. Father of seven Palaamo Kalati, 31, a flogger, was killed in the incident on a ship at the Fergusson Container Terminal …

[ad_1] This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and republished with permission. Some Aucklanders say political pressure from the impending elections is forcing the government to lower the alert level for the city when it is not quite ready. The cabinet will meet this morning to discuss alert levels with …

[ad_1] BRADEN FASTIER / Things SnapIT CEO Chris Rodley wants to keep his Nelson-based tech company, but wants housing affordability issues addressed to ensure talent attraction isn’t hampered by high costs and the low supply. SnapIT CEO Chris Rodley has never had trouble attracting potential employees to relocate; the biggest …