[ad_1] Four people who attended the Republican National Convention in Charlotte, the United States, tested positive for the coronavirus, said health officials in North Carolina’s Mecklenburg County. WBTV reported Friday that those who tested positive in the event were immediately isolated. Chris Carlson / AP US President Donald Trump and …
Read More »Coronavirus: Planes return to New Zealand skies below Alert Level 2
[ad_1] Kiwis who return to work today after weeks of confinement are aware of the difference one day makes. But just as our streets begin to get clogged with traffic, so are our skies. New Zealand’s skies have been relatively empty since the country closed seven weeks ago, but on …
Read More »Opposition decides against traditional budget motion without confidence, citing “exceptional times” | 1 NEWS
[ad_1] The annual debate on the budget in Parliament is traditionally opened by the opposition, which proposes a motion of distrust. But that did not happen this year. Your playlist will be loaded after this announcement. Opposition leader Simon Bridges did not file a motion of mistrust in the Budget, …
Read More »Skydiving over Christchurch’s Sumner Beach, Hanmer Springs to launch this year
[ad_1] Thrill seekers wanting an aerial view of Christchurch’s Sumner Beach or Hanmer Springs won’t have long to wait with two new skydiving attractions launching this year. Ashburton-based Skydiving Kiwis is in the final stages of prepping skydiving over Sumner Beach, which has been in the works for nearly two …
Read More »Skydiving over Christchurch’s Sumner Beach, Hanmer Springs will launch this year
[ad_1] Thrill seekers who want an aerial view of Christchurch’s Sumner Beach or Hanmer Springs won’t have to wait long with the launch of two new skydiving attractions this year. Ashburton-based Skydiving Kiwis is in the final stages of preparing for skydiving over Sumner Beach, which has been in process …
Read More »2020 Budget: Defense Spending Hangs on $ 1 Billion Air Force Update
[ad_1] Funding for a massive upgrade to our old military aircraft is moving forward, even as the country heads for its bleakest economic outlook for decades. Top of the shopping list is the C-130J Super Hercules, which is intended to replace the Royal NZ Air Force Hercules transport aircraft that …
Read More »Flagstaff residents criticize proposed housing development
[ad_1] Plans to establish a state housing development in a luxurious Hamilton suburb have the backing of residents, and one man says he would sell his house if it happens. Seventy two- and three-story building units are planned for Endeavor Ave in Flagstaff, next to the mall. Kāinga Ora – …
Read More »2020 budget: Maori will get $ 900 million to deal with the consequences of Covid-19
[ad_1] By Leigh-Marama McLachlan of RNZ The Government will spend $ 900 million in the 2020 Budget to support whānau, hapū and iwi to face the consequences of Covid-19. The package includes $ 400 million in Maori education, an increase of $ 137 million to Whānau Ora and $ 200 …
Read More »Flagstaff residents criticize proposed housing development
[ad_1] Plans to establish a state housing development in a luxurious Hamilton suburb have the backing of residents, and one man says he would sell his house if it happens. Seventy two- and three-story building units are planned for Endeavor Ave in Flagstaff, next to the mall. Kāinga Ora – …
Read More »NZME Stuff game goes to court – again
[ad_1] The lengthy saga of the mega-merger of our two top news editors is heading to the High Court, not for the first time. Last time, NZME and Stuff were fighting for the right to reunite. This time, the couple is seriously estranged. NZME’s aggressive search for rival stuff is …
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