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[ad_1] A report on the management of tests for Covid-19 in the community and at the border has singled out the Ministry of Health for poor communication around the criteria for testing and for keeping ministers in the dark about the concerns raised. by other government departments. The report was …

[ad_1] Brook Sabin / Stuff Love or hate lupins, Lake Tekapo is known for its pretty grass. OPINION: It’s one of New Zealand’s most iconic shots – Lake Tekapo, the mountains, and a brilliant purple glow. You probably know what purple I’m talking about. Yes, the “L” word – “lupins”. …

[ad_1] John Selkirk / Things Hobson Construction was fined $ 180,000 for exposing workers to the risk of falling from a height. (File photo) An Auckland construction company received a heavy fine after ignoring a notice to stop work while safety measures were improved. Hobson Construction Limited was sentenced in …

[ad_1] More parents and teachers have come forward about their experiences at a Feilding child care center, which is under investigation. The Pitter Patter Education Center in Feilding. Photo: Google Street View This morning, RNZ revealed that more than 17 people had told the Ministry of Education (MOE) that the …

[ad_1] New Zealand Dec 17, 2020 06:45 AM5 minutes to read Residents of Fiji have been told to expect incredibly strong “damaging and destructive” winds. Video / Jaker N Lela / Sioli Kotobalavu / Kitione Salele via Facebook Cyclone Yasa has made landfall in Fiji, with wind gusts of up …

[ad_1] During the height of the Hong Kong protests last year, Pastor Roy Chan led a mixed bag of middle-aged and elderly church volunteers who attended pro-democracy demonstrations wearing yellow vests with Chinese characters on the back. They said “Protect the children.” . They formed human chains to try to …

[ad_1] Politics Dec 17, 2020 03:07 AM4 minutes to read MBIE advised the government to raise the minimum wage to $ 19.15 in October. The Minister has described this advice as “outdated”. Photo / 123rf The Minister of Workplace Relations is ignoring advice warning that raising the minimum wage to …

[ad_1] Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong, a murdered Auckland businesswoman, was under surveillance by debt collectors and a mystery man in a golden Toyota before she was stabbed and hidden in her car. Stuff understands. Police have yet to make an arrest nearly three weeks since the embattled businessman was killed, and …

[ad_1] Stacy Squires / Stuff Jail attorney Arthur Taylor faces a new series of charges. (File photo) Prominent prisoner advocate Arthur Taylor has appeared in court on serious drug charges. Arthur Taylor, a jail attorney and former inmate, appeared before Judge Kevin Phillips in Dunedin District Court on Thursday. Taylor …

[ad_1] Deal Dec 17, 2020 01:16 AM3 minutes to read Alexandre de Juniac talks about the Covid-19 toll on airlines. Video / IATA Air New Zealand will remove the entire cabin crew of the A320 currently on license as the airline begins preparations to travel without quarantine to Australia and …