[ad_1] The government today launched its Covid-19 resurgence plan in the event of a possible outbreak during the summer, along with a new payment scheme for companies at Level 2 and another payment for when employees are awaiting the results of the tests. Covid testing. Your playlist will load after …
Read More »Family heartbroken over death leading to $ 540,000 fine at Auckland ports
[ad_1] Supplied The late Laboom Dyer with his son, Noah. Dyer was 23 years old and working for Ports of Auckland when his gantry crane tipped over, causing fatal injuries. Six-year-old Noah Dyer says he wants to grow wings to visit his father, who died in a work accident in …
Read More »As China’s trade war with Australia shows, New Zealand must be careful to balance its own economic priorities.
[ad_1] OPINION: New Zealand and China are being pushed towards greater regional economic integration as part of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) signed last month. At first glance, the RCEP is a positive step for cross-border investments. It also integrates trade between the two nations, along with Japan, South …
Read More »New Covid-19 Resurgence Business Support Scheme Announced
[ad_1] A new resurgence support payment will be available to businesses if New Zealand has to go to Alert Level 2 or higher for a week or more. The pay would include a base company fee of $ 1,500 plus $ 400 per employee up to a total of 50 …
Read More »Treasury warns that more taxes are needed to plug the hole in public spending, house prices will continue to rise
[ad_1] The Treasury says the government will need to raise taxes to continue providing health and education services, which are becoming more expensive every year. He also warned that house prices will continue to rise for some time. The department’s briefing to the returning Finance Minister Grant Robertson said the …
Read More »Helicopter crash north of Kaikōura: locals rescued three children from wreckage
[ad_1] Brave locals rescued three children from the wreckage of a helicopter crash before a farmer pulled the wrecked plane out of the Kekerengu river mouth. Two people were killed in the crash and three others, children, were seriously injured before being flown separately to Wellington Hospital. Two parents are …
Read More »America’s Cup: Dean Barker sails through American Magic to beat Team NZ, and the Brits finally sail to get their campaign back on track
[ad_1] Ricky Wilson / Stuff The New Zealand team beat Luna Rossa in the practice session on Tuesday. Kiwi captain Dean Barker had a great day on the water, beating the British America Cup challenger before taking on Team NZ and beating them in practice races. All eyes were on …
Read More »Calls for ‘luxury’ self-isolation for rock acts as art minister warned of 11,000 job losses
[ad_1] RICKY WILSON / THINGS Fleetwood Mac performing at Spark Arena in September 2019. An events industry leader has called for “luxury” self-isolation for rock acts to help New Zealand’s ailing live music industry, as the incoming art minister is warned of major layoffs ahead. The incoming Minister of Art, …
Read More »Work resumed on RNZ / TVNZ merger, briefing to minister confirms
[ad_1] Work has resumed on the possible merger of RNZ and TVNZ into a new public media organization, a briefing prepared for new Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi confirmed. The development of a business case for the merger was put “on ice” in April after the start of the Covid pandemic …
Read More »Former Kordia CEO Scott Bartlett dies at 40 after battle with cancer
[ad_1] Deal December 14, 2020 11:29 pm3 minutes to read Scott Bartlett in June 2019. Photo / Instagram One of the most high-profile personalities on New Zealand’s tech scene has died at age 40, after losing his battle with cancer. “It is with deep sadness that the Kordia Group announces …
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