[ad_1] If you are fascinated to see what the buyers of Wellington’s old air traffic controller tower will do with the building, you might be disappointed. Wellington Airport General Manager of Corporate Affairs Jenna Raeburn confirmed that the airport was the buyer of the tower, known as “Arnold,” but said …
Read More »Air New Zealand orders international reserves to freeze as kiwis return home for Christmas
[ad_1] The government has ordered Air New Zealand to freeze all international bookings to New Zealand, as projections show the country’s Covid-19 quarantine facilities approaching capacity. New Zealand has 32 managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) facilities across the country with a capacity of about 7,200 people. Since March 26, 66,441 …
Read More »Annah Stretton criticized for ‘racist’ poster
[ad_1] A poster by fashion designer Annah Stretton posted on a busy Wellington CBD street has been criticized for showing models with “racist” makeup. The Hunter St poster featured Stretton along with two women of color who wore makeup that exaggerated their lips and eyes, with the caption: “Most people …
Read More »Annah Stretton criticized for ‘racist’ poster
[ad_1] A poster by fashion designer Annah Stretton posted on a busy Wellington CBD street has been criticized for showing models with “racist” makeup. The Hunter St poster featured Stretton along with two women of color who wore makeup that exaggerated their lips and eyes, with the caption: “Most people …
Read More »The foreign policy challenges for Ardern’s second term
[ad_1] External relationships After weeks of looking inward to win the votes of New Zealanders, Jacinda Ardern and her government now have to prepare for the challenges of the outside world, writes Sam Sachdeva. To say that foreign policy generally does not influence the outcome of New Zealand’s elections is …
Read More »Covid 19 coronavirus: businesses remain ‘painfully empty’ in Auckland CBD after lockdown is lifted
[ad_1] Sunny Kaushal outside the bar she runs in July 2019. Photo / RNZ By Jean Bell of RNZ It has been three weeks since Auckland joined the rest of the country at alert level 1, but some businesses in the CBD say they are still on the road because …
Read More »Air NZ eliminates 400 international crews jobs, more possible
[ad_1] Air New Zealand’s wings have been clipped once again. It is cutting nearly 400 more international crew jobs and is seeking several hundred other workers on unpaid leave to be officially laid off. The national carrier reported a loss of $ 454 million for the year ending in June …
Read More »Warning issued as Kiwis affected by computer viruses holding some for ransom | 1 NEWS
[ad_1] CERT NZ has issued a warning after a new computer virus affected nearly 1,000 kiwis. A man enters credit card information into a laptop (file). Source: istock.com CERT NZ, the government agency that supports organizations and individuals affected by cybersecurity incidents, says the virus has the potential to cause …
Read More »Pilot in plane crash in Hawaii had a history of risks
[ad_1] The pilot of a US plane that crashed and killed all 11 on board had a history of taking unnecessary risks and pushing the limits of his abilities to provide passengers with an exciting ride, witnesses told US federal officials. The dossier released Wednesday contains reports from a National …
Read More »Why Auckland Locals Have a Hot, Humid, Sticky Summer
[ad_1] It’s likely to be a hot, humid, and sticky summer for the northern parts of New Zealand, while a drier south may be the place for Kiwis to plan their Christmas getaways. Those are the weather flavors we can look forward to for the next three months, says a …
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