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[ad_1] World Dec 30, 2020 03:15 AMFast reading Luke Letlow. Photo / Luke Letlow Luke Letlow, Louisiana’s most recent Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, died of complications related to Covid-19 just days before taking office. He was 41 years old. Letlow spokesman Andrew Bautsch said the …

[ad_1] Suzanne Snively’s move to New Zealand was supposed to be temporary. But nearly 50 years later, the American-born economist is still here, and her contribution to the governance problems in Aotearoa has been recognized with one of the country’s most prestigious honors: being named an honorary companion of the …

[ad_1] He has a knighthood, honorary doctorates, and over 40 years transforming Maori health, but Mason Durie’s latest accolade resonates with him for its New Zealand flavor. Durie, 82, has spent her career advocating for Maori and public health, and has now been awarded the highest accolade in New Years …

[ad_1] Eleven new cases of Covid-19, one historical, have been registered in New Zealand during the last two days, all in isolation. Covid-19 test. Source: istock.com There are no new cases in the community, the Health Ministry said today in a statement. One case is historic and was detected in …

[ad_1] There are 11 new cases of Covid-19 in controlled isolation in New Zealand since the last update from the Ministry of Health on December 29. There are no new cases in the community. The new cases come from all over the world: Canada, the United States, South Africa, the …

[ad_1] As more parents decide to return to work after having their babies, experts worry that early childhood centers are being used as de facto parents. Daycare can be great for a child to develop a schedule, prepare for school, and make friends, yet experts are concerned that the number …

[ad_1] Singer-songwriter Sir Dave Dobbyn and former Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe are among 54 New Zealanders named in the 2021 New Years Awards. Sir Dave Dobbyn, Sue Chetwin and Rob Fyfe. Source: 1 NEWS Dobbyn, who wrote hits like Slice of Heaven and Loyal, has been made a …

[ad_1] University of Otago professor of medicine Michael Baker says his New Years Honor was a pleasant surprise and is recognition for all those who work in public health and epidemiology. Professor Michael Baker Photo: Supplied The epidemiologist has been named a member of the Order of Merit for his …

[ad_1] One of the 17 inmates who controlled a section of the Waikeria prison surrendered after the group of prisoners appealed to Maori party MP Rawiri Waititi for help. The inmate who turned himself in was evaluated and cleared by medical staff and is now speaking with the police, who …

[ad_1] World Dec 31, 2020 04:30 AM3 minutes to read Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips’ Christmas Day Twitter video showed a roaring fire and a gingerbread house. I was in St Barts at the time. Photo / Rod Phillips, Twitter In a video posted to Twitter on Christmas Eve, the …