[ad_1] A major fire aboard a ship in Napier harbor forced the evacuation of the crew during their 14-day period of isolation from Covid-19. Flames and smoke come from a ship in Napier Harbor. Photo / Paul Taylor As explosions erupted and acrid smoke billowed across the city, locals were …
Read More »Eva Johnson is there for her twin sister, Piper, whom medical experts failed at birth
[ad_1] When Piper Johnson’s legs don’t do what she wants, the five-year-old scolds them. “Silly body,” she says. Her twin sister, Eva, is always there to help. But for the first time, on the eve of starting school, Piper begins to realize that they are not the same. “I can’t …
Read More »The government releases a damning health report on the last day of the year
[ad_1] ANALYSIS: It’s not every day the government announces new spending worth $ 3 billion; in fact, most government budgets don’t even have that many new expenses each year. But yesterday, the proper last day of the political year, Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins announced that he would inject an additional …
Read More »US Vice President Mike Pence Receives Covid-19 Vaccine On Live TV
[ad_1] US Vice President Mike Pence has been vaccinated against Covid-19 in a live televised event intended to reassure Americans that the vaccine is safe. In post-injection remarks, Pence called the speed with which the vaccine was developed “a medical miracle.” “The American people can be sure: we have one …
Read More »West Auckland stabbing: man jailed for ‘cruel and brutal’ murder of his ex-wife
[ad_1] A man who stabbed his ex-wife in broad daylight on a West Auckland street was sentenced to life in prison for her murder. Zhimin Yang, also known as Jennifer Yang, came to New Zealand in search of a better life with Manchao Li. On July 29, 2019, Li stabbed …
Read More »West Auckland stabbing: Manchao Li jailed for life for murdering his ex-wife
[ad_1] The man who murdered his ex-wife in West Auckland has been sentenced to life imprisonment and a minimum probation period of 19 years. Manchao Li in court. Photo: RNZ / Anneke Smith Li Manchao attacked Yang Zhimin in broad daylight on Westgate Drive in Massey on the morning of …
Read More »Why this mother decided to stop drinking during the confinement, forever
[ad_1] This story was published in Woman After experiencing blackouts, anxiety, and, yes, denying her drinking, Amy Prebble reveals why she finally corked it. I never thought I would stop drinking during a pandemic. But I did it. I am now six months sober and being confined to my house …
Read More »“The response has not been without flaws”: Bloomfield responds to the report on the Covid-19 response | 1 NEWS
[ad_1] The New Zealand health system has learned and adjusted any failures it made during the Covid-19 pandemic, says Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield. Director General of Health Dra. Ashley Bloomfield. Source: 1 NEWS His comments come after a report on the response to Covid-19 showed failures with …
Read More »The government extends free funding to other training courses
[ad_1] Unsplash Enrolled nursing training fees will be free for eligible students next year. Future deaf teacher aides, nurses, conservation workers, and other helpers received an early Christmas gift – they might be eligible for free training next year. The Government has expanded its Specific Learning and Training Fund to …
Read More »A2’s revenue cut disappoints investors, knocks the NZX 50 down
[ad_1] The stock market reacted strongly to the news that a2 Milk has cut its revenue forecast for 2021. The NZX 50 Index ended the day at 12,682, down 1.6 percent. Thursday’s suspension of trading on a2 shares was lifted Friday afternoon after the company announced a lowering of its …
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