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[ad_1] UK officials have identified “a new variant of the coronavirus that may be associated with the more rapid spread in southern England.” “We have currently identified more than 1000 cases with this variant predominantly in southern England, although cases have been identified in almost 60 different local authority areas,” …

[ad_1] EXPLANATOR: The trans-Tasmanian bubble is closer to inflating than ever in the last year. But there are still some wrinkles to resolve before the first quarantine-free flight from Australia arrives. On Monday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the government’s plans to establish a safe travel zone with Australia within …

[ad_1] Rotorua Daily Post Dec 14, 2020 01:31 AM2 minutes to read WorkSafe has brought charges against 13 parties in connection with the Whakaari / White Island eruption that killed 22 people. The 13-party prosecution for the Whakaari / White Island tragedy has been postponed until next year. WorkSafe announced …

[ad_1] Thirteen organizations and individuals facing charges in connection with the Whakaari / White Island eruption will not appear in court until March. Last month, WorkSafe filed charges in connection with the run-up to the eruption, not the rescue and recovery operations that followed. All 13 parties were due to …

[ad_1] World Dec 14, 2020 04:42 AM3 minutes to read President Donald Trump at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, today. Photo / AP US President Donald Trump says he is repealing an administration directive to vaccinate top US government officials against Covid-19, while public distribution of the …

[ad_1] Waikato DHB has been asked to apologize for “deficiencies” in the treatment of a pregnant woman whose baby died of hypoxia at birth. Deputy Commissioner for Health and Disability Rose Wall today released a report that found Waikato DHB in violation of the Health and Disability Services Consumer Rights …

[ad_1] Supplied Melanie Sharma-Barrow and her 12-year-old daughter were abused by a New World shopper who spilled a right-wing theory in Auckland. A mother of three who was racially abused by another supermarket shopper with “chilling composure” says society still seems unprepared to criticize far-right beliefs. Melanie Sharma-Barrow and her …

[ad_1] Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins arrive for the post-Cabinet press conference in Parliament. Photo / Mark Mitchell New Zealanders will be able to cross the trench free from quarantine early next year, barring major roadblocks in Covid-19 and if Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison …

[ad_1] After months of flirting with the idea, it seems like a trans-Tasmanian bubble is coming soon. But the threat of Covid-19 is still looming and New Zealand is still unclear, warns a public health expert. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Monday that the wheels are underway to end …

[ad_1] GOOGLE MAPS East Care Accident and Medical in Botany, East Auckland. Auckland’s only 24-hour private medical clinic in eastern and southern Auckland is scrapping its night service after more than 20 years due to concerns for staff and patient safety. East Care Accident and Medical in Botany began its …