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[ad_1] It’s not always easy being Pete Bethune’s brother. It is not the first time that Invercargill man Barry Bethune has been concerned for his brother, bold, controversial and ecological warrior. And at the same time, proud of him, defensive of him, entertained by him, and eager to give him …

[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] 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 …

[ad_1] Founder and CEO of Animation Research, Ian Taylor. Photo / Supplied Ian Taylor says he might have ended up being a downcast rock singer if it weren’t for a reunion in 1989 that led him down the road to founding his Animation Research business 30 years ago. That meeting …

[ad_1] Police, politicians, scientists, athletes and conservationists are represented in the wide range of Cantabrians who have scored an honor this year. Twenty-one people from across the district have been recognized in the 2021 New Years Honors. The only new Knight will be former politician David Carter, for his services …

[ad_1] Get up, Sir Dave Dobbyn (left). The artist has been honored for his services to music for decades. Dame Anne Salmond (right) has been made a member of the Order of New Zealand. Photo / Archives Many of the people praised at this year’s New Years honors will come …

[ad_1] Musician Dave Dobbyn, former Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe, public health expert Professor Michael Baker, and Covid-19 modeler Professor Shaun Hendy are among those named on the list of New Years honors. Two individuals received the highest honor, the Order of New Zealand: Professor Emeritus Sir Mason Durie …

[ad_1] The GNS science agency detected the low-energy explosions on Whakaari / White Island on Tuesday. Photo / Archive A series of “small steam explosions” were detected yesterday at Whakaari / White Island. The GNS science agency detected the low-energy blasts using air pressure seismic and acoustic sensors on the …

[ad_1] World Dec 29, 2020 22:093 minutes to read The president-elect received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television. Video / Supplied The US state of Colorado has recorded its first case of the mutant strain Covid-19 that sent much of England into a “level 4” lockdown …