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[ad_1] He shook hands with the Russian mob, carried $ 30,000 in a gym bag not knowing if his body would be dumped for the money, and missed a nightclub shooting for minutes. However, cult hero Marty Banks has no regrets and would be back in no time. Considered one …

[ad_1] NYE COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE / Supplied Former Timaru James “Kiwi” Oroc man Greg Johnston disappeared while paragliding southwest of the small Nevada town of Eureka on Saturday (US time). The family of a Kiwi man who disappeared in Nevada while paragliding last weekend is hoping for a miracle. Kelly …

[ad_1] Scott Dixon produced a solid second run on the IndyCar doubleheader at Illinois, finishing fifth although he saw his championship lead take its toll. Having won the opening race on Sunday to clinch his 50th career victory, Dixon did well to move up from sixth on the grid to …

[ad_1] An Auckland school that was asked to have all of its 3,000 students and staff screened for Covid-19 recovered most of its results. Everyone at Mt Albert Grammar School was asked to take the test after two students tested positive under different circumstances. A spokesperson for the Northern Region …

[ad_1] Auckland went to alert level 2 at 11:59 pm Sunday after being at alert level 3 for 2½ weeks. There are currently 137 active cases of Covid-19; 117 of which are linked to Auckland’s group of 133 cases in August, the largest the country has seen. Auckland residents now, …

[ad_1] Auckland is scheduled to go to Alert Level 2 at 11:59 pm Sunday after being at Alert Level 3 for two and a half weeks. There are currently 137 active cases of Covid-19; 117 of which are linked to Auckland’s group of 133 cases in August, the largest the …

[ad_1] Auckland’s water reservoirs have exceeded 66% of their capacity, but water restrictions remain in place. Mangatangi Dam in the Hunua Ranges, near Auckland Source: Watercare At this time of year, dams in the Hūnua and Waitakere mountain ranges are typically 88% full, so they are currently 22% below normal …

[ad_1] Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has paid tribute to the outgoing Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe. “Prime Minister Abe has made his mark in many ways. In particular, I am very grateful for his personal commitment to further strengthen the Partnership for Strategic Cooperation between our countries throughout his …

[ad_1] Scott barbour The 1992 Melbourne Cup winning horse Subzero, held by Race Director Graham Salisbury, licks the 2013 Melbourne Cup. Australia’s greatest racing ambassador, Subzero, a 1992 Melbourne Cup winner, has died at age 32. Just two months after the death of his great companion and caretaker Graham Salisbury, …

[ad_1] Scott barbour The 1992 Melbourne Cup winning horse Subzero, held by Race Director Graham Salisbury, licks the 2013 Melbourne Cup. Australia’s greatest racing ambassador, Subzero, a 1992 Melbourne Cup winner, has died at age 32. Just two months after the death of his great companion and caretaker Graham Salisbury, …