[ad_1] President of the United States, Donald Trump “I want to pay my highest respect to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe … a great friend of mine,” Trump told reporters at Air Force One. “I feel very bad about that.” Trump said Abe loved his country very much, adding that he …
Read More »Covid 19 coronavirus: St Cuthbert’s College will not reopen until sports equipment is tested
[ad_1] Elite Auckland St Cuthbert’s College girls’ school is the latest victim of the coronavirus pandemic after a sports team played a match against Mt Albert Grammar. St Cuthbert Director Justine Mahon said the Health Ministry reported that the seven members of the sports team are considered to be close …
Read More »Rain fills Auckland’s dams, but hose ban remains in effect
[ad_1] By RNZ Auckland’s water reservoirs have exceeded 66% of their capacity, but water restrictions remain in place. At this time of year, dams in the Hūnua and Waitākere ranges are typically 88% full, so they are currently 22% below normal levels. The latest Watercare update shows that Aucklanders’ water …
Read More »Rugby: New Zealand’s Canterbury sportswear sparks controversy over new Irish jerseys
[ad_1] New Zealand’s iconic sports brand Kiwi Canterbury has been embroiled in controversy over the release of Ireland’s latest international rugby jerseys. Earlier this week, the official sponsor of Ireland Rugby’s kit used unnamed models instead of members of Ireland’s own women’s rugby team to launch a tailored women’s jersey. …
Read More »Covid 19 coronavirus: what you can and cannot do in Auckland when the new level 2 arrives
[ad_1] In just 48 hours, the Aucklanders will return to Level 2, but it won’t be the same as last time. Isaac Davison explains. Auckland will go to alert level 2 at midnight on Sunday, while the rest of New Zealand will remain at level 2. There are a couple …
Read More »Former Kiwi captain and West Coast community leader Tony Coll dies
[ad_1] Former Kiwis league player and West Coast icon Tony Coll has died. Coll, who played 30 tests for the Kiwis between 1972 and 1982, was captain of the national team at the 1977 Rugby League World Cup. He was listed as a New Zealand Rugby Legend in 2007, and …
Read More »Rewind: the “reconstruction” budget revealed amid the Covid-19 crisis | 1 NEWS
[ad_1] Finance Minister Grant Robertson established his budget “Rebuilding Together” in the context of the Covid-19 crisis, saying the focus is on saving and creating jobs. National says the government lacks a clear plan for the economy. Your playlist will be loaded after this announcement. This year’s budget focuses primarily …
Read More »Covid-19 quarantine measures capture 25 cases at the border
[ad_1] This story was originally published on Newsroom.co.nz and is republished with permission. How many international travelers came here with Covid-19, and how many have been detained by forced quarantine to spread the virus? Farah Hancock shows how border controls worked As an island nation, New Zealand has a vast …
Read More »Police continue to have serious concerns about missing Otautau man Dale Watene, “intensive search” to be carried out this Saturday
[ad_1] Southland police investigating the disappearance of the Otautau man, Dale Watene, remain concerned for his safety and will carry out an “intensive search” on Saturday. The 40-year-old man, described as skinny and 183 cm tall, was last seen in Otautau on the night of April 16. He was reported …
Read More »The family of the Auckland butcher who died suddenly says that the restrictions of Covid-19 ‘were added to the load’
[ad_1] On Sunday afternoon, South Auckland butcher Roy Green joined his family to enjoy the luck of Mother’s Day at his sister’s house. He laughed and joked with his family, using his position as “mom’s favorite” as a lever against his brothers. Those last moments are how Sister Rachel Green …
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