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[ad_1] Waikato-Times Horse racing will get a $ 72.5 million raise in funds in a package announced by Racing Minister Winston Peters. Two new all-weather tracks will be built as part of a $ 72.5 million racing industry Covid-19 emergency support package announced by Racing Winston Peters. Up to $ …

[ad_1] The police have charged a man in connection to the death of a man buried in a shallow grave in a remote spot in the middle of the North Island. A tip-off led police to a grisly discovery of human remains, believed to belong to a Chinese man missing …

[ad_1] LAST VIRUSES* 4.1 million cases worldwide, with 283,000 deaths; New Zealand has only 90 active cases* Level 2 at a glance: everything you need to know* Covid-positive traveler imprisoned for 10 days after refusing medical examination* A stoner’s dream: PM comments ignite the Internet* Latest developments and essential information …

[ad_1] Monique Ford / Things Covid-19 graffiti in Wellington. OPINION: At 11:59 pm Wednesday, our long national nightmare comes to an end. Something like. After 49 days in some kind of blockage, things will suddenly become much more normal. You can go shopping, go to the movies, go out to …

[ad_1] Those desperate to resume their sport or hobby, be it boating, hunting, or rugby, have only three days to wait. At level 2, all recreational sports are permitted, provided the government’s level 2 guidelines on physical distance, group meetings, and hygiene are followed. Hunters desperate to duck can start …

[ad_1] While New Zealand Rugby has confirmed a start date for its Super Rugby Aotearoa competition, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has told community sports that they are still on hold at level 2. Ardern announced Monday’s return to Level 2 on Thursday, though details about the sport were still up …

[ad_1] Super Rugby is back with the possibility of Beauden Barrett making his Blues debut against the Hurricanes in the first round of the revised Kiwi competition. The Blues will host the Hurricanes in Auckland on Sunday, June 14, the day after the opening game between the Highlanders and the …

[ad_1] Restricting funerals and tangi to 10 people at level 2 is “cruel and without compassion,” say funeral directors. Commenting on the government’s announcement to move to Level 2, the Association of Funeral Directors President Gary Taylor said it was a “ruthless blow to the thousands of New Zealand families …

[ad_1] Things Swimmers will be able to visit Wellington Pools again when New Zealand returns to Alert Level 2. (File photo) Wellingtons will be able to do almost everything except shop at the local farmers market when New Zealand returns to Alert Level 2 starting Thursday. Wellington City Council said …

[ad_1] Schools may stagger reopening days next week – and may let some students take longer to “transition” back to school if their parents have safety concerns. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed, as signaled last week, that schools and early childhood services will be open again for all students …