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[ad_1] Federal authorities voiced heightened alarm on Thursday (Friday NZT) about a long-undetected intrusion into computer systems in the United States and others around the world that officials suspect was carried out by Russian hackers. The nation’s cybersecurity agency has warned of a “serious” risk to government and private networks. …

[ad_1] Unsplash Enrolled nursing training fees will be free for eligible students next year. Future deaf teacher aides, nurses, conservation workers, and other helpers received an early Christmas gift – they might be eligible for free training next year. The Government has expanded its Specific Learning and Training Fund to …

[ad_1] Jonathan Cameron / Stuff The new president of the Southern District Health Board, Pete Hodgson, wants to make sure that health services are equitably distributed throughout the district. (File photo) Incoming Chairman of the Southern District Health Board, Pete Hodgson, says he wants to move away from a Dunedin-centric …

[ad_1] The government has invested an additional $ 2.86 billion in country testing and border response after a long-awaited report on testing revealed serious shortcomings at the Health Ministry. In response to the report, Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins said that $ 1.74 billion would fund the Managed Isolation and Quarantine …

[ad_1] The government announced this morning two new vaccine purchases that will provide enough to vaccinate all New Zealanders, to be rolled out from the second quarter of next year. Next, expert response, via the Science Media Center. Michael Baker It’s great to see these details about the next big …

[ad_1] The fact that the government makes a deal to buy two more brands of Covid-19 vaccines is proof of good progress, says a clinical microbiologist. David Murdoch. Photo: University of Otago University of Otago professor David Murdoch is a clinical microbiologist who was consulted for the Covid-19 Technical Advisory …

[ad_1] Join live updates on the action from the first day of the America’s Cup World Series. Coverage begins with a live question and answer session with AUT Boating Teacher Mark Orams, who will then provide expert updates on all four races. Everything you need to know before the Copa …

[ad_1] The government has secured two more vaccinations, enough for all New Zealanders and their Pacific partners, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Check out the update here: Additional vaccines that are being purchased previously are from pharmaceutical companies AstraZeneca and Novavax. A total of 7.6 million doses will come from …

[ad_1] Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins. Photo / Mark Mitchell Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said launching the vaccine will be one of the government’s top priorities in 2021. All New Zealanders will be able to receive a Covid-19 vaccine with 15 million doses now …

[ad_1] The outgoing president of the United States, Donald Trump, has a penchant for grandiose promises that are not kept. So when he announced a plan to establish a Space Force, there was some skepticism. Then-Senator Bill Nelson, a high-ranking member of a Senate committee dealing with aviation and space, …