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[ad_1] A conspiracy theorist who appeals to “patriots” to help overthrow the government cannot speak at a Hamilton community center. Mark Thompson was to host a public gathering at the Western Community Center on Wednesday night as part of a nationwide speaking tour called “Beyond Politics.” The self-described training event …

[ad_1] When Neil Wagner returned to No. 2 in the world test bowling rankings this week, a spot he first held a year ago, he was tagged in a lighthearted Instagram post from Stuart Broad. “Take it easy @ neilwagner13” wrote the sailor from England, after being moved to number …

[ad_1] The latest legal challenge from supporters of President Donald Trump has been labeled a “press release disguised as a lawsuit.” Photo / AP Legal experts have torn apart a bold new lawsuit challenging the results of the US presidential elections in four swing states, calling it the “craziest” and …

[ad_1] A man who shot and killed an Australian surfer in his caravan in Raglan has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum probation period of 15.5 years. Mark Ronald Garson, 24, unexpectedly pleaded guilty in October after being tried in November for the murder of Sean McKinnon …

[ad_1] CHRISTEL YARDLEY / Things Mark Robert Garson will be sentenced in Hamilton Superior Court on Wednesday. He is pictured the day he filed his petitions. The fiancée of an Australian tourist killed near Raglan has confronted the killer in court, saying he was not even given a moment to …

[ad_1] Using technology created by Apple and Google, the Health Ministry has improved its Covid-19 contact tracing capabilities ahead of the busy Christmas and New Year period. New Bluetooth capabilities rolling out to the NZ Covid Tracer app on Thursday digitally record a user’s “anonymous handshake” with people they come …

[ad_1] A man who shot and killed an Australian surfer in his caravan in Raglan has been confronted by the victim’s fiancee in court while delivering his heartbreaking victim impact statement. Mark Ronald Garson, 24, unexpectedly pleaded guilty in October after being tried in November for the murder of Sean …

[ad_1] Richie McCaw with the Webb Ellis Trophy during the 2019 Rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa. Photo / Photosport Richie McCaw, who was named World Rugby’s Player of the Decade this week, says his former teammate Dan Carter could have easily taken the award. McCaw received …

[ad_1] New Zealand’s 13-year-olds have recorded their worst results on a major international math and science test. Year 9 students’ scores on the International Trends in Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) fell by the largest margins since the study began in 1994. 123RF New Zealand’s 13-year-olds have recorded their worst …

[ad_1] Donald Trump and his aides hope the event will allay skepticism among some Americans about the vaccine and help build the legacy of the outgoing Republican president. Photo / AP US President Donald Trump is taking a victory lap ahead of the expected approval of America’s first coronavirus vaccine, …