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[ad_1] World November 30, 2020 04:23 am3 minutes to read The manipulated image, released by an official Chinese government account, shows an Australian soldier holding a bloody knife to the throat of a child. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison demanded an official apology from China for publishing an “offensive” and …

[ad_1] New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison last year. Photo / Archive OPINION: The recurring metaphor of New Zealand as an “experiment” or “social laboratory” might date back to the 1890s, but it continues to resonate in the 21st century. Australian political journalist Laura …

[ad_1] John Kirk-Anderson / Stuff Rescue efforts at the CTV building in Christchurch after the February 22, 2011 earthquake. The CTV Family Group has called for a high-level review of the decision not to press charges for the building collapse from the 2011 earthquake, which claimed 115 lives. A lengthy …

[ad_1] OPINION: There is a huge bloody elephant running through the streets of Queenstown and apparently no one can see it. And if someone doesn’t do something soon, that damn big elephant is going to destroy our streets. Our elephant, what no one seems to be talking about, is that …

[ad_1] The government has introduced a bill to double the legal minimum paid sick leave to 10 days a year by the end of 2021. However, you have chosen not to increase the maximum amount of sick leave that an employee can accrue, keeping that limit at 20 days. Labor …

[ad_1] A congestion charge of $ 3.50 to enter Auckland’s central city during rush hour could occur within three years under a scheme put forward by officials. A joint government and council group said the city center cordon could be the first stage of a broader road toll in Auckland …

[ad_1] Two government agencies are among the organizations facing charges in the White Island eruption tragedy. White Island Tours, a private company, has also confirmed that it faces charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that both GNS Science and the National Emergency Management …

[ad_1] OPINION: New Zealand’s recurring metaphor as an “experiment” or “social laboratory” might date back to the 1890s, but it still resonates in the 21st century. Australian political journalist Laura Tingle has revived the venerable idea in the latest edition of the Quarterly Essay, The High Road: What Australia can …

[ad_1] World November 30, 2020 02:27 am2 minutes to read The video will play in Play now Don’t play automatically Never auto game Joe Biden reveals what the Trump administration has discussed with him so far during his first television interview since his victory. Video / NBC President Donald Trump …

[ad_1] WorkSafe New Zealand has revealed details related to its investigation into the Whakaari / White Island eruption disaster. The charges relate to the tragedy that claimed 22 lives in last December’s eruption. WorkSafe CEO Phil Parkes confirmed charges have been brought against 13 parties in connection with the eruption. …