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[ad_1] Italian America’s Cup challenger Luna Rossa has made an impressive return to action after a mysterious week out of the water in Auckland. Luna Rossa launched her second AC75 to much fanfare on October 20 and had her first sailing four days later. But then they had their race …

[ad_1] A new national lockdown on England could have to last longer than the planned four weeks if coronavirus infection rates do not fall fast enough, a senior government minister said on Sunday. The shutdown announced Saturday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson will run from Thursday through Dec. 2. Johnson …

[ad_1] Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell revealed his cancer diagnosis. Photo / Archive Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will take a medical leave to receive treatment and recover from what, in his opinion, is the “toxicity” of the city council. Powell said he would go …

[ad_1] OPINION: We may not know the outcome of the US election when the polls close on Wednesday (New Zealand time), but at least the long campaign will be over. What happens next is anyone’s guess. If Donald Trump loses to Joe Biden in a landslide, will he do what …

[ad_1] It was dramatically evident at the unveiling of a statue of pioneering politician Dame Hilda Ross that the social equity she fought for throughout her career is still a long way from being realized. As the region’s political and social elite, all dressed in their finery, politely sat in …

[ad_1] Gregorio Borgia / AP England’s Henry Slade scores against Italy in their final Six Nations game on Sunday morning (NZT). France secured a 35-27 bonus point victory against Ireland, but it wasn’t enough to prevent England from winning the Six Nations on Sunday morning (NZT). England’s previous 34-5 bonus …

[ad_1] Carefully selected data, half-truths, misinformation, misrepresentation, even threats of violence, have abounded in the run-up to the cannabis referendum. Jo McKenzie-McLean Take a look at the accusations, accusations and if it played a role in the votes of the people. Flood the area. A Donald Trump strategy for “effective” …

[ad_1] Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden have the White House in their sights, and New Zealanders are among many around the world watching their presidential run unfold. For expats living in the United States, experiencing the bustle of an election can be a real eye-opener, especially compared to …

[ad_1] Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read emerged triumphant in what will likely be his last game played on New Zealand soil. Counties Manukau’s impressive 31-27 win over Taranaki in Inglewood on Sunday was the 35-year-old’s last outing in this year’s Miter 10 Cup, before he turned his attention to …

[ad_1] Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered England to return to a national lockdown after Britain surpassed the 1 million Covid-19 milestone and a second wave of infections threatened to overwhelm the health service. The UK, which has the highest official death toll in Europe from Covid-19, is dealing with more …