[ad_1] read more The death toll has exceeded one million and now stands at 1,074,732. The United States is the most affected country in the world, losing about 215,000 people to the coronavirus. Brazil has reported 150,198 deaths out of 5,082,637 cases, India has lost 108,334 people of its 7,053,806 …
Read More »Report card: Jacinda Ardern’s government rated the last three years | New Zealand elections 2020
[ad_1] WWhen Jacinda Ardern took over the leadership of the New Zealand Labor Party less than two months before the 2017 elections, she had a firm eye on the country’s social problems, blaming nine years of a National Party-led government for the rates of child poverty and unaffordable housing. Ardern …
Read More »Election 2020: Labor doubts remain as Maori Party moves towards return
[ad_1] OPINION: Returning from the political grave is difficult for any party, any politician, but the Maori Party is knocking on the hinges of his coffin, demanding his release. How do we get here? Co-leader John Tamihere is 6 percentage points behind Labor incumbent Peeni Henare in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. …
Read More »Cannabis referendum: why proposed legislation is likely to cost taxpayers a fortune
[ad_1] OPINION: Most of the comments on the referendum on the legalization of cannabis come from a social and public health point of view. However, given that the proposed legislation aims to legalize practically everything related to the cannabis business, except its commercial marketing, a comment on its likely results …
Read More »Speculation mounts that Springboks could withdraw from Rugby Championship in Australia
[ad_1] Chris Hyde / Getty Images Inspiring Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has admitted his players lack form and preparation. It is speculated that the Springboks will withdraw from the Rugby Championship, which could turn the southern hemisphere tournament on its head. South Africa is expected to announce this week whether …
Read More »2020 election: dismissing wealth tax talk ‘not credible’ – Shaw
[ad_1] The Green Party would expect to have wealth tax negotiations with Labor if they start negotiations after the election, says Green’s co-leader James Shaw. He also defended the party’s stance on agriculture, saying the Greens would seek to fund farmers’ transition to sustainable methods and those who are already …
Read More »Where is she now? Great White Ferns Emily Drumm
[ad_1] One of New Zealand’s top cricketers, Emily Drumm, says that leading the White Ferns to their only World Cup triumph 20 years ago was their Everest. Let’s face it: there are only so many reruns of old sporting events that we were able to endure by shutting down live …
Read More »Diverse fortunes for New Zealand golfers Lydia Ko and Ryan Fox
[ad_1] Matt Slocum / AP Lydia Ko had a frustrating weekend at the KPMG PGA Women’s Championship. New Zealand’s top golfers Lydia Ko and Ryan Fox topped the pace in their respective big tournaments on both sides of the Atlantic. Ko fired a final round 1 over 71 to finish …
Read More »Covid 19 coronavirus – World Health Organization doctor backs down on virus lockdowns – don’t use them as a ‘primary control’
[ad_1] World October 11, 2020 06:50 am3 minutes to read The video will play in Play now Don’t play automatically Never auto game WHO’s Dr. David Nabarro yesterday discouraged world leaders from using closures. Video / The viewer A World Health Organization doctor has flipped over the organization’s original Covid-19 …
Read More »The Covid-19 virus ‘survives on some surfaces for 28 days’
[ad_1] The virus responsible for Covid-19 can remain infectious on surfaces such as banknotes, phone screens and stainless steel for 28 days, researchers say. Photo: 123rf Findings from Australia’s national scientific agency suggest that SARS-Cov-2 may survive on surfaces much longer than previously thought. The virus is most often spread …
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