[ad_1] This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and republished with permission. Greens co-leader James Shaw has told his supporters that the best way to ensure that Jacinda Ardern remains prime minister is to “vote for the Green Party.” Shaw was campaigning in Lower Hutt today and spoke to a …
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[ad_1] National’s technology growth policy would see accelerated processes for foreign investors and entrepreneurs and technology visas for skilled workers. Over time, the tech sector could catch up with dairy in terms of revenue, he said. “We would relax the requirements for an investment class visa so that we could …
Read More »Spring Ahead: Five Facts About Daylight Saving Time
[ad_1] By RNZ While similar hourly shifts occur all over the world, the concept of daylight saving time actually originated in New Zealand. The concept was first formed in the 1890s, although it would be a few decades before the daylight saving time change became a reality. Here’s a bit …
Read More »‘Devastated’: Jane, Dean Jones’ wife, talks about the tragic loss of her family
[ad_1] Dean Jones’s wife, Jane, opened up about her husband’s sudden death, which shook the sports world on Thursday. Jones died of cardiac arrest at the age of 59 at a Mumbai hotel while working in India as an announcer for the Indian Premier League. In a statement provided through …
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[ad_1] New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says the border will reopen sooner than people think and that mass immigration should be left in the past. Immigration Spokespersons in the 2020 Election Campaign (from left): Kris Faafoi from Labor; Stuart Smith of the National Party; Golriz Ghahraman of the Greens; …
Read More »Daylight Saving Time – Your questions are answered as the clocks tick
[ad_1] Dust off your barbecue and look for new batteries for your smoke detector – Sunday marks the start of daylight saving time, signaling that summer is on its way. The clocks will advance one hour at 2 a.m. M. To become 3 a. M. The extra hour of sunlight …
Read More »Covid-19: Police wait for political candidate Billy TK Jr at the airport after refusing to wear the mask correctly during the flight
[ad_1] Police and Air New Zealand management spoke with Advance New Zealand co-leader Billy Te Kahika Jr after improperly wearing a face mask on a flight on Saturday. Masks remain mandatory on all flights to help stop the spread of Covid-19 until all of New Zealand is on coronavirus alert …
Read More »‘The love of my life’: Jane Jones opens up about Dean’s death
[ad_1] The devastated wife of former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has spoken of her heartbreak and marveled at the overflow of emotions from around the world. Jane Jones, married for 34 years to one of the nation’s biggest cricket names, broke her silence on Saturday following the death of her …
Read More »Miter 10 Cup: David Havili sends reminder to All Blacks in Tasman’s win over Waikato
[ad_1] Tasmania captain David Havili sent a timely reminder of his class to the All Blacks selectors, after being the hat-trick hero in his team’s 10 Miter Cup victory over Waikato in Nelson on Saturday. The 25-year-old, something of a forgotten figure in the black jersey, having played three tests …
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[ad_1] After what seems like a real life, Aotearoa’s most outspoken jock will return to work tomorrow in Abu Dhabi as part of the main event of UFC 253. Israel Adesanya hasn’t thrown a punch in anger since March 7, that’s before the lockdown for anyone whose memory can go …
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