[ad_1] Television host Ellen DeGeneres kept her promise to speak out about the misconduct allegations that haunted her show this “horrible summer” and also explained her “delicate position” of being called “the lady ‘be nice’.” In her season 18 opening monologue, the beleaguered comedian returned to her studio on the …
Read More »Baby born by plane gets free flights for life (with catch)
[ad_1] EgyptAir / Twitter The baby was born on a flight to London. A baby born on an EgyptAir flight will be able to fly for free for the rest of their life, although there may be a catch. The mother, Hayam Nasr Nagi Daaban from Yemen, was on EgyptAir …
Read More »Covid 19 coronavirus: government ‘missed an opportunity’ to move to alert level 1.5, says epidemiologist
[ad_1] The government “missed an opportunity” by abandoning the mandate to wear masks in public transport when it returned most of New Zealand to near normalcy, says a leading epidemiologist. University of Otago professor Michael Baker said the cabinet should have moved the country to “alert level 1.5” in case …
Read More »An Auckland man’s diagnosis of dementia at 49 led to a couple of ‘horrible’ years
[ad_1] SUPPLIED Nick was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2018, at just 49 years old. His wife Helen says they have been through a couple of “horrible” years. A woman whose husband was diagnosed with dementia at age 49 says there is a “great need” for more support for the …
Read More »Coronavirus: New Zealand signs an agreement for the Covid-19 vaccine for half the population
[ad_1] New Zealand has signed a $ 27 million agreement to guarantee Covid-19 vaccines for half the population, if an international effort to create a vaccine is successful. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday, while announcing that the country would lower alert levels for Covid-19 next week, said that the …
Read More »Your Vote 2020: Kiwis’ mood swings around border control remain a ‘hot topic’ for voters: researcher | 1 NEWS
[ad_1] In this election, 1 NEWS looks at the top five issues of most concern to New Zealanders. This week we take a look at what Kiwis want from border control. New Zealand’s border controls will be a key issue in the 2020 elections, as a pandemic continues to sweep …
Read More »Rugby League: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck’s manager confirms Warriors captain will remain at NRL club next season
[ad_1] Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will be with the Warriors next season, and his manager will put an end to speculation linking the brilliant defender to rugby union in 2021. And the 27-year-old NRL superstar and his partner Ash Walker have already made the decision to move their young family to Australia …
Read More »Chinese Language Week: Mandarin and Cooking Classes Are a Great Way to ‘Travel’ During Covid
[ad_1] Brya Ingram / Stuff Mandy Li teaches Chinese and Mandarin Cuisine at REAP Marlborough. Learning a new language or cuisine is a great way to experience new cultures while borders are closed, says a Marlborough Chinese language and cooking teacher. Blenheim’s wife, Mandy Li, has been teaching Chinese and …
Read More »Events industry outside Auckland is ‘excited’ to move to alert level 1
[ad_1] Sports games and arts events are set for the crowds to return, as everyone living outside Auckland can return to a semblance of normalcy with the loosening of the mass gathering rules. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that on Monday at 11:59 PM, the country, in addition to Auckland, …
Read More »Covid 19 coronavirus: travel bubble delay is ‘unfortunately’ realistic, small cruise ships could offer vacation options
[ad_1] An aviation body says a prediction by Air New Zealand chief Greg Foran that a transtasman travel bubble is at least six months away is “unfortunately” realistic. But small cruise companies hope to It may give Kiwis more vacation options this summer. Justin Tighe-Umbers, co-chair of the New Zealand …
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