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[ad_1] Advertisements and articles in old New Zealand newspapers reveal the cultural shift that took place around cannabis as the reputation of the plant changed from “medicine” to “threat”. During the 19th century in New Zealand, cannabis was used primarily for medicinal purposes, considered a plant that could treat a …

[ad_1] World number one Novak Djokovic has been sensationally disqualified in the fourth round of the US Open after hitting a linesman with a ball during the first set of his match against Spain’s Pablo Carreño Busta. Novak Djokovic checks with the linesman that he struck with a ball during …

[ad_1] COMMENTARY Credit where credit is due. National cannot be accused of not taking this election seriously with politics. Name me the latest Labor policy and when it was announced. At least National is pumping it. And put aside whether you agree or not, at least it’s there, at least …

[ad_1] The second Covid-19 outbreak hasn’t stopped the economy from exceeding May expectations, ASB economists say. In its latest quarterly outlook, ASB has revised up its GDP and unemployment forecasts. “Our forecasts for New Zealand seem better now than in May, “said ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley. “We expect the …

[ad_1] Mark Kolbe / Getty Images Roosters’ Sonny Bill Williams hugs Raiders player Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad after their NRL clash. Former Australian netball captain Liz Ellis has spoken a single line to remove criticism from veteran journalist Peter FitzSimons of the hype surrounding Sonny Bill Williams. Ellis and FitzSimons were doing …

[ad_1] Broadcaster MediaWorks has entered into a binding agreement with Discovery Inc regarding the sale of MediaWorks’ broadcast television business. The transaction is subject to a series of approvals prior to completion and is expected to close by year-end, the company said in a statement. No sale price was disclosed. …

[ad_1] A new report has shown that the US slept while China grew. Not only is this a huge blow to America’s pride, it could ultimately be a very dangerous mistake. A new Pentagon assessment of Chinese military might claims that it has surpassed the United States in number of …

[ad_1] Clive Rose / Getty Images Owen Farrell (R) of Saracens apologizes to Charlie Atkinson after being ejected after his shoulder struck the young Wasp’s face. England captain Owen Farrell should receive a penalty of at least 10 weeks for his last dangerous tackle. Serial offender Farrell de Sarcens faces …

[ad_1] AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly claimed an unlikely Italian Grand Prix victory after a thrilling race in which world champion Lewis Hamilton received a 10-second penalty and both Ferraris failed to finish at their home circuit. on Sunday. It was Gasly’s first victory in Formula One. The 24-year-old Frenchman finished …

[ad_1] Landlords should wait to see if National wins the October election before spending money to recondition their rents to new heating standards, says a lobbyist for landlords. Comments from the NZ Property Investors Foundation have been called “deeply disappointing” by the Labor Party and questioned by the Real Estate …