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[ad_1] New Zealand Dec 17, 2020 11:45 pm3 minutes to read Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf says the country has “failed” in responding to Covid-19. Video / SVT There are 10 new cases of Covid-19, all in controlled isolation as people return to Auckland for the summer. There are no …

[ad_1] Fans of the land-based America’s Cup have returned to the main field to watch the second day of action on Friday in Auckland. Regatta Director Iain Murray confirmed that Course A would be back in action, but Thursday’s sweet southwest wind has been replaced by a much softer northeast …

[ad_1] World Dec. 17, 2020, 9:24 p.m.4 minutes to read New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard at a New South Wales health briefing on December 17. Video / NZW Government The explosion of coronavirus cases on Sydney’s North Beaches is likely related to a single super-spread event, one expert …

[ad_1] Manchao Li denied killing his ex-wife, Massey’s librarian Jennifer Yang. Photo / Dean Purcell The spiteful ex-husband of an Auckland woman has been sent to jail after stabbing her to death in a daytime attack. On Friday, Manchao Li was sentenced after murdering Massey’s librarian, Zhimin Yang, known as …

[ad_1] Brook Sabin / Stuff Love or hate lupins, Lake Tekapo is known for its pretty grass. OPINION: It’s one of New Zealand’s most iconic shots – Lake Tekapo, the mountains, and a brilliant purple glow. You probably know what purple I’m talking about. Yes, the “L” word – “lupins”. …

[ad_1] French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for Covid-19. Photo / AP French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for Covid-19 after a week in which he met with numerous European leaders. The French and Spanish prime ministers and the president of the EU Council were among many senior officials who …

[ad_1] World Dec 16, 2020, 9:30 PM4 minutes to read Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulates Biden as president-elect. Video / AP Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has warned his fellow Republican senators not to join President Donald Trump’s widespread attack on Electoral College results, fearing an irreconcilable split in …

[ad_1] World Dec 17, 2020, 4:54 PM4 minutes to read Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf says the country has “failed” in responding to Covid-19. Video / SVT King Charles XVI Gustav of Sweden said on Thursday that he believes his country has failed to protect the elderly in nursing homes …

[ad_1] Sport Dec 17, 2020, 4:44 PM4 minutes to read The Court of Arbitration for Sport halved the four-year ban proposed last year by the World Anti-Doping Agency in a landmark case that accused Russia of state-ordered doping. Photo / AP Russia will not be able to use its name, …

[ad_1] David Rogers / Getty Images Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir bowls against the West Indies at last year’s Cricket World Cup at Trent Bridge. Pakistani officials confirmed that fast bowler Mohammad Amir’s attractive international cricket career ended on Thursday. Amir announced his decision to local Samaa television, saying he was …