[ad_1] The moment presidential candidate Joe Biden told Donald Trump to “shut up” in a heated exchange during the US election debate has everyone talking. Even former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has chimed in with a brazen response. Writer Jill Filipovic took to Twitter to say that Biden delivered the …
Read More »New Zealand elections 2020: new poll shows recreational cannabis likely to remain a crime
[ad_1] The proposed bill outlines a way for the government to regulate cannabis. Its primary goal is to reduce cannabis-related harm to individuals, families, whānau, and communities. The bill is intended to restrict young people’s access to cannabis, eliminate the illegal supply of cannabis, and ensure that only New Zealanders …
Read More »Sky TV tries to reassure investors after South Africa confirms it is considering Sanzaar’s departure
[ad_1] Sky TV has released a short statement to the market following a report this morning that confirmed that South Africa is considering a post-Sanzaar future. The South African Rugby Union has voted to explore the possibility of moving the Bulls, Stormers, Sharks and Lions into an expanded Pro16 competition …
Read More »Accused of fatal shooting in Kāwhia ‘saved me’, says wife who escaped with her children
[ad_1] On a frigid winter night, Taryn Williams fled barefoot across farmland, a child on each hip, away from intruders. The men had wounded her and her husband Orren, and held them at gunpoint after breaking into her home overlooking Kāwhia harbor to steal cannabis. Orren Williams escaped to his …
Read More »America’s Cup whistleblowers face losing second contract due to dispute with New Zealand team
[ad_1] Mayo & Calder, the contractors who reported wrongdoing against Team New Zealand and its events company, could face the loss of a second contract related to the international sailing regatta. The official challenger of the 36th edition of the America’s Cup, Circolo Della Vela Sicilia, who competes as Prada, …
Read More »2020 US election: Donald Trump and Joe Biden face off in first presidential debate
[ad_1] Marked by angry interruptions and bitter accusations, the first debate between US President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden erupted in controversial exchanges Tuesday night (US time) over the coronavirus pandemic, the city violence, job losses and how the Supreme Court will shape the future of the nation’s …
Read More »New Zealand Firms Switch to Use the Nation’s Indigenous Name, Aotearoa | New Zealand
[ad_1] One of New Zealand’s largest telecommunications companies has heard an exhortation to use the country’s original indigenous name of Aotearoa, joining others who have pledged to use more reo, the Maori language, or method – protocols – in your daily business operations. Earlier this week, Vodafone, which has about …
Read More »2020 election: Winston Peters, under pressure, tries to sell insurance
[ad_1] CAMPAIGN JOURNAL: No one was talking about the Serious Fraud Office when they met Winston Peters. The NZ First leader took part in a marathon day of campaigning in South Auckland on Wednesday, as the fallout from the party’s failed court challenge to silence the OFS until after the …
Read More »Election 2020: Kiwis abroad who cannot vote in this year’s elections
[ad_1] Not all New Zealanders will have a say on October 17. While early voting in New Zealand begins on October 3, overseas voting is available from Wednesday, September 30 until 7pm on Saturday, October 17 (New Zealand time). But Kiwis living abroad who have been out of the country …
Read More »UFC: Israel Adesanya shows class with sincere gesture for coach on flight home
[ad_1] He may be the king of the UFC, but Kiwi star Israel Adesanya has shown that he is still selfless at heart. Adesanya pulled off his UFC 253 title defense against Paulo Costa on Sunday with a second-round TKO, giving the Brazilian his first professional loss in emphatic fashion. …
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