[ad_1] The Highlanders’ preseason game against the Hurricanes in Alexandra on Friday is no guarantee that it will go ahead, as Covid-19 threatens to wreak havoc at the start of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Highlanders CEO Roger Clark chaired a press conference on Monday after Auckland entered Alert Level 3 while …
Read More »Hospitality and tourism companies are more affected by the sudden blockage
[ad_1] Hospitality, tourism and events companies are recovering from the sudden rise in alert levels and economic waves are sweeping across the country. Although Auckland will bear the brunt of its shift to alert level 3, the shock is spreading well beyond its limits as residents cancel their travel plans. …
Read More »Covid 19 coronavirus: Blockade hits Auckland CBD restaurants struggling after 70% recession in summer
[ad_1] Not all restaurants will survive this week’s fast closing, warns a longtime Auckland hotel operator. Mandy Lusk, co-owner of Fort St’s Vivace, says staff left work crying last night and many diners left mid-meal when their cell phones issued a Civil Defense warning around 8:30 p.m. Valentine’s Day diners …
Read More »Northland, Auckland, North Island wild weather, heavy rain: school closings and broken power lines
[ad_1] The roads south of Whangārei are heavily traveled and the rain makes visibility difficult. Photo / Michael Cunningham Many areas of the North Island are being hit by heavy rains today after the Northland region was hit overnight by Northeast gales and torrential downpours, forcing some schools to close. …
Read More »Don’t bother with the roses anymore, just buy them a Bugatti
[ad_1] Roses and chocolates? No. That is weak and you know it; Unfortunately, what is not weak is probably out of reach for most of us. That’s what an unknown husband bought his lucky wife: a Bugatti Chiron Sport with a custom design. The front half of the hypercar is …
Read More »Covid-19: UK virus variant likely deadlier, scientists say
[ad_1] UK government scientific advisers say the variant of Covid-19 first detected in the country is likely to be more lethal than previous variants, underscoring concerns about how mutations may change the characteristics of the disease. . Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed on Monday that the three new community cases …
Read More »Covid 19 coronavirus: Test stations will be busy, prepare to be patient
[ad_1] Capacity at Auckland’s six community test centers has increased with more staff and hours, but people are cautioned to wait longer than usual. North Region Health Coordination Center Director Margie Apa said the health sector in Auckland is well prepared to respond to new community cases, but is asking …
Read More »Coronavirus Covid 19: Auckland at level 3 lockdown; rest of the country at level 2
[ad_1] LAST VIRUS* Revealed: All 21 Locations of Interest Visited by Three New Community Cases* No need to rush the Aucklanders queue at supermarkets despite not needing* ‘It’s a tough situation’: Prada Cup race postponed* The Winning Formula: Experts Praise Quick Action, But Auckland Businesses Say It’s Heartbreaking* The Three …
Read More »White House aide resigns after threatening journalist
[ad_1] Patrick Semansky / AP White House deputy press secretary TJ Ducklo has resigned after threatening a journalist. White House deputy press secretary TJ Ducklo resigned the day after being suspended for issuing a sexist and profane threat to a journalist seeking to cover his relationship with another reporter. Ducklo …
Read More »Powerful earthquake in Japan triggers landslide causing minor injuries
[ad_1] Residents in northeastern Japan cleaned up clutter and debris from shops and homes on Sunday after a strong earthquake triggered a landslide on a highway, damaged buildings and parts of bullet train lines, and caused power outages for thousands of people. The 7.3-magnitude earthquake on Saturday night (local time) …
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