[ad_1] On Friday, Worksafe announced that they are investigating the allegations. “Worksafe was not previously notified (by Gloriavale) of the concerns raised in the Newshub story, particularly the risk of fatigue from long work hours,” they said in a statement. “In light of these concerns, Worksafe will conduct a proactive …
Read More »Woman mutilated by dog in busy Sydney shopping center
[ad_1] A 55-year-old woman has been mutilated by a dog, believed to be a crossbreed, at Cronulla Mall in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire. Witnesses say the woman was trying to protect her own pet when she was bitten by the off-leash dog, and her screams were “absolutely creepy.” A NSW Ambulance …
Read More »Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry: Woman suffered abuse to protect her younger sisters
[ad_1] By Andrew McRae of RNZ Two women told the Abuse in Care investigation that their older sister, who later died, tried to protect them from being abused while they were in foster care. All three were put into care from an early age. Georgina and Tanya Sammons told their …
Read More »Covid 19: starving hotel guest in quarantine tags releases ‘terrible’ food
[ad_1] Supplied A mac and cheese meal served to guests in the managed isolation facility at the Novotel Christchurch Airport. Normally a lemonade or coke would be served with the meal, but the guest asked for water. A starving guest in controlled isolation at a Christchurch hotel lives on fruits, …
Read More »Joe Biden’s low-key campaign style worries some US Democrats
[ad_1] The final leg of a US presidential campaign is usually an uninterrupted combination of travel, caffeine, and adrenaline. But as the worst pandemic in a century hits the United States, Joe Biden is taking a more low-key approach. Since choosing California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate on …
Read More »Covid-19: Government ‘may toughen regime’ after positive test after isolation
[ad_1] New Zealand’s managed isolation protocols can be “beefed up”, after a man tested positive for Covid-19 after coming out of isolation. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that an evaluation of the isolation protocols was underway as she campaigned on the West Coast today. “What we are doing is making …
Read More »North Korea apologizes to South Korea for shooting and burning official
[ad_1] North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday apologized for the killing of a South Korean official near the disputed maritime boundary of rivals and said he “deeply regrets” the “unexpected” and “unfortunate” incident, South Korean officials said. It is extremely unusual for a North Korean leader to apologize …
Read More »Waikato Uni Racism Claims ‘Incorrect’, Sparked By Spending Investigation – Report
[ad_1] The allegations of structural and systemic racism at the University of Waikato arose after an employment process by its vice chancellor found that two top academics “failed to meet standards” over the use of hundreds of thousands of dollars on a key project . An independent review by commissioners …
Read More »Poorly fitting crampons contributed to the death of a soldier climbing Mount Taranaki in 2017
[ad_1] Andy Jackson / Stuff There are a number of scenarios that contributed to the death of Private Morgan Fraser on Mount Taranaki in 2017, according to a report. (File photo). Lack of winter climbing experience and poorly fitting crampons contributed to the death of a climber on Mount Taranaki …
Read More »Air New Zealand sets date of 2021 for raising capital
[ad_1] Air New Zealand says it could raise additional capital in the first half of 2021. The airline has begun using a $ 900 million government backing loan and said today that it continues to assess a variety of scenarios on how the pandemic could unfold and subsequent impacts on …
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