[ad_1] National promises to move the Deep South, as part of a set of announced transportation projects in Otago and Southland. Transportation spokesman Chris Bishop made the announcement in front of the historic Dunedin train station on Monday morning. He rejected that the measure was about spending cash on disputable …
Read More »Hammersmith Bridge in danger of imminent collapse, three others under repair
[ad_1] Taranaki’s Franc Vissers is also concerned that his local Thames River crossing is in imminent danger of falling. “It could collapse any second. A little heat and some wind and it could fall right behind us.” Hammersmith Bridge is so unsafe that ships are not even allowed to pass …
Read More »Covid-19 Brings New Zealanders Home, Stats NZ Data Shows
[ad_1] Covid-19 appears to have brought New Zealanders home, data from Stats NZ shows. Approximately 4,000 New Zealand citizens arrived in New Zealand between April and July. July was the twelfth consecutive month that more New Zealanders returned to the country than they left. Stats NZ population indicators manager Tehseen …
Read More »Man refuses to wear mask on Fullers ferry, argues with passengers
[ad_1] “[You’re a] group of cowards. My body, my choice, have you heard of it before? I’m a fucking human being, I’m not a slave, “he continued, as the passengers grew more and more frustrated. In a series of follow-up posts on Facebook, the man said complaints from police and …
Read More »Michael Campbell Responds to the 2005 US Open Article Rating as ‘Most Disappointing’
[ad_1] Richard Heathcote / Getty Images New Zealand’s Michael Campbell made a comeback on the European Tour, but has expressed frustration with getting the Champions Tour started in the United States. Fifteen years after his US Open victory over the great Tiger Woods, Michael Campbell and the trophy he won …
Read More »New Zealand Election 2020: National Allocates $ 1.9 Billion for Learning Support, Plans to Eliminate Government’s School Zoning Powers
[ad_1] National plans to give schools back the power to create their own zoning areas after the government eliminated it with a new system to replace the 30-year autonomous regime, in a bid to achieve more equitable outcomes for all students. Education Minister Chris Hipkins said the system allows schools …
Read More »Greens are ‘smoked’ with the latest agricultural ad
[ad_1] The Green Party is warned that a tax on fertilizers is not a solution for more sustainable agriculture. The Greens unveiled their agricultural policy in Canterbury over the weekend, where the party announced plans to impose sales of nitrogen fertilizers and phosphorous. They also want to establish a nearly …
Read More »Election 2020: National wants to spend $ 2 billion on education if elected
[ad_1] The National Party is focusing its educational policy on children with learning needs and promises to invest nearly $ 2 billion in education if elected. He says it would be the largest investment in school repair, reconstruction and remodeling in a generation. National leader Judith Collins and education spokeswoman …
Read More »Jetstar and Air New Zealand adjust after physical distancing in public transport eases
[ad_1] Jetstar will resume flights starting Thursday, while Air New Zealand is offering more than 180,000 of its cheapest fares, in response to changes in physical distance requirements. Photo: Supplied / Christchurch International Airport / Port Hills Productions Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this afternoon that, while alert levels remain …
Read More »Police continue to search for dangerous Katrina Epiha prison fugitive
[ad_1] Police warn anyone helping a dangerous criminal on the run that they are at risk of prosecution. Katrina Epiha is still wanted after escaping from Corrections staff at Middlemore Hospital on Friday afternoon. The 22-year-old was last seen running towards Gray Ave in Mangere just after 12:30 p.m. Police …
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