Woman dies after three-car crash in north Taranaki

[ad_1] A woman died after a three-car accident on State Highway 3 near Waitara on Thursday. Firefighters had to work to free a person trapped in one of the cars involved in the crash, on Big Jim’s Hill, Devon Rd, Brixton, around 11.35am. Four people were taken to Taranaki Base …

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What prompted the closure of the AstraZeneca vaccine?

[ad_1] A participant in AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine trial triggered a global shutdown of the promising vaccine after she experienced worrisome neurological symptoms. The woman’s symptoms were consistent with transverse myelitis, a serious spinal inflammatory disorder that can cause bladder problems, muscle weakness, pain and, in the worst case, paralysis. AstraZeneca …

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Volker Kuntzsch to step down as CEO of Sanford

[ad_1] Sanford CEO Volker Kuntzsch will step down after seven years in office, starting next week. The Sanford board said an international search for a replacement would begin soon. Meanwhile, Andre Gargiulo of Sanford will serve as interim CEO. President Sir Rob McLeod said Kuntzsch had had a “transformative” impact …

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Coronavirus Covid-19: The Three Scenarios Auckland Faces

[ad_1] What does the Mt Roskill “mini pool” mean for Auckland and New Zealand Covid-19 risk? It is unclear whether we see the case numbers trending strongly upward, downward, or continuing in a trickle that gradually falls over weeks. Health Minister Chris Hipkins was optimistic when speaking to the media …

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