[ad_1] By RNZ’s Tracy Neal A Nelson supermarket will test a sign language aisle at its checkout. The trial is led by Hearing Nelson, who offered counseling and support to the hearing impaired and their whānau. He said methacrylate masks and screens used as barriers against Covid-19 were causing significant …
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[ad_1] Brynjar Gunnarson / AP England’s Raheem Sterling scores from the penalty spot in England’s 1-0 Nations League win over Iceland in Reykjavik. Four years later, England have somewhat given up on one of the most embarrassing results in their football history. Raheem Sterling converted a penalty in the first …
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[ad_1] More than 300 yachts are stuck in limbo in the South Pacific as cyclone season approaches, unable to dock in New Zealand due to Covid-19 restrictions. The Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) says it has written to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Health Minister Chris Hipkins several times, asking for …
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[ad_1] The All Blacks team will be named today at 11 a.m. M. And it will feature several new faces, including some of the young talents at Super Rugby Aotearoa. Liam Napier reports. The new era of Ian Foster’s All Blacks is expected to usher in a host of rookies …
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[ad_1] This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and republished with permission. One person died after a car hit a tree in Oamaru last night. Police were called to the accident on Reed Street shortly after 9 p.m. They say that the causes of the accident are being investigated. Meanwhile, …
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[ad_1] An elephant that has become a cause notorious for animal rights activists around the world will be able to leave its Pakistani zoo and be moved to better conditions, the animal welfare group that helped with the case said on Saturday. Dubbed “the loneliest elephant in the world” by …
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[ad_1] Two Covid-19 deaths in Auckland in 12 hours have proven to be a strong reminder of the dire results for some infected with a virus that has killed more than 871,000 worldwide this year. Two people with the virus, a man in his 50s and former Cook Islands Prime …
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[ad_1] Dr Joe Williams, a former Prime Minister of the Cook Islands and a highly respected GP, died at the Covid-19 hospital in Auckland, the Health Ministry confirmed. The Pacifika Medical Association Group announced his death this morning. The Health Ministry confirmed this morning that Dr. Williams died last night …
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[ad_1] OPINIONAs Ian Foster prepares to reboot the All Blacks by naming a 35-man team, the question is whether he can afford to overlook Caleb Clarke, Hoskins Sotutu and Will Jordan. All Blacks coach Foster will finally have a chance to name his 2020 first team on Sunday when he …
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[ad_1] Air New Zealand’s fares skyrocketed after the lockdown when it was the only airline operating – the average cost of return flights from Auckland to Christchurch increased six-fold, new data shows. Three complaints about price increases have been filed with the Commerce Commission and Cabinet Minister Shane Jones says …
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