[ad_1] Robyn Edie / Stuff National leader Judith Collins has spent thousands of dollars promoting her page. The National Party has spent thousands of dollars on Facebook advertising in recent weeks, while Labor has spent nothing. The bombardment comes as the election campaign gets under way again after Auckland’s Level …
Read More »Parole Hearing for Sex Offender Sean Surgeon Despite New Conviction
[ad_1] A man who sexually offended two girls will appear before the Parole Board tomorrow, despite being recently convicted of a similar crime against another boy. It has caused outrage from the families of Sean Surgeon victims, who wonder why the hearing is being held. They say that there should …
Read More »‘Undervalued’ and ‘underpaid’: front-line nurses across the country on strike for pay parity
[ad_1] Catie Plowman-Hughes has only been a general practice nurse in Christchurch for 18 months, but she joined a picket line for the first time on Thursday. The 28-year-old was one of roughly 3,500 primary care nurses who joined a nationwide strike and protests yesterday after negotiations over a claim …
Read More »New Zealand Steel plans to cut 150-200 jobs after review
[ad_1] Up to 200 jobs could disappear at New Zealand Steel, Australian owner Bluescope said on Thursday after completing a review of the business. Bluescope said last month that Auckland’s Glenbrook steelworks could be closed if restructuring and layoffs do not improve the profitability of BlueScope’s business in New Zealand …
Read More »Kim Jong-un ‘hit’ Sarah Huckabee Sanders during summit with Donald Trump
[ad_1] North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un “hit” one of US President Donald Trump’s top officials during his diplomatic summit in Singapore in 2018. This important information has been brought to light by former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who was the unfortunate target of Kim’s longings for love. …
Read More »Super Rugby: Aaron Mauger lets go of the Highlanders
[ad_1] Aaron Mauger’s reign as head coach of the Highlanders is over. The Highlanders have announced that they will not renew Mauger’s contract after the team finished fourth in Super Rugby Aotearoa. Mauger took over in early 2018 on a three-year deal, replacing Jamie Joseph, who had helped usher in …
Read More »Police officer heard a car fly past his home before a fatal accident in Invercargill
[ad_1] Kavinda Herath / Things Taine Reupena Tata Bryn Edwards is on trial in Invercargill Superior Court for her connection to the death of Invercargill wife Emma Bagley. A police officer was getting ready for work when he heard a car “skyrocket” past his home seconds before a fatal accident. …
Read More »The union alleges that Access Community Health failed to pay staff or give them breaks
[ad_1] David Hallett / Things Support workers were tired of being taken for granted, said PSA director Kerry Davies. (File photo) Legal action is being taken against a major employer of home support workers for alleged labor violations, including alleged failure to pay staff or failure to grant them breaks. …
Read More »Elderly Napier Man Drives Lawn Mower Into City After Car Theft
[ad_1] Supplied Ray Jane, 87, was seen driving his lawnmower into town after his car was stolen. An elder from Napier living alone didn’t have many transportation options after his car was stolen, so he took the lawnmower for a drive. Local police officer Sophia Holloway ran into 87-year-old Ray …
Read More »2020 election: Chris Hipkins questions James Shaw’s version of their conversation
[ad_1] Education Minister Chris Hipkins has challenged claims by Greens co-leader James Shaw that Hipkins gave “verbal approval” to the $ 11.7 million earmarked for the private Taranaki Green School for a school project. building. Hipkins said today that that would “mischaracterize” his conversation about the school, which is not …
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