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[ad_1] Tributes flowed for a “much loved” and inspiring teacher after she died in a motorcycle accident last week. In a social media post, Upper Hutt College (UHC) said staff and students were “devastated” to learn of the death of Rachel Pawsey, 30, who taught at the school from mid-2016 …

[ad_1] Business confidence has taken a hit since the return of Covid-19 to New Zealand, according to a new report from Retail NZ. Photo: 123RF As customers keep their distance and border restrictions stifle supply chains, he warns that 10,000 companies could be on the brink. The pounding of pedestrians …

[ad_1] A high-profile athlete’s proposal for name removal has been brought before the Court of Appeal, again, in the latest chapter of his fight to keep his identity secret forever. Auckland High Court (file). Source: istock.com By Anneke Smith of rnz.co.nz The man was named in the trial of the …

[ad_1] Skiers in the south are urged to carpool after thousands of people were caught in long lines to get to the ski slopes after the season’s biggest snow dump. A 5-kilometer “end-to-end” queue was reported on Wednesday morning at Coronet Peak, with some skiers attempting to hike 10 miles …

[ad_1] Although many had been following the rules, a Christchurch man came under fire after posting a video in which he “sought attention” of him refusing to wear a mask, occupying a bus entrance while holding flags and demanding to be fined. Adam Nuttall posted his video to YouTube on …

[ad_1] Some South Auckland principals want to cancel this year’s external exams for Auckland students because many are staying home to “choose life over education.” Even now that Auckland’s Level 3 lockdown has ended, some schools still have only a third of their students back in class due to community …

[ad_1] Kavinda Herath / Things Emergency services at the scene of a multiple vehicle accident near Invercargill. Two people are in critical condition. Two people are in critical condition after a multi-vehicle accident on the Winton-Lorneville highway, near Invercargill, just before 4 p.m. Wednesday. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said …

[ad_1] Peters said in July that his party “opposed the waking of the goblin dust,” while Shaw described New Zealand First as a “chaotic and disorganized” partner in government. “You can almost see the ads right? New Zealand First, you can stop the progress,” Shaw joked in his closing speech …

[ad_1] Mount Ruapehu’s skifields were hit by a cyber attack today, the latest in a series of similar attacks on New Zealand businesses. On a busy day, the Whakapapa ski area on Mount Ruapehu welcomes thousands of visitors. Photo: RNZ / Alison Ballance Ruapehu Alpine Lifts says the deliberate attack …

[ad_1] Donald Trump has denied having had a series of “mini-strokes” amid reports that Mike Pence, the US vice president, was placed on hold while seeking hospital treatment in November. “It never ends! Now they are trying to say that their favorite president, me, went to Walter Reed Medical Center, …