[ad_1] Dave Meates led the Canterbury healthcare system through difficult times, built a “can do” culture, and demonstrated “true leadership.” This was the verdict on the outgoing executive director of the district health board of staff and members of the public, who formed an honor guard on Wednesday to recognize …
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[ad_1] By Katie Todd of RNZ Business confidence has taken a hit since the return of Covid-19 to New Zealand, according to a new report from Retail NZ. As customers keep their distance and border restrictions stifle supply chains, he warns that 10,000 companies could be on the brink. Pedestrian …
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[ad_1] An Auckland school that was asked to screen all of its 3,000 students and staff for Covid-19 has completed more than 80% in less than a week. Everyone at Mt Albert Grammar School was asked to take the test after two students tested positive under different circumstances. Associate Principal …
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[ad_1] The owner of a business whose century-old camera store was burned down has accused US President Donald Trump of visiting the site without permission for political gain. Tom Gram’s camera store caught fire during violent protests and riots in Kenosha, Washington, last week after the police shooting of African-American …
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[ad_1] An event planner criticized the Health Minister for telling Auckland residents not to attend a conference, advice that went against official guidelines. During the daily coronavirus update, Health Minister Chris Hipkins said “no” when asked if he was comfortable with Auckland residents attending a conference in Queenstown this weekend. …
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[ad_1] One lucky southern islander is $ 10 million richer after winning the Lotto Powerball First Division. The newly minted Christchurch millionaire pocketed $ 10.5 million in tonight’s drawing, comprised of the Powerball First Division and $ 500,000 from Lotto First Division. Tonight’s luckiest southern islander bought his golden ticket …
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[ad_1] Ross Giblin Several women have been indecently assaulted near the Porirua train station. (File photo) Police are concerned about a number of what are believed to be linked incidents in which women have been indecently assaulted in Porirua. On Wednesday, police said the Porirua community should be on the …
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[ad_1] Several women have been indecently assaulted near the Porirua train station in what are believed to be related incidents. Police are asking the community to be vigilant in the area as incidents continue to occur. Police have received multiple reports since February of women being indecently assaulted while walking …
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[ad_1] A vice president says being investigated by his own council about cattle in a river bed in Southland was a stressful experience and he is relieved that it is over. Environment Southland Vice President Lloyd McCallum returned to his duties on Environment Southland’s regulatory committee on Wednesday and read …
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[ad_1] Any change in alert levels will be signaled this Friday, ahead of September 6, which marks a week in Auckland at alert level 2.5. Your playlist will load after this announcement. It comes as five new cases were reported today, three as a result of community spread. Source: 1 …
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