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[ad_1] RNZ spent more than $ 100,000 on a controversial ad campaign that drew strong criticism from its commercial media counterparts. Figures released under the Official Information Act show RNZ spent $ 107,550.89 on the “We’ve got news for you” campaign, which blanketed New Zealand cities and social media feeds …

[ad_1] “Many of those workers would not have had the opportunity to make those decisions [to go home],” she said. “Things happened very quickly, some will have lost their jobs at a time when no other plan would have been possible, so we have always said that we must take …

[ad_1] Southland police investigating the disappearance of the Otautau man, Dale Watene, remain concerned for his safety and will carry out an “intensive search” on Saturday. The 40-year-old man, described as skinny and 183 cm tall, was last seen in Otautau on the night of April 16. He was reported …

[ad_1] It seems she was referring to the three laws enacted throughout the lockdown – the Health Act, Epidemic Preparedness Act and Civil Defense Emergency Management Act – that gave the Government powers to intrude on civil liberties. Labor MP and Attorney-General David Parker has similarly justified the legislation by …

[ad_1] Covid-19 Hours before New Zealand moves to Level 2, the Government has succeeded in passing new laws that will create a legal framework for the new restrictions New legislation allowing the Government to enforce Level 2 restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic have been passed by Parliament, despite protests about …

[ad_1] On Sunday afternoon, South Auckland butcher Roy Green joined his family to enjoy the luck of Mother’s Day at his sister’s house. He laughed and joked with his family, using his position as “mom’s favorite” as a lever against his brothers. Those last moments are how Sister Rachel Green …

[ad_1] Can you imagine going out on your first date with a Tinder date, only to end up in the emergency room? That’s exactly what happened to Samara Hnaien, 22, after a harmless night with a new flame in a medical emergency. Hnaien from Australia agreed to meet with 23-year-old …

[ad_1] One of the Highlanders’ favorite sons is online to make a dramatic comeback for Super Rugby Aotearoa. Former All Black Ben Smith, who said an emotional goodbye to the Highlanders and All Blacks in 2019, is “against” returning to the Dunedin-based club, according to One News from TVNZ, but …

[ad_1] Agustin Pichot has quit the World Rugby Council in the wake of losing his bid to win the leadership of the organization from Sir Bill Beaumont. The former Argentina halfback’s resignation also means he steps down as president of Americas Rugby and from the Rugby World Cup board. Despite …

[ad_1] Fake images Vbase, who runs the Crusaders’ Orangetheory Stadium, is likely to fire 60% of the permanent staff. Vbase, the company that runs some of Christchurch’s largest event venues, is willing to lay off 60 percent of the permanent staff due to the coronavirus blockade. The company has had …