[ad_1] For the past four years, Donald Trump was the most powerful person on the planet, taking his grown children for a walk. With their father at the helm of the world’s largest economy, the status and influence of Ivanka, Donald Jr, and Eric rose to unprecedented levels, with permanent …
Read More »High schools are ready to include Kapa Haka as part of the NCEA curriculum
[ad_1] The decision to introduce an NCEA Maori performing arts course has been hailed as a vehicle to reconnect Maori students with their marae, culture and language. Photo / Michael Cunningham More than 30 Maori high schools and kura kaupapa across the country will present a Maori performing arts course …
Read More »US Inauguration: Donald Trump’s Sneaky Move Before Leaving Office
[ad_1] World Jan 21, 2021, 4:29 a.m.5 minutes to read In a move that will cost American taxpayers millions of dollars, Donald Trump has granted additional protection to his adult children. The Washington Post spoke with three people briefed on the plan, who said the former president instructed the United …
Read More »Wellington homicide: two women charged in connection with the murder of Rau Tōngia at his home in Karori
[ad_1] A woman will appear in Wellington District Court today following the death of Rau Tōngia on December 20. Photo / Archive Two women facing charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Wellington man Rau Tongia will keep their names secret for now. A 35-year-old woman has been accused …
Read More »Auckland schools boast top NCEA scores – have we been too generous?
[ad_1] Patrick Drumm, Principal of Mt Albert Grammar School: “We are absolutely delighted. These are easily the best results we have ever had.” Photo / Dean Purcell Test scores at some Auckland schools have risen, raising questions about whether the bonus credits awarded due to the Covid-19 shutdowns were too …
Read More »Boy finds a $ 5 bill at sea and sells it at Trade Me for over $ 500
[ad_1] Zayne Hinton was swimming in the sea when he saw something orange floating in the water. The 7-year-old grabbed it and found himself clutching an old $ 5 bill. You didn’t know it at the time, but that $ 5 bill would soon attract bids for more than 100 …
Read More »Gore’s father hires private investigator in child death in sewage pond
[ad_1] Paul Jones wants to know how his three-year-old son Lachlan died and has now hired a private investigator. The night her son died, nearly a year ago, on January 29, 2020, Jones said he was told by Gore police that Lachlan’s death was accidental drowning after he was found …
Read More »Awamoa Creek Māori archaeological site damaged by illegal excavation
[ad_1] Heritage New Zealand / RNZ Replacement Box Up to a meter and a half of excavation was discovered along the creek beds in Awamoa Creek after previous reports of chance pits. This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and republished with permission. A major Maori archaeological site has been …
Read More »Jacinda Ardern sends ‘strong warning’ to event promoters after Wiggles failed
[ad_1] Jacinda Ardern has issued a “strong warning” to promoters of the event after it emerged. The Wiggles may not be able to embark on their planned New Zealand tour due to failure to secure MIQ spots. “It’s common sense to me: don’t go out there and put up a …
Read More »Police find sophisticated cannabis operation at Christchurch home
[ad_1] From the outside it appeared to be a normal suburban bungalow, with well-kept lawns and rose bushes in the garden behind a thick hedge. But when armed police raided him early Thursday morning, they found a sophisticated cannabis factory inside, with hundreds of plants being grown in bedrooms and …
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