[ad_1] University of Otago professor of medicine Michael Baker says his New Years Honor was a pleasant surprise and is recognition for all those who work in public health and epidemiology. Professor Michael Baker Photo: Supplied The epidemiologist has been named a member of the Order of Merit for his …
Read More »
[ad_1] In 2020, New Zealand lost some well-known names. Here we recall some of them. Andy Haden, Jeanette Fitzsimons and Aaron Tokona Source: 1 NEWS Former All Black captain Andy Haden he died in late July at the age of 69. In addition to his remarkable feats in the field, …
Read More »
[ad_1] Adi Wong / Supplied Tropical Cyclone Yasa left destruction in its wake at Daku Elementary School. Fijians in New Zealand, collecting relief supplies for villages devastated by Tropical Cyclone Yasa, are concerned that they will lose a special rights concession if their shipment arrives late in Fiji. The Fijian …
Read More »
[ad_1] Dry weather conditions are forecast for most of January in Auckland. File Photo / Brett Phibbs Climate experts say the new year will bring dry conditions to the North Island, in particular, and will not favor Auckland’s current water crisis. WeatherWatch has released its ClimateWatch report for January; showing …
Read More »
[ad_1] Pilots at Mt Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters say they haven’t seen such a big slide in years. Photo / Dan Martin, Mt Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters A giant rockslide has been seen in one of New Zealand’s tallest mountains. Ski plane pilots captured dramatic images of the …
Read More »
[ad_1] One of the 17 inmates who controlled a section of the Waikeria prison surrendered after the group of prisoners appealed to Maori party MP Rawiri Waititi for help. The inmate who turned himself in was evaluated and cleared by medical staff and is now speaking with the police, who …
Read More »
[ad_1] World Dec 31, 2020 08:28 AM2 minutes to read This aerial photograph provided by the Norwegian Rescue Service shows the damage after a landslide struck the town of Ask, near the Norwegian capital. Photo / NTB via AP A landslide crashed into a residential area near the Norwegian capital, …
Read More »
[ad_1] Supplied Nurse Jenny McGee, who was personally mentioned by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for her care, feels a bit nostalgic for New Zealand. ‘Nurse Jenny’, an Invercargill kiwi praised by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier this year, is nostalgic for New Zealand as it helps fight the …
Read More »
[ad_1] Sport|Cricket Dec 31, 2020 04:00 AM3 minutes to read Andrew Alderson and Dylan Cleaver reflect on New Zealand’s victory in the last session’s cricket test over Pakistan at Bay Oval, provisionally taking them to world No. 1. The year of Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has ended with another …
Read More »
[ad_1] The Peria House of Ōpōtiki has 20 floors for retirees. Photo / Troy Baker, Whakatane Beacon By Charlotte Jones, Local Democracy Reporter Retirees living in pisospōtiki’s Peria House flats say a rent increase of $ 25 per week will be a struggle to pay and will have to do …
Read More »