[ad_1] It’s rare to be able to buy a freehold property that isn’t actually on land. But that’s what you get at Opua at the Bay of Islands: two apartments in a boathouse that sit in the water on poles. And the novel value of being able to cast a …
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[ad_1] A strong earthquake has hit central Croatia, destroying buildings and causing panicked people to flee to rubble-covered streets in a city southeast of the capital. Authorities said at least six people were killed and dozens injured on Tuesday (NZT Wednesday). The European Mediterranean Seismological Center said the 6.3 magnitude …
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[ad_1] Far North Mayor John Carter says the Ahipara fire, which forced about 100 homes to be evacuated last night, is a warning about how dry Northland is. “This is a warning to us. Fortunately, we have come out with no loss of life, loss of property or injury, but …
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[ad_1] Britain has reported 53,135 new Covid-19 cases for the day, the highest number since mass testing began in mid-2020 and a large increase from the previous record of 41,385 set on Monday. A pedestrian wearing a mask passes a sign alerting people that Covid-19 cases are very high in …
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[ad_1] Getty / BSIP / Universal Images Group The Southern District Board of Health is reportedly investigating how Invercargill man Alister Brookland died at home with Covid-19. It is understood that the Southern District Health Board is investigating how a man from Invercargill with the Covid-19 virus could have died …
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[ad_1] World December 29, 2020 06:05 pm3 minutes to read Mary and James Mast have pleaded not guilty to the charges. Photo / Supplied The parents of a 4-year-old American girl allegedly killed by neighbors to eliminate a “demon” pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges related to the case. …
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[ad_1] The coronavirus pandemic may not be the “big one” that experts have long feared, a World Health Organization official warned during the global health agency’s last virtual press conference of the year. Since the first reports of the new coronavirus began circulating nearly a year ago, the WHO has …
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[ad_1] Getty / Dina Rudick / The Boston Globe Long-standing Buzz Lightyear Plot Hole in “Toy Story” Directed by Pixar CCO Pete Docter From Pixar soul it’s out now and should definitely have it at the top of your watchlist. Surrounding the release of the existential animation directed by Jamie …
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[ad_1] A view of the Waikeria prison where inmates have been on the roof burning mattresses since last night. Photo / Supplied The Waikeria prison remains closed today as an 18-hour standoff between prisoners and guards continues, with inmates in riots setting rooftop mattresses on fire overnight. Sixteen Waikeria prisoners …
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[ad_1] An Oamaru family has earned more than $ 18 million. Photo / New Zealand Herald With their minds “still spinning,” the Oamaru family, who won $ 18.25 million in the lottery on December 26, plan to make a difference with their winnings. The family has expressed their wish to …
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