[ad_1] Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern acknowledged that some families may be facing a difficult Christmas as the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic persisted into the Christmas season. Your playlist will load after this announcement. The Prime Minister paid tribute to the essential workers of the country. Source: Instagram / @ …
Read More »Wellington SH1 delays not expected to decrease until 8pm, traffic increases in Auckland
[ad_1] Supplied The license plate of a car waiting in traffic described the mood of many motorists leaving the capital on Wednesday. Significant traffic delays for motorists leaving the capital are not expected to subside until 8 p.m. Meanwhile, traffic is also starting to increase as people leave Auckland. On …
Read More »The theft of single mom’s beloved motorcycle, on Christmas days, a bitter end to a difficult decade
[ad_1] supplied Angela Griffin had her 2012 Aprilia V4 stolen two days before Christmas. A single mother of four has ended 2020 wishing she could take a break. Taupō’s Angela Griffin was two days away from Christmas Day when her beloved 2012 Aprilia V4 motorcycle, purchased in early December, was …
Read More »Choir brings holiday spirit to kiwis who spend Christmas in quarantine
[ad_1] The community choir collective Everybody Sings performed for people in quarantine at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland. Photo / Michael Craig The carols of a community choir who sang outside an Auckland quarantine hotel on Christmas Eve were moved to tears by the response from those inside the hotel. …
Read More »Jacinda Ardern Reflects on ‘Incredibly Challenging’ Year, Thanks Essential Workers Working During Holidays
[ad_1] Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has acknowledged the difficult situation many families face this Christmas, as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic generates ripples throughout the holiday season. In a heartfelt Christmas message posted on social media, Ardern congratulated everyone on getting through this “pretty tough” year. “It has been …
Read More »Covid 19 coronavirus: father takes the longest way home for Christmas
[ad_1] Dmitry Pelevin and his son Andre. Photo / Supplied via RNZ By RNZ A father has gone to great lengths to come home for Christmas and be reunited with his 7-year-old son, Andre, after being apart for almost a year. With the closure of borders and the shortage of …
Read More »Santa Tracker 2020: Royal New Zealand Air Force confirms Santa’s flight on runway
[ad_1] Lifestyle Dec 24, 2020 05:26 AM2 minutes to read Santa is on his way, and you can follow his journey to New Zealand live. Photo / Getty Images New Zealand, Santa is here! The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has confirmed that Santa’s flight received permission to enter …
Read More »Coronavirus Covid-19: Queenslander breaks quarantine to go to McDonald’s
[ad_1] World Dec 24, 2020 07:50 AM2 minutes to read The resident has now been placed in government accommodation at his own expense. Photo / Twitter A scene between Queensland police and a quarantine breaker has surfaced online, showing what can happen if you get caught breaking the rules in …
Read More »Investigators get first look inside ship that caught fire in Napier harbor
[ad_1] Investigators opened the hold of a cargo ship in the port of Napier that caught fire six days ago. New Zealand Fire and Emergency crews opened the warehouse this morning, which has been closed since the fire to allow time for it to cool down. The Singapore-registered Kota Bahagia, …
Read More »New record amid surge in last-minute holiday shopping
[ad_1] An increase in last-minute holiday purchases has resulted in a new record for the most transactions per second that Paymark has processed. Photo / Jason Oxenham An increase in last-minute holiday purchases has resulted in a new record for the most transactions per second that Paymark has processed. Final …
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