[ad_1] A teenager died trying to save the life of a 12-year-old girl swimming in the Waikato River near Taupō. The Taihape man, Logan Ken Hughes, 18, could not be revived after he ran into difficulties during a rescue attempt on Friday, December 18. Senior Sheriff Barry Shepherd said another …
Read More »Covid-19: border bans in Australia will separate families at Christmas
[ad_1] JOE ARMAO / Sydney Morning Herald Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australians have much to be thankful for and be thankful for during Christmas, although he acknowledged that it is “disappointing and frustrating” for people in Sydney who will not be able to spend it with their families. Australian …
Read More »Dr. Ashley Bloomfield available for the launch of Bloom, the kiwi named after him
[ad_1] New Zealand’s most famous doctor met his kiwi namesake near the remote Taranaki bush. Chief Health Officer Dr Ashley Bloomfield, who has also had a kea and rhinoceros in Botswana named in her honor, was present when Bloom was released from a burrow in Purangi, east of Inglewood, on …
Read More »Logan Ken Hughes drowns while trying to rescue a girl from the Waikato River
[ad_1] The 18-year-old drowned after rescuing a 12-year-old girl in the Waikato River. Photo / file A teenager drowned after bravely trying to rescue a girl who got into trouble in the Waikato River. Police say 18-year-old Logan Ken Hughes of Taihape tried to save the life of a 12-year-old …
Read More »Stolen car drives through the front of a store in Whakatāne
[ad_1] Supplied Salt Air and Surf, a store in Whakatāne, was raided Tuesday. A stolen car was used to drive through the front of a store in Whakatāne. Police were called around 4 a.m. Tuesday to report a raid on a store in The Strand, a police spokesman said. A …
Read More »Teenagers reportedly robbed at gunpoint near Auckland’s St Lukes Shopping Center
[ad_1] GOOGLE MAPS / Supplied The incident occurred near the intersection of Morningside Drive and Sainsbury Road. Three teenagers were reportedly assaulted at gunpoint on the street of a popular Auckland shopping center. Do you know more? Email [email protected] Detective Sergeant Scott Armstrong confirmed that police attended an aggravated robbery …
Read More »Marcus Lush throws hat in ring for Invercargill City Council seat
[ad_1] Marcus Lush, host of Newstalk ZB. Photo / Jason Oxenham. Newstalk announcer ZB Marcus Lush is vying for a spot on Invercargill City Hall. He submitted his application minutes before the deadline closed on Tuesday. It comes after former Deputy Mayor Toni Biddle announced her resignation from the council …
Read More »Boxing: Joseph Parker and Junior Fa face off after the announcement of the new fight date
[ad_1] Sport Dec. 21, 2020, 10:50 p.m.4 minutes to read The highly successful fight between Joseph Parker and Junior Fa will continue on the new date of February 27, and both fighters promise to be in top form. The highly successful fight between Joseph Parker and Junior Fa will continue …
Read More »The luxury development that attracted John Key sells a property worth $ 25 million on the first day
[ad_1] A Gibbston Valley luxury development sold its first launch of 15 properties, worth $ 25 million, on the first day of listing. The development attracted high-profile buyers like former Prime Minister John Key and cricket coach Brendon McCullum. A second release of 20 two-, three- and four-bedroom properties is …
Read More »Predicted fall of residential buildings: ‘We are in volatile times’
[ad_1] Deal Dec 21, 2020 11:20 PM4 minutes to read By RNZ A new report forecasts a drop in the number of homes to be built over the next three years, but builders say they are busier than usual. He predicts the numbers will drop substantially as banks adjust loans. …
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