[ad_1] Another high-profile New Zealand businessman wants answers about Icehouse Ventures’ relationship with Chinese artificial intelligence giant iFlytek. Investigating the Circuit of Things Removed He exposed links between New Zealand companies backed by government funds and investments and the Chinese company whose technology is used in human rights abuses of …
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[ad_1] GOOGLE MAPS / Supplied Countdown Quay St was closed for a deep cleaning, the same day that an infected MIQ worker’s family member tested a weak positive for Covid-19. A worker from a managed isolation facility (MIQ) visited an Auckland child care center before testing positive for Covid-19, and …
Read More »Human remains found on the west coast likely missing homeless Marni Sheppeard
[ad_1] Supplied Police had been asking for help finding the missing Christchurch woman, Marni Sheppeard. Searchers looking for the missing tramp Marni Sheppeard have located human remains on the west coast. The remains were recovered in the area of the Rolleston River, near Otira, and taken to Christchurch for the …
Read More »Sky TV rolls out the gauntlet with a $ 79 / mo full speed UFB plan
[ad_1] Supplied Almost two years after its first launch, Sky has entered the broadband market in competition with its telecommunications partners. Sky Television has begun marketing unlimited, high-speed, ultra-fast broadband plans to its pay TV customers today for what seems like a market leading price of $ 79 a month. …
Read More »Woman seriously injured in alleged assault at popular Christchurch playground
[ad_1] Things The Margaret Mahy playground in central Christchurch, where a woman was seriously injured in an alleged assault on Sunday afternoon. (File photo). A woman was seriously injured in an alleged assault on a popular Christchurch playground. Police were called shortly after 1 p.m. Sunday to receive reports that …
Read More »Healthcare system under great strain, major reform looming, says Andrew Little
[ad_1] The cabinet will make decisions on the reforms in the coming weeks, says Health Minister Andrew Little. Photo / Mark Mitchell The health system is under “serious stress” and the cabinet is ready to approve a major redesign of the system, says Health Minister Andrew Little. “We know that …
Read More »Privacy Breach: IRD sent baby details to complete stranger and paid him $ 240
[ad_1] Deal 23 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM3 minutes to read A woman was shocked after the IRD linked her online account to an unknown baby. Photo / 123rf A woman was surprised to find that the details of an unknown baby had been added to her Inland Revenue online account …
Read More »Israel Adesanya claims raping rival UFC fighter may ‘normalize threats of sexual violence’
[ad_1] Jeff Bottari / Getty Images UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has claimed that he would rape a rival fighter. UFC Middleweight Champion and Halberg Awards Reigning Athlete of the Year Israel Adesanya Says He Would “Rape” a Rival Fighter Is the Type of Social Media Comment That Can “Normalize …
Read More »Home Prices: First-Time Home Buyers Big Winners in Housing Sector Shakeup
[ad_1] First-time home buyers are the big winners in a major housing industry shake-up that is tilted to reduce competition with deep-pocketed investors for coveted properties. But rental groups fear that new measures targeting landlords will force rents up for thousands of the nation’s poorest families, putting home ownership even …
Read More »Black Caps vs Bangladesh: Fantastic Captain Tom Latham guides New Zealand to ODI Series victory
[ad_1] Cantabrian-born and raised Tom Latham would have dreamed of this kind of moment growing up. Latham delivered the definitive captain’s shot in the first men’s day-night ODI at his Hagley Oval home, leading the Black Caps to a five-wicket victory Tuesday with 10 balls remaining. The victory also gave …
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