[ad_1] New South Wales has registered 15 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, all of which are linked to the Avalon (North Beaches) group, bringing the total group-linked cases to 83. It comes after the state registered 30 new cases of coronavirus yesterday, of which 28 were linked …
Read More »Musician facing charges of sex crimes in pretrial detention
[ad_1] A Wellington musician facing seven counts of sex crimes received a name expungement and was placed in pre-trial detention under strict conditions until next month. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook The 23-year-old was arrested as a result of Operation Emerald, a police investigation into allegations that a group of …
Read More »Dunedin city councilor’s legal battle over parking ticket fails
[ad_1] Dunedin City Councilor Lee Vandervis. Photo / Otago Daily Times Controversial Dunedin City Councilman Lee Vandervis failed in his legal battle that resulted from a $ 12 parking fine. But the outspoken veteran representative says he is already considering an appeal of Judge David Gendall’s decision to dismiss his …
Read More »Police investigate ‘shocking’ attack on visitors to Rotorua hot pools
[ad_1] Warning: graphic image may annoy some people A man on vacation in the hot pools of Rotorua was left with a broken bone and bruises on his face after an attack. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller The Wellingtonian, who did not want his name used, was with his friends …
Read More »Wellington musician in court for rape as part of Operation Emerald
[ad_1] Supplied A Wellington musician has appeared in court charged with rape, indecent assault and illegal sexual connection. A Wellington musician appeared in court charged with rape and indecent battery and was released on bail. A 23-year-old appeared before Wellington District Court Judge Pat Grace on Monday. He faces five …
Read More »The monolith may be removed from the adventure park due to ‘fire hazard’
[ad_1] Cam Hill / Supplied The people behind a metal sculpture in Port Hills are still unknown. An “alien monolith” erected at Christchurch Adventure Park may be moved as the administration seeks to avoid a fire hazard. The 10-foot metal object appeared in the Port Hills park overnight Saturday. It …
Read More »Veteran Black Caps hitters feel the heat as others seize their opportunities
[ad_1] ANALYSIS: Aiming to predict which Black Cap will star on Tuesday night is like a lucky eight-year-old trying to decide which gift to open first on Christmas morning. After Tim Seifert scored New Zealand’s top scorer against Pakistan in Hamilton on Sunday night, the list of players who have …
Read More »Consultants appointed to review Canterbury’s water infrastructure
[ad_1] The mayors of Canterbury appointed consulting firm PwC to conduct a review of the region’s water infrastructure and how services are delivered. The review will help inform whether city councils adhere to the government-led tri-water review program, which could see control of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure transferred from …
Read More »New Zealand: Did you see it? Incredibly rare celestial event happening tonight
[ad_1] New Zealand Dec 21, 2020 07:00 AM3 minutes to read New Zealand stargazers will see the night light up with a close alignment of Jupiter and Saturn. Video / Sky News Australia An “incredibly rare” celestial event will be held over the next two nights to the delight of …
Read More »Covid 19 coronavirus: One death every 30 seconds when the US healthcare system ‘Crushed’
[ad_1] A Covid-19 patient is treated at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Los Angeles. New cases in the US continue to rise. Photo / AP The coronavirus situation worsens in the United States. Hundreds of thousands of new cases are reported every day. In several days this month alone, …
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