[ad_1] A man who stabbed his ex-wife in broad daylight on a West Auckland street was sentenced to life in prison for her murder. Zhimin Yang, also known as Jennifer Yang, came to New Zealand in search of a better life with Manchao Li. On July 29, 2019, Li stabbed …
Read More »Covid-19: 10 new cases at MIQ, including the son of team member Luna Rossa
[ad_1] There are 10 new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand, including the son of a member of the America’s Cup team. The cases, announced on Friday, are handled in isolation. Italian Copa America team Luna Rossa has confirmed that the son of an incoming team member is among them. …
Read More »Cyclone Yasa: Two killed in Fiji as Tonga prepares for attack
[ad_1] New Zealand Dec 18, 2020 12:01 AM3 minutes to read Video that explains how a cyclone forms. Two people were killed by Cyclone Yasa, Fiji officials say, as the Category 4 storm heads toward Tonga. Tonga’s meteorological service has issued a tropical cyclone warning for the entire island nation, …
Read More »ANZ reports a major rebound in business sentiment, warning that if inflationary pressures continue to mount rapidly, mortgage rates may not remain low for as long as assumed
[ad_1] Business confidence has soared to the highest level since before Labor entered government in 2017, according to the latest ANZ Business Outlook Survey. A net 9.4% of surveyed companies had a positive view of the economy, a huge improvement of 16 points over November, and the first time since …
Read More »Man charged with dog attack that resulted in the death of a one-day-old baby | 1 NEWS
[ad_1] A 21-year-old man was charged with having a dog that causes serious injury / death to anyone after the death of a one-day-old baby in Hamilton in October. Baby Jaxon. Source: Givealittle The charges come after a Hamilton police investigation into the incident on Masefield Drive on October 25. …
Read More »New Zealand fire restrictions: Northland ‘near extreme’ danger
[ad_1] Dry conditions mean that there are fire restrictions or bans in Northland, Auckland and the central North Island. Photo / Liz Garton, RNZ A total fire ban has been called for for central Otago, and northern residents are being warned of near-extreme levels of fire danger. Fire and Emergency …
Read More »West Auckland stabbing: Manchao Li jailed for life for murdering his ex-wife
[ad_1] The man who murdered his ex-wife in West Auckland has been sentenced to life imprisonment and a minimum probation period of 19 years. Manchao Li in court. Photo: RNZ / Anneke Smith Li Manchao attacked Yang Zhimin in broad daylight on Westgate Drive in Massey on the morning of …
Read More »Commissioned by Tauranga as pleas from councilors to stay in charge prove futile
[ad_1] Dominico Zapata / Things Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell resigned in November. Begging to be allowed to keep their jobs has proved a futile exercise for Tauranga city councilors. Local government minister Nanaia Mahuta has followed through on an earlier announcement that she intended to bypass the dysfunctional council for …
Read More »New Zealand fire restrictions: Northland ‘near extreme’ danger
[ad_1] A total fire ban has been called for for central Otago, and northern residents are being warned of near-extreme levels of fire danger. Dry summer conditions mean there are fire restrictions or bans in Northland, Auckland, and the central North Island. Photo: RNZ / Liz Garton Outside of the …
Read More »Hacking against the US is a ‘serious’ threat
[ad_1] Federal authorities voiced heightened alarm on Thursday (Friday NZT) about a long-undetected intrusion into computer systems in the United States and others around the world that officials suspect was carried out by Russian hackers. The nation’s cybersecurity agency has warned of a “serious” risk to government and private networks. …
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