[ad_1] Andy Jackson / Stuff Police are investigating and a house was shot at in Invercargill Monday night. Five shots were fired at a house in Waikiwi, Invercargill, on Monday night. Police received multiple calls from members of the public after at least five shots were heard in Kildare View …
Read More »Work resumed on RNZ / TVNZ merger, briefing to minister confirms
[ad_1] Work has resumed on the possible merger of RNZ and TVNZ into a new public media organization, a briefing prepared for new Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi confirmed. The development of a business case for the merger was put “on ice” in April after the start of the Covid pandemic …
Read More »US Electoral College formally confirms Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election
[ad_1] Susan Walsh / AP Voter votes have attracted more attention than usual this year because Trump has refused to grant Joe Biden the election. Joe Biden has been officially confirmed as the United States Presidential Elect by the American Electoral College, after passing the 270-vote threshold in the 2020 …
Read More »A helicopter crashes north of Kaikōura, north of Canterbury
[ad_1] The mouth of the Kekerengu river. Locals are fighting to rescue the occupants of a helicopter that crashed north of Kaikōura. Coastal Lodge owner Lyn Mehrtens said she watched in horror as the helicopter hit the ground and circled as it descended. “We just watched it go round and …
Read More »Outraged dentists want 18-can Coca-Cola container with ‘mama’ and ‘bub’ removed from shelves
[ad_1] Supplied An 18-pack of Coca-Cola cans with the words “mama” and “bub.” Dentists have harshly criticized the company for the marketing angle. Dentists criticize Coca-Cola for selling boxes that they say encourage mothers to give the sugary drink to their babies. The 18-can packages sold in supermarkets say “share …
Read More »Former Kordia CEO Scott Bartlett dies at 40 after battle with cancer
[ad_1] Deal December 14, 2020 11:29 pm3 minutes to read Scott Bartlett in June 2019. Photo / Instagram One of the most high-profile personalities on New Zealand’s tech scene has died at age 40, after losing his battle with cancer. “It is with deep sadness that the Kordia Group announces …
Read More »Firefighters fight bushfire in Christchurch’s Port Hills
[ad_1] A major fire is burning in Christchurch’s Port Hills just days after another believed to have been caused by fireworks that forced dozens to flee their homes. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) received multiple calls about a fire in Galilee Lane, Clifton, around 11.30am on Tuesday. Eight trucks …
Read More »Trump says U.S. Attorney General William Barr will resign and leave before Christmas
[ad_1] Jeff Roberson / AP Barr went to the White House on Monday (local time), where Trump said he presented his letter of resignation. US Attorney General William Barr, one of President Donald Trump’s staunch allies, resigns amid lingering tension with the president over the president’s unsubstantiated claims of voter …
Read More »Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s phone call with the Queen
[ad_1] Lifestyle Dec 14, 2020 09:30 PM2 minutes to read The queen took the time to check the situation of the New Zealanders. Photo / AP Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed that she received a call from the Queen. His Majesty checked in to see how New Zealand was doing …
Read More »Global Media Reacts: Rugby World Cup Draw Crashed As England Get Dream Trip
[ad_1] The Wallabies have been handed a “dream draw” at the 2023 World Cup, while the champion Springboks have pulled out the “death group.” And the British media claimed that England had achieved a great victory in the draw, even though they have to face World Cup surprise specialists Japan …
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