[ad_1] Fed up with what she says is a “lack of urgency” on the part of the government, New Zealand’s labor rights watchdog has launched its own investigation into the country’s lowest paid workers: the people of the Pacific. The research will examine the nature and extent of discrimination against …
Read More »Owen Farrell leads England to final Fall Nations Cup victory in extra time
[ad_1] Ian Walton / AP England’s Owen Farrell, center, celebrates after kicking a penalty to win the Fall Nations Cup final. England avoided a big surprise when they beat France 22-19 in sudden death overtime to win a drama-filled Fall Nations Cup final on Sunday. England were the red-hot favorite …
Read More »Cricket: Black Caps all-rounder Daryl Mitchell fined for swearing in test win over West Indies
[ad_1] The New Zealand team huddles before the game on the fourth day against the West Indies. Photosport New Zealand off-roader Daryl Mitchell has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for using an audible obscenity during the team’s first massive victory over the West Indies in Hamilton. Mitchell …
Read More »Wildfire Emergency Warning Issued for Fraser Island Residents
[ad_1] World December 6, 2020 05:35 pm3 minutes to read Fraser Island has been hit hard. Photography / News Corp Australia A wildfire emergency warning was issued for Australia’s Fraser Island and residents were urged “to leave immediately”. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services say a large fire is traveling southeast …
Read More »South Africa vs England: first ODI abandoned, tour in doubt after more Covid-19 positives
[ad_1] Shaun Botterill / Getty Images Jonny Bairstow and England, teammates, await news about their tour of South Africa after another match was suspended. Two members of the England tour group in South Africa have returned “unconfirmed positive tests” for Covid-19, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Sunday, …
Read More »Dr Rudi shooting: broken glass, customers take refuge in Viaduct bar
[ad_1] Dr. Rudi opened Sunday after a shooting sent some clients to seek shelter at 2.45 a.m. Photo / Google A witness says the glass collapsed and bettors took cover when a fight broke out and a gun was fired in an Auckland bar in the early hours of Sunday. …
Read More »4-year-old brother and 6-year-old sister die after truck crashes at miniature golf amusement park
[ad_1] World Dec 6, 2020 07:30 AMFast reading The boy died at the Coconut Creek Family Fun Park while his sister was taken to a hospital and later died. A 4-year-old boy and his 6-year-old sister were killed after a truck struck them while playing miniature golf on a Florida …
Read More »Safety Warehouse boss Andrew Thorn denies fake money claims as backlash grows
[ad_1] The head of security at Safety Warehouse has defended the controversial giveaway at Aotea Square, saying it has been unfairly characterized as a “fake money” event. Chaos erupted at the Auckland event when a crowd came forward to see what they thought was part of a $ 100,000 cash …
Read More »Whakaari survivors: the small decisions that led to big consequences
[ad_1] On December 9, 2019, Whakaari / White Island erupted, taking the lives of 22 but seriously injuring many more. As the first anniversary approaches, Things Talk to a honeymoon couple whose lives were completely changed that day. Whakaari’s survivors, Matt and Lauren Urey, had no way of knowing that …
Read More »‘Like Mordor’ – Elite Soldier Reveals What Happened When Team Returned To Whakaari To Recover Bodies | 1 NEWS
[ad_1] Dangerous conditions, a deadline, and detailed work that needed care and compassion. That’s what a team of elite soldiers faced almost a year ago when they went to Whakaari / White Island to retrieve the bodies of the victims. Your playlist will load after this announcement. There were dangerous …
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