[ad_1] The New Zealand Dental Association did not like seeing Taika Waititi involved in the Coca-Cola Christmas commercial. Photo / YouTube A top-notch dentist feels sick to his stomach after seeing this year’s Coca-Cola Christmas ad, directed by Oscar-winning New Zealander Taika Waititi. The ad, posted last month, tells the …
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[ad_1] Secrecy and cronyism at China’s main disease control agency led to a widespread shortage of tests and failures that hampered early response to the coronavirus outbreak, according to an Associated Press investigation. The China Center for Disease Control and Prevention awarded test kit designs and distribution rights exclusively to …
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[ad_1] Wellington’s public transport bus fleet could be fully electric in a decade. Wellington currently has 10 electric buses. Photo: RNZ / Jane Patterson The proposal is part of the capital’s draft regional transportation plan for the next 10 years endorsed by the Wellington Regional Council today. Only 10 of …
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[ad_1] By Kate Gregan An Auckland businesswoman had financial difficulties with all three of her businesses in the 18 months prior to her alleged murder. Elizabeth zhong Photo: Supplied Police continue to investigate after finding a body while searching for the missing 55-year-old businesswoman Elizabeth Zhong, or Zhong Ying, last …
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[ad_1] Crusaders mainstay Michael Alaalatoa will be captain Moana Pasifika on Saturday and seasoned forward Nasi Manu coming off the bench. Pasifika’s coach Tana Umaga’s squad includes 66 international test matches and she will have to draw on all that experience to overcome a strong Māori All Blacks team in …
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[ad_1] Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been criticized for her “double standards.” Photo / Mark Mitchell First it was a war of words with Australia, now a media organization in China has targeted New Zealand and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. The Global Times, which is often seen as a spokesman …
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[ad_1] Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been criticized for her “double standards.” Photo / Mark Mitchell First it was a war of words with Australia, now a media organization in China has targeted New Zealand and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. The Global Times, which is often seen as a spokesman …
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[ad_1] Abbey Forrest, her partner Indi and their daughter Ivy were killed after their house in Point Cook caught fire. Photo / Provided via NCA NewsWire A woman was charged with murder and arson in the burning of a house that killed a “young and happy” couple and their newborn …
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[ad_1] METLINK From left to right, Brendan Prince NZ bus; Cr Daran Ponter Chair, Greater Wellington; Cr Roger Blakeley, Greater Wellington; Cr David Lee, Greater Wellington; Keven Snelgrove, Tranzit; James Howard, Tranzit, announces the purchase of 98 new electric buses in June. Wellington’s public transport is getting greener, and the …
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[ad_1] Supplied / Stuff Mt Somers, where a man fell 30 feet while walking. (File photo) A 63-year-old man has survived after falling 30 feet onto rocks while hiking Mount Somers in the middle of Canterbury. The Christchurch man suffered a compound fracture to his elbow and severe bleeding to …
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