[ad_1] The Obama-Biden administration was a delightful era for America’s tech companies, a time when they were hailed as innovative, hailed as job creators, and largely left alone. Now Joe Biden returns, this time as president. But times have changed. The happy days of a loving Washington are unlikely to …
Read More »Premature New Zealand twins born at 23 weeks at Wellington Hospital
[ad_1] Declan Colquhoun was born at 23 weeks, weighed 400g and was not much larger than this feather. Photo / Supplied When Declan Colquhoun was born, his aunt’s wedding ring would have been wrapped around his arm. He and his twin brother Riley were born at just 23 weeks and …
Read More »The Punt at Tuapeka Mouth: the floating path that leads to a secret chocolate shop
[ad_1] I’m on a piece of floating path, heading for a secret chocolate shop in the middle of Otago. Sounds a bit weird, right? Wait, there’s more. The man in charge of this mobile bridge, known as “El Punt”, also owns a church, where he grows hops to make beer. …
Read More »Missing woman in Auckland’s Manukau
[ad_1] Elizabeth Zhong, also known as Ying Zhong from Sunnyhills, has not been seen since Friday afternoon. Photo / Supplied An Auckland businesswoman with various corporate management positions has disappeared in the Manukau area. Police said Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong, 55, was reported missing from her Sunnyhills home this morning and …
Read More »Rugby: the All Blacks take revenge on Pumas with a crucial victory in the Tri Nations with extra points
[ad_1] All black 38Argentina 0 What a difference two weeks make. Under immense pressure after successive defeats, the All Blacks gave the required response in their final test of the year that ensures that they will return home in a much more positive frame of mind. Almost certainly with the …
Read More »User Covid Tracer App Shutdown After Overheating Error Message
[ad_1] Gill Bonnett / RNZ The Covid Tracer application on the phone was closed because it was causing the phone to overheat. This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and republished with permission. The Health Ministry says it has received no complaints from users of the NZ Covid Tracer app …
Read More »All Blacks v Argentina: big players, Will Jordan punishes Pumas
[ad_1] OPINION: The All Blacks have recovered from their surprising loss to Argentina a fortnight ago, with a landslide 38-0 victory in Newcastle. Everything but ensures that the men in black will claim the title of the Three Nations, and it will also send them off on their summer vacation …
Read More »Will Young in the races again for New Zealand A v West Indies in Queenstown
[ad_1] Kai Schwoerer / Getty Images Will Young scored an undefeated half century for New Zealand A against the West Indies in Queenstown. (File photo) Will Young, a member of the Black Caps test team, continues to rack up races in anticipation of a possible international debut. The 28-year-old continues …
Read More »Black Friday: Bunnings closes $ 49.2 million Mt Roskill department store, cites earthquake risks
[ad_1] Deal November 27, 2020 4:25 AM3 minutes to read Bunnings Warehouse, Mt Roskill. Photo / Richard Robinson On this Black Friday retail bonanza day, Bunnings suddenly closed a $ 49.2 million Auckland department store after receiving engineering advice on seismic issues. A statement recently issued from Australia described problems …
Read More »Another cannabis referendum? Proposed vote on decriminalization
[ad_1] Another referendum on cannabis is proposed, this time to decriminalize, but not legalize, the drug. A public notice in today’s Herald advises that a citizen-initiated referendum has been proposed asking: “Should New Zealand decriminalize the possession of cannabis for personal use?” The proposal, presented by Wellington Central Young Greens …
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