[ad_1] DAVID LINKLATER Front view of the Skoda Superb Sportline. The police have selected Czech manufacturer Skoda to supply its new top-of-the-line patrol cars as the Holden brand enters the sunset. In a statement Wednesday morning, New Zealand Police announced that they had selected the Skoda Superb as the new …
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[ad_1] The loan-to-value restrictions will be restored next year, as both the Reserve Bank and the government blame who should do more to curb the rise in house prices. The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) made the announcement on loan-to-value restrictions (LVR) in its Financial Stability Report (FSR) on Wednesday morning. In …
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[ad_1] The All Blacks train at St Joseph College Park, before their clash with Argentina. Photo / Photosport The All Blacks have been controlled by assistant coach John Plumtree after it appeared they had peaked before Saturday’s rematch against Argentina. The team is in its second week of training after …
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[ad_1] The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) says it will consider the government’s suggestion to take house prices into account when formulating monetary policy. Finance Minister Grant Robertson on Tuesday morning wrote to RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr, suggesting that the Remit of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) be modified to require it …
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[ad_1] People who visited six Auckland stores are being asked to watch for Covid-19 symptoms or get tested. It comes after health authorities said several locations were visited by an Air New Zealand crew member who was under investigation for the virus. On Monday, Air New Zealand said the staff …
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[ad_1] A Resene paint shop in Auckland will be closed for the next few days after a person suspected of having Covid-19 visited the facility. Your playlist will load after this announcement. The person will return home to New Zealand today via cargo-only flight to avoid contact with other people. …
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[ad_1] Severe thunderstorms are expected to erupt over the skies over the North Island on Wednesday, with possible heavy downpours. MetService warns of severe thunderstorms in Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki and Taihape. “Thunderstorms are likely to hit the area this …
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[ad_1] Marco Brenna (left) and Mike Palin from the University of Otago geology department with a map showing Dunedin’s ancient volcanic past. Photo / ODT A team of Dunedin scientists wants to drill two 500m deep exploration wells in the 11 million year old Dunedin volcano in search of crucial …
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[ad_1] Three mayors from the south have been accused of going over the mark by getting involved in a report released this week condemning Sir Tim Shadbolt. However, one has defended his actions, suggesting that Shadbolt’s decline was not only affecting Invercargill, it was affecting the southern region. Clutha District …
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[ad_1] Christophe Dominici celebrates his team’s victory in the World Cup quarterfinals over the All Blacks in 2007. Photosport / Panoramic Former French rugby winger Christophe Dominici passed away suddenly at age 48, according to French media. Great rugby had a brilliant run for France and the Stade Francais, which …
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