[ad_1] Russia didn’t have to lift a finger. In the weeks leading up to the US presidential elections, federal authorities warned that Russia or other foreign countries could spread false information about the results to discredit the legitimacy of the result. Susan Walsh / AP Donald Trump arrives to speak …
Read More »Steven Adams could head to New Orleans in NBA trade deal
[ad_1] Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images Steven Adams may be on his way from the Oklahoma City Thunder. New Zealand center Steven Adams could be bringing his talents to The Big Easy. Adams is reportedly involved in a trade deal that would send him from the Oklahoma City Thunder to …
Read More »Rugby: Auckland coach Alama Ieremia’s emotional interview after qualifying for the Miter 10 Cup Premiership final
[ad_1] Auckland’s coach, Alama Jeremiah. Photo / Photosport For many, 2020 has been a year to forget. With the Covid-19 pandemic spreading across the world, people have seen their loved ones get sick, have experienced job losses, and a variety of uncomfortable situations. Auckland rugby coach Alama Ieremia has seen …
Read More »Illinois teen charged with Wisconsin protest homicides posts $ 2 million bond
[ad_1] World November 21, 2020 4:512 minutes to read Kyle Rittenhouse, who has been charged with fatally shooting two men and wounding a third during protests in Kenosha, has posted a $ 2 million bond. Photo / AP A 17-year-old from Illinois who is accused of killing two people during …
Read More »Family devastated after losing ‘absolutely everything’ in Dunedin home fire
[ad_1] A couple and their three children have “lost absolutely everything” after a major fire started in a home in the Portobello suburb of Dunedin, threatening nearby homes and prompting mass evacuations. About 25 people and a couple of dogs have been evacuated from neighboring properties due to high winds. …
Read More »Miter Cup 10: Hat-trick for Ash Dixon as Hawke’s Bay belt Taranaki reaches the final
[ad_1] Hawke’s Bay will enter next week’s Championship final against Northland as warm favorites after they brought down a depleted Taranaki 59-23 on Saturday. The inspired captain Ash Dixon caught three attempts in a dominating performance as the magpies withstood initial pressure from Taranaki and then returned to class, proving …
Read More »Wild winds keep crews busy in the south
[ad_1] The strong winds that whipped through parts of the south today caused major power outages in Southland, the closure of a highway and busy time for fire crews and lines. High winds made road trips dangerous in many areas of South Otago and Southland. The New Zealand Transportation Agency …
Read More »Death on the eve of Black Awareness Day in Brazil is all the rage
[ad_1] A black man died after being beaten by security guards at a supermarket in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre on the eve of the Black Awareness Day observations, sparking outrage when videos of the incident circulated on social media. A short clip showed a guard holding João Alberto …
Read More »Expats shine as 11,000 compete in the Queenstown marathon
[ad_1] Ross Mackay About 11,000 people participated in the Queenstown marathon on Saturday. David Haunschmidt of Tauranga and Hannah Oldroyd of Great Britain have taken the Queenstown marathon titles. Approximately 11,000 people participated in the event on Saturday, with Haunschmidt, an expat Scotsman who won the men’s race with a …
Read More »Firefighters fight a large house fire in Dunedin
[ad_1] SUPPLIED Emergency services are tending to a fire in Portobello. A large-scale evacuation is underway in Portobello, Dunedin, with a fire in a large house threatening neighboring houses. A New Zealand Fire and Emergency spokeswoman said emergency services were called to a house fire on Beaconsfield Rd near the …
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