[ad_1] DAVID BLANCO / THINGS Anthony Simon Pickering has denied causing the death of his son. Now a man can be named charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of baby Poseidyn Hemopo Pickering. Poseidyn was 10 months old when he was taken to the Starship Children’s Hospital on …
Read More »The real estate boom could get worse, economist warns
[ad_1] This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and republished with permission. Economists are calling on the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to re-establish credit restrictions, warning that the housing market is spiraling out of control. In May, the Reserve Bank temporarily lifted loan-to-value (LVR) restrictions, freeing up banks to …
Read More »Fatal dog attack: mother of murdered baby wishes she could go back in time
[ad_1] The baby was taken to Waikato hospital (pictured) Sunday night after being attacked by the family dog. Image / Google The mother of a newborn baby who suffered fatal injuries when attacked by the family dog says she wishes she could go back in time. The young mother, from …
Read More »Former King Albert of Belgium finally meets his daughter Delphine
[ad_1] Lifestyle 27 Oct, 2020 06:24 PM3 minutes to read In this Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, file photo, Belgian artist and sculptor Delphine Boel hears a question during a press conference in Brussels. Photo / AP The long-running royal scandal that has fascinated Belgium and damaged those involved has reached …
Read More »The state can pay for free dental care, so let’s do it
[ad_1] OPINION: The problem of poor oral health lurked like an unwanted guest during this election campaign. Fancy dental policy was to be part of Labor’s reelection speech, before that other brighter health crisis got in the way. But cavities don’t fill in on their own just because everyone is …
Read More »New Zealand crib death prevention ‘stalled’ by long wait for investigations
[ad_1] Around 8,500 safe sleeping devices such as wahakura are distributed annually in New Zealand. They were funded by the government in 2017 to help reduce New Zealand’s relatively high sudden death rate. Photo / Mike Scott Faced with the worst sudden death rate in the developed world, the New …
Read More »100m world champion Christian Coleman, suspended for two years, will miss the Olympics
[ad_1] Matthias Hangst / Getty Images Christian Coleman of the United States celebrates winning gold in the men’s 100-meter final at the 17th IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Doha in 2019. Men’s 100-meter world champion Christian Coleman was suspended for two years on Tuesday and lost the opportunity to …
Read More »Athletics: Men’s 100-meter world champion Christian Coleman was suspended for two years for missing doping tests, to miss the Tokyo Olympics
[ad_1] Christian Coleman races to victory in the 100-meter final during the 2019 USATF Outdoor Championships. Photo / Getty Men’s 100-meter world champion Christian Coleman has been suspended for two years after missing doping tests and will miss the Tokyo Olympics next year. Coleman received a provisional suspension in June …
Read More »Buyer beware: second-hand electric car battery problems
[ad_1] Like your mobile phone, electric vehicle (EV) batteries deteriorate over time and are causing headaches for Kiwi buyers. The Motor Vehicle Dispute Court recently ruled against a woman who purchased a used electric vehicle, only to find later that the battery level indicator was inaccurate, meaning her new car …
Read More »The state can pay for free dental care, so let’s do it
[ad_1] OPINION: The problem of poor oral health lurked like an unwanted guest during this election campaign. Fancy dental policy was to be part of Labor’s reelection speech, before that other brighter health crisis got in the way. But cavities don’t fill in on their own just because everyone is …
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