[ad_1] In the last week before the referendum on the legalization of cannabis, the New Zealand Medical Association changed its position from an opposition position to one of neutrality. The move comes after some doctors complained about the association’s opposition to the legalization of the drug, saying they had not …
Read More »2020 Election: Judith Collins Calls Jacinda Ardern a ‘Liar’ About Covid-19
[ad_1] National Party leader Judith Collins has stepped up her attempts to dent the credibility of Labor leader Jacinda Ardern, saying that Ardern had “lied” about Covid-19 and failed on so many promises that no one should believe her now. Among her claims, Collins said that Ardern “lied” about the …
Read More »Election 2020: Winston Peters returns to the place where it all began, for what could be the end
[ad_1] RICKY WILSON / Stuff Tauranga has long been a fixture of NZ First campaigns. File photo. CAMPAIGN JOURNAL: Winston Peters was first elected to Parliament after a court ruled in his favor in Auckland, but his career really got underway when he won the Tauranga seat in 1984. Against …
Read More »Second trial of Covid-19 vaccine stopped due to unexplained illness
[ad_1] A late-stage study of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine candidate has been paused while the company investigates whether a study participant’s “unexplained illness” is related to the injection. The company said in a statement Monday night (local time) that illnesses, accidents and other so-called adverse events “are an expected …
Read More »Climate Protesters Block Huntly Coal Mine, Push For National Mining Conference Online
[ad_1] A climate activism group is claiming victory for shutting down a national mining conference and disrupting operations at a Huntly coal mine, while a mining leader says “winning wasn’t difficult” with Covid-19 creating many roadblocks. The Extinction Rebellion group under the name Stop the Mineral Forum Coalition, began protesting …
Read More »Teen left with broken jaw after robbery and robbery on Wellington Pier by group shouting gang slogans
[ad_1] Supplied Police have released footage of the suspected criminals captured on CCTV footage. A teenager has three metal plates holding his jaw in place after a group “punched” him and robbed him by shouting gang slogans on Wellington’s waterfront. The 19-year-old spent a night in the hospital after jaw …
Read More »Ongoing investigation into Kaipara property that houses dozens of dogs
[ad_1] Golden retrievers were among a number of breeds housed on the Kaipara property. Photo / Archive Police are investigating an altercation on a property near Dargaville where the owner allegedly pointed a gun at a person trespassing on his property claiming to be concerned for the welfare of the …
Read More »Elections in New Zealand 2020: Jacinda Ardern re-closes wealth tax as green candidate sparks new speculation
[ad_1] Collins insisted that he is not being irresponsible in telling New Zealand Labor that he will introduce a wealth tax, because he says Labor cannot be trusted to deliver on its promises. He pointed to the flaws in Labor’s KiwiBuild housing program, the free study policy that did not …
Read More »Invercargill couple plead not guilty to charge of producing cannabis oil
[ad_1] Robyn Edie / Stuff An Invercargill couple pleaded not guilty to the charge of producing cannabis oil in the suburb of Rockdale. An Invercargill couple, who were allegedly producing cannabis oil before an explosion at their home, pleaded not guilty to one charge in connection with the incident. Rebecca …
Read More »Covid 19 coronavirus: a new case in managed isolation
[ad_1] New Zealand 12 Oct, 2020 11:46 PM2 minutes to read The video will play in Play now Don’t play automatically Never auto game Boris Johnson says the three-tier national system was designed to “simplify and standardize” a confusing set of local rules. Video / UK Parliament There is a …
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