[ad_1] The Electoral Commission estimates that up to 500,000 people will vote early this weekend, bringing the total early votes to more than a million. If accurate, that means that about half of the votes in the elections may have already been cast. Exact figures for early voting on Fridays, …
Read More »Cannabis referendum: New Zealand Medical Association clarifies position after members speak out
[ad_1] Dr. Baddock said that NZMA has opposed the legalization of cannabis since 2012, saying it should be decriminalized and treated as a health problem. But that has changed now. “Each member, however, has the absolute right to vote in the cannabis legalization and control referendum. The NZMA will have …
Read More »New Zealand flu ‘near extinction’ due to shutdown
[ad_1] The use of masks and social distancing from Covid-19 has practically reduced influenza cases in New Zealand this year, with only six isolated strains of influenza detected in this country from April to August. As we move into the spring / summer period, where the flu is always rare …
Read More »‘Near extinction’ of flu in New Zealand as numbers fall due to lockdown | 1 NEWS
[ad_1] The use of masks and social distancing from Covid-19 has practically reduced influenza cases in New Zealand this year, with only six isolated strains of influenza detected in this country from April to August. Professor Michael Baker. Source: Supplied As we move into the spring / summer period, where …
Read More »‘Essentially Essential’ Trust Helps Paraplegics Now Struggling for Funding
[ad_1] Stephanie McLean has worked hard to adjust since she lost the use of her legs, but the “fundamentally essential” confidence that helped her regain her life is now under threat. McLean says the New Zealand Spinal Trust, based in Christchurch’s Burwood Hospital spinal unit, was a lifesaver in his …
Read More »New Zealand elections 2020: Winston Peters struggles to spark excitement in Palmerston North
[ad_1] Sunday markets in Palmerston North were perhaps calmer than Peters expected. “Where are all the customers?” I ask. Even the offer of a free donut didn’t change Peters’ mood. “I don’t eat candy. Sorry,” he said, taking a whole grain donut without sprinkling icing sugar before taking off after …
Read More »Judith Collins answers a “very personal” question during the eccentric Late Night Big Breakfast interview | 1 NEWS
[ad_1] National Party leader Judith Collins took to the bench tonight for a difficult interview on TVNZ’s Late Night Big Breakfast. Your playlist will load after this announcement. Unfortunately, the squeaky swivel chairs of the hosts served to derail the interview. Source: 1 NEWS Presenters Leigh Hart and Jason Hoyte …
Read More »US Elections: Republicans Express Fears Donald Trump May Lose Election To Joe Biden
[ad_1] Republican Senator Ted Cruz says he is “concerned” about how volatile voters could be. “If on Election Day people are angry and have lost hope and are depressed, what is [US Speaker Nancy] Pelosi and [Senate minority leader Chuck] Schumer wants them to be, I think it could be …
Read More »‘Class Action Park’: Deadly History of American Theme Park Revealed
[ad_1] Snake-infested waters, an enclosed waterslide, and a fierce wave pool – This theme park in the US was responsible for the deaths of six people in the space of seven years. The story of Action Park in Vernon, NJ, which most of us have probably never heard of, is …
Read More »Wales village to be abandoned due to climate change
[ad_1] Long-time resident Stuart Eves says local banks are refusing to hand over money, meaning residents can’t get mortgages or buy houses. As a result, the local real estate market has collapsed. “It has destroyed the livelihood of the village,” Stuart said. Wales Online. “We know there will be a …
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