[ad_1] Police say they have no clues as to who may have punched a hole in the fence of Zealandia’s ecological sanctuary. Photo / Zealandia / Twitter By RNZ’s Hamish Cardwell Wellington’s conservation and environment efforts are under siege after a series of malicious or ignorant attacks in recent weeks. …
Read More »Dave Cull retires from DHB amid ‘ominous health challenge’
[ad_1] Southern District Health Board Chairman Dave Cull announced that he will step down as he faces a “sinister health challenge.” Former Dunedin Mayor Mr. Cull shared the news today. “I was recently diagnosed with a tumor in my pancreas. “I need to undergo more tests to be more clear …
Read More »Election 2020: This could be our most expensive general election, as costs are approaching $ 100 million
[ad_1] Voters are participating this year in what could be the most expensive general election in the country, with costs projected to reach $ 99 million. Add to that the costs of euthanasia and cannabis referendums ($ 14.6 million) and the bill is roughly $ 113.6 million. Additionally, the Election …
Read More »Pharmacist censored for stealing drugs to fuel addiction
[ad_1] A pharmacist admitted he had an addiction after he was caught stealing drugs while working at a Dunedin pharmacy. Simon James Blue’s pharmacy registration has been terminated by the Health Professionals Disciplinary Tribunal after he admitted to and was convicted of stealing a class B controlled drug. Blue registered …
Read More »COVID-19: Trapped Woman Escapes Auckland Managed Isolation Facility
[ad_1] The woman arrived from Dubai on October 7. She tested negative on October 1 in a pre-flight test and was cleared to fly. His test on the third day is scheduled for Saturday. Police say there is a permanent security presence outside his room to prevent him from escaping …
Read More »Young mother worries her life will be shortened after ACC refuses to fund surgery
[ad_1] Field asked ACC to fund the intestinal surgery, which they turned down Thursday, saying the need for the surgery was not primarily due to his nerve injury. That’s despite a letter from a doctor telling ACC that it was a consequence of the nerve injuries. Field and her husband …
Read More »Hutt’s embattled councilman will be forced to publicly apologize after 7-hour meeting
[ad_1] ROSE WOODS Hutt City Councilor Chris Milne repeatedly refused to apologize for his action. Hutt City Councilman Chris Milne will have to publicly apologize and pay $ 16,500 in legal costs for claims that he tried to influence the sale of land at a tennis club where his wife …
Read More »Lost Cattle Export Ship Gulf Livestock 1: Families Continue to Search for Loved Ones
[ad_1] The families of the missing crew members aboard the missing Gulf Livestock 1 continue their search, amid claims of possible signs that the survivors may be hiding on a group of remote islands. New Zealanders Lochie Bellerby and Scott Harris are among 40 people who were not found after …
Read More »US election: Donald Trump refuses to participate in virtual debate on television despite admitting he was ‘very ill’ while in hospital
[ad_1] After being restricted to a campaign trail on Twitter, the COVID-bearing president now has big plans to spend his day of debating at a rally. Trump’s campaign manager Bill Stepien, who also tested positive for COVID-19, said Trump would have “posted multiple negative tests” at the time of the …
Read More »SFO case of the First New Zealand Foundation: couple charged to keep names suppressed
[ad_1] Two people facing charges following a Serious Fraud Office investigation of the First New Zealand Foundation will have their names suppressed for the time being. A reserved judgment of Judge Winter was published tonight. Both, neither of whom is a minister, acting deputy or party candidate, have been accused …
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