[ad_1] Suddenly, it is unclear whether US President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden will meet again in the debate, where they could meet, and whether they would meet in person or virtually on video screens. Thursday’s comings and goings began when the nonpartisan Presidential Debate Commission announced that …
Read More »13 charged with conspiracy to attack the government of a US state and kidnap its governor
[ad_1] The attorney general for the state of Michigan, in the United States, has charged seven people with conspiring to attack law enforcement agencies and attack the state Capitol building. The announcement comes after six other people were charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from her …
Read More »Christchurch bar was significantly damaged in a morning fire
[ad_1] Stuff Fire crews were called to the Fitz Sports Bar in Christchurch shortly after 5 a.m. A Christchurch bar was significantly damaged in an early morning fire, prompting the evacuation of a nearby motel. New Zealand Fire and Emergency spokesman Daniel Reilly said four teams responded to the fire …
Read More »Twitter is abuzz: it flies over Mike Pence’s head during the US vice-presidential debate
[ad_1] Entertainment Oct 8, 2020, 3:04 a.m.2 minutes to read The video will play in Play now Don’t play automatically Never auto game Fly over the head of Mike Pence during the US Vice Presidential Debate. Video / CBSN There seems to be a fly on the wall in the …
Read More »Cook Islands Prime Minister expects New Zealand travel bubble in a few weeks
[ad_1] Currently, only Cook Islands residents and permit holders can enter the country. Photo / 123RF By RNZ The Cook Islands could lift quarantine restrictions for people traveling from New Zealand next week. Prime Minister Mark Brown said the cabinet would meet on Saturday to discuss changing the restrictions. Currently, …
Read More »Coronavirus Covid 19: the three theories of the August outbreak in Auckland
[ad_1] Scientists have created a fascinating interactive story on how Covid-19 returned to New Zealand in August. Image / Nextstrain Scientists have turned Auckland’s complex history of the Covid-19 August cluster into a fascinating interactive one, matching their cases with genomic data. Science reporter Jamie Morton Spoken to Dr. James …
Read More »Labor and Economic Shooting: Gunman Russell John Tully’s Appeal Underway in Christchurch
[ad_1] Russell John Tully is representing himself in court today. The judges have withdrawn to consider the Ashburton Work and Income killer’s offer for a reduced sentence. The shooter has taken his case to the Christchurch Court of Appeal. Russel Tully, 54, has asked the court to consider the results …
Read More »Here’s how your tax bill could change after the election
[ad_1] ANALYSIS: The run-up to an election is always an intriguing time, with parties and politicians vying for airtime and taking turns to gain the upper hand. While taxes may seem like less of an issue this time around (think capital gains tax and the proposed Tax Task Force from …
Read More »‘They can’t put us all in jail’: farmers speak out against water regulations
[ad_1] Waikaka farmer Laurie Paterson leads the tractor parade down Gore’s Main Street today. Photo: Sandy Eggleston More than 100 tractors and other vehicles were driven by Gore this morning in protest of freshwater regulations. A rally at the Gore A & P Showgrounds set the stage with tractor drivers …
Read More »Auckland stroller accident: police won’t rule out charges in baby Chloe’s death
[ad_1] Google maps The stroller holding baby Chloe Labone rolled down from near the top of the driveway (top left), across the trail, the bus lane, the southbound lane, and then onto the lane toward the north (right) where the collision occurred. The photo and tire marks predate the incident …
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