[ad_1] US President Donald Trump promised on Thursday (local time) not to participate in next week’s debate with Democratic candidate Joe Biden after organizers announced that it would take place virtually due to the diagnosis of the president of Covid-19. “I’m not going to do a virtual debate” with Biden, …
Read More »Southland farmers fight freshwater regulations
[ad_1] Waikaka farmer Laurie Paterson leads the tractor parade down Gore’s Main Street today. Photo / ODT 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 »Rugby: Wallabies anticipating Richie Mo’unga starting in the top five, but preparing for ‘shocking picks’
[ad_1] Sport|Rugby Oct 8, 2020, 4:00 a.m.3 minutes to read The video will play in Play now Don’t play automatically Never auto game All Blacks coach Ian Foster on the Bledisloe, Rugby Championship schedule and finally returning to test rugby. Video / Mark Mitchell The Wallabies think they know who …
Read More »New Zealand freediving world champion William Trubridge terrified that Covid-19 will ruin his lungs
[ad_1] This story was first published on RNZ.co.nz and is being republished with permission. New Zealand freediver William Trubridge admits that he is terrified of contracting Covid-19, as the disease could end his incredible career. Trubridge is one of the world’s leading divers, he has set numerous world records and …
Read More »Election 2020: What To Do If Your Voting Package Has Not Arrived
[ad_1] There are only a few days until the 2020 election, but have you received your voting package yet? If not, don’t panic. Here’s what to do if you are in this position and how you can cast your vote. READ MORE:* Election 2020: Port Waikato Voting Booth Locations* Talk …
Read More »Covid-19 Is Projected To Worsen Child Poverty: Should New Zealand’s Next Government Make Temporary Safety Nets Permanent?
[ad_1] OPINION: Despite the 2017 Labor-led government taking power with a mandate to fight Aotearoa New Zealand’s abysmally high child poverty rate, only incremental progress has been made. The percentage of children living in poor households decreased only slightly, from 16.5% in June 2018 to 14.9% in June 2019. That …
Read More »Tauranga man charged with exploitation of migrant workers in kiwi industry
[ad_1] CHRISTEL YARDLEY / THINGS The kiwi industry is committed to investigating any recent reports of labor exploitation in the sector. A man from Tauranga has been charged with labor exploitation in the kiwi industry. Jafar Kurisi has been charged under the Immigration Act with exploitation of an employee. The …
Read More »ANZ Premiership: Australian basketball star Caitlin Bassett joins Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic
[ad_1] Sport October 8, 2020 02:59 am3 minutes to read Caitlin Bassett of the Diamonds poses with the Constellation Cup. Photo / Photosport The Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic have confirmed that Australian Diamonds star Caitlin Bassett will join their roster for the 2021 ANZ Premiership season. Bassett, who has won …
Read More »Southland farmers fight freshwater regulations
[ad_1] Waikaka farmer Laurie Paterson leads the tractor parade down Gore’s Main Street today. Photo / ODT 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 »Banks are prepared to expect sub-zero interest loans from the Reserve Bank with few conditions
[ad_1] 123rf Assuming the official cash rate turns negative, banks will be able to pay back to the Reserve Bank less than what they borrow through their Loan Financing scheme. The Reserve Bank has signaled that it plans to effectively pay banks to lend newly created money next year, assuming …
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