Overseas relatives of the South African family whose three children were allegedly murdered by their mother in Timaru will be considered for emergency MIQ spots. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says it is working on facilitating urgent overseas travel for the family. JOHN BISSET/Stuff Floral tributes line the footpath outside the house … Read more
The number of new community cases of Covid-19 has jumped after several days of falling numbers, with 20 new cases reported in Auckland today. Photo: 123rf.com There was no media conference today. In a statement, the Ministry said 19 of these are household or known contacts and only one of these remains unlinked. “Interviews are … Read more
Saturday, 18 September 2021, 1:14 pmPress Release: South Canterbury DHB South Canterbury DHB Chief Executive, Jason Power, has expressed his sorrow after the tragic incident which involved a South Canterbury DHB team member. This tragedy has affected many of our staff, at this time our focus is to provide our full support to our staff … Read more
There are 20 new community cases to report today, the Ministry of Health has revealed. Nineteen of these are household or known contacts and only one of these remains unlinked. Interviews are underway with that person to determine how they are linked to the current outbreak. As noted yesterday, we are expecting some fluctuations in … Read more
Ben Solomon / Photosport Rubin Statham wasn’t able to beat the South Korean No 2 Nam Jisung in the opening match of the Davis Cup tie. New Zealand are in a perilous position in their Davis Cup tie against South Korea, losing both rubbers on the opening day. New Zealand No 1 Rubin Statham lost … Read more
Sweep into Clandon Daffodil’s driveway on the outskirts of Hamilton you’ll be treated to an unusually vibrant spectacle. This year, because of Covid-19 restrictions tens of thousands of unpicked daffodils are dancing in the paddock, unable to be sent to Auckland’s flower market. Clandon is one of New Zealand’s biggest daffodil growers and owner Ian … Read more
Welcome to The Spinoff’s live updates for September 18. Auckland is currently at alert level four, the rest of NZ level two. Our coverage of the Covid response depends on members’ contributions. Click here to learn more. Coming up today The latest delta outbreak case numbers will be released via a press statement at 1pm. … Read more
Ngāti Porou and Te Whānau-a-Apanui led the way at the beginning of the pandemic by drawing the line at their borders to protect the people within. They weren’t just fighting to keep Covid out – they were battling bureaucracy, racism and hunger too. Click here to read this story in te reo Māori. The Ngāti … Read more
A 40-year-old woman is due to appear in the Timaru District Court this morning charged with the murder of three children. NC Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King The three children were siblings – two two-year-old twins and a six-year-old. Police earlier stated they were aged three and seven, but have now said this was incorrect. … Read more
Anjum Naveed/AP Pakistan army troops patrol in the vicinity of the Pindi Cricket Stadium where the New Zealand cricket team attends a practice session, in Rawalpindi. Pakistan cricket officials, fans and former players have vented their frustration and anger at New Zealand Cricket’s decision to cancel their tour on the day of the opening match. … Read more
