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Google’s earthquake alerts system to be made available in more countries
American technology conglomerate Google recently announced that its earthquake alerts system will now work in more countries. The safety feature essentially creates a large network of earthquake detectors by utilising sensors in Android phones worldwide. Android users around the world can take advantage of the system by looking up “earthquakes near me” for “near-instant” updates. …
Australia-New Zealand travel bubble brings relief, elation
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Elation marked the opening Monday of a long-anticipated travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand. The start of quarantine-free travel was a relief for families who have been separated by the coronavirus pandemic as well as to struggling tourist operators. It marked the first, tentative steps toward what both countries …
Dozens burned with single hack
BOSTON (AP) — The SolarWinds hacking campaign blamed on Russian spies and the “grave threat” it poses to U.S. national security are widely known. A very different — and no less alarming — coordinated series of intrusions also detected in December has gotten considerably less public attention. Nimble, highly skilled criminal hackers believed to operate …
New Zealand joins Australia in denouncing China’s tweet
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand has joined Australia in denouncing a graphic tweet posted by a Chinese official that shows a fake image of a grinning Australian soldier holding a bloodied knife to a child’s throat. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Tuesday that New Zealand has voiced its concerns directly with Chinese authorities. …
New Zealand coronavirus: seven new cases confirmed | World news
New Zealand reported seven new cases of coronavirus up to Saturday morning after a lockdown in Auckland was extended. Six of the seven new cases were linked to the cluster at the centre of all the previous community cases, said Ashley Bloomfield, the director-general of health. Up to Saturday, the authorities in New Zealand have …
Hawke’s Bay records ‘drought-breaking’ bout of rainfall | 1 NEWS
A significant bout of rainfall in the past week has seen totals for June reach a “drought-breaking” level in the Hawke’s Bay. Declared in March, the drought has had a severe impact on the region’s farmers, their families and wider community. But over the last week there has been a large amount of rainfall. Dr …
New York City starts reopening; New Zealand says it ‘eliminated’ the virus
Hundreds of thousands of employees are expected to return to work in New York City on Monday as the city moves into its first phase of reopening after nearly three months of restrictions and closures. Shops can partially reopen for curbside pickup, though most of the resumed economic activity will be in construction and manufacturing. …
Earthquake Strikes During New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s Interview. Watch Her Reaction
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern assured the host that she was safe and the interview resumed. Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing a live TV interview, and calmly continued with the programme. Ardern, who became prime minister in …
New National leader says he would’ve fired David Clark over breaking lockdown rules | 1 NEWS
New National Party leader Todd Muller says he’d have fired the Health Minister over his lockdown rule blunders had he been Prime Minister. Your playlist will load after this ad National’s new leader sat down for a chat with 1 NEWS reporter Sam Kelway. Source: 1 NEWS When 1 NEWS today asked Mr Muller whether …
Police ‘stocktake’ surveillance technology after controversial facial recognition trial | 1 NEWS
The Police Commissioner has ordered a stocktake of surveillance technologies after police trialled controversial facial recognition software without consulting his office. Your playlist will load after this ad Even the new police commissioner was in the dark about what his officers were up to. Source: 1 NEWS Last week, RNZ revealed police conducted hundreds of …
