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National Will Nurture New Zealand’s Technology Talent
Monday, 21 September 2020, 11:39 amPress Release: New Zealand National Party National will double the size of New Zealand’s technology sector by 2030 with a $1.29 billion plan that will aim to create at least 100,000 new high-paying, future-proofed tech jobs. “Doubling the size of the technology sector by 2030 is an ambitious goal, but …
Military called in as Victoria cases surge; Earthquake hits New Zealand’s South Island Military called in as Victoria cases surge; Coles, Woolworths shopping limits
By Olivana Smith Lathouris22:06 Coles has pleaded with Victorians amid growing fears of a resurgence of panic buying after supermarket shelves were spotted empty yesterday as the state’s coronavirus cases continue to rise. Coles has now introduced restrictions in the state on a number of staple items including toilet paper, kitchen towels and pantry staples …
New Zealand’s Ardern turned away from cafe under coronavirus rules
FILE PHOTO: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern pauses during a news conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 13, 2020. REUTERS/Martin Hunter MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Hailed for her leadership during the coronavirus pandemic, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner were turned away from a cafe on Saturday because it was too full …
Why New Zealand’s deadly volcano eruption took people by surprise
The volcano in New Zealand that killed an estimated 14 people when it erupted with little warning is notoriously difficult to predict, making it one of the most dangerous in the world, according to scientists. The volcano on White Island is New Zealand’s largest and a major tourist attraction. And while some warning signs were …
Endangered hoiho penguin wins New Zealand’s bird of the year poll | World news
An antisocial penguin that communicates by screaming has won New Zealand’s hotly contested bird of the year poll. But the victory of the hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, has served to underscore the threat to its existence: it received more votes than there are hoiho remaining on the planet. The birds are charismatic and gorgeous, “a …
Two Australians die climbing in New Zealand’s Remarkables mountain range | World news
Two Australians have died in a climbing accident in the Remarkables mountain range near Queenstown in New Zealand. New Zealand police said in a statement on Thursday that 62-year-old Brett Lentfer and 44-year-old James Spaile of Australia died on Wednesday after falling. “Our condolences are with the family and friends of both men,” they said. …
