Two more people in the community who recently left managed isolation have tested positive for Covid-19 and health officials are now urgently re-testing the pair. The Ministry of Health said in a statement this evening that two other former returnees
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Watch: Northland car surfer risks death in Parua Bay travelling up to 70km/h
An eyewitness has expressed her horror upon seeing a man standing on top of a car travelling up to 70km/h towards Whangārei on Saturday. Sarah McIsaac was travelling back to Auckland from the Whangārei Heads just after 2pm on Saturday
‘Your coursemates are just computer icons’: universities call for mental health cash
Universities are calling on the government to provide extra funding for their student mental health services, as new figures show low uptake of a scheme launched by the higher education regulator for England during the pandemic. Vice-chancellors say services on
Jacob Rees-Mogg under fire for dismissing Unicef’s UK grants as stunt
The Tory minister Jacob Rees-Mogg has come under fire for accusing Unicef of a “political stunt” after the UN agency stepped in to help feed deprived children in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Commons leader hit out at
Covid 19 coronavirus: Four new cases in managed isolation, Air NZ crew member infected overseas
There are four new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today, all in managed isolation. Seventeen previously reported cases have now recovered, bringing the total number of active cases in this country to 43. Meanwhile, genomic sequencing tests had confirmed
SH1 south of Whangārei blocked after serious crash
State Highway One south of Whangārei is blocked after a serious crash this morning. Emergency services have been in attendance at a serious crash on State Highway 1, just south of Brynderwyn and the SH12 intersection, involving a car and
Covid 19 coronavirus update: Zero new cases today
There are no new Covid cases in New Zealand today. The total number of active cases in New Zealand is 56. Air NZ case Officials are still investigating how an Air NZ crew member caught Covid-19. The person flew into
Colorado Springs higher ed institutions team up on first-of-its-kind collaboration
A community college, a state research university, a private liberal arts school and a U.S. military academy have joined forces in Colorado Springs for the betterment of their community and student bodies. The Quad Innovation Partnership rounds up students from
Covid 19 coronavirus: Live updates – Another Pakistani cricketer tests positive for covid-19
Another member of the Pakistan cricket squad has tested positive for Covid. The team member is the only new new case of Covid-19 reported in managed isolation in New Zealand today. There are no new community cases. The squad member
Tiny East Coast school sent staff to Disneyland
A tiny East Coast school sent three staff on a trip to Canada which included a visit to Disneyland, the latest Audit Office report reveals. The office’s annual audit of schools says Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Mangatuna, a school