Thousands of kids poured through the school gates into classrooms around the country this morning, with many older students reportedly wearing masks as per the Government’s recommendations. While home schooling […]
Cavalier goes back to pure wool carpets in war against synthetics
Cavalier’s new chief executive Greg Smith barely had his feet under the desk when American-owned competitor Godfrey Hirst took legal aim at its Bremworth carpet brand. Godfrey Hirst, among other […]
We’re back, baby: May 2021 is the tipping point for Denver concerts, events and festivals
May seems to continually bring good news for Denver’s beleaguered arts and culture scene, which finally has enough stability to see more than a few feet (or months) ahead of […]
Russia pulling troops back from near Ukraine border in move that will cool tensions in region
Russia is pulling troops back from an area near its border with Ukraine, in a move which will cool tensions in the region and also with the west. Tens of […]
Vladimir Putin hits back at Joe Biden’s ‘killer’ assessment
Vladimir Putin has hit back at Joe Biden after the US president said he agreed that his Russian counterpart was a “killer”. Mr Putin suggested the US president was accusing […]
Covid 19 coronavirus: Neighbouring schools on high alert after latest Papatoetoe High School scare
Nearly a third of pupils at a South Auckland intermediate are staying away from class today as the Papatoetoe community is back on high alert following a fresh school Covid […]
Covid 19 coronavirus: Papatoetoe High School families advised to go elsewhere or wait two hours
The queue for Covid testing at Papatoetoe High School has got so long that some families are being advised to go to other testing stations or come back tomorrow. School […]
‘We will not go back – we have to die some day’: India’s protesting farmers remain resolute
There is no let up by farmers protesting at the Singhu border in Delhi. The passion remains the same and the numbers have grown. A large number of women protesters […]
Trade Me says it won’t pay back $4.1 million wage subsidy despite bumper trading periods
Trade Me’s financial performance has exceeded expectations since being ravaged by Covid-19 restrictions but is not intending to repay $4.1 million of government wage subsidies due to ongoing uncertainty. The […]
Mitch McConnell privately backs impeachment as House moves to charge Trump
WASHINGTON — Sen. Mitch McConnell has concluded that President Donald Trump committed impeachable offenses and believes that Democrats’ move to impeach him will make it easier to purge Trump from […]