New Zealand’s Deputy PM says Brexit negotiators are ‘not match fit’ to hammer out trade deals

New Zealand’s Deputy PM says British negotiators are ‘not match fit’ to hammer out global trade deals as he compares Brexit team to cricketers ‘trying to win the Ashes having not played the game for 30 years’ after decades in EU Officials in trade talks with New Zealand, Japan, Australia, the US and the EU … Read more

New Zealand’s Deputy PM says Brexit negotiators are ‘not match fit’ to hammer out trade deals

New Zealand’s Deputy PM says British negotiators are ‘not match fit’ to hammer out global trade deals as he compares Brexit team to cricketers ‘trying to win the Ashes having not played the game for 30 years’ after decades in EU Officials in trade talks with New Zealand, Japan, Australia, the US and the EU … Read more

Coronavirus: World leaders ‘mimicked each other’s lockdowns’

World leaders ‘mimicked each others’ lockdowns’, scientists claim, after finding 80 per cent of developed countries began restrictions in March despite having very different epidemics. Swedish researchers – whose country never went into lockdown at all – examined when decisions such as school closures occurred in 36 countries, including the UK, US and New Zealand. … Read more

Ancient penguin with yellow feathers and red bill could be the seabird ‘missing link’

Spectacular penguin with yellow feathers and a bright red bill that waddled Earth more than three million years ago could be the ‘missing link’ between living seabirds and their ancient relatives Fossil remains were found of the ancient red-billed crested penguin species Researchers say the birds are a ‘missing link’ to modern New Zealand penguins … Read more

New Zealand records four new COVID-19 cases and plunges back into lockdown

New Zealand’s remarkable COVID-19 run is over, with the country plunging back into a lockdown after four members of the same family tested positive on Tuesday.  The nation has been the envy of the world for its handling of the COVID-19 crisis, with Monday marking 101 days without a single community transmission case. For three months, … Read more

New Zealand records four new COVID-19 cases and plunges back into lockdown

New Zealand has plunged back into a strict lockdown after four members of one family tested positive for coronavirus – despite 102 days of zero community transmission.  The nation has been the envy of the world for its handling of the COVID-19 crisis, particularly after passing the 100 day milestone. Stay-at-home orders will be implemented throughout … Read more

New Zealand records four new COVID-19 cases and plunges back into lockdown

New Zealand’s worst nightmare: Jacinda Ardern plunges country BACK into lockdown amid COVID-19 outbreak with 1.6million Kiwis told they can’t leave home By Brittany Chain For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:26 BST, 11 August 2020 | Updated: 10:52 BST, 11 August 2020 New Zealand has plunged back into a strict lockdown after four members of one … Read more

New Zealand retirement village placed into lockdown residents display flu symptoms

A retirement village in New Zealand has been put into lockdown over fears of an outbreak of coronavirus, just days after the nation celebrated 100 days without any cases.  The Village Palms Retirement Community in Christchurch said eight residents were displaying flu-like symptoms and had prompted the sudden lockdown. A letter was sent out out to … Read more

New Zealand retirement village placed into lockdown residents display flu symptoms

A retirement village in New Zealand has been put into lockdown over fears of an outbreak of coronavirus, just days after the nation celebrated 100 days without any cases.  The Village Palms Retirement Community in Christchurch said eight residents were displaying flu-like symptoms and had prompted the sudden lockdown. A letter was sent out out to … Read more