Auckland, September 5, 2020 Dr Joe Williams, a prominent doctor and former Prime Minister of Cook Islands died in an Auckland Hospital last night, according to the Ministry of Health. The 82-year-old was admitted to the Hospital on August 13, 2020. His death is the second this week associated to the latest Auckland outbreak of the Coronavirus. The Health Ministry…
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Controversy over Abbott as British trade envoy
Tony Abbott: The future face of UK trade (EPA Picture by Joel Carrett) The rumour that Tony Abbott, the controversial Former Prime Minister of Australia, is being lined up as a trade envoy for the UK was a summer news story few saw coming. Appearing before the House of Commons…
Read MoreTemporary Visas extension legalises stay of migrants, visitors
Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi (INL File Photo) Visitors and other temporary visa holders including international students can continue to stay in New Zealand, following an automatic extension of their vias by the government. The temporary relief…
Read MoreParasocial relationship endears Ardern to millions on Social Media
Labour Party Leader Jacinda Ardern (Labour Party Website) “Kia ora, everyone. I am standing against a blank wall in my house – because it is the only view in my house that is not messy.” So begins a 2020 campaign message posted by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. She speaks directly into…
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