Anjum Rahman Hamilton, February 16, 2021 The woman detained at the Turkish border who was born in New Zealand left here at a young age for Australia. This confirms the information released in 2016 by the Director of the Secret Intelligence Service that women travelling to Syria had live in Australia for many years and had left from there. For…
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Policewomen in good spirit for innings with NZ U19
Sourced Content Wellington, February 16, 2021 Constables Georgia Clarke and Erin Bermingham opened the batting on Monday (February 15, 2021) for a thrilling three days of Cricket between the inaugural New Zealand Policewomen’s team and the New Zealand Under 19 Women’s team. The teams will play three 40-over games in three days at Burnside Park in Christchurch, from 15 to…
Read MoreDetainee in Turkey: Australia’s indifference riles Ardern
Wellington, February 16, 2021 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has lashed out at Australia for dumping responsibility for a woman and two young children detained at the Turkish border on New Zealand. The 26-year-old detainee, described by the Turkish government as an Islamic State terrorist was caught trying to enter Turkey illegally from Syria. Ms Ardern said that the woman, who…
Read MoreNew Zealand businesses to get further financial Covid support
That is if the current lockdown is extended beyond seven days Staff Reporter Auckland, February 16, 2021 New Zealand businesses will get another grant and wage subsidy if the current alert levels in the country is extended to more than seven days. Auckland is on Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand under Level 2 from midnight of…
Read MoreBeneficiaries to get additional $18 per week from April 1
New abatement thresholds to support 82,900 people Social Development & Employment Minister Carmel Sepuloni (RNZ Picture by Dom Thomas) New Zealanders receiving a benefit will be able to earn more from April 1, 2021, Social Development and Employment Minister Carmel Sepuloni has announced. The move covers a total investment of $393.98 million over five years. There are however some conditions…
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