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Day: May 4, 2020

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Police car rammed in pursuit

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020
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A man has been arrested in Opotiki following a pursuit along State Highway 2 tonight. A police patrol car was rammed during the pursuit, a Police spokesperson said. “At around 5:50 pm in the Wainui Road area a vehicle was seen driving at excess speed. When the vehicle failed to […]

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Social cohesion threatened in post-covid-19 world

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020
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Top social scientists say New Zealand’s strong national unity during lockdown – reflected in a proliferation of teddy bears in windows and Anzac Day poppies on front lawns – is now under threat as grim new economic realities and prolonged disruption in personal lives hit home for many. Experts from […]

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COVID-19: Support for tertiary students to learn online

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020
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Education Minister Chris Hipkins today announced a $20 million fund to help eligible tertiary learners access digital devices and internet connections to continue their study disrupted by COVID-19. “Many programs are being delivered online in response to COVID-19, including courses like carpentry that are traditionally delivered on-the-job. As we rebuild […]

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Keep a lookout for child abuse – Child Matters

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020
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With some children back at school – and more set to head back when New Zealand eventually moves to Level 2 – teachers, aides and the wider community are urged to keep a close eye on the welfare of children after the COVID-19 lockdown. Child Matters CEO, Jane Searle says […]

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