A mother who describes herself as ‘anti-school’ takes her kids to the beach for picnics instead of sending them to a mainstream classroom to learn traditionally. Lucy Aitkenread’s two daughters, Ramona, nine, and Juno, seven, are encouraged to wake up when they want and pass their days surfing, hiking, kayaking and exploring the countryside surrounding … Read more
Feeling the pressure? Jacinda Ardern snaps at interviewer grilling her over series of coronavirus quarantine bungles that saw an increase in cases in New Zealand Jacinda Ardern has snapped back at a radio host who grilled her over new cases Two tourists left their Auckland hotel to drive to Wellington without being tested Jacinda Ardern … Read more
‘I’ll wear what I like, when I like’: New Zealand TV host Hilary Barry, 50, slams ‘age-shaming’ viewer who told her to cover up after she bared her shoulders By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:00 BST, 20 June 2020 | Updated: 12:00 BST, 20 June 2020 A New Zealand TV host has … Read more
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison urges UK to stay alert after his country was ‘hit by huge China cyber hack’ on businesses, schools and hospitals The cyber attack, believed to be by China, targeted everything from government to schools Scott Morrison, Australian PM, did not name the superpower responsible Morrison flagged his concerns over the … Read more
The SAGE files: Shutting UK’s borders would have ‘little value’ in stopping Covid-19 crisis and immunity passports won’t work without widespread routine testing, latest batch of leaked papers reveal A further 40 Government documents were released today by chief scientist Show SAGE told restricting air travel in May was pointless as damage was done Another study … Read more
Australian K-pop star Chaeyoung ‘Rosé’ Park stuns in promo photos for new single How Do You Like That with her girl group Blackpink By Jessamy Tredinnick For Daily Mail Australia Published: 13:27 BST, 19 June 2020 | Updated: 13:27 BST, 19 June 2020 South Korean girl group Blackpink recently announced that their new single How … Read more
BREAKING NEWS: Massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks New Zealand and sparks a tsunami warning A 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck north-east of New Zealand on Friday The quake hit at a depth of about 33 kilometres, south of the Kermadec Islands There is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the massive earthquake However, tsunami … Read more
Level 1: Prepare Border entry measures to minimise risk of importing COVID-19 cases. Intensive testing for COVID-19. Rapid contact tracing of any positive case. Self-isolation and quarantine required. Schools and workplaces open, and must operate safely. Physical distancing encouraged. No restrictions on gatherings. Stay home if you’re sick, report flu-like symptoms. Wash and dry your … Read more
Going global! Stars of Big Brother Australia set for fame in New Zealand as reboot is set to air in the country after COVID-19 causes production of local reality shows to be postponed By Kylie Walters For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:34 BST, 16 June 2020 | Updated: 03:34 BST, 16 June 2020 The return … Read more
Family of five are stuck living in a SHED in South Africa after travelling there just before lockdown and getting stranded overseas 10,000 New Zealand visa holders are stuck overseas due to COVID-19 Among them are a family who travelled to South Africa before lockdown They are now trapped in a rural town, living in … Read more
Rebecca Gibney reveals Jessica Marais is ‘doing well and will surprise us all’ after she quit the Packed to the Rafters reboot and was rushed to hospital in a ‘distressed’ state By Jabeen Waheed For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:01 BST, 15 June 2020 | Updated: 01:04 BST, 15 June 2020 Rebecca Gibney has addressed … Read more
People who trust what they see on social media are more likely to be prejudiced against Chinese people as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a study suggests. Platforms like Twitter and Facebook have become ‘playgrounds for racism’, allowing users to express their prejudices freely, according to researchers in New Zealand, who surveyed white Americans. … Read more
Welsh actress Morfydd Clark won’t be seeing the green, green grass of home any time soon. Clark has been in New Zealand since October, working on the billion-dollar-budget new Lord Of The Rings television series. ‘I was expected to be back in Britain,’ Clark told me, while the show was on a planned hiatus. ‘But … Read more