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Support in place for people connected to Auckland COVID-19 cases

https://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2017-11/beehive-red-og_0.png With a suite of Government income support packages available, Minister for Social Development and Employment Carmel Sepuloni is encouraging people, and businesses, connected to the recent Auckland COVID-19 cases to check the Work and...

Feb 27, 2021 | No Comments

Thushara Jayalath -the cager turned ruggerite-by Althaf Nawaz

https://www.elanka.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Thushara-Jayalath.jpg Thushara Jayalath Source:Dailynews There was an era when the game of rugby football was listed as one of the prominent sports in the country, with schools engaged in handling the oval shaped ball producing...

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Meat industry calls for Covid-19 vaccine priority

https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/news_crops/117928/eight_col_Jet-Park-Vaccination-0180.jpg?1614032395 The meat processing and export industry wants its workforce to be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccinations. Photo: Supplied / Ministry of Health Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva said the industry was considered high-risk,...

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Drone project to aid protection of Māui dolphin

https://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2017-11/beehive-red-og_0.png The Government is backing a new project to use drone technology to transform our understanding and protection of the Māui dolphin, Aotearoa’s most endangered dolphin. “The project is just one part of the Government’s...

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Paul Anka Sings Medley Of Hits With Donny Osmond

https://www.elanka.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/paul-anka-sings-medley-of-hits-w.jpg × For nearly two decades eLanka has reliably reported the facts, good news stories, photos, events at no charge, but our work is far from free to produce. Make an unconditional contribution today and...

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Pressure mounts to prioritise vaccines for South Auckland

https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/news/239332/eight_col_200813_OTARA-TESTING-CENTRE-5.jpg?1597358150 Political pressure is mounting on the government to prioritise vaccinating South Aucklanders against Covid-19. A Covid-19 testing centre in Ōtara. Photo: RNZ It is currently grappling with the latest outbreak of Covid-19 and was...

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Health & Views January 3rd issue 2021 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties...

Feb 26, 2021 | No Comments

Air New Zealand revenue tumbles, airline posts $72m half-year loss

https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/news_crops/117488/eight_col_AIR-NZ-HQ-1.jpg?1613181973 The enormous financial impact of Covid-19 continues to be felt by Air New Zealand. The airline has posted a $72m loss for the six months to December. File photo Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook...

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Consultation opens on proposed Bay of Islands marine mammal sanctuary

https://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2017-11/beehive-red-og_0.png Conservation Minister Kiri Allan is encouraging New Zealanders to have their say on a proposed marine mammal sanctuary to address the rapid decline of bottlenose dolphins in Te Pēwhairangi, the Bay of Islands. The...

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A2 Milk profits drop as pandemic impacts sales

https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/news_crops/118067/eight_col_David_Bortolussi__chief_executive_of_A2_Milk_%28supplied%29.jpg?1614208395 Dairy company A2 Milk has reported a sharp fall in its half-year profit because of significant disruption to its infant formula sales. A2 Milk chief executive David Bortolussi. Photo: Supplied The company profit dropped...

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Supporting work to protect Northland reserve

https://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2017-11/beehive-red-og_0.png New funding announced by Conservation Minister Kiri Allan today will provide work and help protect the unique values of Northland’s Te Ārai Nature Reserve for future generations. Te Ārai is culturally important to Te...

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Upul Tharanga retires from International Cricket

https://www.elanka.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Upul-Tharanga.jpg Source:Dailynews Senior cricketer Upul Tharanga has announced his retirement from international cricket. The left-handed batsman, who last played for Sri Lanka in March 2019, had been an integral part of white-ball cricket for the...

Feb 26, 2021 | No Comments

Napier businesses angry at ‘knee-jerk’ cancellation of art deco festival

https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/news/256464/eight_col_deco-cancel-pic-dance.jpg?1614239100 Businesses in Napier say they are angry, upset and out of pocket after the city’s art deco festival was cancelled due to last week’s Covid-19 scare. People dancing along to a piano tune by...

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Steel & Tube posts $4.3m half year net profit

https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/news/195612/eight_col_Steel_framing_1610.jpg?1558324553 The steel and manufacturing company Steel & Tube is back in the black after last year’s hefty loss. Photo: 123RF The firm’s net profit for the six months to December was $4.3m, compared with...

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eLanka | John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) – Sri Lanka – STOCK MARKET WEEKLY – Week Ending, February 25, 2021

https://www.elanka.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/John-Keells-Stock-Brokers-JKSB-–-Sri-Lanka-–-STOCK-MARKET-WEEKLY-–-Week-Ending-February-25-2021-1.jpg Brought to you by – John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) John Keells Stock Brokers (JKSB) is a leading equity brokerage house in Sri Lanka and is a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC...

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Auckland’s three-day lockdown cost retailers $44 million

https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/news_crops/107667/eight_col_Economy_Closed_4F0A4401.jpg?1597782456 New figures show last week’s level 3 lockdown cost Auckland and Northland retailers $44 million in lost earnings. Photo: RNZ / Claire Eastham-Farrelly The numbers come from Paymark which accounts for 70 percent of...

Feb 26, 2021 | No Comments

Air NZ cancels flights after South Auckland Covid outbreak

https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/news_crops/118134/eight_col_james-coleman-YFx61dtVvHA-unsplash.jpg?1614296494 Air New Zealand has suspended quarantine-free flying for people travelling from New Zealand to Australia until Sunday. Photo: James Coleman/ Unsplash The airline has closed off all bookings for Sydney and Melbourne until 6...

Feb 26, 2021 | No Comments

Statement on passing of former PNG PM Sir Michael Somare

https://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2017-11/beehive-red-og_0.png Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has expressed her condolences at the passing of long-serving former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare. “Our thoughts are with Lady Veronica Somare and family,...

Feb 26, 2021 | No Comments

Port of Tauranga lifts profits a little, despite challenges

https://www.rnz.co.nz/assets/news_crops/118130/eight_col_nigel-waters-QnN92hXxl6w-unsplash.jpg?1614291636 The country’s biggest port has slightly increased profits, despite a drop in ship visits and cargo volumes. Port of Tauranga has slightly increased its profits. Photo: Nigel Waters/ Unsplash Port of Tauranga’s net profit...

Feb 26, 2021 | No Comments

eLanka | SJB defends Vaas and lambasts SLC top rung By Saman Indrajith

https://www.elanka.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SJB-defends-Vaas-and-lambasts-SLC-top-rung.jpg Source:-island The main Opposition, SJB in Parliament yesterday found fault with Sri Lanka Cricket for having launched a vilification campaign against veteran cricketer Chaminda Vaas, and claiming that he had sought to hold...

Feb 26, 2021 | No Comments

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