Photo: 123rfMiddlemore Hospital has been involved in global research into a vaccine for pregnant mothers against the RSV virus. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes infections in the lungs and respiratory tracts. The clinical trial used a vaccine developed by Pfizer for pregnant mothers, which was designed to help boost the immunity of their children after birth. But the study's findings show pregnant mothers can greatly reduce the risk of their infants being hospitalised with RSV if they were given the trial vaccine during pregnancy. "It's taken a very long time to get an RSV vaccine we can use to prevent severe infections in infants," she said.

The latest data from the Real Estate Institute of NZ and its sister organisation Realestate.co.nz shows the average difference between asking prices and selling prices is more than $100,000. In March this year the average asking price for residential properties throughout the country listed for sale on Realestate.co.nz was $883,823, while the REINZ's national median selling price in the same month was $775,000. The difference between asking and selling prices has been above $100,000 in each of the first three months of this year. According to Realestate.co.nz, the average difference between asking and selling prices has been 5.7% over the last 16 years. The biggest difference between asking and selling prices was 22%, which occurred in January 2017 and then again in April 2020.

“There’s cancelled orders everywhere.”Elgar isn’t alone in seeing farmers close their wallets as rising interest rates and inflation hammers the rural sector. Kelly Hodel/Stuff Waikato Federated farmers dairy chair Andrew Reymer says the cost of production for farmers has gone through the roof in the last 18 months. Interest costs surged 43%, fuel costs were up 29%, fertiliser costs shot up 28% and feed costs gained 23%. “So we are still expecting the Reserve Bank to put interest rates up, another 25 basis points or a quarter of a percent at the next review.”Kilsby said the interest rates were expected to hold at high levels through to the end of 2023. “We will sell bit through retired dairy farmers, but our clients are engineers, fertilizer (spreaders), mechanics, the endless economy that surrounds around all the farms.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck speaks to media following his decision to depart the Blues for the Warriors. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck joined the Blues in 2022. "With the time I've had I'm stoked I get to represent my two home-town clubs, the Blues and Warriors. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Shaun Johnson (pictured in 2021) are set to reunite at the Warriors. Asked if he had unfinished business with the Warriors, Tuivasa-Sheck said: "I think it's unfinished business with the Blues first ... it would be a dream to finish up with a chip here with the Blues – my proud home team."

It is once again pumpkin season, and some culinary inspiration may be in order – here are some tips on how to liven up your relationship with the gourd. Autumn means tomatoes are out, and pumpkins are in. No ingredient strikes me as more essential to a chilly, dusky evening ...

Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 8:24 am, April 21st, 2023 - 33 commentsCategories: Economy, national, nicola willis - Tags:Yesterday Statistics New Zealand dealt a rather large blow to National’s election chances when it announced that the latest rate of inflation was 6.7%, a significant drop below the previous rate. Instead of touring the country pretending to be concerned about poor people they may have to complain about something else. The result is much lower than the predictions from most economists who were predicting inflation to be stable or increase. And food inflation was the biggest contributor to the increase which is not surprising given the storms that battered the country recently. If it lowers again it will blow an even bigger hole in National’s election prospects.

Sivo continues fine form in NRL as he leads the top tryscoring listSivo continues fine form in NRL as he leads the top tryscoring list[Photo: Stuff.co.nz]Fiji Bati and Paramatta Eels’ winger Maika Sivo has continued his fine form for his side in this year’s NRL competition as he leads the top try-scoring list for this season with 9 tries in 7 games. Sivo who burst onto the NRL scene with the Eels in 2019, has proven to be a force to be reckoned with and will continue to be a fan favourite for the Eels. He scored two tries last week in their 30-4 thrashing of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and will be hoping to maintain his try-scoring form this week. The Eels will play the Broncos at 10 tonight. Meanwhile, the Rabbitohs overcame the Panthers 20-18 last night.

Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 8:38 pm, April 20th, 2023 - 28 commentsCategories: Christopher Luxon, election 2023, Media, national, same old national, social media lolz - Tags:So National has yet another candidate problem. His name is Stephen Jack and he clearly has difficulties in negotiating reality. But he turned into a massive liability after his easily checked social media posts proved to be somewhat incendiary. And it completely ignores the question of why was he selected in the first place and didn’t someone check his social media? The incident further highlights the problem National has with candidate selection.

To cater to the increasing preference of Gen Z for social and digital news formats, NZ Herald has introduced “What the Actual? !” – a social media brand intended to keep young Kiwis informed about the most significant issues concerning them. Carolyn Luey, NZME Chief Digital & Publishing Officer, says the NZ Herald is excited to be extending its news offering once again, with a brand that has been purpose-built for the digital-native generation. Mitchell Powell, New Zealand Herald Head of Social, says Mihi and Mako are the ideal voices to bring the brand to life and uncover the stories that Kiwi youth care most about. “Like every generation, Gen Z have special characteristics that influence their news consumption habits.

But first, US jobless claims were in fact little-changed from the prior week, although seasonal adjustment generated a higher number. There are now just under 1.8 mln people on these benefits but that is up from 1.5 mln a year ago. US existing home sales in March dipped from February to an annual rate of 4.44 mln when a 4.5 mln rate was expected. It hardly changed from February to March and is now only +4.9% ahead in nominal terms from a year ago. Bulk cargo freight rates were little-changed last week, still running at their long term average levels, levels we first saw in 1988!

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Otago university redundancies, $9m ram raid top-up & AT spending $20k on taxis | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. The University of Otago faces redundancies with lacking enrolments, Retail Crime Prevention Fund up to $15 million and why Auckland Transport spent $20k on taxis at Harry Styles concert in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Full story: https://bit.ly/41oCPTn Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

She got to work knitting a scarf, tagging it "Gift for soldier knitted by Violet Cloughley, aged 8 years, Riverton School". The unbelievable true story has been turned into a children’s book, Violet’s Scarf, by Auckland community advocate Colleen Brown. "It’s the most amazing story — it’s so incredible, and yet it’s true," Mrs Brown said. Violet’s package was one of 250,000 sent from New Zealand in 1916, and was tossed from a mail wagon and caught by George. With close ties to Southland, Mrs Brown said she hoped to return to the region to commemorate the release of the book in some form.

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Police Commissioner Andrew Coster reacts to IPCA report into Parliament protest | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Coster said it was “very clear” at the conclusion of the protest police had insufficient equipment for the violence they encountered. Full story: https://bit.ly/3UNEAY0 Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

They may not have the romance of a freshly-harvested crop, but in plenty of dishes frozen veges are equally delicious – and usually much cheaper. Getting the most out of them just requires a little bit of creativity. Not much in the world feels certain these days. Except, that is, ...

A worker at an adult store has been injured after jumping on the bonnet of a car in an attempt to stop alleged thieves from getting away with stolen goods. Police rushed to the scene about 3.30pm today after reports of shoplifting on Angelsea St, central Hamilton, a spokesperson said. A worker at a local store told the Herald the person hit by the car was a shop worker trying to stop the alleged thief. A witness from a nearby shop said a woman working at adult store Peaches and Cream pursued the alleged thief to their getaway car. Hato Hone St John spokesperson said one person was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.