Why does the heart find isolation so hard?
On paper staying at home sounds simple, so why does it feel so hard? We asked people who have lived in different forms of isolation how they made the best of it. "This is more of a day- to- day thing, see how it pans out over each day. "Taking joy in little things each day really does help." Just before isolation began, she said: "I'm always hugging you in my heart".
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April 02, 2020 01:18 UTC
Coronavirus: Union on badly behaved employers - 'We will remember'
The president of the Council of Trade Unions says double digit employment is realistic, but New Zealand faces a tremendous opportunity to rethink our economy. We can create work." We can create work." Wagstaff said the budget should set out central services and infrastructure projects which will create work. "People will remember this, we will remember this, and we will certainly be going after employers who have being acting illegally."
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April 02, 2020 01:07 UTC
Cyclist dies in Nth Canterbury crash
A cyclist has died as a result of a crash in North Canterbury. Emergency services responded to a serious crash involving a cyclist on Oxford Rd, Waimakariri about 12:40pm on Thursday. Police have advised motorists to avoid the area.
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April 02, 2020 01:07 UTC
Coronavirus: Wedding cluster grows to 34 cases
Locals in Bluff are worried and concerned after a coronavirus cluster linked to a wedding held in the town has risen to 34 cases with 12 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours. John Hawkins A wedding held in Bluff has created the third-largest Covid-19 cluster in the country. The wedding cluster has now overtaken the Queenstown cluster, where 27 cases have been reported. "After a guest at a staff member's wedding in Bluff tested positive, approximately 10 staff who had links to the wedding were tested," Hadley said. A total of 118 Coronavirus cases have been recorded in the Southern District Health Board catchment area as the Ministry of Health announced 10 new cases on Thursday.
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April 02, 2020 00:58 UTC
Covid-19: One new case in Canterbury
Only one new case has been reported in Canterbury over the last 24 hours, with the region's total now standing at 53. At Thursday's update, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced 89 new confirmed and probable cases in New Zealand, bringing the national total to 797 cases. Canterbury remains seventh behind the Southern, Waikato, Auckland, Waitemata, Capital and Coast and Counties Manukau district health board areas. Dr Bloomfield said the majority of cases were still linked to overseas travel, including their close contacts. Police Commissioner Mike Bush joined Dr Bloomfield in today's update, marking his last day in the role and will continue to work in the Covid-19 committee.
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April 02, 2020 00:56 UTC
Coronavirus: Ferry terminal upgrade sees consultation move online
An artist's interpretation of what Picton's proposed new Interislander ferry terminal will look like. Multimillion-dollar plans to upgrade Picton's ferry terminal have opened for public feedback online and are likely be extended due to coronavirus. READ MORE:* Coronavirus: Full Coverage* Has Picton been left out of dry dock talks? The largest New Zealand dry dock, built at the Devonport Naval Base in 1888, was too small to service larger vessels. It was estimated a new dry dock in Picton could create over 100 jobs.
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April 02, 2020 00:56 UTC
Fletcher Building staff say they feel pressured by short consultation timeframe
Fletcher Building staff are feeling pressured by the 5pm deadline to accept a pay proposal which could see incomes slashed by up to 70 per cent after the lockdown. A spokeswoman for Fletcher Building said staff had until 5pm on Thursday to consult on the proposal because of the "rapidly evolving situation". A number of Fletcher Building employees and contractors who told Stuff they felt they were being forced into accepting the deal. (File photo)On Wenesday a Fletcher Building spokeswoman said from the March 26 to April 3 staff would be paid their full pay. E tū union member Joe Gallagher, who also represents some Fletcher staff, says that the unfairness is incredible.
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April 02, 2020 00:55 UTC
Cases in South climb to 118, Bluff wedding cluster grows
Meanwhile, the number cases linked to the wedding in Bluff has continued to skyrocket, increasing by 12 to to 34, after climbing by 14 yesterday. Source: Ministry of HealthIt is unclear how many of the cases linked to the wedding are in the South, but the Otago Daily Times understands the wedding was attended largely by out-of-towners. No new cases were linked to the other Southern cluster, the World Hereford Conference, which was held in Queesntown from March 9-13. Twenty-two Covid-19 cases are linked to a wedding held in Bluff in March. SDHB continues to have the most cases by DHB area, with a total of 118 cases.
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April 02, 2020 00:45 UTC
Warm fuzzies for the lockdown days
There may be concerns regarding income and how this will affect your ability to provide for your family. We live in a back section, I put our little bear - name of Bear - on our letterbox. Just a point it might pay to mix up your bears, so the bear hunters have some new bears to find. If the weather changes, which of course it will, just embrace the weather put on a coat, scarf and gloves and enjoy. We need to ensure that what they supported, listened to and well-funded, not just now but also in the future.
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April 02, 2020 00:45 UTC
Cyclist killed after crash in North Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the crash on Oxford Rd, Fernside about 12.40pm on Thursday. One cyclist is dead and another has minor injuries after they were hit by a van in North Canterbury. Emergency services were called to the crash on Oxford Rd, Fernside, near McIntoshs Rd, about 12.40pm on Thursday. The crash comes after a motorcyclist was killed in Rangiora on Tuesday after colliding with a car. Last month, a truck driver died when a truck and passenger train collided in Flaxton, near Rangiora, in North Canterbury.
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April 02, 2020 00:29 UTC
Community worker urges kindness and support during lockdown
For Damian Ardell, of Belfast, the importance of spreading kindness and support to others isn't new to him, as a community worker for the people of northwest Christchurch. During his time as a community worker he has seen people "completely transform" their situation which was a rewarding experience for him. GIVING BACK: Community worker Damian Ardell (right) with Chloe and Malachi (middle) and Alyssa McGaughey of Kainga Ora serve breakfast at one of their many community events. The trust holds community events and provides support in a number of ways including food bank deliveries, school breakfasts and general pastoral care. Over the lockdown, Mr Ardell will be lending a hand to those who need food delivered to their houses and offering words of wisdom and support over the phone for the community if they need.
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April 02, 2020 00:22 UTC
The Warehouse rejects claims essential clothing selling out
SUPPLIED A screen shot of essential items being sold online by The Warehouse. "Well, blow me down... Like 3/4 of the clothing essential stock is SOLD OUT just since The Warehouse opened its online shopping. READ MORE:* The Warehouse selling clothing as essential items* Mitre 10, Briscoes join Smiths City and The Warehouse in selling essentials during lockdownComments on another website also lamented the lack of places to buy children's clothing. "We can confirm that there is indeed plenty of essential clothing stock available." Greg Harford of Retail NZ said most New Zealanders would consider clothing essential goods.
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April 02, 2020 00:11 UTC
Air NZ shrinks domestic network
Air New Zealand has shrunk its domestic network to just 5% of its former size and cut flights to 15 cities and towns. The airline will operate a limited domestic schedule from tomorrow to enable essential travel only and to keep air freight moving. It will operate just 47 return flights a week spread among five cities; Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch and Dunedin. The airline normally operates around 400 domestic flights a day. Air New Zealand has also established a process whereby the airline will operate ad hoc domestic charter flights at the request of the Government.
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April 02, 2020 00:11 UTC
Coronavirus: Tests for potential vaccines begins in Australia
Australia's national science agency has begun testing potential coronavirus vaccines in what has been described as a critical milestone in the global fight against the novel coronavirus. Supplied Reaching this testing stage of vaccine development would normally take 1-2 years. "Usually it takes one to two years to do this and we have apparently done it in eight weeks, so that's actually really good," Dr Grenfell told AAP. Professor Trevor Drew, who leads CSIRO's coronavirus and vaccine work, said they had been studying SARS CoV-2, which causes Covid-19, since January. Dr Grenfell feels very optimistic about the fight against Covid-19 but said a vaccine was still a ways off, with suggestions it could be 18 months.
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April 02, 2020 00:11 UTC
Live: 89 new Covid-19 cases revealed
The Government has revealed there are 76 new confirmed cases and 13 probable cases, bringing the New Zealand total to 797. 51% of cases have links to overseas travelJust 1% are community transmission - but Bloomfield expects that number to rise as 17% of cases are still being investigated. 10 new cases in South yesterdayIt comes as yesterday it was revealed there were 47 new confirmed cases and 14 probable cases, bringing the New Zealand total to 708. The South continued to have the most cases by DHB area, followed by Auckland DHB with 104 and Waitemata with 98. The update comes as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the Government wants more testing for Covid-19 in regions with low confirmed cases before deciding whether some could have conditions of the lockdown eased.
Source:Otago Daily Times
April 02, 2020 00:00 UTC