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Driverless, contactless deliveries California’s Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday authorized autonomous technology startup Nuro to test two driverless delivery vehicles in nine cities, a decision that comes as coronavirus concerns lock down many in the state. U.S. companies that deliver groceries, household goods and take out food
COVID-19 Update: 11 April 2020
We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with those that
COVID-19 Update: 10 April 2020
We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with those that
COVID-19 Update: 9 April 2020
We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with those that
Daily News Roundup – 9 April 2020
Government, parliament 1News: Poll: 88% of Kiwis trust Government’s coronavirus response, vastly higher than other nations Henry Cooke (Stuff): Public surge in trust of Government during Covid-19 crisis Toby Manhire (Spinoff): Almost 90% of New Zealanders back Ardern government on Covid-19 – poll Jo Moir (RNZ): An election in lockdown?
George Pell Walks Free
Cardinal George Pell is a free man. The most (in)famous legal case in Australia since the Chamberlain trials in 1982 has likewise ended in vindication for the accused. Cardinal George Pell will walk free after 405 days in jail after the High Court on Tuesday ruled in his favour[
COVID-19 Update: 8 April 2020
We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with those that
Daily News Roundup – 8 April 2020
Public health strategy, exiting lockdown Thomas Manch (Stuff): A path out of lockdown is being charted, but experts say New Zealand is not ready Nick Wison, Ayesha Verrall, Len Cook, Alistair Gray, Amanda Kvalsvig, Michael Baker (Public Health Expert): Testing for COVID-19 in NZ to Achieve the Elimination Goal RNZ:
COVID-19 Update: 7 April 2020
We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with those that
Daily News Roundup – 7 April 2020
Health minister demoted, Bridges defends commute 1News: ‘I got it wrong’ – David Clark says he’ll continue as Health Minister at PM’s discretion after breaking lockdown rules Newshub: Health Minister Dr David Clark has ‘no excuses’ for lockdown breach Thomas Manch (Stuff): Health Minister stripped of other portfolios after
Daily News Roundup: 6 April 2020
Public health strategy Charlie Mitchell (Stuff): How hard, how early? The numbers behind New Zealand’s quick lockdown Michael Baker and Nick Wilson (Stuff): Five reasons why we must fight, and how it will make New Zealand better Dan Satherley and Emma Stanford (Newshub): NZ with a chance to be
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COVID-19 Update: 5 April 2020
We are at Level 4 of New Zealand’s four-level COVID-19 alert system. It is likely Level 4 measures will stay in place for a number of weeks. More information on alert levels. * Everyone must now stay home, except those providing essential services. * Only make physical contact with those that