Saturday, November 16, 2024

Lockdowns or vaccines? 3 Pacific nations try diverging paths

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Cheryl Simpson was supposed to be celebrating her 60th birthday over lunch with friends but instead found herself confined to her Auckland home.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lockdowns or vaccines? 3 Pacific nations try diverging paths

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Cheryl Simpson was supposed to be celebrating her 60th birthday over lunch with friends but instead found herself confined to her Auckland home.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lockdowns or vaccines? 3 Pacific nations try diverging paths

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Cheryl Simpson was supposed to be celebrating her 60th birthday over lunch with friends but instead found herself confined to her Auckland home.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

US joins global push against violent extremism online

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Two years after a white supremacist in New Zealand livestreamed the slaughter of 51 Muslim worshippers on Facebook, French President Emmanuel Macron says the internet continues to be be used by terrorists as a weapon to propagate hate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US joins global push against violent extremism online

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Two years after a white supremacist in New Zealand livestreamed the slaughter of 51 Muslim worshippers on Facebook, French President Emmanuel Macron says the internet continues to be be used by terrorists as a weapon to propagate hate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US joins global push against violent extremism online

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Two years after a white supremacist in New Zealand livestreamed the slaughter of 51 Muslim worshippers on Facebook, French President Emmanuel Macron says the internet continues to be be used by terrorists as a weapon to propagate hate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US joins global push against violent extremism online

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Two years after a white supremacist in New Zealand livestreamed the slaughter of 51 Muslim worshippers on Facebook, French President Emmanuel Macron says the internet continues to be be used by terrorists as a weapon to propagate hate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wealthy nations once lauded as successes lag in vaccinations

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Some wealthy nations that were most praised last year for controlling the coronavirus are now lagging far behind in getting their people vaccinated — and some, especially in Asia, are seeing COVID-19 cases grow.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wealthy nations once lauded as successes lag in vaccinations

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Some wealthy nations that were most praised last year for controlling the coronavirus are now lagging far behind in getting their people vaccinated — and some, especially in Asia, are seeing COVID-19 cases grow.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Wealthy nations once lauded as successes lag in vaccinations

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Some wealthy nations that were most praised last year for controlling the coronavirus are now lagging far behind in getting their people vaccinated — and some, especially in Asia, are seeing COVID-19 cases grow.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand to review parliament security after door attack

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Officials plan to review security at New Zealand's Parliament after a man armed with an axe smashed the main glass entrance doors early Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Fiji cyclone kills at least 2, destroys dozens of homes

SUVA, Fiji (AP) — A powerful cyclone hit Fiji overnight, killing at least two people and destroying dozens of homes in the Pacific island nation, authorities said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fiji cyclone kills at least 2, destroys dozens of homes

SUVA, Fiji (AP) — A powerful cyclone hit Fiji overnight, killing at least two people and destroying dozens of homes in the Pacific island nation, authorities said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fiji imposes curfew as it prepares for major cyclone to hit

SUVA, Fiji (AP) — Fiji imposed a nationwide curfew Thursday after urging people near the coast to move to higher ground as the island nation prepared for a major cyclone to hit.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Fiji imposes curfew as it prepares for major cyclone to hit

SUVA, Fiji (AP) — Fiji imposed a nationwide curfew Thursday after urging people near the coast to move to higher ground as the island nation prepared for a major cyclone to hit.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AP Interview: Flattening curve wasn’t enough for New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand this year pulled off a moonshot that remains the envy of most other nations: It eliminated the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AP Interview: Flattening curve wasn’t enough for New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand this year pulled off a moonshot that remains the envy of most other nations: It eliminated the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand marks one year since volcanic eruption killed 22

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A woman whose son was killed in a volcanic eruption in New Zealand a year ago said that as she stood crying, wailing and calling out his name on a beach soon afterward, a stranger came up to her and held her.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand marks one year since volcanic eruption killed 22

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A woman whose son was killed in a volcanic eruption in New Zealand a year ago said that as she stood crying, wailing and calling out his name on a beach soon afterward, a stranger came up to her and held her.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Report finds lapses ahead of New Zealand mosque attack

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — There were no clear signs that an attack last year on two New Zealand mosques was imminent, but police should have done a better job vetting the lone gunman when he applied for a gun license, and intelligence agencies should have focused more on threats …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Report shows how New Zealand mosque shooter eluded detection

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A comprehensive report into last year's Christchurch mosque shootings in which 51 Muslim worshippers were slaughtered sheds new light on how the gunman was able to elude detection by authorities as he planned out his attack.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Sean Parker OK'd to buy stake in Peter Jackson's VFX studio

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand authorities have approved tech billionaire Sean Parker’s purchase of a one-third stake in film director Peter Jackson’s visual effects studio.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Sean Parker OK'd to buy stake in Peter Jackson's VFX studio

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand authorities have approved tech billionaire Sean Parker’s purchase of a one-third stake in film director Peter Jackson’s visual effects studio.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Sean Parker OK'd to buy stake in Peter Jackson's VFX studio

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand authorities have approved tech billionaire Sean Parker’s purchase of a one-third stake in film director Peter Jackson’s visual effects studio.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Australian leader seeks conciliation in dispute with China

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A diplomatic war of words between Australia and China over a graphic tweet seemed to finally cool on Thursday as Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison struck a much more conciliatory tone.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Australia bounces out of recession as economy grows 3.3%

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia's economy grew by 3.3% in the third quarter, rebounding from its first recession in nearly three decades as it recovered from pandemic-related shocks, according to figures released Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand symbolically declares climate emergency

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Joining more than 30 countries, New Zealand on Wednesday took the symbolic step of declaring a climate emergency.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Sean Parker OK'd to buy stake in Peter Jackson's VFX studio

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand authorities have approved tech billionaire Sean Parker’s purchase of a one-third stake in film director Peter Jackson’s visual effects studio.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Australian leader seeks conciliation in dispute with China

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A diplomatic war of words between Australia and China over a graphic tweet seemed to finally cool on Thursday as Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison struck a much more conciliatory tone.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Australia bounces out of recession as economy grows 3.3%

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia's economy grew by 3.3% in the third quarter, rebounding from its first recession in nearly three decades as it recovered from pandemic-related shocks, according to figures released Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand symbolically declares climate emergency

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Joining more than 30 countries, New Zealand on Wednesday took the symbolic step of declaring a climate emergency.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Australia bounces out of recession as economy grows 3.3%

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia's economy grew by 3.3% in the third quarter, rebounding from its first recession in nearly three decades as it recovered from pandemic-related shocks, according to figures released Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand symbolically declares climate emergency

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Joining more than 30 countries, New Zealand on Wednesday took the symbolic step of declaring a climate emergency.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand joins Australia in denouncing China's tweet

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand has joined Australia in denouncing a graphic tweet posted by a Chinese official that shows a fake image of a grinning Australian soldier holding a bloodied knife to a child’s throat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Australian leader calls China's graphic tweet 'repugnant'

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia’s prime minister said Monday that a Chinese official’s tweet showing a fake image of an Australian soldier appearing to slit a child’s throat was “truly repugnant” and merits an apology.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand files 13 safety charges after volcano killed 22

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand authorities filed safety violation charges on Monday against 10 organizations and three individuals after a volcanic eruption at White Island last year killed 22 people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Australian leader calls China's graphic tweet 'repugnant'

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Monday a tweet by a Chinese official which shows a fake image of an Australian soldier appearing to slit a child's throat is “truly repugnant."
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AP Interview: Mahuta hits refresh on New Zealand diplomacy

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Diplomats like to remain neutral but Nanaia Mahuta let the veil slip a little when a winner was declared in the U.S. election by tweeting a smiley-face emoji.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

AP Interview: Mahuta brings new face to N. Zealand diplomacy

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Diplomats like to remain neutral but Nanaia Mahuta let the veil slip a little when a winner was declared in the U.S. election by tweeting a smiley-face emoji.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Thailand approved transfer of 3 Iranians as Australian freed

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand said Thursday it transferred three Iranians involved in a botched 2012 bomb plot back to Tehran, as Iran released an Australian academic who was imprisoned for more than two years on spying charges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand's Mahuta brings new outlook to foreign affairs

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Diplomats like to remain neutral but Nanaia Mahuta let the veil slip a little when a winner was declared in the U.S. election by tweeting a smiley-face emoji.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Thailand approves transfer of 3 Iranians as Australian freed

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai officials said Thursday they approved the transfer back to Tehran of three Iranians who were involved in a botched 2012 bomb plot, as Iran released a 33-year-old Australian academic who was imprisoned for more than two years on spying charges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Thailand approves transfer of 3 Iranians as Australian freed

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai officials said Thursday they approved the transfer back to Tehran of three Iranians who were involved in a botched 2012 bomb plot, as Iran released a 33-year-old Australian academic who was imprisoned for more than two years on spying charges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Australian leader thrilled at Iran's release of academic

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia's prime minister said he's “thrilled and relieved” after Iran released in a prisoner swap a 33-year-old academic who was imprisoned for more than two years on spying charges, but added it would take time for Kylie Moore-Gilbert to process her “horrible” ordeal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand soldier faces spying charges in 1st such case

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A New Zealand soldier has been charged with spying and will face up to 14 years in prison if found guilty.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

International flyers may soon need to get virus vaccinations

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — International air travel could come booming back next year but with a new rule: Travelers to certain countries must be vaccinated against the coronavirus before they can fly.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand leader Ardern offers virus know-how to Joe Biden

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday became the latest world leader to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden on his election victory, saying she offered to share her nation's expertise on dealing with the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Report finds Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A shocking Australian military report into war crimes has found evidence that elite Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghan prisoners, farmers and civilians.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

US paid for ambassador to New Zealand to fly on private jet

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The United States government paid for ambassador Scott Brown and his wife to fly domestically in New Zealand on a private jet so they could avoid going into quarantine at the border, documents show.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Pacific isles, secretive states among last virus-free places

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — From Argentina to Zimbabwe, from the Vatican to the White House, the coronavirus has spread relentlessly. It's been confirmed on every continent but one and in nearly every country. Yet a few places have yet to report even a single case of infection. Some have …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Final votes confirm New Zealand won't legalize marijuana

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand won't be legalizing marijuana after the final votes counted Friday in a referendum failed to overturn the result from election night — although it got close.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

New Zealand's new deputy leader first gay man to hold role

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's new Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson will be the country's first openly gay man to hold the role and is among a team of top lawmakers announced Monday that is remarkable for its diversity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

New Zealand's new deputy leader first gay man to hold role

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's new Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson will be the country's first openly gay man to hold the role and is among a team of top lawmakers announced Monday that is remarkable for its diversity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

New Zealand votes to legalize euthanasia but not marijuana

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealanders voted to legalize euthanasia in a binding referendum, but preliminary results released Friday showed they likely would not legalize recreational marijuana use.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

New Zealand votes to legalize euthanasia but not marijuana

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealanders voted to legalize euthanasia in a binding referendum, but preliminary results released Friday showed they likely would not legalize recreational marijuana use.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

New Zealand's Ardern credits virus response for election win

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — A day after winning a second term in a landside victory, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Sunday she sees the election result as an endorsement of her government’s efforts to stamp out the coronavirus and reboot the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New Zealand to vote on legalizing marijuana and euthanasia

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealanders are poised to decide on two landmark social issues during an election Saturday: whether to legalize recreational marijuana and whether to legalize euthanasia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New Zealand's Ardern wins 2nd term in election landslide

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won a second term in office Saturday in an election landslide of historic proportions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New Zealand's Ardern credits virus response for election win

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — A day after winning a second term in a landside victory, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Sunday she sees the election result as an endorsement of her government’s efforts to stamp out the coronavirus and reboot the economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New Zealand's Ardern wins 2nd term in election landslide

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won a second term in office Saturday in an election landslide of historic proportions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New Zealand's Ardern headed for landslide win and 2nd term

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was headed for a landslide win and a second term in office Saturday in New Zealand’s general election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New Zealand's Ardern appears headed for big win and 2nd term

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern appeared headed for a landslide win and a second term in office Saturday during early vote counting in New Zealand’s election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New Zealand to vote on legalizing marijuana and euthanasia

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealanders are poised to decide on two landmark social issues during an election Saturday: whether to legalize recreational marijuana and whether to legalize euthanasia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New Zealanders go to the polls as Ardern seeks 2nd term

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Polling places closed and vote counting began on election day in New Zealand on Saturday as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern seeks a second term.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New Zealanders go to the polls as Ardern seeks 2nd term

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Polling places closed and vote counting began on election day in New Zealand on Saturday as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern seeks a second term.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New Zealand to vote on legalizing marijuana and euthanasia

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealanders are poised to decide on two landmark social issues during an election Saturday: whether to legalize recreational marijuana and whether to legalize euthanasia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New Zealand to vote on legalizing marijuana and euthanasia

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealanders are poised to decide on two landmark social issues during an election Saturday: whether to legalize recreational marijuana and whether to legalize euthanasia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New Zealand election: Ardern vs. conservative challenger

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand is holding a general election on Saturday, and opinion polls indicate Jacinda Ardern is on track to win a second term as prime minister. Her popularity soared this year after she led an effort to stamp out the coronavirus. New Zealanders will also …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

A popular Ardern poised to win 2nd term in New Zealand vote

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — In the final days of campaigning before New Zealand holds an election on Saturday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is being greeted like a rock star.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

New Zealand election: Ardern vs. conservative challenger

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand is holding a general election on Saturday, and opinion polls indicate Jacinda Ardern is on track to win a second term as prime minister. Her popularity soared this year after she led an effort to stamp out the coronavirus. New Zealanders will also …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

A popular Ardern poised to win 2nd term in New Zealand vote

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — In the final days of campaigning before New Zealand holds an election on Saturday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is being greeted like a rock star.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

China tames new outbreak but elsewhere virus cases surge

China on Wednesday reported 12 cases, down from 22 the day before. Beijing reported seven new cases, down from 13.
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Experts say virus could kill up to 240,000 Americans

NEW YORK (AP) — As the number of coronavirus deaths continues to surge in the U.S., officials are warning the disease could kill between 100,000 and 240,000 Americans, even if people continue to stay home and limit their contact with others.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand mosque gunman pleads guilty to murder, terrorism

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The man who committed the worst atrocity in New Zealand's modern history when he slaughtered 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques unexpectedly pleaded guilty to all charges Thursday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand mosque gunman pleads guilty to murder, terrorism

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The man who committed the worst atrocity in New Zealand's modern history when he slaughtered 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques unexpectedly pleaded guilty to all charges Thursday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand mosque gunman pleads guilty to murder, terrorism

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The man who committed the worst atrocity in New Zealand's modern history when he slaughtered 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques unexpectedly pleaded guilty to all charges Thursday.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand passes landmark law to decriminalize abortion

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Margaret Sparrow was 21 years old when she drank a concoction to induce an abortion, at a time when the procedure was both illegal and socially unacceptable in New Zealand.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand announces economic stimulus equal to 4% of GDP

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's government said Tuesday it would spend billions of dollars supporting hard-hit companies as it tries to shore up an economy headed for recession because of the coronavirus.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Shot 9 times during mosque massacre, survivor overcomes fear

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — When the gunman walked into the Al Noor mosque, Temel Atacocugu was kneeling for Friday prayers. He looked up into the man’s face, thinking he was a police officer because of his paramilitary outfit. Time slowed. Atacocugu saw a puff of smoke come from the …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Christchurch marks anniversary of mosque shootings

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — People in the New Zealand city of Christchurch honored the 51 worshipers who were killed in a mass shooting a year ago in small but poignant ways Sunday, after a planned national memorial event was canceled due to fears it might spread the new coronavirus.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Shot 9 times during mosque massacre, survivor overcomes fear

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — When the gunman walked into the Al Noor mosque, Temel Atacocugu was kneeling for Friday prayers. He looked up into the man’s face, thinking he was a police officer because of his paramilitary outfit. Time slowed. Atacocugu saw a puff of smoke come from the …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Shot 9 times during mosque massacre, survivor overcomes fear

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — When the gunman walked into the Al Noor mosque, Temel Atacocugu was kneeling for Friday prayers. He looked up into the man’s face, thinking he was a police officer because of his paramilitary outfit. Time slowed. Atacocugu saw a puff of smoke come from the …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Christchurch marks anniversary of mosque shootings

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — People in the New Zealand city of Christchurch honored the 51 worshipers who were killed in a mass shooting a year ago in small but poignant ways Sunday, after a planned national memorial event was canceled due to fears it might spread the new coronavirus.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Christchurch marks anniversary of mosque shootings

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — People in the New Zealand city of Christchurch honored the 51 worshipers who were killed in a mass shooting a year ago in small but poignant ways Sunday, after a planned national memorial event was canceled due to fears it might spread the new coronavirus.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand cancels mosque shooting memorial over virus fear

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — A national memorial in New Zealand to commemorate the 51 people who were killed when a gunman attacked two mosques one year ago has been canceled due to concern over the new coronavirus.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

New Zealand leader says nation changed after mosque attacks

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Friday that New Zealanders have become more engaged with the Muslim community in the year since a gunman killed 51 people at two mosques.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

1 year later, New Zealand mosque attacks alter many lives

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Fifty-one people were killed and dozens more injured when a lone gunman attacked two mosques in Christchurch last year. New Zealanders will commemorate those who died on the anniversary of the mass killing Sunday. Three people whose lives were forever altered that day say it …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

1 year later, New Zealand mosque attacks alter many lives

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Fifty-one people were killed and dozens more injured when a lone gunman attacked two mosques in Christchurch last year. New Zealanders will commemorate those who died on the anniversary of the mass killing Sunday. Three people whose lives were forever altered that day say it …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

1 year later, New Zealand mosque attacks alter many lives

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Fifty-one people were killed and dozens more injured when a lone gunman attacked two mosques in Christchurch last year. New Zealanders will commemorate those who died on the anniversary of the mass killing Sunday. Three people whose lives were forever altered that day say it …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Dwindling deliveries

OTAKI, New Zealand - Sandra Vidulich is so excited about the leather boots she ordered through Amazon that she rips open the box in front of the postman and tries them on.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO