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Pilot whales are seen stranded on the beach in Chatham Islands, New Zealand November 22, 2020 in this picture obtained from social media.Image: JEMMA WELCH/DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION NZ via REUTERS
CHATHAM ISLANDS

Nearly 100 whales die after mass stranding in New Zealand

About 100 pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins have died in a mass stranding on the remote Chatham Islands, about 800 km (497 miles) off New Zealand’s east coast, officials said on Wednesday. Most of them were stranded during the weekend…

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New Zealand has ramped up testing at quarantine facilities and clinics, and started work on technology to track people using Bluetooth technology.Image: 123RF/Alexander Raths
CORONAVIRUS

New Zealand records 100 days without domestic transmission of Covid-19

New Zealand marked 100 days without a domestic transmission of the coronavirus on Sunday, but warned against complacency as countries like Vietnam and Australia which once had the virus under control now battle a resurgence in infections.…

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NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand recruiting South African teachers to tackle shortage

If you are a teacher‚ New Zealand is looking for you. The New Zealand government said on October 14 it is going to recruit 6‚000 teachers from South Africa‚ the United Kingdom‚ Ireland‚ Canada‚ Australia and Fiji to address its…

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