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Sri Lankan garment workers seek urgent government help Pandemic takes its toll on the lucrative garment industry as infections rise among factory workers Updated: May 17, 2021 06:38 AM GMT Trending A deserted street during government-imposed travel restrictions and a weekend lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Colombo on May 15. (Photo: AFP) Garment workers in Sri Lanka’s free trade zones have urged the government to protect their lives as the Covid-19 pandemic spreads rapidly in th...

Alleged hammer assault at youth netball game The incident occurred at the Tauranga Netball Centre on Maunganui Road. File Image. ); } else { // } Tauranga Netball Centre will work with police if an investigation is launched regarding a violent altercation, allegedly involving a parent of a participating child. Three men are said to have been involved in a violent altercation at the weekend, with one concerned parent stating a hammer was involved. The incident occur...

Domestic cats - best in show Megan Harland and her award winning cat Sock are looking forward to this year’s show. Photo: John Borren. ); } else { // } Ginger, tortoiseshell, grey, white, long or short haired – the mere moggy in all its mix breed glory still gets a chance to win awards. The Geyserland Cat Club is on the hunt for more domestic cats to join the show ranks at its Tauranga Show. Organiser Michelle Harland says the show has always been open to all cat...

Two lucky Lotto players win $500,000 File photo. ); } else { // } Two Lotto players will be celebrating after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in last night’s live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were sold at Pak N Save Richmond in Nelson and on MyLotto to a player from Gore. Powerball was not struck last night and has rolled over to Wednesday night, where the jackpot will be $6 million. Strike Four has also rolled over last night and will be $600,0...

Vanilla to change the world Heilala Vanilla’s Jennifer Boggiss at their Te Puna location. ); } else { // } When Cyclone Waka tore through the Kingdom of Tonga at the end of 2001, John Ross and his family wanted to do something to help. Now, 20 years later, Heilala Vanilla is a world-renowned brand sold online and in supermarkets, used by award winning chefs and as an ingredient to high end food manufacturers. But how does a brand become successful while also naviga...

What eventually happens, like tyres, to all the millions of batteries? Are they recyclable? Given the track record... Posted on 15-05-2021 13:51 | By morepork ... of the current Government in having Democratic "conversations" (as opposed to secret deals behind closed doors that we get no say in...), I am not optimistic for this. The idea is a good one and there is no doubt that eventually, all our transport MUST be electric because we won’t have fossil fuels... The point about other countri...

National MP Throughout the year I like to hold public meetings in different parts of the Bay of Plenty electorate. So far I’ve held these in Welcome Bay and Lower Kaimai. I appreciate the effort people make to come out after work; it’s important for me to hear the views of constituents so I can better represent them in Parliament. My next community meeting will be in Papamoa Thursday, May 27 at the Legacy Gardens at 7pm. Issues that have been raised most frequently by Papamoa constituent...

Nationwide vet shortage pushing staff to the edge File Image. SunLive. ); } else { // } Vets say a nationwide shortage of staff, drought and uncertainty due to Covid-19 is pushing them to a breaking point. Veterinary Association (NZVA) chief officer Helen Beattie says the country is between 50 and 100 vets short, which is affecting the well-being of both people and animals. "We know theres a bunch of vets out there that are going well above and beyond and, as we know...

Police were alerted of the incident shortly after 4pm today. The crash involved two vehicles and was located near the intersection of Youngson Rd and State Highway 2. “Looks like only minor injuries,” says a police spokesperson. SunLive will continue to monitor the situation and will update the story accordingly. At the scene? Call 0800 SUNLIVE or email photos to newsroom@thesun.co.nz. ); } else { // replace with your tablet/desktop ad unit id 300x250 document.write( ); }

Rest home residents receive Covid-19 vaccine Mountain View rest home resident Ben Tientjes receives his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination from a Cicada Healthcare nurse. Supplied photo. ); } else { // } Ninety-three-year-old Ben Tientjes is a “great believer in vaccines” and says getting the Covid-19 vaccination will ensure everyone is kept safe. Residents and staff of Kawerau’s Mountain View rest home were given their first round of the vaccine on Wednesd...