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Market close: NZ sharemarket falls more than half a per cent 1 Apr, 2021 04:40 AM 5 minutes to read AFT Pharmaceuticals slumped 57c or 11.52 per cent to $4.38. Photo / 123RF NZ Herald By: Graham Skellern The New Zealand sharemarket gave back much of its gains from the day before, falling more than half a per cent on steady trading as it entered the four-day Easter break. The S&P/NZX 50 Index fell 72.38 points or 0.58 per cent to 12,488.31, after rising 0.92 per cent on Wednesd...

Canadian Dollar Declines On Falling Oil Prices Several EU nations, including Germany, France, and Italy halted vaccinations amid fears about potential side effects. Slower vaccinations could delay the economic recovery, as some major economies are suffering from a third wave of COVID-19 infections. Oil demand will likely never catch up with its pre-pandemic trajectory, the Paris-based IEA said Wednesday in its annual medium-term outlook. There may be no return to normal for the oil market in th...

A woman who fell from a moving vehicle in South Auckland has died.

ESPN Colombia host crushed against desk after piece of the set comes tumbling down 11 Mar, 2021 06:50 AM Quick Read ESPN anchor crushed by set piece live on air. Video / Mike Sington / ESPN news.com.au A TV host has miraculously escaped uninjured after being crushed by a falling set piece live on air. ESPN Colombia host Carlos Orduz was sitting on a seven-person panel discussing a football match when a piece of the set came tumbling down and crushed him against the desk. Shocking footage of the...

Over $100m paid in claims for elderly falling in the Bay of Plenty in five years 11 Mar, 2021 05:00 PM 5 minutes to read Rory ORourke who says falls are really bad for older people and hes been going to balance classes to help him keep on his feet after having a few falls recently Rory ORourke who says falls are really bad for older people and hes been going to balance classes to help him keep on his feet after having a few falls recently Thousands of Rotorua seniors are falling every year pr...

Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews in intensive care after falling on wet stairs 9 Mar, 2021 03:46 AM 4 minutes to read Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews. Photo / Getty Images news.com.au By: Frank Chung Daniel Andrews has been placed in intensive care in hospital where he is expected to remain for "the next few days" after suffering a serious fall this morning. The Victoria Premier issued a statement via his office this afternoon giving details of the accident and his condition. "Early this morning...

Parents asking lawmakers for better furniture tip-over safety regulations STURDY Act is being considered by U.S. Congress Every year thousands of children are hurt when pieces of furniture and tv sets fall over on them. These tip-over incidents have killed young children and devastated families. Its why some of the families impacted are hopeful that congress will pass a new law to improve furniture safety. and last updated 2021-03-08 09:18:18-05 Every year thousands of children are hurt when pi...

Mark Lister is Head of Private Wealth Research at Craigs Investment Partners

"Our education system is not quite catering for them."

Motorists are asked to avoid the area until the road is clear.