A top cop says there are several pieces to the puzzle, when it comes to improving the safety of online dating
A top cop says there are several pieces to the puzzle, when it comes to improving the safety of online dating 18 March 2021
Tinder is trialling a new vetting system in the US which will allow users to check public records and reports of violence and abuse.
Detective Inspector Scott Beard who won national praise for helping bring Grace Millane s murderer to justice says it s a good idea, that will help reduce sexual violence.
But he says it s important everyone takes simple precautions, when meeting people they ve met online.
EU sets out plan for coronavirus pass to allow free travel by summer for its residents The European Union’s executive body has proposed the introduction of coronavirus passes to let its 450 million residents travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer Associated Press Reporters
The European Union s executive body has proposed the introduction of coronavirus passes to let its 450 million residents travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer.
The plan, which will be discussed next week during a summit of EU leaders, foresees the creation of vaccine certificates aimed at facilitating travel from one member state to the other.
Exodus 32:7-14
7 Yahweh then said to Moses, Go down at once, for your people whom you brought here from Egypt have become corrupt.
8 They have quickly left the way which I ordered them to follow. They have cast themselves a metal calf, worshipped it and offered sacrifice to it, shouting, Israel, here is your God who brought you here from Egypt!
9 Yahweh then said to Moses, I know these people; I know how obstinate they are!
10 So leave me now, so that my anger can blaze at them and I can put an end to them! I shall make a great nation out of you instead.
Wellington are hunting some red ball form when round six of cricket s Plunket Shield opens in half an hour
Wellington are hunting some red ball form when round six of cricket s Plunket Shield opens in half an hour 18 March 2021
They find themselves last in the four-day competition, despite winning the T20 Super Smash and finishing third in the 50-over Ford Trophy.
Coach Glenn Pocknall says they haven t gelled in white.
Wellington face Northern Districts in Mount Maunganui and Otago host Auckland in Dunedin.
New Zealand International Comedy Festival unveils 2021 programme with local focus
17 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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NZ Herald
By: Ethan Sills
The country s top comedians face the challenge of finding the funny in Covid-19 when the International Comedy Festival returns this May.
The festival has today unveiled its line-up, with more than 80 events spread across four weeks that will see dozens of comedians taking to stages throughout Auckland and Wellington.
It s a much-needed boost to the local comedy industry, which was dealt a massive blow when last year s festival was cancelled due to lockdown.
And those comedians get to take centre stage, as border closures mean the international part of the festival is on hold for now.