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New Zealand extends lockdown and suspends Parliament

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4 years ago

August 23, 2021

New Zealand has again extended national lock down until at least Friday, with Auckland on high alert until the end of the month

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern said, “the decisions that we’ve made today you can see, we are still very much in the thick of this outbreak”.

“We don’t yet believe we’ve reached the peak of this outbreak or necessarily the edges of it.”

NZ has recorded 35 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the Delta outbreak to a total of 107.

Officials have linked 72 of these cases to other identified infected members of the community. 33 of the new cases are in Auckland and two are in Wellington.

However, this leaves a remaining 35 mystery cases that are yet to be linked to any confirmed infectious person.

The outbreak follows an infected traveller from Australia visiting New Zealand.

Ardern has also suspended parliament for the next week.

Of the 107 cases, 72 are already linked to other community cases identified in the outbreak. The Ministry of Health said that 33 of the new cases are in Auckland and two are in Wellington.

In a statement, the Ministry of Health said: “it’s not unexpected to see a rise in daily case numbers at this stage”.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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Senate clears Epstein files release despite White House push

Senate upholds vote to release Epstein files despite White House delay attempt; Trump signals intent to sign bill.

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November 20, 2025

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Senate upholds vote to release Epstein files despite White House delay attempt; Trump signals intent to sign bill.

The White House tried to delay a vote on the release of Justice Department files connected to Jeffrey Epstein, even as former President Trump insisted there was nothing to hide.

Despite this, the Senate approved the measure exactly as it passed the House, ignoring amendments proposed by Trump’s aides. This move clears the path for the files to be made public in full.

Trump has indicated he intends to sign the bill, marking a significant shift after the White House’s attempt to block or delay the vote proved unsuccessful. The decision could have wide-reaching implications for transparency and ongoing investigations.

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Nvidia earnings shake tech stocks as ASX heads into Christmas

Nvidia’s earnings spark sharp market reactions, prompting investor concerns for tech stocks and volatility ahead of year-end trading.

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November 20, 2025

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Nvidia’s earnings spark sharp market reactions, prompting investor concerns for tech stocks and volatility ahead of year-end trading.

Markets are reacting sharply to Nvidia’s latest earnings, leaving investors questioning the future of tech stocks. Analysts are closely watching whether the results meet expectations and what it could mean for the broader market.

Joining us is David Scutt from StoneX to break down Nvidia’s post-earnings performance and its ripple effects across US and global equities. Investors are keeping a keen eye on how this could set the tone for year-end trading.

With Christmas approaching, the ASX faces a pivotal day as global risk sentiment shifts. Traders are positioning themselves for potential volatility, making it critical to understand the signals coming out of major tech earnings.

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