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WELLINGTON: New Zealand Rugby has labelled as "unacceptable" the actions of a group of Canterbury Crusaders players who breached the country's strict coronavirus lockdown rules on Monday by training together in a local park. The players, including All Blacks flyhalf Richie Mo'unga, were filmed informally training in Christchurch where they were shown keeping their distance but passing and kicking a ball between each other. New Zealand's nationwide lockdown restricts people from leaving their homes unless it is for essential services like groceries. They can exercise as individuals or with people in the same lockdown 'bubble'. "Some of the Crusaders players have not followed these rules and that is unacceptable," NZR Chief executive Mark Robinson said in comments published by the New Zealand Herald on Tuesday. "We have reminded everyone involved in rugby that they must abide by the New Zealand government COVID-19 guidelines and this situation must not happen again." The … [Read more...] about Crusaders’ players public training ‘unacceptable’, says New Zealand Rugby

Coronavirus has helped close New Zealand’s digital divide for school students , with thousands of children given devices over lockdown. According to data from the Ministry of Education, 33,000 extra houses were connected to the internet, which will be free until December, and more than 25,000 students now have access to a device who did not before. More than 90,000 devices were requested by schools, with students sitting NCEA in decile 1-3 schools prioritised. Nearly all now had access to a device, with half of all students in year nine to 10 across all decile levels also having access. RNZ Lockdown saw young Māori students battle with unequal access to digital technology, stymying their efforts as learning went online. READ MORE: Strategies for parents facing 'BYOD' school device spend-up Hundreds of Christchurch students to receive free internet access at their homes More than 70 schools now challenging the Government's NCEA review process … [Read more...] about Digital divide: Thousands of students now able to access internet from home

Young Wellington conservationists are among the recipients of a scholarship aimed at supporting a new generation of biodiversity champions. The Department of Conservation (DOC) has awarded one-year postgraduate research scholarships of $15,000 each to 10 masters students in the natural and social sciences. Four of this year’s Te Papa Atawhai postgraduate scholarship programme scholarships went to students from Victoria University of Wellington. Conservation Minister Kiri Allan said DOC received 82 eligible applications – “a great response, considering this is the scholarship’s inaugural year”. READ MORE: Enough talk - time for action on tourism's environmental impact, says commissioner Tourism report: add $6-155 tax to long-haul flights to pay for climate fixes Five ways tourism in New Zealand could become more sustainable “I’m told the selection panel was impressed by the high quality of the applications, and found it challenging to choose just 10 recipients,” … [Read more...] about Wellington students awarded new $15,000 DOC scholarships for conservation research

SINGAPORE - Feeling fatigued after the recent Chinese New Year festivities? It is not uncommon to fall ill as a result of activities during the festive period, and some doctors have seen a slight increase in patients with symptoms such as fever, lethargy, cough and sore throat since the start of Chinese New Year on Feb 12. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply. … [Read more...] about Falling ill after Chinese New Year? You are not alone

Volvo puts an emphasis on utility in the Big Apple by bringing its range-topping XC40 and the V60 wagon. Volvo will have a pair of North American debuts at the New York Auto Show by premiering the 2019 XC40 in range-topping Inscription trim and the 2019 V60 there. Update: Volvo XC40 Pure Electric Version Coming This Year 2019 Volvo XC40 vs. 2018 Jaguar E-Pace Comparison: Ex-Step-Sibling Showdown Volvo will announce full details about the features that make the XC40 Inscription special. However, the company's image shows elements like leather upholstery with nicely bolstered seats up front. Black pieces decorate the door panels and pillars, and there's gray wood trim. Metal surrounds the infotainment screen. On the outside, the model features attractive wheels with five sets of dual spokes. The Swedish automaker also promises the Inscription has "unique features and an expanded list of standard equipment that is uncommon in the compact premium SUV … [Read more...] about 2019 Volvo XC40 Inscription Arrives In New York In Highest Trim