BRADEN FASTIER/Stuff Steph Stephens (right), study co-ordinator at Southern Clinical Trials Tasman, with co-owners of the Nelson clinic, Tristan Riley and Dr Claire Thurlow. The site was the first in the Southern Hemisphere to start clinical trials of a Pfizer flu vaccine using mRNA technology. In an unassuming building in the Nelson suburb of Stoke, … [Read more…]
Teachers at a troubled early childhood education centre stayed on for weeks without pay to keep things normal for the children, they say. To the shock of parents and staff, Little Red Fox (LRF) on Nayland Rd in Nelson closed its doors unexpectedly in late April after being placed in liquidation. An initial liquidator’s report … [Read more…]
The Hotline is delighted to provide Pac-12 fans with a weekly dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Seattle-based national recruiting editor for 247Sports. The following report was provided to the Hotline on May 11 … It has long been stated that the Pac-12 must retain the best … [Read more…]
Live Oak standout Landon Stump, shown here being congratulated in a game Tuesday, drove in five runs to lead the Acorns to a 10-2 victory over Leigh on Thursday. Live Oak, Leigh and Branham shared the BVAL Mt. Hamilton title. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) NEW: PREP SPORTS MAILBAG The Bay Area News Group … [Read more…]
We haven’t quite reached the quarter mark of the 2023 Major League Baseball season, but after six full weeks of action, we’re ready to hand out a report card grade to all 30 teams. For each squad, you’ll see Preseason, Current Trajectory and Grade categories. Preseason is simply what the DraftKings preseason win projections were, … [Read more…]
Lainey Wilson was seemingly everywhere at the Academy of Country Music Awards, collecting four trophies on a night that saw Chris Stapleton win the entertainer of the year honour. Wilson performed twice Thursday –- back-to-back –- and delivered heartfelt speeches after her wins, which put her next to fellow winners and country music legends. She … [Read more…]
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed 21 undrafted college free agents: linebacker Mitchell Agude, quarterback James Blackman, cornerback Ethan Bonner, running back Chris Brooks, defensive end Randy Charlton, wide receiver Chris Coleman, wide receiver Daewood Davis, tackle Jarrett Horst, offensive lineman Alex Jensen, linebacker Aubrey Miller, defensive tackle Anthony … [Read more…]
Elon Musk says he has a new CEO for Twitter lined up and she will take over in six weeks. (AP PHOTO) Elon Musk says he’s found a new chief executive for Twitter and will transition to the role of chief technology officer of the social media platform within the next few weeks. “Excited to … [Read more…]
Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne was on Friday jailed for raping a woman in the Hunter in 2018. Picture by Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has been jailed for a maximum of four years and nine months for raping a woman who he met in the NSW Hunter region on the night … [Read more…]
Taste it Covet it Personalised wedding invites from Till Dawn Dear From a home studio in Co Wicklow, Kitty Moss creates exquisitely detailed, hand-painted love stories for couples who want to “stand out from the crowds of cream and calligraphy” during wedding season. Moss gets to know the couples she works with, drawing out their … [Read more…]