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http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11600143 Since the early 1980s, Burrett, now 64, has bounced around New Zealand’s education system, working his way up to principal, then slipping to deputy, relief teacher, then tutor. His 40-year career ended last May when he was arrested and charged while working as a special needs bus driver and school caretaker in Christchurch. Burrett…
Hospital criticized over death
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11505768 Middlemore Hospital in Auckland has been criticised over a vague policy, missed opportunities and “unacceptable” delay in treating a man who died from the overwhelming effects of infection. The man, aged in his 60s, went to the emergency department in 2011 suffering severe back pain several weeks after having back and shoulder surgery, according…
AirBnB allegedly refuse to prevent rape by providing location
http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/airbnb-safety-sexual-assault-allegations-against-host-in-madrid-raise-questions-about-websites-responsibilities-10457992.html The experience of Jacob Lopez, 19, is one such example, after a stay with an Airbnb host left the teenager needing trauma therapy. After a successful stay using the firm in Brazil, Lopez decided to use the service again for a trip to the Spanish capital of Madrid. When Lopez called his mother, Michaela…
Socially Progressive: Proud to be a New Zealander
http://mashable.com/2014/04/07/socially-progressive-countries/#aJN3U9bREiqB The Social Progress Imperative, a U.S.-based non-profit that focuses on advancing global progress, released a new index last week that ranked 132 countries based on a variety of indicators, including basic human needs, foundations of well-being and opportunity. According to the Social Progress Index (SPI) 2014, the most socially progressive country is New Zealand…
Lori Lightning -the age of uncertainty
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