Ministry reveals Locations of Interest following two COVID-19 positive Returnees
The Ministry of Health detailed two Returnees’ locations of interest following them receiving positive COVID-19 results after leaving the same managed isolation facility that a 56-year-old woman stayed at who was classed as a Community Case on January 24. The two stayed at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland’s CBD. “While...
Controversial YouTuber Damien De Ment suspended for a week
Damien De Ment, a controversial YouTuber who has grabbed media and mainstream Journalists’ attention, has been suspended for a week. According to his YouTube channel about section, it says De Ment is ‘not a Journalist but a loudmouth’ — he said in a short 1 minute Facebook video posted to...
Two Managed Isolation Returnees test positive after leaving facility
The Ministry of Health issued a notice to thisquality that two further returnees who completed their managed isolation in the same facility as the Northland Community Case are now under investigation. They both returned a positive test for COVID-19, but the infections are yet to be confirmed if they are...
Government confirms ‘citizen’ Checkpoints are not official – report
On January 26 a press release was shared to social media indicating there needed to be more secure border control in Northland regarding the latest Community Case. thisquality made a report that ‘citizen’ Checkpoints are not official and are creating more fear for families than anything over one case reported....
Australian Journalist Avi Yemini released from custody following arrest
Journalist Avi Yemini, the Australian Rebel News reporter, was released from custody following his arrest at Melbournes’ Invasion Day Rally while reporting and doing his job. In a tweet, Mr Yemini wrote: “It’s been a long day, to say the least.” — while holding a glass of red wine. “Tomorrow...
Police forfeit over $400k in a Methamphetamine dealing in Gisborne
Police have forfeited over $470,000 following an investigation into methamphetamine dealings in Gisborne. Three were convicted in Gisborne District Court between November of 2019 and February of 2020. Their roles were involved in the sale and supply of methamphetamine in Gisborne. Police called the investigation part of Operation Pinyin. Lucky...
LIVE: COVID-19 1pm update on MIQ Cases and Northland Case 25.01.21
COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and Director-General of Health Dr. Ashley Bloomfield will hold a press briefing at 1 pm giving an update on MIQ cases and further updates following the Northland Community Case. Image: SUPPLIED/Gettyimages Video: RNZ (Government Crown Media)