That is one way to start the week, a week that will feature the US CPI update for October, retail sales data and a number of Fed speakers. We'll also get US PPI, industrial production data and housing start numbers. China will be in the limelight with updates on new yuan loans, industrial production, retail sales, and fixed asset investment. India will release CPI data, and Australia will provide updates on both Westpac Consumer Confidence and NAB Business Confidence. Japan and Korea are partnering up on building out hydrogen infrastructure, a major effort to decarbonise their domestic freight systems.

“It was really beautiful native forest,” said JC Watson, the manager of the Koolau Mountains Watershed Partnership, which helps take care of the land. This image provided by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources shows a charred mountain ridge near Mililani, Hawaii. One major concern is what plants will grow in place of the native forest. Faster-growing non-native plants with more seeds tend to sprout in place of native species afterwards. They’ll devise a restoration plan that will include invasive species control and planting native species.

Seattle’s relationship with food is deep-rooted in its maritime history, as well as the cultural melting pot that is urban America. ), we find a dish that takes a beloved favourite and gives it a Seattle twist: Alaskan halibut tacos. Seattle’s proximity to Alaskan waters grants access to some of the freshest halibut tacos you’ll ever taste. Seattle has transformed Spam, often seen as a basic food item, into sought-after dishes like Spam sliders. Photo / SuppliedSpeaking of unusual, “fries with eyes” might sound like a Halloween special, but they’re a year-round snack in seafood-loving Seattle.

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Luxon likely to miss APEC, Nanaia Mahuta on Israel-Hamas war and sexual abuse redress at Dilworth” – below is their description. There are concerns for lost opportunities if Luxon misses the APEC summit, Nanaia Mahuta refuses to label Hamas attack on Israel ‘terror’ and Dilworth School announces $44 million for sexual abuse redress. Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

As the New Zealand Herald turns 160, senior editors past and present reflect on the power of thenewspaper and their own experiences working at the title. All this – and more – is common language in the Herald newsroom of 2023. Special coverage: The Herald turns 160 - a visual journey through our pastThe Herald first hit the streets of Auckland on November 13, 1863. But the Herald and its people also choose to look forward as we build on the foundations of those who came before us. Herald columnist Matthew Hooton (from left), editor-at-large Shayne Currie and Herald business journalist and host Madison Reidy on election night 2023.

Another observation I made growing up in the thick of this is that there was a distain for North Island Māori. It did help that I also hail from an iwi in the North Island and that we remain very connected to our relations up north. I thought, well, if you can’t beat them then join them and I made it my job to learn to speak te reo Māori. But let’s get real here, we don’t need to be scared of North Island Māori. Our North Island counterparts are our whanaunga, we have intertwined whakapapa connections to all iwi and we should celebrate that.

Henry Nicholls has been cleared of ball tampering charges after being accused during a Plunket Shield match between Canterbury and Auckland at the Hagley Oval. Following a disciplinary hearing, however, Nicholls has been cleared of all charges as the commissioners found that the evidence wasn’t enough to constitute a breach. “Neither actions of Nicholls nor the evidence presented met the threshold required to rule a breach. Nicholls missed out on New Zealand’s World Cup squad, but has been selected for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh following the tournament. To bet on the World Cup with our Match Centre Partners bet365 head here.

OWN published this video item, entitled “Ready To Love: S1 E23: Reunion Part 1 | Full Episode | OWN” – below is their description. Two months after the finale, Tommy gathers the cast for a shocking and surprise-filled reunion, where viewers learn which couples have stayed together, which have broken up, and which ones have already found new love! (Original air date: December 21, 2019) Watch more Ready To Love on the WatchOWN app: https://bit.ly/watchownapp #ReadyToLoveMakeAMove #OWN #OprahWinfreyNetwork OWN YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

A South Auckland charity supporting victims of domestic violence is angry it has received donations of dirty, stained and torn underwear. Founder Jackie Clark said the charity has recently received a couple of bin bags worth of dirty clothes and shoes. She said many of the women she supports already have a low sense of self-esteem and receiving dirty donations can be harmful. "You've been made to believe your entire life that you're no good, that you're worthless, that you have no value. Where to get help for domestic violence.

Photo: SuppliedA South Auckland charity supporting victims of domestic violence is angry it has received donations of dirty, stained and torn underwear. Founder Jackie Clark said the charity has recently received a couple of bin bags worth of dirty clothes and shoes. She said many of the women she supports already have a low sense of self-esteem and receiving dirty donations can be harmful. Edridge said his team have similar experiences to The Aunties with people donating broken and dirty clothes, bedding and furniture. Clark said she also works with more than 2000 people dealing with domestic violence a year to provide access to resources.

The farm tour we can all get onboard with - a chocolate one. Photo / Getty ImagesThe farm tour we can all get onboard with - a chocolate one. Calling all chocoholics, stuff your face with deliciousness on the new Australian Chocolate Farm in Shannonvale, Queensland. Just 15 minutes from Port Douglas, join a guided cocoa farm tour to learn everything there is to know about chocolate-making. Afterward, enjoy beautiful farm views from the Chocolate Farm Café.

Photos: Toni McDonaldMore than 40 firefighters have been battling a six-hectare blaze fuelled by high winds at Invercargill's Oreti Beach this morning. Invercargill senior station officer Nick Barclay said the first call about the fire came from a member of the public at 5.30am. Crews could easily see flames above the tree line as they approached the Oreti Beach entrance. "The wind was quite strong and it was coming towards us quite quickly." Fire investigators were on the scene to determine the cause of what started it at the front edge of the beach.

In 2011 after the counting of special votes the Greens gained a seat from National. These votes are counted as special votes, which take ten times longer to count than other votes. The law currently provides that 10 days is allowed for special votes to be returned from overseas and 13 days for special votes cast in New Zealand to be returned to their home electorate. Use of couriers should mean that special votes cast within the country are returned to their home electorates. And the checking and counting of special votes need not wait for receipt of all votes.

Global News published this video item, entitled “1 million influenza vaccines administered already, Dr. Bonnie Henry says | FULL” – below is their description. Minister of Health Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry held a press conference Friday providing an update on the ongoing respiratory illness season and the province’s immunization campaign. Dr. Bonnie Henry said over the past couple of weeks there has been a slight rise in respiratory illnesses, especially among children, according to tests at the BC Children’s Hospital. The new “updated” vaccines for both influenza and COVID-19 have been arriving in B.C. According to Henry, more than 1 million influenza vaccines have been administered to British Columbians so far this season and more than 840,000 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered, as well.

The scene at Kuirau Park after a car crashed through a fence into a hot pool. Photo: NZ HeraldA driver has been rescued after a car crashed into a boiling hot pool in Rotorua. Police said they responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Ranolf St near Arawa St shortly before 2:20. The car crashed through a fence into a hot pool. “The sole occupant of the vehicle was rescued with no injuries reported.”