New Zealand First today is announcing a policy on adjusting the rules and restrictions around access to the Job Seeker Benefit. New Zealand First’s policy is to introduce a capped time-period for any person to access the Job Seeker Benefit during their lifetime. Any individual will have the ability to access the Job Seeker
By Jonathan Killick ofPhoto: Jonathan Killick/ StuffThe government has been in secretive negotiations with a struggling developer to unlock scores of KiwiBuild homes that otherwise might not have been handed over to anxious first home buyers. It was previously reported that 56 KiwiBuild homes to be delivered as part of stage one of The Neighbourhood Ormiston had been inexplicably held up, with buyers being kept in the dark amid looming sunset clauses. Buyers Richard and Meg Maher said they were "shaking with relief" after receiving an email on Friday from the chair of the developer's law firm, Bell Gully, saying their settlement was imminent. "This land is separate from the KiwiBuild homes in stage one of the development." Photo: Jonathan Killick/ Stuff- This story was originally published by Stuff.
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In 2006, an unassuming baby girl's name found itself unexpectedly — and explosively — popular in the United States. In 2000, it was only the 48th most popular baby girl name in the U.S. By 2006, it was comfortably in the top five. This deluge of baby Isabellas might have been a surprise to the uninitiated — that is, the non-fans of Twilight. What’s not hard to say is that pop culture undeniably impacts many areas of our lives, including the world of baby names. In 2009 and 2010, it was the number one most popular baby girl’s name in the country.
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And their headline figure, that an average household with kids would receive a $250 a fortnight tax cut always seemed to be optimistic. The CTU provided the figures to Amelia Wade who sent them to Chris Bishop seeking a response so she could complete a story. From a National Party press release:“Today, the CTU has attempted to launch another attack on National’s tax relief plan. The crucial part was that the party had included the words “up to $250” in their tax package document, Luxon said. pic.twitter.com/kNfhR6O2lE — Christopher Luxon ChatGPT (@rugbyintel) October 5, 2023The basic lesson from all of this is that you cannot trust National.
Bloomberg Television published this video item, entitled “Bond Rout Leaves Global Markets on Edge” – below is their description. A selloff in government bonds drove long-term borrowing costs in the US and Europe to the highest level in more than a decade. Expert guests from Bloomberg Television share their views. Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more: http://www.bloomberg.comConnect with us on…Twitter: https://twitter.com/businessFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergbusiness/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quicktake/?hl=enBloomberg Television YouTube Channel
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New Zealand's Queenstown airport was evacuated on Friday morning after the airport activated its emergency security protocols in response to a bomb threat. Emergency services were called to the scene and a police spokesperson confirmed police were currently responding to the incident. Authorities are warning all passengers not to come to the airport. "All passengers due to depart Queenstown today, and those expecting to meet incoming flights, are asked not to come to the airport until advised otherwise." Further updates on flight details will be provided on the Queenstown Airport Facebook page.
People head back towards Queenstown Airport after hours of waiting for investigations into a bomb threat. A ski boot warmer stored in luggage sparked a bomb scare at Queenstown Airport that prompted an evacuation and emergency response on Friday morning. At 11am, Queenstown Airport said it was likely to take “several hours” while authorities worked through the risk assessment process. Debbie Jamieson/Stuff Queenstown Airport has been evacuated as emergency services respond to a bomb threat on Friday morning. supplied An alert banner on the Queenstown Airport website asking the public to stay away until the incident could be resolved.
Got a good quiz question? Send your questions to quiz@stuff.co.nzAlex Brandon/AP When in the White House, ex-US president Donald Trump allegedly disposed of documents by doing "what"? Thanks for your patience while the Stuff app team worked through resolving the issue Android users were experiencing trying to do our daily quizzes via the Stuff app. The quiz should now work for all versions of the app - if for some reason you try the quiz and still experience issues, please update the app via the Play Store. Thanks again for hanging in there and get back to quizzing!
Photo: Rhyva van OnselenQueenstown Airport remains in lockdown awaiting the arrival of explosives experts after a bomb threat sparked evacuations this morning. "Passengers and members of the public are asked to stay away from the airport until we have clearance to reopen." Travellers were evacuated from the airport following a bomb threat this morning. The airport earlier said on Facebook it had activated its emergency security protocols in response to "a potential bomb alert". Security staff outside the airport following a possible bomb threat on Friday morning.
Photo: NZ HeraldLabour leader Chris Hipkins says he is feeling much recovered, leaving his Covid-19 isolation after five and a-half days in a hotel in Auckland. Despite his party's low recent polling, he is optimistic it can be turned around in the final days before the election. Hipkins guaranteed he had the energy to turn Labour's fortunes around and said he would campaign hard. "I'm feeling really good. "We're gonna be out there with a vigorous campaign, so you'll see that in the next couple of days."
Bloomberg Television published this video item, entitled “US Weaves Web of Intelligence Links in Asia” – below is their description. The US is said to be deepening its intelligence cooperation with countries across Asia and in some ways, looks to counter the sophisticated spying apparatus of Beijing and to blunt Chines cyberattacks. Rebecca Choong Wilkins reports on Bloomberg Television. ——– Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more: http://www.bloomberg.com Connect with us on… Twitter: https://twitter.com/business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergbusiness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergbusiness/ Bloomberg Television YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Please note comments are moderated before publication.
Adam Michael Rapson appears in the Christchurch District Court. Photo: NZ HeraldAn 18-year-old learner driver has been charged with the manslaughter of a teen killed in a crash in North Canterbury. Adam Michael Rapson earlier appeared at the Christchurch District Court before Judge Quentin Hix, facing four charges. This morning, police announced they had filed three new charges against Rapson - manslaughter and two charges of dangerous driving causing injury. Rapson is due to reappear in the Christchurch District Court on October 17.
