The grandson of New Zealand billionaire Graeme Hart says his battle with testicular cancer has inspired him "to live it up" and prepare for the unexpected. Fletcher Hawkesby found a lump on his left testicle and was diagnosed with testicular cancer at 17. Photo: SuppliedWhen the lump became painful in January, he had an ultrasound that revealed he had stage 1 testicular cancer. The teen, who loves rowing, cycling, and water sports, is an advocate for testicular cancer awareness and wants males of all ages – including Grandad Hart – to" fondle your jewels". Fletcher Hawkesby had his left testicle removed within a week of being diagnosed with testicular cancer.

ABC News published this video item, entitled “LIVE: Revelers ring in new year in Sydney” – below is their description. Watch Sydney welcome in 2024 with extravagant fireworks and celebrations. #newyearseve #newyear2024 #2024 #newyear Watch ABC News Live 24/7 on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/OOtxXPaQvoM SUBSCRIBE to ABC News on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Latest updates: https://abcnews.go.com/ Watch full episodes on Hulu: http://abcn.ws/3bzvQQn ABC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

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Baba Vanga made some chilling predictions for 2024, despite being dead. Despite dying 30 years ago, Baba Vanga is regarded by some as the ‘Nostradamus of the Balkans’ and began making eerily accurate predictions from an early age, it’s claimed. So according to reports, and with a pinch of salt, here are Baba Vanga’s predictions for 2024:The assassination of Vladimir Putin and bio-weapon attacksAlexander Zemlianichenko/AP Is Putin’s time up? According to Sky History, Baba Vanga’s prediction is that humanity shackles cancer ‘with iron chains’. The mystic also apparently predicted that there would be a major breakthrough in quantum computing in 2024.

The Wallabies are set to host Wales in July, so Rugby Australia has a bit of time to get the appointment right. Angus Bell was a standout for the Wallabies at the Rugby World Cup. Credit: Getty And, despite the hammering by Wales at the Rugby World Cup, those tests will provide a real opportunity to put some pride back into the jersey. Credit: Getty A woeful five wins by Australian teams against Kiwi opposition during the 2023 regular season emphasises how far they’ve fallen behind. Credit: Getty However, the Brumbies still look the only side capable of mounting a genuine bid for the Super Rugby title.

ABC News published this video item, entitled “LIVE: Revelers ring in new year in Seoul, South Korea” – below is their description. Watch Seoul, South Korea welcome in 2024 with extravagant fireworks and celebrations. #newyearseve #newyear2024 #2024 #newyear Watch ABC News Live 24/7 on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/OOtxXPaQvoM SUBSCRIBE to ABC News on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Latest updates: https://abcnews.go.com/ Watch full episodes on Hulu: http://abcn.ws/3bzvQQn ABC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

Written By: advantage - Date published: 9:03 am, December 31st, 2023 - 50 commentsCategories: class, class war, Deep stuff, Economy, uncategorized - Tags:We need more useful rich. New Zealand’s rich are endlessly fascinating, but as wealth concentrates ever tighter we are poorer. The people buying new cars are rich people and fleet operators who need big numbers. The rich who shop at Nosh or Moore Wilson or Raeward Fresh are small in number but very high in value. The rich have their uses, but they are far less useful when they control more and more of us.

Summer reissue: The best books published in New Zealand this year, according to a bunch of good readers and books editor Claire Mabey. This year has been a big one for New Zealand publishing – I do not envy the current crop of Ockham

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (left) views the launch of a Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile on December 18. Kim's speech comes ahead of a year that will see pivotal elections in South Korea and the United States. Pyongyang has now ruled out the possibility of unifying with South Korea, and the country must fundamentally change its principle and direction toward South Korea, Kim said. The move raised regional tensions and sparked fresh sanctions from the US, Australia, Japan and South Korea. The apparent success also came after Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to help North Korea build satellites.

Queues at Wellington Airport this morning after flights were cancelled. Photo: RNZFlights in and out of Wellington Airport have been delayed, as high winds cause headaches for New Year's Eve travellers. Four flights were diverted including three forced to return to Auckland and Christchurch, and a flight from Nelson which was diverted to Palmerston North. The MetService has issued a strong wind warnings for Wellington until 4pm on Sunday, forecasting gale north westerlies gusting 120km/h in exposed places. Orange weather warnings are in place for the Marlborough Sounds, Wellington, Wairarapa extending south of Greytown and parts of Canterbury.

Take our Herald Summer Quiz and see how you do. Photo / Arthur UdenHow many riders are there in a polo team? Take our Herald Summer Quiz and see how you do. Test your brains with the Herald’s summer quiz: A 20-question challenge released at 12pm over Christmas and New Year’s. To take this quiz make sure you are registered and logged in to your NZ Herald account.

Stuffed mini peppers with ricotta and pancettaMakes 20Not only are these stuffed baby peppers pretty in colour, they are quick to create. 200g ricotta2 tsp lemon zest2 tsp chopped thyme leavesSalt and pepper10 mini peppers, halved Advertisement Advertise with NZME. 100g butter, cut into cubesPinch salt1 egg1 Tbsp olive oilTomatoes24 cherry tomatoes1 Tbsp thyme leavesSalt and pepperFilling390g tin white beans1 clove garlic1 Tbsp lemon zest2 Tbsp olive oil2 Tbsp lemon juicePreheat an oven to 180C. To make the pastry, place flour and butter into a food processor and blitz until fine breadcrumbs form. For the filling, place the beans, garlic, lemon, olive oil and lemon juice into a food processor.

Chada said that when he returned to the lot, his truck was gone. But when the truck appeared in the exact same spot just four days later, the owner thought perhaps he was "going crazy all over again." What's even crazier, though, is that the thief not only returned the vehicle in perfect condition, but they also returned it with an apology note and some gifts for Chada's child. Focus: Cafe owner’s stolen truck returned with sorry note | nzherald.co.nz youtu.beSome people on social media felt the thief made up for the initial infraction with the safe return of the vehicle, plus a note and presents to boot. @nzherald/TikTok@nzherald/TikTok@nzherald/TikTok@nzherald/TikTokDespite the return of the truck, Chada said the vehicle is staying put at his home while police complete forensic testing as the case is still being investigated.

Rico Syme [Source: Stuff.co.nz]Rico Syme shares the same dream as many others – to come and play in Fiji. Syme, who is from New Zealand is Australian legend David Campese pick for the McDonald Coral Coast 7s. Article continues after advertisementThe 24-year-old is determined to learn a lot from the tournament, having heard a lot about it. Being picked by Campese for such a prestigious tournament is a humbling moment for Syme. The Coral Coast 7s will kick off on the 19th of January at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka.