After what has been transpiring in Gaza since October 7, Usman Khawaja was reportedly deeply affected by it, stating 'all rights are equal'It looks like Australia opener Usman Khawaja‘s plans to show solidarity with the people of Palestine might have hit a roadblock, ahead of the 1st PAK vs AUS Test. However, a former Australian cricketer has objected to Khawaja’s intentions, noting that personal beliefs shouldn’t be brought to the field. Usman Khawaja’s pro-Palestine solidarity plan in trouble? He asserted that he had ‘no right’ to bring his personal beliefs and instil it on to others. Pakistan vs Australia Schedule1st Test: December 14-18, Perth2nd Test: December 26-30, Melbourne3rd Test: January 3-7, Sydney

Video / SailGP / Supplied / NZHeraldAn “extremely serious” breach by police has led to the evidence of two witnesses being withheld from a jury in an Invercargill sex case. A senior officer came under fire after he “misled” the defendant in what the court described as an “extremely serious” breach of his rights during the investigation. On September 10, 2020, Detective Jeremy Dix made what he called a “preventative visit” to the defendant’s house. That Detective Dix did so causes concern,” the Court of Appeal decision said. The court ruled that by the time of the home visit, Dix had enough evidence to charge him and so should have cautioned him.

Video / SailGP / Supplied / NZHeraldA Dunedin man who assaulted two pensioners was fined $500 after a judge said his rendition of events was “unworthy of belief”. “There’s been a lot of trouble,” the man told the judge. “They put a new path over rotten roots.”Peter Roger was fined $500 and ordered to pay $249 reparation. “He came out of the shed and said ‘You can f*** off and take your wh*** b**** with you’,” the male victim said. He was fined $500 and ordered to pay $249 reparation.

Usman Khawaja (Image: X)Perth: In less than 24 hours from now, Pakistan would be taking on Australia in a much-awaited Test series. Australian batter Usman Khawaja is planning to wear shoes with pro-Palestine slogans on it. Trending NowDuring one of the practice sessions too, he wore shoes, that read, ‘Freedom is a human right’ and ‘All lives are equal’. Meanwhile, to confirm things, Khawaja told the Sydney Morning Herald, that he would wear the shoes on the first day of play as well. Back then, the ICC spokesperson said: “The ICC equipment and clothing regulations do not permit the display of messages that relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes during an international match.

The first Australia vs Pakistan Test begins on December 14, at Perth, with Pat Cummins leading the hosts, and Shan Masood, the visitors. Opening batsman Usman Khawaja is planning to wear shoes carrying a special message for Palestinians in Gaza, during the first Australia vs Pakistan Test in Perth, starting Thursday, as per a report in Stuff.co.nz. During one of the practice sessions too, he wore shoes, that read, ‘Freedom is a human right’ and ‘All lives are equal’. Meanwhile, Khawaja told the Sydney Morning Herald, that he would wear the shoes on the first day of play as well. He believes he's not contravening any International Cricket Council regulations.

A long-running Dunedin-based TV station is set to close by Christmas, with staff understood to be blindsided by the news. “The South Today delivers video news content to local communities in collaboration with the Allied Press' daily and community newspaper network,” the report noted. Video-based news items for the audiences of Southland/Otago would still be available on the digital platforms owned by Allied Press. The channel’s flagship production was The South Today, which provided video news from across the South Island across several digital platforms at 5:30pm. Hamish McNeilly/Stuff The Allied Press building on Stuart St, in central Dunedin, which houses the Otago Daily Times, The Star, and CH39.

Video / SailGP / Supplied / NZHeraldAir New Zealand says its Starlink internet on planes will redefine domestic travel. Air New Zealand is working with the world’s biggest satellite internet service provider, Starlink, to introduce free internet onboard domestic aircraft. After a successful trial of four to six months, Air New Zealand will roll out Starlink internet on other aircraft in its domestic fleet in 2025. Starlink satellites orbit much closer to Earth at about 550km, and cover the entire globe. Hawaiian Airlines, airBaltic and Qatar Airways are among a growing number of carriers that have installed or committed to Starlink internet.

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Freak storm, smokefree plans and Wi-Fi on domestic flights | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 13” – below is their description. Severe thunderstorms batter the capital, experts look to alternatives amid the Government’s smokefree plans and how you could soon be getting Wi-Fi on a domestic flight in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / SailGP / Supplied / NZHerald Full story: https://bit.ly/xxxxxxxx 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.

Local Body 2022 - Meet the Mayors Dunedin - Show A Features the candidates: Bill Acklin, Sophie Barker, Mandy Mayhem-Bullock, Jules Radich and Lee Vandervis. https://www.odt.co.nz/features/channel-39/local-body-2022-meet-mayors-du... Local Body 2022 - Meet the Mayors Dunedin - Show B Features the candidates: Jett Groshinski, Aaron Hawkins, Carmen Houlahan, David Milne, Richard Seager and Pamela Taylor. https://www.odt.co.nz/features/channel-39/local-body-2022-meet-mayors-du... Channel 39 - Southern Television gives voters the chance to meet the 11 candidates standing for Mayor of Dunedin in the upcoming local body elections, in 'Meet the Mayors - Dunedin 2022'. There are two episodes of 1 hour duration each, hosted by experienced broadcaster Dave Goosselink and co-hosted by The South Today presenter Hannah Wilkins, who's been hitting the streets asking the public about some of the issues facing Dunedin city.

TVNZ has to generate more pap to draw advertising models to and their depoliticised middle class Lifestyle section is the perfect virtue signal for that. The beauty of social media is that it is unforgiving and we are all now unforgivable. Tell young men they are the problem long enough and they become the problem. I fear we are now in a culture loop of violence that can not be broken thanks to social media. If you can’t contribute but want to help, please always feel free to share our blogs on social media

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After a challenging winter, berry growers across South Canterbury are preparing for the busy holiday season. Some fear there might be shortages, others are confident they will have plenty to go around. … We are starting out on a really heavy and major crop of raspberries and strawberries. It looks very encouraging.”He said the orchard’s regular strawberry plant suppliers, in the North Island, were hit by flooding earlier this year, which affected availability. Malone added that they had been impacted by the “very wet” growing season in the North Island, which affected the availability of new strawberry plants nationwide.

Emerging Hurricanes loose forward Peter Lakai aims to hit the ground running when pre-season training resumes in January. Lakai had welcome news soon after the Hurricanes started their pre-season at the end of November when he had the cast removed after he suffered a scaphoid injury. Lakai came into the Hurricanes in 2023 after significantly contributing to Wellington's 2022 Bunnings NPC and Ranfurly Shield success. He's the best player in the world but he's a better man off it [the field] as well. Lakai has also enjoyed the benefits of the Hurricanes' training facility in Trentham, which shares the New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport premises.

Cradling a bouquet of deep-fried chicken, Laing Le Wong from Singapore, 32, had a "KFC-themed wedding of my dreams". After meeting on a dating app and having their first date at KFC, Le Wong and her now husband, Xie Peng, tied the knot in November with a finger-lickn' good celebration. READ MORE: Optical illusion in Wales family Christmas portrait has royal fans dividedKFC fan Le Wong wanted a KFC-themed wedding. Once KFC Singapore found out about Le Wong's disability, a local manager decided to do more than just send a gift. "I had the KFC-themed wedding of my dreams!!!"

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