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The first free practice session of the Las Vegas GP started and ended after just 9 minutes of running. The problem was with one of the drain covers that was not sealed properly on the Las Vegas Strip. Coming down the Las Vegas Strip. This is not the speed the Las Vegas Strip is used to enduring. After just 9 minutes of running, one of the drain covers on the Las Vegas Strip caused damage to Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari.
The Blackcaps' sportsmanship at the Cricket World Cup has been criticised, as ex-Australia all-rounder Simon O'Donnell took aim at New Zealand's conduct in Thursday's 70-run loss to India. In the sweltering heat of Mumbai, as India batted first in the World Cup's first semi-final, Virat Kohli put the Blackcaps to the sword with 117 runs, scoring a record 50th ODI century. But as the conditions took their toll late in the innings, Kohli began to cramp – seeing more than one member of the Blackcaps side come to his aid. "Why would you go and help Virat Kohli when he had a cramp, when they're heading for 400. In a World Cup semi-final?"
The Domestic Purposes Benefit has been variously described as a “disaster” (David McLoughlin 1995), an “economic lifeline” (Jane Kelsey 1995) and “an unfortunate experiment” (Muriel Newman 2009). Its effect on family formation can never be definitively ascertained. But the growth of the sole parent
The real Nick Mowbray. Photo: Supplied via NZ HeraldWe already have deepfake AI tools to imitate everyone from Tom Cruise to Jacinda Ardern in social media videos. Now Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray is warning that an AI version of himself was used in an attempt to "recreate me" and dupe Zuru’s chief financial officer, Christian Pellone, on a Microsoft Teams video call. But "in the text exchange, he started using language that didn’t sound like me", Mowbray told the Herald. A study funded by the Law Foundation noted the rise of deepfake video, but said it could be dealt with under existing laws.
More than 150 passengers on a Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Hobart were treated to the surprise of a lifetime on Thursday morning, after everyone onboard received a free cruise thanks to CEO Sir Richard Branson. Cabin crew, ground crew, baggage handlers and pilots were also treated to the free cruise. "We're counting down to Virgin Voyages' arrival Down Under – setting sail the Virgin way with adults-only itineraries across Australia and New Zealand. READ MORE: Etiquette expert weighs in on reclining plane seat debateSir Richard Branson appeared on FaceTime to deliver the news. To celebrate this milestone, I'm pleased to gift each adult onboard a free Virgin Voyages cruise," he said to the passengers.
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Marist Saints Rugby League clubrooms destroyed by fire | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. The clubrooms of the Marist Saints, a storied rugby league club in Auckland, have been destroyed in fire overnight. Video / Hayden WoodwardFull story: https://bitly.ws/32wBjSubscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jXCheck out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oqFollow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXeFollow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbvnzherald.co.nz YouTube Channel
Police at the scene of the hit-and-run incident on Naenae Rd. Photo: NZ HeraldThe Hutt Valley community is reeling after two deadly incidents in 24 hours, and Mayor Campbell Barry says the events have come as “a real shock”. In the first incident, a woman was killed about 5.50am in a hit-and-run on Naenae Rd. The woman involved was not physically injured but was very shaken by the events. Hit and run: Police seek sightings of stolen carPolice have found a stolen vehicle involved in the hit-and-run incident, but they are yet to locate the driver.
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Negotiations continue, weather warning, Auckland’s high rent and call centre abuse | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. No estimate for when deal will be struck, Auckland ranks among top 3 most expensive cities for rent in the whole world, MetService issues rain warnings for top of the South and lower North Island and abuse for call centres have reached unprecedented levels. Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jXCheck out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oqFollow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXeFollow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbvnzherald.co.nz YouTube Channel
Follow the podcast onNew data from REINZ showed the New Zealand housing market cooled in October. Prices declined 2 percent nationally on a seasonally adjusted basis, in the first monthly reduction in house prices since April. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says prospective buyers are feeling less optimistic as interest rates continue to soar. LISTEN ABOVE
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Electric scooters abandoned on lower Queen St following the shooting incident. Photo: NZ HeraldA man wanted by police for a shooting in central Auckland earlier this year has handed himself in. Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton said the 24-year-old man handed himself in at Auckland Central Police station this morning following the incident in Queen St on August 3. Bolton thanked the wider community for sharing the appeal for the wanted man. Photo: suppliedTuuholoaki was shot in Queen St and died from his injuries in hospital two days later.
Good prices went down -1.4% in the month, the first decrease since May mainly due to a -15% drop in petrol prices. The UST 10yr yield is up +8 bps from yesterday, now at 4.55% in a bounce of yesterday's dump. The Australian 10 year bond yield is now at 4.60% and up +3 bps from yesterday. But the NZ Government 10 year bond rate is down -17 bps for yesterday's catch-up, now at 5.09%. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just on at 69.6, and a net +40 bps higher.
Winston Peters is expected to emerge from a meeting with National soon, as Government-forming talks continue. NZ Herald political reporter Adam Pearse is outside the Cordis Hotel in Auckland, and says Peters has been with National's leader Chris Luxon for more than two hours. He says the meetings are getting longer, which could mean they are getting into the detail. "The latest we've heard is that there are still policy differences that they have yet to iron out. And I would imagine if you were spending over two hours discussing in a hotel room, ministerial positions are not the only things you're talking about."
The Domestic Purposes Benefit has been variously described as a “disaster” (David McLoughlin 1995), an “economic lifeline” (Jane Kelsey 1995) and “an unfortunate experiment” (Muriel Newman 2009). Its effect on family formation can never be definitively ascertained. But the growth of the sole parent
