TV star Noel Edmonds told the developer of a cycle trail close to his home in New Zealand “you are the enemy” in a bizarre rant unleashed earlier this year during a meeting on his estate there. The news website’s journalists Tony Wall and Amy Ridout have been investigating Edmonds’ property purchases which have attracted some local opposition since he moved there last year. In August, Belinda Crisp, who manages the Nelson Tasman Cycle Trail Trust, visited Edmonds’ River Haven estate to meet the former Saturday Swap Shop and Noel’s House Party host at his café there. “He started saying how dangerous [the cycle trail] was, there had been no consultation with the community, the entire community was up in arms,” she says. But in response to questions from the reporters at Stuff.co.nz, he likened them, as well as the cycle trail manager, to officials in Germany under the Third Reich.

TV star also told Belinda Crisp, who had asked for trail to be routed through his New Zealand estate, that she needed her “head cut off and brain replaced”TV star Noel Edmonds told the developer of a cycle trail close to his home in New Zealand “you are the enemy” in a bizarre rant unleashed earlier this year during a meeting on his estate there. And while you, still, have this attitude you are not welcome here.Raising his voice, he continued: “You are our enemies. For his part, Edmonds told the website: “She has been very difficult in the way in which she’s pursuing her particular role. Read more ⮕Amir Khan Raises Eyebrows with Bizarre Video of Him Rubbing Mike Tyson's HandBoxing fans are puzzled after Amir Khan shares a video of himself rubbing the hand of former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. In the video, Khan can be seen asking Tyson about his knockouts while continuously rubbing his hand.

PHOTO: NASAA UN University report warns the world is heading towards six risk tipping points past which systems are no longer able to cope and there are risks of catastrophic impacts or collapse. The six interconnected risk tipping points are accelerating extinctions, groundwater depletion, mountain glaciers melting, space debris, unbearable heat, and an uninsurable future. One author says that, once these tipping points are crossed, it will be difficult to go back, but that the report shows the risks ahead of us, the causes behind them and the urgent changes required to avoid them.

South Africa celebrate victory over New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final. “He has had a challenging time as head coach, but he has come through with a significant achievement at this World Cup. “Ian has had a long career with the All Blacks – 12 years – winning a World Cup as an Assistant Coach in 2015 and his significant contribution has to be acknowledged.”Prime Minister Chris Hipkins paid tribute to all the fans cheering the team on. The outgoing Prime Minister said it’s been incredible to see the team bounce back from that tough opening game against France and set the tournament alight. ”New Zealand looks forward to welcoming the team home and celebrating their achievements,” Hipkins said.

A do-or-die Rugby World Cup clash in France refereed by Wayne Barnes and robbed of victory again — so they say. Watch all the action from Rugby World Cup 2023 on the home of rugby, Stan Sport. Sam Cane looks round after the end of the Rugby World Cup final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France. The try couldn’t have been allowed and if the shoe had been on the other foot, All Blacks fans would have been irate. Never before has a player been sent off in a World Cup final, let alone an All Black skipper.”

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Rugby World Cup 2023: Ian Foster gives last press conference as All Blacks coach | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Following the All Blacks 11-12 defeat to the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup final, head coach Ian Foster gives his last press conference for the team opening up on his future, legacy and what he will miss the most after four seasons in the top job. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/v9j7rsry 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.

One man is in a critical condition following a serious assault at a property in Otatara, Invercargill. Police were called to a private property in Dunns Rd, Otatara, at about 7am today after reports that a man had been stabbed, a police spokesman said. He was flown to Dunedin Hospital and remains in a critical condition. A 23-year-old woman was taken into custody and has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, the spokesman said. A scene guard remains in place until at least tomorrow while a scene examination takes place.

Photo: RNZ/Nate McKinnonVoting for Bird of the Century - run by Forest & Bird - opens 9am tomorrow. The annual Bird of the Year competition has been renamed to celebrate the conservation group's centennial year. Photo: North Island Piopio, Turnagra tanagra, collected 8 September 1900, Waitotara district, New Zealand. She said these birds would provide a poignant reminder of the many bird species that were still endangered. "Given that 82 percent of New Zealand's bird species are still threatened with extinction, we want to remind people that their survival is still very much at stake," she said.

The Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO), which manages apprenticeships in Aotearoa, launched its women in trades campaign in July. Emery-Hughes discovered her passion for the trades when she started to build things she couldn't afford to buy for her children. (Jen Raoult/Supplied)Williams said her message for women thinking of joining the trade industry was that now is the time. “The construction industry creates so many opportunities. Emery-Hughes said she wants to see other women give the trade industry a go.

6 hours ago6 hours agoFor All Blacks fans, it felt like 2007 all over again. A do-or-die Rugby World Cup clash in France refereed by Wayne Barnes and robbed of victory again — so they say. Watch all the action from Rugby World Cup 2023 on the home of rugby, Stan Sport. Sam Cane looks round after the end of the Rugby World Cup final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France. The try couldn't have been allowed and if the shoe had been on the other foot, All Blacks fans would have been irate.

Today is the annual observance of Te Pūtake o te Riri – He Rā Maumahara, the National Day of Commemoration for the New Zealand Wars. The New Zealand Wars took place between 1845 and 1872, with a series of skirmishes and battles at various sites around the North Island. In Tauranga, where the commemorations this year are being held, local New Zealand Wars historian Buddy Mikaere (Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngāti Ranginui) says more people than ever are taking an interest in the wars. “One is that huge numbers of New Zealanders were denied an awareness of New Zealand history in their school years, or if they did learn anything about New Zealand history, it was a rose-tinted version of it. He also hopes in the future the official day of commemoration for the New Zealand Wars could become somewhat akin to Anzac Day in the consciousness of the New Zealand public.

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Fans react to the Rugby World Cup 2023 Final | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Cheree Kinnear speaks live from outside the Stade de France’ in Paris after the Rugby World Cup 2023 Final between the All Blacks and South Africa. 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.

A gallant All Blacks team has battled to second place at the Rugby World Cup- beaten 12-11 by South Africa in Paris. I want to bring a World Cup home,” Mo’unga said. “It’s a question I’ve been asking a lot of senior players because I haven’t been to a World Cup final before,” Barrett said. How to follow the World Cup final actionWhen: 8am, SundayFollow live updates: nzherald.co.nzListen to commentary: join Elliott Smith on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeartRadio, or catch the ACC on iHeartRadio or Hauraki. Get full coverage of the Rugby World Cup.

The Rugby World Cup final is underway as fans descend from across the world to witness history being made at Stade de France in Paris. A record fourth global title for the Springboks by the barest of margins after a controversy and card filled World Cup final. A rumble in the Paris rain gave way to a gripping second half epic as the All Blacks refused to surrender. Kolisi’s head clattered into Savea’s to earn him a yellow card that should have resulted in two captains being sent off in a World Cup final. While it will never win any beauty contests, the Boks once again proved their style is built for World Cup success.

The new owners of the Nugget Point Hotel have plans for an extensive refurbishment, to bring the property up to a five-star-plus standard, over the next year. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDQueenstown's Nugget Point Hotel has sold for just over $20 million to Singapore-New Zealand buyer New Bay Group. Bayleys investment sales director Paul Dixon said the "ground-breaking" resort was "ahead of its time" when it was built in the 1980s. New Bay Group, which also owns hotels in Auckland, Wellington and Tauranga, has committed to an extensive refurbishment, which will restore Nugget Point to a five-star-plus standard over the next year. The hotel will be operated by experienced New Zealand company Capstone Hotel Management, which manages about 14 properties across the country.