So when I heard that, I thought that's the kind of hardline stuff many of us want. You know, I don't think once you're in the grip of that kind of addiction, you're capable of making rational choices. I don't know much about stress and how that might incapacitate you or anxiety. I don't think so. I don't think there are many people who would choose that as a lifestyle.
Ryan Hamilton has voiced support for groups that spread misinformation about fluoridation. Opposition to fluoride in drinking waterHamilton, a Hamilton City Councillor, has consistently and openly opposed fluoridation of water for more than two decades. In another post, Hamilton praised 'Fluoride Free Hamilton & NZ', a group that has published extensive misinformation about fluoride. National Party responds, Hamilton ignores interview requestsThe Hamilton East electorate was a National Party stronghold - held by David Bennett for 15 years - before Labour MP Jamie Strange took the seat in 2020. I've opposed fluoridation in the past but now fully back National's position," the statement said.
The MetService weekend weather forecast from Friday through to Monday, September 18. Strong winds and “damaging gusts” have caused disruption and damage in much of the country. Follow along with Stuff’s live updates.
Power has been restored after outages caused by overhead lines damage affected a wide area south of Dunedin, including Waihola and Taieri Mouth. A Waihola resident told the ODT power was restored around 9.15pm after being out for three hours. PowerNet posted a statement to its Facebook page at 5.42pm today that power was off for all of Waihola and for Akatore, Berwick, Henley, Milburn, Taieri Beach, Taieri Ferry, Taieri Mouth and Toko Mouth. The cause of the outage was overhead lines damage. Power was also out for Waitahuna, Lawrence and other surrounding areas.
Photo: NZ HeraldThe “devastated” parents of a teenager killed after a car crashed into a home as it fled from police have posted tributes to their “beautiful girl”. An 18-year-old man has now been charged with dangerous driving causing death and is due to appear over the crash after police were called to a report of illegal street racing activity in Fernside, North Canterbury just before 4.45am. Canterbury rural area commander Inspector Peter Cooper earlier said police were called to a report of illegal street racing activity in Fernside, North Canterbury just before 4.45am. Police had been investigating illegal street racing in Fernside before the car fled the scene and crashed in Rangiora. Photo: NZ Herald“This is the result of illegal street racing at night.”The owner of the home, Barry, told the Herald he woke up after hearing a crash and breaking glass.
He made his international Grand Prix debut on Aljano (by Argentinus x Pablo) in 2010. This is a second marriage for Hutton, who was previously married to Irish Grand Prix team member Abigail Lyle. Spanish Grand Prix rider Alejandro Asencio welcomed a daughter, Alexandra Asencio Ortega, on 13 September 2023. Asencio has been competing two horses at international Grand Prix level: Focus and Gaviao dos Cedros. Swedish Grand Prix rider Emilie Nyrerod is pregnant with her second child.
Got a good quiz question? Send your questions to quiz@stuff.co.nzRICKY WILSON/STUFF Which ANZ Netball Premiership team finished the 2023 season without a win?
Queer Endurance In Defiance’s Statement On The 2023 General ElectionThis year’s election campaign has been dismal for marginalised communities. With the trans community already reeling from the spike in harassment we saw in autumn, it would be easy to lose hope. Not because it was incorrect, but because of the pressure put on them by repeated lobbying from anti-trans groups, a fact acknowledged by Te Whatu Ora. Aotearoa’s trans community has come a long way in the last few years. So we call on the trans community and our allies to be politically involved and politically active.
Fifty years ago today, the democratic-socialist Popular Unity Government of President Salvador Allende was toppled in a military coup d'état led by General Augusto Pinochet, with the backing of the United States. This fragment, is by the Chilean singer-songwriter Víctor Jara, who was shot to death by Pinochet's soldiers in the
Otago's Christian Lio-Willie looks to break through Taranaki defence. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSONThe 36-17 defeat to a run-it-from-anywhere Taranaki side has more or less sunk Otago's playoff prospects. But Taranaki also just played the game with too much pace and width for Otago. But Otago took the lead with a trio of penalties to Sam Gilbert to close out the half. Tom Sanders got himself sent to the bin for a tip tackle and Taranaki struck immediately.
Jones died two years ago, shortly before the launch of the first generative AI applications. Last month, the New York Times reported Google was testing an AI tool called Genesis, which uses AI technology to write news articles. Photo:"Content produced by journalists here and around the world is the cornerstone of what makes these generative AI tools valuable to the user. But is keeping those generative AI apps at arm's length the right option? Would Stuff be taking this stance on generative AI if Boucher hadn’t just put up its first paywalls after 25 years?
She has dumped all his stuff in the garden - and the flies have started swarmingIt's always a sensitive subject when a neighbour passes away. The anonymous woman explained that he had been a hoarder, and the "contents of his house has been lying in the front garden since June". The woman explained that they had offered to give the new neighbour the number of a removals company and skip hire, but that nothing had been done. Unfortunately, the woman isn't "the most approachable person and is hardly in the house to have a word with. She explained that the garden is a "complete mess and it's accumulating flies and mould".
Samoa begin Rugby World Cup with 43-10 bonus-point win over ChileSamoa begin Rugby World Cup with 43-10 bonus-point win over Chile[Image: Stuff.co.nz]Samoa began their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 43-10 bonus-point win over Chile in Bordeaux. Chile took an early lead through a try from Matias Dittus, but Samoa regained control at the end of the half. Samoa put in a dominant second-half performance, scoring four tries through Jonathan Taumateine, Fritz Lee and two from Sama Malolo. Samoa recruited former All Blacks Lima Sopoaga, Steven Luatua and Charlie Faumuina before the World Cup due to a change in World Rugby eligibility rules, but it was the boot of Christian Leali'ifano that was instrumental in keeping the scoreboard ticking over. You can check out all the Rugby World Cup stories, interviews, photos, videos and schedules on our website, fijivillage.
Monday’s Rugby News sees the aftermath of the Brisbane Tens, all Super Rugby coaches on the same footing, more news on both the RA and WA front, and the latest results from the Six Nations. This decision has pissed off all the Super Rugby clubs, who reportedly think this was organised without them being consulted. All of Super Rugby coaches have also been highly positive towards it. “Everybody behind the scenes has worked incredibly hard over the last couple of months to really set a course for Australian rugby,” Rebels coach Dave Wessels said on Sunday during the Super Rugby launch in Brisbane. This isn’t the first rodeo Land Rover have had with Aussie rugby, being a current sponsor for the Brumbies, Shute Shield club Sydney University and Aussie Sevens player Charlotte Caslick.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says if re-elected, a Labour government would “progressively move workers across health and education onto at least the living wage”. ”This builds on our delivery of the living wage to workers on contracts for cleaning, catering and security guards across the public service.”Labour will also ensure the minimum wage is raised every year, closing the gap between the minimum and living wages,” he said. “When Labour came into government, the living wage was $20.20 per hour - almost five dollars an hour more than the minimum wage. Labour’s increases mean the current minimum wage was less than a dollar lower than the 2022/23 living wage. ”Labour has always been the party that protects and boosts workers’ rights.
