Steven Garae has been sentenced to prison for raping an 11-year-old in the toilet block of the Blenheim Railway Station. The judge declined applications by the media to photograph Garae, for his safety in prison. Photo / Top South MediaSteven Garae has been sentenced to prison for raping an 11-year-old in the toilet block of the Blenheim Railway Station. The judge declined applications by the media to photograph Garae, for his safety in prison. Webber said he struggled to see the connection between any lack of support and the defendant’s decision to rape an 11-year-old girl.

Southern Heritage Trust chairperson Jo Galer said it was shocking to discover the Edmund Anscombe-designed house on Stuart Street will be torn down to make way for apartments. Galer said the Southern Heritage Trust, along with close to 100 others including Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, made submissions against the application. "The tree was the only thing that was marked on the district plan as having any protection and yet this architectural masterpiece by Edmund Anscombe had not been protected." A Dunedin City Council spokesperson said the home at 284 Stuart Street was not a protected heritage building under the city's district plan heritage schedule. The Dunedin City Council on Tuesday voted to endorse a LGNZ remit, proposed by Gisborne District Council, to mitigate the deterioration of unoccupied buildings and address the issue of "demolition by neglect".

Stuff And WBD To Bring America's Cup To Aotearoa With Most Accessible And Innovative Coverage EverTeam New Zealand boat Taihoro (Photo-Emirates Team New Zealand)Stuff Group and Warner Bros. The Barcelona Preliminary Regatta begins August 22 followed by the Louis Vuitton Cup Challenger series, Puig Women’s America’s Cup, UniCredit Youth America’s Cup and October’s Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Match. Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton says: “Typically with Emirates Team New Zealand, we look to do things differently, to innovate and do things better. About The America’s CupThe America’s Cup is the oldest international sporting trophy dating back to 1851– and stands as one of the hardest sporting endeavours. The most successful team in recent America’s Cup history, they have won the America’s Cup 4 times: 1995, 2000, 2017 & 2021.

Steven Garae has been sentenced to prison for raping an 11-year-old in the toilet block of the Blenheim Railway Station. Photo: Top South MediaWARNING: This story contains evidence of a sexual nature which some readers may find upsettingA seasonal worker from overseas who raped a young schoolgirl in a railway station toilet block has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Steven Tari Tambean Garae from Vanuatu pleaded guilty last year to rape and unlawful sexual connection following the April 2023 attack in Blenheim, which the Crown described as “the stuff of nightmares”. Today, supporters and members of the 11-year-old girl’s family cried quietly as her grandmother and primary caregiver read a victim impact statement. She said the girl felt sad almost all the time, and that the feeling was growing worse - not better.

Press Release – NZTANZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising Northlanders that widespread power outages are affecting traffic signals on both local roads and state highways. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising Northlanders that widespread power outages are affecting traffic signals on both local roads and state highways. NZ Police are present at some intersections, please follow all instructions. Drivers must also be prepared for potentially dangerous road hazards such as flooding, slips, tree and rock falls. It’s crucial to drive to the conditions, maintain a safe speed and following distance, and use headlights in poor visibility.

"I don't think it could be covered more extensively in a media partnership if we tried, so we are very excited to bring this America's Cup coverage to New Zealand live and free with Stuff and WBD." "The America's Cup is one of the biggest events on the 2024 sporting calendar for New Zealand, and in an Olympic year that's saying something. A range of brand integration opportunities will be on offer, from live broadcast times to replay packages right throughout the next day and the dedicated America's Cup hub on Aotearoa's largest digital news site stuff.co.nz." WBD and Stuff already reach 92% of the 15+ audience in New Zealand, and with a major event like the America's Cup, we expect that could be even higher." Live racing coverage begins with the Barcelona Regatta on 22 August 2024, and finishes with the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup from 12-27 October.

KANE'S FUTUREWilliamson committed to New Zealand cricket despite opting for a casual contractby Cricbuzz Staff • Last updated onWilliamson didn't sign a central contract for the 2024-25 season. © GettyKane Williamson has reiterated his commitment to the New Zealand cricket team amid concerns over his future in international cricket following a shock decision to forgo a central contract for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Meanwhile, New Zealand Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink expressed hope that Williamson would remain an active international cricketer at least until 2028, when Australia and New Zealand are scheduled to co-host a T20 World Cup. Weenink also said that his star batter could even sign a central contract 12 months on, something Williamson didn't refute. Managing my time as well as I can after doing it for so many years is important and I know New Zealand Cricket are really supportive of that" he said.

Today the coalition government has announced that a select committee inquiry into banking competition will be led by the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee. New Zealand First campaigned to take on foreign owned banks, and we committed to that in our coalition agreement by ensuring the inquiry has a broad

Photo / Jesse WoodIt’s National Volunteer Week Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu, and several Te Awamutu organisations have used this to highlight some of their work. Golfers donate to volunteer firefightersA company golf tournament for staff, clients and supporters of the Hamilton branch of Dimond Roofing held last month at Stewart Alexander Golf Club has benefited Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Brigade. The $3480 donation will be used to support emergency incident response in the Te Awamutu community. Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Brigade property manager Qualified Firefighter Deane Mark thanks Dimond Roofing Hamilton sales representative Wayne Smith for their support. Te Awamutu Citizens Advice BureauCitizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in Te Awamutu have highlighted the dedication of its volunteers who generously give their time to support the community’s wellbeing and enrich the lives of others.

But in December 2019, it suddenly started shining brighter than ever. Now, astronomers believe they are witnessing something never before seen: the awakening of a black hole in real time. AdvertisementThe researchers say black holes, upward of 100,000 times the size of the sun, exist at the center of most galaxies, including the Milky Way. But the black hole in this galaxy, located 300 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo, is unusual in that it is clearly visible. Galaxies do light up for other reasons, such as supernova explosions or tidal disruption events — when a star gets too close to a black hole and is torn apart.

Photo / APOverall, the Government and businesses have taken a relatively sleepy approach to the AI (artificial intelligence) boom. But an investment in one of the biggest artificial intelligence stars, chipmaker Nvidia, has paid off big-time for the New Zealand Superannuation Fund. By May this year, it had upped its stake slightly to 778,519, which became 7,785,190 after Nvidia’s 10:1 stock split earlier this month, an NZ Super Fund spokesman confirmed this morning. The latest jump means the $75.5b NZ Super Fund’s stake in the chipmaker is now worth US$1.06b or around $1.75b. But nevertheless, the NZ Super Fund has been notably more front-foot than our other major fund, run by ACC – which beyond its more conservative investing remit is headed by something of a tech boom sceptic.

And for households and business, in general, the downturn grinds on. How does this downturn compare to previous? BNZ chief economist Mike Jones says this downturn is different in a few ways. Economist Shamubeel Eaqub said the recession was showing up first in things like falling company profits and overdue tax. Jones said the downturn was also being felt through inflation and cost of living pressure, rather than aggressive job cuts at this stage.

Heightened imports of biofuel will be needed for any significant “greening” of New Zealand’s electricity supply, according to a new report. The report casts doubt on the viability of the previous government’s plans to make electricity 100% renewable by 2030. However, the WSP report suggests using biofuels for peak electricity use is easier said than done, for reasons of expense and practicality. The report also finds fault with biodiesel, saying using it to fire an electricity peaking plant would produce very expensive power. The report concludes that electricity peaking generators powered by imported biofuels are realistic, and says some infrastructure for gas importation already exists.

Here's our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand with news of some very large global tensions starting to boil hotter. Their monitoring of the benchmark 30 year mortgage rate showed it slipped below 7% last week, its lowest since late March. The Australian 10 year bond yield is up +3 bps at 4.23%. The China 10 year bond rate is down -1 bp at 2.26%. The NZ Government 10 year bond rate is now at 4.60% and down -6 bps from yesterday.

One Plus One welcomes two new staff membersIndependent communications agency One Plus One Communications has announced the appointment of two new team members. Liz Holt and Hannah Kronast have joined the business as Group Account Director and Senior Account Manager, respectively. Kronast joins the agency with a strong corporate communications background, most recently as Account Manager at communications and marketing agency Anthem. One Plus One Managing Director, Kelly Bennett, says he’s thrilled to introduce such exceptional talent and expertise to the team. Their blend of experience, fresh perspectives, and passion to deliver outstanding work make them both wonderful additions to One Plus One.