Man charged with Auckland dairy murder
Photo: NZ HeraldA man accused of murdering newly married dairy worker Janak Patel has appeared in an Auckland court. Patel (34) died on Wednesday night after being allegedly stabbed by a man who stole a cash register from the Rose Cottage Superette in the suburb of Sandringham. A 34-year-old man was found at a New Lynn property last night and charged with murder and aggravated robbery. A second man, aged 42, was also arrested and charged with robbery. Patel had only recently moved to Auckland from Hamilton and was looking after the store while the owners were overseas.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 26, 2022 05:02 UTC
The unexpected item that's not allowed in your checked baggage
Some things that are banned from checked luggage are fairly self-explanatory. "It literally didn't cross my mind they wouldn't be allowed in the checked bag." In January 2021, new rules around batteries came into effect which mean any type of loose batteries are not allowed in carry-on luggage. Passengers were allowed one lighter on their person, with any additional lighters found in carry-on bags to be removed. E-cigarettes were another item that should only be packed in a carry-on bag, due to the risk it contained a battery.
Source:Stuff
November 26, 2022 01:48 UTC
PM speaks to media at Auckland Central Police Station.
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “PM speaks to media at Auckland Central Police Station. PM speaks to media at Auckland Central Police Station. 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.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 26, 2022 01:41 UTC
Slight dip in activity at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions
There was a slight increase in the number of properties offered at Barfoot & Thompson's latest auctions and a small decrease in the number sold. Auckland's biggest real estate agency offered 155 residential properties at its latest auctions (19-25 November) up from 150 the previous week. Of those, 35 sold under the hammer, down from 40 the previous week. Typically about a quarter of the properties being auctioned in Auckland are selling under the hammer at the moment. Details of the individual properties offered at all of the auctions monitored by interest.co.nz, including the prices achieved on those that sold, are available on our Residential Auction Results page.
Source:Stuff
November 26, 2022 00:51 UTC
One man makes the Farmers Santa Parade floats, and he’s been doing it for 50 years
Hundreds of performers, dozens of volunteers, and (hopefully) a whole lot of sunshine make up the Farmers Santa Parade, but they’d be nothing without Pete Taylor. His name is Pete Taylor, and he’s been the man behind the Santa Parade for 50 years. (Photo: Supplied)What goes into a Santa Parade float has changed massively in the half century that Taylor has been making them. Floats take part in the annual Farmers Santa Parade on November 26, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand. The float from which Santa will wave from in tomorrow’s Farmers Santa Parade.
Source:Stuff
November 26, 2022 00:46 UTC
Reserve Bank tips recession, house price crash
Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor, Adrian Orr, told Thursday’s parliamentary Finance & Expenditure Committee (FEC) that the Bank was deliberately engineering a recession. Orr was asked what he thought about commentary on Wednesday’s 0.75% official cash rate (OCR) increase suggesting the RBNZ was deliberately engineering a recession. In the central projection, this recession is assumed to be spread over several quarters, although there is uncertainty about the timing”. The MPS also downgraded its projections for New Zealand house prices and is now tipping a peak to trough fall of around 20%:Although the speed and extent of the decline is highly uncertain, house prices are assumed to continue to fall towards more sustainable levels over the coming year. The central projection assumes that house prices will decline by 20% in total from the November 2021 peak.
Source:Stuff
November 26, 2022 00:01 UTC
Medical gender transition in New Zealand: How common is it really?
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 6:05 am, November 25th, 2022 - 19 commentsCategories: Ethics, gender, health - Tags: gender identity ideology, gender transition, Laura Lopez, transgender, transgender healthcareGuest Post by Laura López. Some people claim that New Zealand has taken a more conservative approach to medical gender transition than our international peers. Facebook comment claiming that New Zealand has taken a conservative approach to medical gender transitionI decided to explore and analyse the available evidence on medical transition in New Zealand. What I found was shocking:There has been a huge rise in the number of New Zealanders seeking medical transition. The chart below shows that between 1990 and 1995, only one person sought female-to-male gender transition at Wellington Endocrine Service.
Source:Stuff
November 25, 2022 23:41 UTC
A worker from India was stabbed to death in New Zealand. 2 people arrested
Wellington: In a search that has lasted more than 48 hours, New Zealand police said Friday they had arrested two men in Auckland on suspicion of stabbing a 34-year-old Indian dairy worker to death. Of the two men, a 34-year-old was charged with murder and aggravated robbery, and a 42-year-old with robbery, the website reported. Police have launched a murder investigation and released images of the suspect. According to the website, the victim had just gotten married and was planning to have children and buy a house. Police are also looking for a dark-colored Honda Inspire believed to be linked to the murder as part of the investigation.
Source:Stuff
November 25, 2022 20:03 UTC
Do You Have Faith in Your Renovations Contractor?
Finding a reliable renovation contractor is the most crucial step for renovation projects. Contractor for ‘Sneaky’ RenovationsWhat exactly do we mean by a “sneaky” contractor? Simply put, a sly contractor goes out of their way to cut costs without the homeowner’s knowledge. We can still call a contractor “sneaky.” Especially if the homeowner needs to be fully informed of the implications of cost-cutting measures. Therefore, if the quoted price appears significantly lower than other quotes, this could indicate a low-quality, low-reputation renovations contractor.
Source:Stuff
November 25, 2022 16:21 UTC
Indian-origin worker stabbed to death in NZ; 2 arrested
Wellington: In a manhunt that lasted for more than 48 hours, New Zealand Police said on Friday it has arrested two men for allegedly stabbing a 34 year-old Indian-origin dairy worker to death in Auckland. Of the two men, a 34-year-old has been charged with murder and aggravated robbery, while a 42-year-old has been charged with robbery, the website reported. A lone man entered the store on Wednesday armed with a knife and took the cash register, police said. The victim, a resident of Hamilton, then approached the attacker at 100m down a residential street where a fight took place, and he was stabbed multiple times, police added. According to the website, the victim had just got married and was planning to have kids and buy a house.
Source:Stuff
November 25, 2022 16:14 UTC
Daily review 25/11/2022
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 5:30 pm, November 25th, 2022 - 6 commentsCategories: Daily review - Tags:Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …Share this: TwitterFacebook
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 25, 2022 09:53 UTC
How NZ Post handles a 15 million package Christmas rush
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “How NZ Post handles a 15 million package Christmas rush | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Chris Wong, General Manager of Business Marketing at New Zealand Post, takes us inside National Sorting Centre in East Tāmaki and reveals how they deliver Christmas to millions of Kiwis each year. Full story: https://bit.ly/3Evw87YSubscribe 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
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 25, 2022 08:43 UTC
The Daily Blog Open Mic – 25th November 2022
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day. Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day. There’s no point complaining to Bomber. EDITORS NOTE: – By the way, here’s a list of shit that will get your comment dumped. Sexist language, homophobic language, racist language, anti-muslim hate, transphobic language, Chemtrails, 9/11 truthers, Qanon lunacy, climate deniers, anti-fluoride fanatics, anti-vaxxer lunatics, 5G conspiracy theories, the virus is a bioweapon, some weird bullshit about the UN taking over the world and ANYONE that links to fucking infowar.
Source:Stuff
November 25, 2022 07:11 UTC
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North Shore residents ‘terrified, frustrated’ at crime they claim is linked to social housing
Video / NZ HeraldAuckland residents and business owners have been left “terrified” and “frustrated” over repeat disorderly behaviour allegedly linked to a nearby transitional housing facility. NZ Herald Focus understands there have been more than 60 occurrences linked to the Leroy Suites in Rosedale on the North Shore since April and that police have attended a range of incidents. The suites are privately owned, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development engages a contractor, Kāhui Tū Kaha, to provide housing services through the facility. Thirsty Liquor East Coast Bays that allegedly has had liquor stolen by guests from Leroy Suites. The Leroy Suites was originally contracted by the ministry to provide Covid-19 response accommodation during the first lockdown in 2020.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 25, 2022 06:09 UTC