Suspicious house fires in Christchurch
Investigators are looking into two suspicious fires in Christchurch. Photo: NZ HeraldInvestigations are under way into two suspicious house fires in Christchurch, one of which was the second at the same property in three days. There were two suspicious house fires less than 100m apart on the same street in the suburb of Northcote overnight. The house which is undergoing construction work suffered a suspicious fire at about 3.30am on Friday. “Police received a report of two house fires on Northcote Road, Northcote - one at midnight and another at 4am,” a spokesman said.
Source:New Zealand Herald
December 18, 2023 02:11 UTC
Breakfast briefing: Eyes on retail holiday trade
And the NZ Government 10 year bond rate unchanged from yesterday at 4.67% but down -31 bps from a week ago. The price of gold will start today unchanged at just on US$2033/oz and that is up +US$36/oz from a week ago. The Kiwi dollar starts today at 62.1 USc and little-changed from Saturday. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just on 70.4, unchanged too and +20 bps higher than a week ago. The bitcoin price starts today at US$41,922 and up a mere +US$31 (<0.01%) from this time Saturday.
Source:New Zealand Herald
December 18, 2023 00:48 UTC
Murder charge after man found dead in Auckland park
Police at Royal Reserve park this morning. Photo: NZ HeraldA homicide investigation is under way and a man has been charged with murder following a death in an Auckland park overnight. A man was found dead at the Royal Reserve park in Beauchamp Drive, Massey, around 12.10am. Detective Inspector Aaron Proctor said a 26-year-old man was arrested this morning and will appear in Waitākere District Court today charged with murder. ”We live in Massey and we normally come for a walk through the park after our fit club.
Source:New Zealand Herald
December 18, 2023 00:32 UTC
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Race against the clock to obtain urgent surgery for Amelia
Hastings has Lamb flavoured ice creamDo you like the sound of Lamb and mint, honey, figs and fish and chips? Try it as a flavour in ice cream. Reporter Michaela Gower went along to taste test. Video Warren Buckland
Source:Otago Daily Times
December 17, 2023 22:20 UTC
Parliament’s final week, Wellington shake-up and hot weather
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Parliament’s final week, Wellington shake-up and hot weather | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 18” – below is their description. The Government enters its final week of the year, a shake-up for the capital’s transport plans and 30C-plus temperatures expected across the country in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Full Story: https://bit.ly/3RJyp7sSubscribe 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
December 17, 2023 20:22 UTC
Open mike 17/12/2023
Why are so many of the best places in the country to swim, especially in urban areas, so polluted? And how do we solve the problem? Shanti Mathias investigates. T here’s a place Marnie Prickett returns to often, in her head if not her body. The river is cool and glassy, ...
Source:Stuff
December 17, 2023 06:27 UTC
Thomas Coughlan: This has been the busiest year for politics in decades
This week was another productive one for the Prime Minister- The Reserve Bank's dual mandate, the clean car discount scheme and fair pay agreements have all been scrapped. It follows a busy year in the world of politics, with three Prime Ministers and several policy bonfires to keep track of. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan says this has been the busiest year in politics since 1990. "Not only did we have Labour's sweep of changes and repeals- Labour changed Three Waters - National's coming in and changing them again. It's been a year of more changes than others."
Source:New Zealand Herald
December 17, 2023 03:44 UTC
Super Smash 2023/24 squad: Full list of Central Stags players ft. Ajaz Patel and Dane Cleaver
The 19th edition of the Super Smash starts on 19 December 2023 and will run until 28 January 2024. Stags failed to qualify for the knockout stage in the 2022/23 Super Smash. Dane Cleaver will lead the side this season with internationally capped players including Tom Bruce, Will Young, Ajaz Patel, Blair Tickner, Seth Rance, and Doug Bracewell. The bowling unit, led by Ajaz Patel, seems well-rounded with the combination of Jayden Lennox, Blair Tickner, and Seth Rance. As they enter the 19th edition, the Central Stags, with a rich history and a blend of seasoned players, are determined to vie for their fourth title in the Super Smash.
Source:Stuff
December 16, 2023 22:29 UTC
Super Smash 2023/24 squad: Full list of Canterbury Kings players ft. Daryl Mitchell and Matt Henry
The 19th edition of the Super Smash is set to get underway on December 19, 2023, and run till January 28, 2024. The Canterbury Kings enter this season as strong contenders, having clinched the title in the inaugural 2005-06 Super Smash season. Heading into the upcoming season, McConchie continues to lead the team. Unfortunately, Matt Henry, who was recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during the World Cup, is expected to miss some games for the Canterbury Kings. With a blend of experienced players and promising talent, the Canterbury Kings are poised to make a strong statement in the Super Smash.
Source:Stuff
December 16, 2023 22:28 UTC
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so much spent, so little achieved
Labour sprayed money around but achieved little. As Finance Minister in 2017, I clearly recall being advised that rail-enabled ferries would be a big, expensive mistake in this day and age. With most freight now in containers, getting it from shore to ship and ship to shore is simple and easy. One thing that united the new coalition partners was a nostalgic love for all things heavy rail. They swiftly sent the message to KiwiRail that they wanted rail-enabled ferries, and would pay for them.
Source:New Zealand Herald
December 16, 2023 17:15 UTC
Kirihimete gift guide 2023: cool stuff from Māori and Pasifika businesses and creators
Konei has recently opened a flagship shop in Manukau, selling Māori and Pacifica made beauty products, jewellery and gift friendly items like Kāri. They design and create contemporary Māori jewellery, art, and homewares, all of which are beautiful, and none expensive. Iti, based in Rotorua, has a stronger focus on traditional Māori crafts and design, with taonga carved from bone, and harakeke products. If you know someone who loves colourful and intricate patterns, then these gorgeous A3 prints of works by Karere Brown, a Māori artist of Ngāti Porou and Rongowhakaata descent might be a perfect gift. The just launched Z the Great is a Māori owned clothing business for tamariki up to 6 years old.
Source:Stuff
December 16, 2023 13:23 UTC
The Coalition Government negotiates the way through its first full week in Parliament
The Coalition Government has finished its first proper week in charge of Parliament and has wasted no time pulling apart the legislative legacy of the previous Labour government. These were three signature policies from the 2020 Labour government and the 2017 Labour-led coalition government, and there’s still more to come. Happy losersYou might think the Labour Party, watching all this unfold from the opposition benches, would be distraught. One interpretation may be that the party feels like the Coalition Government is moving too fast and will be overwhelmed by public backlash. Finally, there is the Act Party.
Source:Stuff
December 16, 2023 03:03 UTC
Open mike 16/12/2023
Why are so many of the best places in the country to swim, especially in urban areas, so polluted? And how do we solve the problem? Shanti Mathias investigates. T here’s a place Marnie Prickett returns to often, in her head if not her body. The river is cool and glassy, ...
Source:Stuff
December 16, 2023 01:56 UTC