No danger from threatening emails sent to schools, hospitals - police
Police say they don't believe there is any "actual threat" after emails of a "concerning nature" were sent to multiple organisations across New Zealand, including schools and hospitals. 1News understands police are present in the areas of Wellington Hospital, Bowen Hospital, Auckland City Hospital and Manukau Superclinic. A police spokesperson said this evening that while law enforcement is still working to establish the origin of the emails, they are "confident that emails received by a number of organisations today are from the same source". "We do not believe there is any actual threat to those that received the email, and we thank those affected for working alongside police." A police spokesperson earlier said they "will not be disclosing the names of individual organisations that received emails".
Source:Stuff
November 23, 2023 02:03 UTC
Breakfast briefing: Tougher US data and global central bank warnings
Here's our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand, with news central bank bosses have been out warning of inflation and economic stress. Benchmark mortgage interest rates continued to move lower, now to 7.29% plus points, the lowest rate in two months. The Kiwi dollar starts today at 60.7 USc and marginally firmer from this time yesterday. That all means our TWI-5 starts today still just under 69.6. The bitcoin price starts today at US$36,389 and down -2.4% from this time yesterday.
Source:Stuff
November 23, 2023 00:22 UTC
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Largest gang funeral in New Zealand history expected for ‘OG’ Head Hunter William ‘Bird’ Hines
Senior Head Hunter member William "Bird" Hines (centre) was revered and feared within the criminal underworld until his death. Better known as “Bird”, William Hines was one of the most senior members of the Head Hunters motorcycle club and revered in New Zealand’s gang world. With an incoming National-led Government promising to crack down on gang convoys, Hines’ funeral will be closely monitored by police bosses in Auckland and Wellington. You’ve got to stand by them.”A sign inside the Head Hunters pad at 232 Marua Rd showing the esteem in which William "Bird" Hines was held within the gang. By this time, he sat at the very top of the Head Hunters hierarchy and was revered by gang members as a Godfather-type figure.
Source:Stuff
November 22, 2023 23:50 UTC
Open mike 23/11/2023
Today The Spinoff is launching an ambitious fundraising campaign to support an equally ambitious new editorial project for 2024. Editor Madeleine Chapman explains why we’re doing it, and why we need your help. For the past six months we’ve run The Cost of Being , a weekly insight into a random ...
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 22, 2023 23:09 UTC
Guilty verdict in arson murder case
The woman on trial for murdering her elderly father by setting his house alight has been found guilty. The jury in the trial of Lynne Maree Martin at the High Court in Gisborne reached their verdict after about two-and-a-half hours of deliberations. Martin, who had displayed little emotion throughout the trial, burst into loud sobs at hearing the verdict. Judge Louis Bidois told Martin her offending was "low-down, deceitful, deliberate and premeditated" and he considered sending her to jail to teach her a lesson. John told the court Lynne left the family home when she was 16 and moved to Australia in the late-seventies, before returning to New Zealand in 2006.
Source:Stuff
November 22, 2023 22:52 UTC
Negotiations drag on, Auckland loses SailGP and Israel hostage deal
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Negotiations drag on, Auckland loses SailGP and Israel hostage deal | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Deputy Prime Minister job drags out coalition talks, Auckland misses out on hosting SailGP and Israel’s cabinet approves hostage deal in the latest NZ Herald headlines. 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.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 22, 2023 19:29 UTC
Tripadvisor apologises for advertising Gaza holidays on Facebook
Facebook users took to the comment section of the sponsored ad to voice their concerns, with one user asking if it was a joke. Tripadvisor has apologised for advertising a hotel located in Gaza City for Facebook users, following critiques that it was “poorly-timed and triggering”. In a sponsored post circulating on Facebook, Tripadvisor invited users to book a stay at the Al Mathaf Hotel in Gaza City for $183 a night. The New Zealand government has an extremely limited ability to provide assistance to New Zealand nationals in Gaza,” the travel advisory said. Facebook users took to the comment section of the sponsored ad to voice their concerns, with one user asking if it was a joke.
Source:Stuff
November 22, 2023 18:47 UTC
Red Bull NZ appoints ABEL Aotearoa as creative agency
ABEL Aotearoa has been appointed creative agency for Red Bull New Zealand, following a competitive pitch process. After over a decade working with Special New Zealand, Red Bull pitched the business in a competitive process which saw a number of renowned Kiwi agencies battle it out. At the end of a six week process they appointed ABEL Aotearoa as their new creative agency. Tom Lawson, Brand Manager at Red Bull New Zealand, says: “We were so impressed by ABEL’s fresh offering and feel they are a great fit for our brand. We couldn’t be more excited to join forces with Red Bull New Zealand and see where this next creative venture takes us,” says Fowler.
Source:Stuff
November 22, 2023 15:17 UTC
Growers from South Canterbury enter apple orchard joint venture with Rockit Global
Turley Farms co-owners Murray and Margaret Turley have turned dryland crop and stock properties into high-value vegetable and arable operations. Now, after running a trial with various varieties, they’re investing in apple-growing and have settled on the fruit managed and marketed by Rockit. The Turley Rockit partnership has planted a 20-hectare orchard with plans to bring in other investors to grow the Rangitata site to 100 ha. A trial orchard planted in eight varieties in 2021 was followed by another six varieties last year. The 2D growing system used by Rockit appealed as it produced more fruit from a smaller area, and projected returns for Rockit apple growing were attractive.
Source:Otago Daily Times
November 22, 2023 13:15 UTC
Daily review 22/11/2023
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 5:30 pm, November 22nd, 2023 - 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: FacebookLinkedInRedditPinterestMastodonTwitterPrintEmail
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November 22, 2023 09:59 UTC
Young Lions competition returns to Aotearoa for 2024
After taking on the role of hosting the local Aotearoa Young Lions Competition this year, the Comms Council is pleased to announce the competition will return, offering participants the chance once again to represent Aotearoa in the Global Young Lions Competition at Cannes. After a five year hiatus, the Young Lions competition engaged 142 industry professionals, who received and responded to briefs within a 48 hour timeframe. With the 2024 competition just around the corner, the Comms Council has announced the support of two major sponsors. Carolyn Luey, Chief Digital and Publishing Officer at NZME, says: “NZME is proud to be sponsoring the digital category in the upcoming Aotearoa Young Lions Competition. Sponsoring the Young Lions Competition is an excellent opportunity for organisations to align themselves with future leaders and demonstrate their commitment to fostering creativity and innovation.
Source:Stuff
November 22, 2023 09:08 UTC
Kiwi sports star faces 7 years jail after taking car, wilful damage at Christchurch home
The man - who listed his occupation on court documents as “athlete” - is facing two charges in the Christchurch District Court. Court documents state that on Wednesday November 15 - the day after Cup Day in Christchurch - the man allegedly took a car worth $10,000 from another person. The charge states he took the car “dishonestly and without claim” but not in circumstances amounting to theft. For the first charge, the man is facing a maximum penalty of seven years in prison. The second charge carries a maximum penalty of three months in prison or a $2000 fine.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 22, 2023 08:21 UTC
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November 22, 2023 07:37 UTC
New Zealand academics decry the decline of their country’s universities
The authors:Distinguished Professor Peter Schwerdtfeger is the head of the Institute for Advanced Study and director of the Centre for Theoretical Chemistry and Physics (CTCP) at Massey University Auckland. John Raine is Emeritus Professor of Engineering at Auckland University of Technology. 2: A baseline review of the Government funding model for New Zealand universities is well overdue. This article is co-written and/or endorsed by the following academics who deeply care about the New Zealand tertiary education system. In alphabetical order: Emeritus Prof Rex Ahdar (Otago University), Prof Joachim Brand (Massey University), Prof Dianne Brunton (Massey University), Prof Ananish Chaudhuri (Auckland University), Prof Kendall Clements (Auckland University), Prof Garth Cooper (Auckland University), Prof Douglas Elliffe (Auckland University), Emeritus Curator Dr Brian Gill (Auckland Museum), Prof Russell Gray (Auckland University, MPI Leipzig), Prof Natasha Hamilton-Hart (Auckland University ), Emeritus Prof Geoff Jameson ( Massey University ), Prof Sebastian Leuzinger (Auckland University of Technology), Dr David Lillis (Wellington), Dr Brenda Lobb (Auckland), Prof Peter Lockhart (Massey University), Distinguished Prof Gaven Martin (Massey University ), Prof Anthony Poole ( Auckland University ), Emeritus Prof John Raine (AUT), Prof Elizabeth Rata (Auckland University ), Professor Mark Richards (Otago University), Emeritus Prof Mick Roberts (Massey University ), Distinguished Prof Peter Schwerdtfeger (Massey University ), Prof Jeffery Tallon ( Victoria University), Dr Joyce Lady Waters (Massey University ), Prof W Lindsey White (Auckland University of Technology), Prof Georg Zellmer (Massey University).
Source:Stuff
November 22, 2023 05:14 UTC
The baubles of office
Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 10:49 am, November 22nd, 2023 - 90 commentsCategories: Christopher Luxon, election 2023, national, winston peters - Tags:So National Act and NZ First have apparently worked out their policy differences and are now dealing with the important stuff, how to divide up the baubles of office. After all policies come and go, what is really important is what prestige you are offered. I am old enough to remember 1996 where Winston toured the country promising a change of Government and then backed up National. Then there was 2005 when he toured the country promising to eschew the baubles of office. He was out of the country most of the time and did a good job schmoozing with International Politicians.
Source:New Zealand Herald
November 22, 2023 05:04 UTC