Teens allegedly assaulted woman
PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSHThree teenagers allegedly assaulted a woman at a South Dunedin vape shop after being denied their evening nicotine fix. Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said police were called to Hillside Rd at 8.15pm after a 20-year-old woman reported being assaulted by three teenagers. The trio attempted to enter a vape store called VaperZ in South Dunedin, but were denied service as they were underage. The three took exception to this and then allegedly assaulted a woman before fleeing the scene in a car. When the police caught up with the vehicle, a warrantless search was invoked after police spotted a weapon in the vehicle.
Source:Otago Daily Times
October 21, 2023 04:03 UTC
The Pulse With Francine Lacqua 10/20/2023 - The Global Herald
Bloomberg Television published this video item, entitled “Oil, Gold Rises on War Escalation Fears | The Pulse With Francine Lacqua 10/20/2023” – below is their description. The Pulse With Francine Lacqua is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today’s guests: Claudia Panseri, UBS Global Wealth Management CIO France; H.A. Please note comments are moderated before publication.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 20, 2023 19:49 UTC
How one man quitting changed Labour’s trajectory
PoliticsHow one man quitting changed Labour’s trajectoryAndrew Little’s exit from the Labour Party leadership is one of the defining moments in his career. He recounts the moment of brutal honesty that secured his fate and the six years as a minister that followed. Recalling that time with Newsroom this week, Little said he just answered the question honestly, but that caused some blow-back. “I stand by the judgment I made then.”The objective was to reunite the caucus, and Little says he did that, but then things changed. “Jacinda’s leadership and her political talent and skills and intellectual skills, that’s what led us through 2017 to 2020.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 20, 2023 18:44 UTC
Jordan Speakership Effort Loses Steam
Bloomberg Television published this video item, entitled “Jordan Speakership Effort Loses Steam | Balance of Power” – below is their description. “Balance of Power” focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On the show today Terry Haines, Pangaea Policy Founder, discusses how the on going race for Speaker is influencing the markets, and Democratic Representative of Virginia, Abigail Spanberger, discusses the possibility of a third round of voting for Rep. Jim Jordan and expanding Patrick McHenry’s Speaker Pro Tempore powers. ——–Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more: http://www.bloomberg.comConnect with us on…Twitter: https://twitter.com/businessFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergbusinessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergbusiness/Bloomberg Television YouTube Channel
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 20, 2023 13:45 UTC
Vape rage: Angry teens lash out after being denied fix
Three teenagers allegedly assaulted a woman at a South Dunedin vape shop after being denied their evening nicotine fix. The trio had attempted to enter VaperZ in South Dunedin but were denied service as they were underage. The three took exception to this and assaulted a woman before fleeing the scene in a car. The 17-year-old was charged with two charges of assaults towards police, resisting arrest, possession of cannabis and common assault. The 18-year-old man with the two girls was arrested and charged with possession of offensive weapon and breaching bail conditions.
Source:Otago Daily Times
October 20, 2023 10:33 UTC
NZ Herald deputy political editor on Labour sitting out Port Waikato by-election
Candidates for the Port Waikato by-election have closed, but Labour has chosen to sit this one out. Labour Party President Jill Day says it's an "unwinnable" contest for them, and the party is focusing on its transition to opposition. The by-election was triggered by the death of ACT candidate Neil Christensen just before the election. It's expected that any policy announcements between the two parties won't be announced until after the special votes. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan joined Jason Pine.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 20, 2023 08:05 UTC
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Waka ama teams to battle it out on Lake Te Anau this weekend
Teams travelled from all over the motu to participate in last year’s waka challenge on Lake Te Anau. (Caleb Lay)Teams from as far as Rotorua will be battling it out on Lake Te Anau this weekend for the fourth Ki Uta Ki Tai Waka Challenge. “We are particularly proud that this is the second year that we will be running rangatahi races to support the hauora of our young people,” she said. “Ki Uta Ki Tai offers more than a waka ama competition – it is centered on whakawhanaungatanga, connecting whānau to te taiao, and hauora,” Young explained. The W6 outrigger canoes are each manned by teams of six, and teams will be travelling from as far as Ōtautahi, Ōtepoti, Tāhuna and Rotorua to compete.
Source:Stuff
October 20, 2023 08:00 UTC
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Food bank demand up 20% driven by ‘astronomical’ costs
Whare Manaaki o te Tai Poutini provides community lunches and dinners for struggling whānau on the West Coast as demand for food banks rises 20%. (Eli Maiava/Supplied)Greymouth woman Eli Maiava (Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe, Poutini Kai Tahu) says the cost of food on the West Coast is astronomical. It offers community lunches and dinners, a community pātaka (pantry) and māra kai (garden) and is one of the New Zealand Food Networks (NZFN) food hubs. NZFN, a food supply and distribution organisation, released a survey this week revealing a 20% increase in demand for food support in the six months to June 2023 compared to the six months to December 2022. Greymouth woman Eli Maiava says food costs are astronomical and her kaupapa Māori community hub is striving to make a difference.
Source:Stuff
October 20, 2023 05:01 UTC
World Cup 2023: Thought my tournament was over when I heard a pop in gym, reveals Ben Stokes
England all-rounder Ben Stokes has revealed that he feared that his participation in the 2023 ODI World Cup was over before it had even begun. Speaking to Stuff.co.nz, Stokes revealed that his fear stemmed from an incident in the gym at the Radisson Blu hotel in Guwahati, where he heard a disconcerting "pop" sound from his left hip during a fitness session. World Cup 2023: Full Coverage | Points TableThe unsettling noise turned out to be the sound of Stokes ripping the fascia off his muscle, a severe injury that could have potentially ended his World Cup journey prematurely. "Thankfully it wasn't anywhere near as bad as we initially thought," Stokes said, expressing his relief. “When you lose a game at the World Cup, it can be pretty emotional about it,” Stokes said.
Source:Stuff
October 20, 2023 04:07 UTC
The war crimes in Gaza will reshape everything this time
The violence meted out by Hamas was calculated to inspire a rage retaliation from Israel that will trip the West Bank and Hezbollah. As each obscene act of violence is met by another obscene act of violence, the invasion of Gaza will be a self mutilating wound that can only escalate. Image what happens when Hamas start live streaming the torture and murder of hostages? America has moved two carrier strike forces into the area and the escalation from Gaza to the regional proxy war is far closer than we are currently calculating. If that path towards de-escalation is not sought now, the war crimes about to be committed could combine to cause an explosion of violence we can’t recover from.
Source:Stuff
October 20, 2023 04:04 UTC
Wilding pine funding is 'finger-in-the-dyke' stuff, says Simon Upton
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Source:Stuff
October 20, 2023 03:11 UTC
Weekly Roundup 20-October-2023
On Thursday we ran a guest post from Darren Davis about possible new train stations in the Northern WaikatoWayne Brown to champion light rail? The National party is dead against it, but Auckland’s mayor has thrown out a lifeline for a light rail project in the city. There have been a few other articles looking at National’s promise to cancel light rail, such as by Radio NZ and Business Desk. Average Speed CamerasAuckland is to get average speed cameras. These safety cameras can calculate the average speed that a vehicle travels across a length of road between two cameras.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 20, 2023 01:20 UTC
Parents not happy after sex offender revelations
Glenys HanleyOwaka residents say The Catlins Area School should be more transparent with parents over revelations the principal’s husband is a convicted sex offender. During the assault, he attempted to rape a tourist in a toilet cubicle while armed with a knife. "What else could they be sweeping under the rug from parents of the school?" A parent of a former pupil at the school called on the board to address the issue and answer questions. Board of trustees presiding member Simon Walker could not be reached for comment yesterday.
Source:Otago Daily Times
October 19, 2023 21:49 UTC
Small Businesses Face Uphill Battle Against Facebook Account Hackers
Small businesses are increasingly falling victim to hackers who target their Facebook business accounts, causing financial losses and account lockouts. One such company affected is Yum Granola, a Nelson-based granola company. Yum Granola director, Sarah Hedger, discovered that her Facebook account had been hijacked when her mother alerted her to suspicious activity. However, almost three weeks later, they are still unable to regain access to their business account. Benjamin Black Goldsmiths, another affected business, faced a similar situation when their Facebook account was hacked.
Source:Stuff
October 19, 2023 18:03 UTC
NZME Imprint competition returns for 2024
The announcement of the return of the competition coincides with Advertising Week New York, where the inaugural Imprint competition winners – OMD, are currently being hosted as part of their prize-winning experience. Greg McCrea, NZME Head of Agency Sales, says NZME is proud to bring the competition back following its successful launch last year. “Research has shown us that exceptional creative advertising plays a pivotal role in enhancing brand awareness and recall. The winner of the NZME Imprint Competition will win flights for two to New York, five nights’ accommodation, two tickets to Advertising Week New York and two tickets to a Broadway show of their choice. To participate in NZME’s Imprint competition, visit imprint.nz.
Source:Stuff
October 19, 2023 14:54 UTC