Photo: ODT FilesA man was seen with a gun near the Palestine peace rally in the Octagon but organisers don't believe the event was targeted. Rally for Palestine organiser Rinad Tamimi said two men walked through the rally in the upper Octagon on Saturday and one of them was seen with a gun at about 2pm. ‘‘It was just like a random person that happened to walk past, possibly a gang member or something that had a gun. She thought it was a random incident and the rally was not targeted. A witness who was eating her lunch near the Robbie Burns statue saw a man shoving what looked like a gun into his bag.
Source:Otago Daily Times
July 22, 2024 05:19 UTC
from RNZUS President Joe Biden dropped his faltering re-election bid on Sunday, amid intensifying opposition within his own Democratic Party, and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the party’s candidate against Republican Donald Trump. Biden, 81, in a post on X said he will remain in his role as president and commander-in-chief until his term ends in January 2025. If officially nominated, Harris, 59, would become the first Black woman to run to lead a major-party ticket in US history. A former attorney general of California and former US senator, she ran unsuccessfully for president against Biden in 2020. “I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party – and unite our nation – to defeat Donald Trump.”
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 22, 2024 04:52 UTC
Tell us all about yourself and you could feature in The Country Fast Five. Photo / Sarah IveyTell us all about yourself and you could feature in The Country Fast Five. Photo / Sarah IveyNew Zealanders often hear about farmers being the backbone of the country but do we really know what makes the primary industries tick? With that in mind, The Country has compiled a list of questions for everyday Kiwis in agriculture. We’re calling it The Country Fast Five and if you’d like to be part of it - read on.
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 22, 2024 04:50 UTC
'Largest IT outage in history', more calls for Biden to quit | Focus Morning Bulletin July 20, 2024Yesterday experienced what is being labelled as the 'Largest IT outage in history' Meanwhile one in ten Democrats call for action from US President Joe Biden.
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 22, 2024 03:44 UTC
“They say that breaking up is hard to do, now, I know, I know that its true. Reflecting on the lyrics (which have of course become one of those worms in my ear), I think the breaking up bit, the conversation, is the easy part. Just for clarity, I’m not talking about the “I’m out of here" conversation after your third date. If you don’t know much about your financial situation, now is the time to start to find out. But if you simply need some help on the process and find out what you don’t know.
Source:Stuff
July 21, 2024 23:42 UTC
PHOTO: SUPPLIEDA former Dunedin singer who has been slated for her performance of the national anthem at an All Blacks game may have been miscast, people familiar with her singing say. The public took to social media to say Ms Kavanaugh "completely butchered" the anthem and described it as "dreadful" and "embarrasing". Dunedin Operatic stalwart Gladys Hope said Ms Kavanaugh did a good job because the national anthem was not an easy song to sing. She sang with Ms Kavanaugh’s mother, Kathi Craig Hopwood, and had known Ms Kavanaugh and her sister since they were babies, Ms Hope said. Ms Kavanaugh told the ODT last night she was not yet ready to talk about her performance.
Source:Otago Daily Times
July 21, 2024 16:55 UTC
The friend had been using diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss and Thompson became determined to get his hands on it. The only problem, Ozempic isn't available in New Zealand for weight loss. He said he often struggled with unsolicited advice from well-meaning friends who would recommend diets and weight loss techniques. The active ingredient Semaglutide "mimics a natural hormone called GLP-1″, which controls metabolism and appetite, with the ability to have "dramatic effects on weight loss". "It's very anecdotal, but people are asking for medication for weight loss, probably a little more than they used to," she said.
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 21, 2024 13:07 UTC
Photo: Getty ImagesIn a bombshell move, Moana Pasifika has announced the major signing of All Blacks Vice-Captain and 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year, Ardie Savea through to 2027. Savea joins his brother and former All Black, Julian Savea, at Moana Pasifika, after a season playing for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers in the Japan Rugby League One Competition. The 30-year-old forward is a trailblazer in world rugby, a ferocious ball-carrier with athleticism and drive, bringing leadership and a wealth of experience. Moana Pasifika Head Coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga said he s excited to see Savea bring his experience and influence to the team. It will be challenging and rewarding which is really exciting, but above all I'm really keen to serve and help grow the legacy of Moana Pasifika," Savea said.
Source:Otago Daily Times
July 21, 2024 11:31 UTC
The All Blacks are set to unleash TJ Perenara on the Springboks in the 2024 Rugby Championship with Scott Robertson saying the injured scrumhalf is “tracking well”. Robertson reassured that the 32-year-old Perenara, who missed the 2023 season, is determined to recover ahead of schedule. The All Blacks face Argentina in their first Rugby Championship Test in Wellington on 10 August. PLUS: Nkosi hit with doping bombshell“He diagnoses himself, old TJ,” Robertson was quoted by Stuff.co.nz. With three halfbacks expected in the 36-man squad for the Championship, Perenara’s return may push Hotham back to NPC duties with Tasman.
Source:Stuff
July 21, 2024 06:55 UTC
Two-year-old border collie Blaze loves to go for a swim in summer. Border collies reign supreme as the most common breed, while Bella is the most popular name for the second year in a row. Some seemingly took aim at their pet’s shortcomings, naming them Chonk and Haggard, and others looked to the kitchen for inspiration, naming theirs Meatloaf and Cajun. While one owner took inspiration from the royal family in naming their dog Princess Margaret, others took a more villainous approach with Vader and Candyman. Other weird and wonderful names include Lavesta, Q, Trixie Try Hard and Copper Leaf-Alberto.
Source:Otago Daily Times
July 21, 2024 04:31 UTC
One person has been flown to hospital in a serious condition following a commercial building fire in rural Otago early today. Fire and Emergency New Zealand said two crews were called to the fire, in Heriot, in the Clutha District, shortly before 3am. Hato Hone St John said one person was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital. Fire investigators were due at the scene this morning.
Source:Otago Daily Times
July 21, 2024 03:30 UTC
If you're Apple, wanting to kick the Google Chrome web browser for lacking in privacy, while plugging Safari, where would be the best place to do so? Apple has for some years now decided to champion user privacy in its marketing, which is a lot easier to communicate than the opposite. If web browser market share is a measure of that, not a whole lot. Most Internet metrics companies peg Google Chrome at steady two-third marketshare approximately. Meanwhile, Chrome users can go through the built-in Privacy Guide in the browser, at chrome://settings/privacy/guide (copy that into the URL/website address bar), and take a look.
Source:Stuff
July 21, 2024 01:36 UTC
Which band recorded the song Stairway to Heaven? Photo / David Emrich, UnsplashWhich band recorded the song Stairway to Heaven? Photo / David Emrich, UnsplashAre you smarter than a robot? Test your brains with the Herald’s morning quiz. Be sure to check back on nzherald.co.nz for today’s afternoon quiz.
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 20, 2024 20:54 UTC
What is the currency used in Iceland? Photo / 123RFWhat is the currency used in Iceland? Test your brains with the Herald’s afternoon quiz. Share your score with friends, family, & colleagues, and find out who has the sharpest mind. Be sure to check back on nzherald.co.nz for tomorrow’s morning quiz.
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 20, 2024 15:47 UTC
It would be easy to feel sorry for what she has lost, but 32-year-old Grace Archer says her story is not one of sadness. A listeria infection saw Archer fighting for her life in 2020, including a period where she suffered with locked-in syndrome, which left her family wondering if she was still 'there'. In hospital, Archer began having seizures and was put into an induced coma. O'Connell decorated Archer's hospital room with photos of her friends an family, sung Amazing Grace and washed her hair. In November, about six months after she was admitted to hospital, Archer was discharged.
Source:Stuff
July 20, 2024 14:16 UTC