[ad_1] Newstalk ZB host Marcus Lush has once again had a colorful confrontation with a caller about Maori names, after the caller Judith raised concerns about how the royal bull / northern albatrosses are named. At around 11:45 pm, Judith admitted that she hadn’t been listening, but wanted to raise …
Read More »Two critics, one in serious condition after a car accident near Invercargill
[ad_1] Kavinda Herath / Things Emergency services at the scene of a multiple vehicle accident near Makarewa. At least one person in critical condition. Two people are in critical condition after a multi-vehicle accident on the Winton-Lorneville highway, near Invercargill, just before 4 p.m. Wednesday. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson …
Read More »One critical, three in serious condition after car accident near Invercargill
[ad_1] Kavinda Herath / Things Emergency services at the scene of a multiple vehicle accident near Makarewa. At least one person in critical condition. At least one person is in critical condition after a multi-vehicle accident on the Winton-Lorneville highway, near Invercargill, just before 4 p.m. Wednesday. A Fire and …
Read More »Coronavirus ‘literally cuts the fat’ from butter and cream prices
[ad_1] The premium required for butter and cream over milk protein has decreased due to pressure from restaurants and foodservice companies. Dairy auction prices fell for the third consecutive auction Tuesday night. Overall prices for dairy products fell 1 percent, while whole milk powder fell 2 percent and butter 1.2 …
Read More »Former Upper Hutt teacher ‘much loved’ dies in motorcycle accident
[ad_1] Tributes flowed for a “much loved” and inspiring teacher after she died in a motorcycle accident last week. In a social media post, Upper Hutt College (UHC) said staff and students were “devastated” to learn of the death of Rachel Pawsey, 30, who taught at the school from mid-2016 …
Read More »Warriors renew center Peta Hiku for 2021 season
[ad_1] Mark Metcalfe / Getty Images Peta Hiku rejoined the Warriors from Warrington in 2018. Peta Hiku has re-signed with the Warriors for the 2021 season. The center’s contract expires at the end of the year and there were questions about whether it would be retained. However, the club confirmed …
Read More »Christchurch violent attack caught on video helps SPCA prosecute man for beating dog
[ad_1] The owner of a dog caught on video hitting his dog with a wooden board was fined $ 1500 and banned from keeping dogs for three years. The Bolo mastiff was found to have suffered bruising and internal injuries, as well as significant distress after the savage attack in …
Read More »Crown says 11-year prison sentence for slave trader is not enough
[ad_1] John Cowpland / Stuff Joseph Matamata appears to be sentenced in Napier Superior Court in July. The Crown appealed a prison sentence imposed on a man convicted of slave trade, claiming it was “manifestly inappropriate”. Last month, the Crown Law Office appealed Joseph Matamata’s 11-year jail sentence. She also …
Read More »Crown says 11-year prison sentence for slave trader is not enough
[ad_1] John Cowpland / Stuff Joseph Matamata appears to be sentenced in Napier Superior Court in July. The Crown appealed a prison sentence imposed on a man convicted of slave trade, claiming it was “manifestly inappropriate”. Last month, the Crown Law Office appealed Joseph Matamata’s 11-year jail sentence. He also …
Read More »Cooking the Books Podcast: How to Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Mortgage, Through the Good Times and the Bad
[ad_1] COMMENTARY: Each week, the NZ Herald’s Cooking the Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it’s how you master your mortgage, whether your finances are doing well or you’re under stress. Presented by Frances Cook. Despite New Zealanders’ obsession with owning their own home, there are still pros …
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