[ad_1] A new Bay of Plenty coffee roaster has sparked an offense by calling its business TOC. Photo / Archive A new Bay of Plenty coffee roaster has sparked an online controversy for naming its business OCD, short for Obsessive Coffee Drinkers. Francesca Eldridge, who has lived with obsessive compulsive …
Read More »High-profile athlete charged with methamphetamine says his career will suffer if named
[ad_1] Anna Loren / Things The man appeared in Papakura District Court on Wednesday. A high-profile athlete facing multiple drug charges says he will lose career opportunities if his name is revealed. The man, in his 30s, has denied possessing and importing methamphetamine in December 2019. He is charged with …
Read More »Vincent Reffet dies in training incident in Dubai
[ad_1] Vincent Thian / AP In this 2013 file photo, base jumper Vince Reffet leaps from the 300-meter open deck of Malaysia’s landmark, the Kuala Lumpur Tower. One of Dubai’s “jet men”, whose flights over the world’s tallest building and alongside a jumbo jet with engines strapped to its back …
Read More »The Minister of Tourism will ban tourist vans that are not autonomous
[ad_1] Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says he will ban the hiring of non-autonomous vans for tourists as he urges focusing on attracting high-spending visitors. Stuart Nash. Photo: RNZ / DOM THOMAS The incoming minister said yesterday at a tourism summit that the industry should sell itself as a destination for …
Read More »Crowded House fans will receive a refund after the band and promoter disagree on premium tickets
[ad_1] Crowded House members Liam Finn, Elroy Finn, Neil Finn, Mitchell Froom and Nick Seymour. Photo / Supplied Kiwi music royalty Crowded House has asked their promoter to reimburse fans who bought premium tickets for an upcoming tour, saying the band disagreed with them. In a statement released online, the …
Read More »‘Creepy’ Santa Claus: Giant festive figure leaves Auckland for his new home at the Wanaka museum
[ad_1] AUCKLAND REPORTERS Last updated 09:12, November 18, 2020 RICKY WILSON / THINGS After roughly 60 years of towering over Auckland, Santa has been dismantled for the last time (video first posted Jan 12, 2020). Local reporting is vital to a prosperous and connected community. Help us keep telling the …
Read More »Freedom Campers ‘Get Fucked On Our Waterways’: Stuart Nash To Ban Non-Self-Driving Tour Vans
[ad_1] Deal November 17, 2020 08:03 pm4 minutes to read The tourism minister said he was seeking regulations to prevent international tourists from being able to hire vans that do not include bathrooms. Photo / Bevan Conley By RNZ Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says he will ban the hiring of …
Read More »Cane: ‘Brutales’ All Blacks fans don’t know as much about rugby as they think
[ad_1] All Blacks captain Sam Cane has a message for the critics who are lining up to throw rocks at himself and coach Ian Foster. The pair have faced the bulk of criticism after their shocking 25-15 loss to Argentina last weekend, with fans and experts questioning Cane’s leadership and …
Read More »US Elections: Legal Experts Dismiss Donald Trump’s Legal Challenges
[ad_1] OPINION A federal judge will hear the arguments of Donald Trump’s campaign today, as the president seeks to prevent the crucial state of Pennsylvania from certifying its election results. Trump and his supporters have suffered a series of court defeats since the election fifteen days ago, and most legal …
Read More »Donald Trump Tried To Launch An Attack On Iran’s Nuclear Site After Election Defeat
[ad_1] World November 17, 2020 05:34 pm4 minutes to read The video will play in Play now Don’t play automatically Never auto game ‘I concede NOTHING’ – Trump backs down after comments on Biden’s election victory. Video / CNN Donald Trump has reportedly been exploring options to attack Iran’s main …
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