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A fire in Paraparaumu Beach last night has claimed a life, police said this morning.A police spokesperson said officers assisted Fire and Emergency NZ (FENZ) at a Manly Street property shortly after 6pm last night.”A person at the address was located in critical condition, but despite best efforts of medical personnel to revive them, sadly died at the scene,” a police statement read.”Police will be working alongside FENZ investigators to determine the circumstances of the fire.”FENZ told 1News that two crews suppressed the “small fire” in eight minutes and the blaze has been deemed suspicious”There are specialist fire investigation crews…
This recipe is from the team at NZ House & Garden magazine. The smokiness of the charred lettuce, the creaminess of the yoghurt dressing, and the crunchiness and flavour of the pistachios create an interesting and satisfying combination. A unique twist on the typical salad experience. CHARRED BABY COS LETTUCE WITH YOGHURT & PISTACHIO DRESSING Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 6 minutes | Serves 4 Ingredients Yoghurt & pistachio dressing ½ cup pistachios, shelled 3 tsp shallots, finely chopped 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 3 tbsp olive oil Finely grated zest of ½ lemon 1 tsp lemon juice ⅓ cup…
We often hear that humans are like sheep; we follow the crowd. And that’s usually true with summer holidays. Kiwis flock to the beaches in enormous numbers, with places like Northland and Coromandel hit by a herd of holidaymakers. I don’t blame them, the beach is bliss. But if you’re looking for something a little different this summer, I’ve got an idea. Why not head far away from the beaches, into the mountains? Mackenzie Country is known for its spectacular azure lakes, high country stations and snow-capped mountains – including our tallest, Aoraki/Mount Cook. It’s also a surprisingly fun place…
A man has been critically injured after being assaulted at an Auckland park on Saturday evening. Police were called to Eric Armishaw Reserve in the Auckland suburb of Pt Chevalier at about 8pm after reports of disorder where a group of people were found fighting. A police spokesperson said one person had a wound to the face and they were taken to hospital. Police confirmed a 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged with wounding with intent. “Investigation remains ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident,” the spokesperson said. Hato Hone St John said it responded with an ambulance…
A person has died in hospital following a crash in Epsom overnight.A police spokesperson said the person was inside a light truck, which rolled on its side and hit a power pole on King George Ave, near Gillies Ave, at around 11pm.”The driver and sole occupant was freed from the vehicle with the assistance of Fire and Emergency NZ,” a statement read.”They were taken to hospital in a critical condition, where they unfortunately passed away.”Police said the serious crash unit attended and inquiries are ongoing into the fatal incident.
Kevin Costner is reportedly dating singer Jewel, 7 months on from the actor’s tumultuous divorce from Christine Baumgartner. The Yellowstone star was a guest of Jewel’s at a tennis fundraiser for the Inspiring Children Foundation, of which the musician is a founder. A photo sourced by TMZ showed Costner holding the singer while she sat on his lap, pictured on Richard Branson’s Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. According to an insider, the celebrity couple flew to the Caribbean together and hung out for longer than a week, before also flying back together. “There was definitely something going on.…
The festive season is fast approaching, and if you’re organising celebrations with family or friends, you might be grappling with a seemingly endless to-do list. But as you make these plans, it’s important to consider how you can best include any friends or loved ones living with dementia. While no two people experience dementia in the exact same way, dementia often affects the way people process and respond to their environment. Too much stimulation – like a lot of noise and activity at a Christmas party – can be overwhelming and may cause confusion or agitation. Finding ways to create…
The government has signalled Te Pūkenga will be replaced by eight to 10 institutions within eight months. It has begun the process of disestablishing the super-institute which combined 16 polytechnics and nine workplace training providers on 1 January this year. Chaudhari said overseas student numbers have not recovered at the Western Institute of Technology in Taranaki since Covid and the institute had lost a lot of academics which has had a flow-on effect for its overseas student intake. “We’ve lost a huge amount of international students … and it will be a long time before they return.” Chaudhari said the government…
A Kiwi gamer says he has spent about $16,000 on loot boxes, which could be described as virtual treasure chests, in online video games.Games like Counter-Strike and FIFA, now EA FC, allow players to spend real money to open them and have a chance at winning in-game rewards.Problem gambling groups are worried about the sums of money being spent on loot boxes, which they say operate in much the same way as real-life gambling.Jacques Strydom got hooked on loot boxes while playing the hugely popular online first-person shooter Counter-Strike.It was the thrill of clicking on and opening the boxes that…
REVIEW: How soon is too soon to be playing the nostalgia circuit? It doesn’t seem that long ago that 50 Cent was topping the charts and producing hits that were almost mandatory for a night at the club, but it has been 20 years since he instructed us to Get Rich or Die Tryin’ and he’s calling this tour The Final Lap. While Curtis Jackson III might have evolved to become a mogul, actor and executive producer of television, 50 Cent the rap star sticks to the tricks that made him famous in the first place: tight, funky grooves and…