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By Euronews Published on 29/05/2025 – 14:30 GMT+2ADVERTISEMENTMore than half of Europeans – 52% – tend to trust the European Commission and EU, the highest result since 2007, according Eurostat’s most recent barometer, but the survey also recorded rising fears for the economic outlook in Europe.The survey showed 43% of EU citizens continue to have a positive image of the EU, while 38% have a neutral image and 18% have a negative image of the EU.Eurobarometer surveys are conducted regularly on the basis of face to face research across the member states, providing a snapshot of public opinion.Nearly nine in ten…

A Dunedin high school has revealed close to $365,000 was misappropriated by one person over five years.Logan Park High School emailed parents on Thursday “in the interests of transparency” after an external accountant first discovered the missing funds last year.It happened between 2019 and 2024.The school’s board of trustees said it was an isolated incident involving one individual and a thorough review had been conducted.”It’s important to note that this matter has now been fully resolved, and we want to share the outcome with our whānau to reassure you that, moving forward, our systems and processes are robust,” the board…

ADVERTISEMENTEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has won this year’s Charlemagne Prize, the continent’s top award for those promoting European values.At the award ceremony in Aachen on Tuesday, the EU executive chief outlined the priorities for Europe over the upcoming years, emphasising the importance of securing peace through defence, advancing the EU’s enlargement, and safeguarding democracy while reinforcing Europe’s resilience.“Dear friends, an independent Europe. I know that for some this is an uncomfortable message to hear. But at its core, this is about our freedom,” von der Leyen said in her acceptance speech.”As the people of central and eastern…

The National Party is being accused of putting the needs of banks before everyday Kiwis after introducing legislation that could mean two big Australian-owned lenders avoid paying millions of dollars in refunds.One customer said the amendment to lending laws would allow the banks to get off “scot-free” while the minister in charge said it simply allowed the courts to have more discretion in settling disputes.The Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) passed its first reading in Parliament last week and included a retrospective amendment relating to consequences for historical disclosure breaches by lenders.An investigation by the Commerce Commission had…

Whanganui District Council is sticking to an average rates increase of 2.2% following deliberations on its draft Annual Plan.Mayor Andrew Tripe believes it’s the lowest rise in the country for the year ahead.The plan for 2025/26 will go before the council in June to be adopted.Tripe said the council has focused on doing the basics well, investing in core infrastructure, and involving the community in decision-making.The big topics thrashed out by the council in this week’s deliberations were creating a standalone housing entity to grow housing stock, adopting a new strategy for Whanganui, changes to fees and charges, and increasing…

Artwork at a Nelson gallery featuring a New Zealand flag inviting viewers to “please walk on me” has been removed as a safety precaution.”Flagging the Future” was put on display at Suter Art Gallery in Nelson as part of a multimedia exhibit featuring the works of Māori artist and weaver Diane Prince.The piece was a 2024 recreation of an artwork which went on display at Auckland Art Gallery in 1995 which was also pulled due to controversy. In a statement posted to social media this evening, Suter Art Gallery said the piece has “generated significant public response” since the exhibition…

ADVERTISEMENTFar-right Chega party has become Portugal’s main opposition party, following a final tally of votes from the 18 May election. After the initial round of counting, the party was tied on 58 seats with the Socialist Party (PS), which received a slightly higher share of the vote. However, Chega — which means “Enough” in Portuguese — secured two more seats after overseas voting was taken into account, while the PS stayed on 58. “This is a profound change in the Portuguese political system,” Chega leader André Ventura told supporters after his party had overtaken the PS. The election results broke…

Desmond Adams knew his upcoming knee surgery would be tough – weeks in recovery and months before he’d walk normally – but what he didn’t expect was to be doing it all while facing eviction.A painter by trade, years of physical labour have taken a toll on the 52-year-old Hamiltonian.Scans in April 2024 revealed fractures in both knees, with overgrown bone that needed to be shaved. The bone was pressing into a tendon on his left side which needed to be cut and repaired.”My knees were poking out like nobody’s business,” Adams said.Post-operation, doctors told him to expect crutches for…

Lorde has joined the party with New Zealand’s top music stars at the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards.Fresh from releasing a new single and music video, the singer arrived at the ceremony in a dark grey outfit with silver shoes.Lorde told 1News it was great to be back in Auckland and had enjoyed swimming.“I’ve been having the nicest swims, everyone’s been amazing. I’m staying with my parents, the vibes are good.” When asked if there would be a New Zealand tour, Lorde said: “This is a good question but I would go off the fact I have never missed a New…

Police have appealed for witnesses after a motorcycle was taken from the scene of a fatal crash in Whanganui over the weekend. The crash occurred at around 4.10pm on Sunday, 25 May, when a motorcycle crashed into a parked car on Seafront Road in Castlecliff. The rider, a 25-year-old man, died a short time later. Before emergency services could arrive at the scene, a group of people on motorcycles took the victim’s bike. This morning, police urged anyone who witnessed the crash or saw motorcycles in the Castlecliff area between 2pm and 6pm on 25 May to come foward. “We…