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A section of State Highway 1 has been closed in Canterbury south of Timaru after a crash involving a cattle truck this afternoon.Police said they received reports of a single-vehicle crash involving a cattle truck on the Waimate Highway near Stowells Rd at around 1pm.”The driver sustained minor to moderate injuries, the road is currently blocked.”St John said it responded with one ambulance and two rapid response units.”One patient was taken to Timaru Hospital in a moderate condition.”Fire and Emergency said they were assisting police and animal control to deal with injured and trapped cattle.Cattle were wandering State Highway 1…
Published on 25/05/2025 – 19:03 GMT+2ADVERTISEMENTRomanian President-elect Dan met with Prime Minister Tusk at the Prime Minister’s Office a week before the second round of the presidential election kicks off in Poland. Two large marches in support of the two leading candidates – Rafał Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki – are being held in central Warsaw on Sunday. Nicușor Dan, the pro-European mayor of Bucharest took part in the so-called ‘Great Patriots March’ in support of Civic Coalition candidate Rafal Trzaskowski. The Romanian leader’s support for Trzaskowski, who is currently the Mayor of Warsaw, is above all a sign of support…
While the government has been focused in recent times on trying to reduce expenditure to balance the books, the announcement of the new Investment Boost in last week’s Budget should help improve business confidence by bringing forward a tax deduction for businesses investing in productive assets. The Investment Boost will allow New Zealand businesses to elect to take a 20% upfront deduction for new capital assets bought for their business. These assets must be used or available for use for the first time on or after May 22, 2025. Businesses already committed to building new assets before this date may…
Two people have been injured, one seriously, after a house fire in Auckland’s Papakura this afternoon.Fire and Emergency NZ received multiple calls about the blaze on Old Villa Way at around 1pm on Sunday.Five fire trucks responded, including one ladder truck and one command unit.”There were two attached units involved and the fire got to around 150 sq metres in size,” a FENZ spokesperson said.The fire had been extinguished and a fire investigator was attending.St John said it responded with two ambulances, one rapid response unit, and one manager.”Our crews assessed and treated two patients, one in a serious condition,…
A man has been charged with murder after the death of a 3-year-old girl in Northland earlier this week.Police were called to a Tawanui Rd address in Kaikohe at around 6.15pm on Wednesday night where the girl was located unresponsive and despite medical treatment, died at the scene.A scene examination took place on Wednesday and Thursday, with a team of 20 investigators working on the case.Detective Senior Sergeant Christian Fouhy said inquiries would continue in the area over the next few days after the charge was laid.”Victim Support is supporting the whānau and local community following this tragic death,” he…
By Euronews with AP Published on 25/05/2025 – 16:53 GMT+2ADVERTISEMENTRussia and Ukraine on Sunday completed the exchange of 1,000 prisoners each, with the handover of the last 303 prisoners.The three-day swap, which started on Friday, was the largest since the war began three years ago.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the completion of the exchange, saying on X on Sunday that “303 Ukrainian defenders are home”.The swap was agreed on in Istanbul earlier this month during the first face-to-face talks between the two sides since the war began.The prisoner exchange, which included civilians, has been the only concrete step towards peace to emerge…
A busy Auckland road is closed after a bus caught fire this evening.Fire and Emergency said it was called to the corner of The Drive and Empire Road at 6.10pm and found the bus ablaze.The fire has been extinguished, but crews are still monitoring the bus and have closed parts of the road.No injuries have been reported.A fire investigator is at the scene to try and determine what caused the fire.rnz.co.nz
Published on 25/05/2025 – 16:49 GMT+2ADVERTISEMENTAlonso has signed a three-season contract until 2028 and will be officially presented this Monday at Real Madrid’s training ground. This decision marks the return of the former Merengues player to the Santiago Bernabeu, but this time from the bench.The first big challenge for the new coach will be to prepare the team for the FIFA Club World Cup to be played in the United States, with just two weeks of preparation left following his taking up of the role.Alonso will have to manage a dressing room that has publicly shown its affection for Ancelotti…
Three boaties were safely rescued after their boat capsized near Raglan this morning, sparking a multi-agency response.The incident occurred near Spot X, a remote surf break off Whale Bay. The trio’s vessel was struck by a large set of waves, capsizing it and forcing them to cling to the upturned hull. Unable to get mobile reception or locate their Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), they were eventually pushed toward jagged rocks by the swell and sustained injuries while scrambling to safety.The trio had made it to shore by the time the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter arrived on the scene.…
As the colder months approach, experts say that doing an ‘autumn clean’ could keep your household healthier this winter.”Most people think ‘spring clean’, but actually if you think about it, an autumn clean makes more sense,” scientist Dr Michelle Dickinson said.”You’re about to spend maybe up to four or five months hunkered down with all your windows closed because of winter in your home. So why not make sure that hunkering down space is nice and clean and dust-free and allergen-free?”Reducing allergen load makes for a healthier homeDickinson said pollen, mold spores and dust mites were among the allergens that…