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As the war in Ukraine turns 1,000 days, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the European Union to ‘push harder’ against Vladimir Putin. ADVERTISEMENTPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the European Union to “push harder” against Russian President Vladimir Putin and deprive him of his “money and power” to force Moscow into “meaningful negotiations” to end the war.”Putin does not value people or rules. He values only money and power. These are the things we must take away from him to restore peace,” Zelenskyy said on Tuesday in a virtual speech before the European Parliament to mark the war’s 1,000 days.”No one can…

As a crowd estimated by police to be more than 42,000 people descended on New Zealand’s Parliament today — eyes from afar were watching.Today’s proceedings marked the end of Hīkoi mō te Tiriti, a nine day peaceful protest which had made its way through Aotearoa in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill.Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke, who attracted global attention for initiating in a haka while ripping up the bill in Parliament, told the crowd gathered “the world is watching”.”This march was never about the bill. I ripped that in half and chucked it away. This march was about…

Karanbir Singh, CEO of Driveree, explains, “We understand that delivery drivers are the backbone of our platform. They play a crucial role in our success, and we believe they should be compensated fairly for their efforts. That’s why we’ve designed our pay structure to reflect their hard work and dedication, ensuring they can rely on their income and feel valued.” Competitive Pay Structure and Bonuses Driveree’s competitive pay structure is what sets it apart from other platforms. Drivers are paid a basic per-kilometer rate plus commission, ensuring they are compensated for both the distance traveled and the service provided. On…

The tragedy that left over 200 people dead has sparked a deluge of disinformation, including claims that the extreme weather was artificially engineered. ADVERTISEMENTWeeks after flash flooding in Spain’s southeastern regions claimed at least 224 lives, misinformation about the causes of the torrential rain continues to run rampant on social media platforms.Spanish independent fact-checking platform maldita.es has identified a total of 102 disinformation narratives circulating about the tragedy. They include a range of conspiracies that the extreme weather was artificially provoked, despite scientific evidence overwhelmingly pointing to a natural phenomenon. A report published by the Spanish meteorological agency (AEMET) four days before…

A community advocate fears an old dumpsite next to a crumbling coastal road in Southland will be eaten away by the sea while she waits for council action.The area in question at Colac Bay/Ōraka — about 40 minutes from Invercargill — has been a point of contention for locals who claimed it contained hazardous waste.But the council charged with monitoring the area said there was no imminent threat, despite it being potentially vulnerable to erosion.It also admitted it was “unsure” whether the area in front of the dump has been measured for erosion in recent years.Deen McKay had spearheaded efforts…

An Auckland man has been arrested and a BB gun seized after what police have called a “road rage incident” with road workers.At around 12.49pm, police were told a man in a vehicle had pulled out a firearm during an encounter with workers on Great North Rd in New Lynn.The Police Eagle Helicopter was deployed, and tracked the vehicle to a property, also on Great North Rd.Police said ground units cordoned off the home and officers appealed for the occupants to come out.”A man was arrested without further incident,” the police statement said.When conducting a search of the property, police…

A “significant amount” of cannabis plant and resin, two firearms, one of them a prohibited military-style semi automatic rifle, and ammunition were among items seized by police during the search of a Kapiti Coast property last week.Police said they went to the address of a Mongrel Mob prospect in Waikanae Beach on November 15 to assist with an unrelated matter.Constable Sam Lewis of the Wellington Gang Disruption Unit said police located cannabis at the address which led to a subsequent execution of a search warrant and the discovery of a “significant amount” of cannabis plant and resin.”While inside the address,…

Long-running New Zealand current affairs magazine North & South will stop printing for the time being.In a statement, a representative said the decision had been made to hold the print production of the magazine temporarily to focus on developing a “robust digital presence for the brand with every intention to be back early in 2025”.”On the back of flat advertising sales and increasing pressure from advertisers, we have decided it’s time to get serious about the digital offering for North & South. “There is a lot of equity in the North & South masthead but it is without a digital…

The mother of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore has asked an inquest into her suspected suicide to remember her daughter with the kindness and dignity that she deserved.On Monday, coroner Luella Dunn opened an inquest for Podmore, who died in a suspected suicide in August 2021 — less than 24 hours after the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics.The inquest got off to an emotional start when Podmore’s family made opening statements to the court.Before evidence got underway, Podmore’s mother, Nienke Middleton, took the opportunity to remind the court who the person behind the headlines was.Family of the late athlete make…

How on Earth could a man and three kids go into hiding for three years and not be found?That’s a question which often comes up for private investigator Chris Budge — who spoke with 1News about finding fugitive father Tom Phillips and his three children was harder than most people might realise.”Remember, this is somebody who has lived in this area all their life.”Last month, Phillips and his three children were filmed walking on farmland about 3km south of Marokopa by young pig hunters. Prior to this, Phillips and his three children Jayda, now 11, Maverick, nine, and Ember, eight,…