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Work to restore the roading network along State Highway 2 connecting Napier and Gisborne is nearing completion, but some locals are frustrated a new road wasn’t considered to bypass a dangerous section known as the ‘Devil’s Elbow’.For the past 18 months, drivers in the East Coast have been forced to navigate a river of road cones and critical network rebuild repairs as they travel along the highway. “It’s time-consuming for work. The lights hold us up and all the traffic gets held up and the roads are rough,” a group of shearers told 1News while fuelling up for the journey…
Sarah Bullock is planning to return to work early next year but has found it challenging to find care. (Source: TikTok)An Aussie mum has laid bare the tough reality facing those wanting to return to work with young children. Returning to paid work is a major transition and parents can battle a ton of logistical and financial hurdles just to get there.Darwin mum Sarah Bullock is currently on maternity leave after giving birth to her third child. She told Yahoo Finance she planned to return to her job in HR and recruitment early next year but was facing challenges finding…
A mural painted by one of Japan’s master artists has graced a once empty wall in Christchurch.Morio Nakajima has painted Mount Fuji more than 5000 times, and his latest iteration of the iconic landscape in New Brighton Mall comes 60 years into his career.The 79-year-old told 1News no matter how many times he draws Mount Fuji “it is very difficult”, so he is “never bored” of painting it.”It is said to bring in fortune with the silhouette of an open fan, they say in Japan, that is why I draw the mountain of good fortune Mount Fuji.”Back home, Nakajima is…
A southern council is taking a no-prisoners approach to those flouting the rules with dog ownership.The number of infringements issued by Southland District Council for the past reporting year — ending June 2024 — has risen by almost 50%.Council manager regulatory services Adrian Humphries said his organisation was targeting repeat rule-breakers.”So we are focusing on the bad dog owners and saying, ‘you’re not getting more chances’,” Humphries said.”By the time we’ve issued an infringement notice for registration, they’ve been contacted by us at least five times.”That’s not reasonable conduct on their part if they don’t want to pay it.”A total…
It was meant to be a light-hearted prank, but it has highlighted a huge problem with today’s society. (Source: Instagram)A small European cafe chain has highlighted a major concerning aspect of the cashless revolution that has made its way to Australia. QR codes are ubiquitous across the world, and people rarely hesitate to scan them with their smartphones to pay their bills, order food from a pub, or get into a venue.But John Pane, Electronic Frontiers Australia chair, told Yahoo Finance that you need to make sure what you are scanning is legitimate as hackers have been using a scam…
Wellington’s mayor says the council is moving forward to amend its Long-term Plan and address its insurance risk.The council has to find a way to fill a huge budget hole to address its insurance risk after not selling its airport shares.Today, Wellington councillors met to discuss the city’s Long-term Plan, amid talk of replacing them with commissioners.In a statement after the meeting, Tory Whanau said she did not intend to increase rates or cut projects that were critical to the city’s growth and sustainability.”A bottom line for me as we move forward is that we address this insurance challenge without…
Commonwealth Bank economist Gareth Aird said a December interest rate cut was now looking less likely. (Getty/Commonwealth Bank of Australia)Mortgage holders holding out for pre-Christmas interest rate relief have had their hopes dashed following stronger-than-expected jobs data. Commonwealth Bank (CBA) revealed the odds of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cutting rates in December were becoming “less likely”.The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 per cent in September, the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data revealed. About 64,100 jobs were added to the economy during the month, which was higher than expected, with most jobs being full-time positions.Gareth Aird, CBA…
Free dental clinics in the Whanganui region have been swamped by whānau who say oral health care has been out of their reach for years.Hauora providers say the free clinics revealed the severity of dental health issues among Māori and the extreme need for access to treatment.Nearly 400 people were seen by volunteer dentists during the school holidays in a six-day, iwi-led hauora Māori initiative.The dental work included hundreds of extractions and fillings. Many patients had multiple extractions, including one person who needed 14 teeth pulled out.An estimated $150,000 worth of treatment was provided.Te Oranganui mātaiwhetū / chief executive Wheturangi…
Ahead of this weekend’s Decult Conference in Christchurch, Children of God survivor Maria Esguerra speaks out about her disturbing childhood in the Australian branch of the worldwide cult. Ryan Boswell reports. Maria Esguerra had a childhood filled with fear.She was born and raised in The Children of God, also known as The Family International, a Christian-based apocalyptic cult, known for exploitation and abuse.At its height, the movement had tens of thousands of members worldwide in 70 countries – it’s often mentioned in association with actors Joaquin and River Phoenix and Rose McGowan, all of whom spent time in various branches…
Cypriot President Christodoulides calls for more migration agreements with third countries and seeks to normalise relations with Syria, while stressing the need to invest in infrastructure to enable the return of Syrians. ADVERTISEMENTPresident Nicos Christodoulides of Cyprus voiced support for establishing more strategic agreements with third countries to address migration issues.Speaking to Euronews, the Cypriot president argued that the EU’s agreement with Lebanon has delivered results. The agreement allocated economic aid to Beirut in exchange for cooperation in curbing illegal immigration to Europe.Christodoulides said he is now ready to discuss other possible solutions including return hubs.”We are ready to look…