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The police have stopped referring people to Destiny Church’s Man Up and Legacy programmes after members disrupted a number of events at the Auckland Pride Festival last month.Witnesses had reported about 30 people were barricaded into a room in Te Atatū’s library after men wearing ‘Man Up’ t-shirts had interrupted an event hosted by a drag king, who read a book to children about how rainbows are made, with costumes inspired by the sun, clouds and rain.Both the Man Up and Legacy programmes were part of the police’s AWHI programme: a tikanga-based voluntary referral system used as a prevention tool…

Police have admitted to a “genuine mistake” after a spike strip left on the roof of a patrol car during an arrest fell off while driving on Auckland’s Southern Motorway this morning, deflating the tyres of seven vehicles.Officers arrested a man at a Greenlane business before 3.30am this morning.Inspector Jim Wilson said staff moved some equipment while putting the arrested man into the car but, unfortunately, left the road spike strip, also known as a Tactical Deflation Device, on the roof.”After getting the man ready for transport, the staff neglected to put the Tactical Deflation Devices back into the vehicle.…

The festival promoter behind Juicy Fest has entered liquidation with ticketholders to the postponed Timeless Summer Tour being told the event has been cancelled.Juicy Festival Limited, Timeless Events New Zealand and Timeless Events Australia Limited were placed into liquidation at 5pm today.Blacklock Rose’s Ben Francis and Garry Whimp have been appointed as liquidators.1News has previously reported on complaints from ticketholders of the cancelled Juicy Fest NZ as many demanded refunds and answers from organisers. The Commerce Commission is investigating after receiving hundreds of complaints about the festival.Hundreds of fresh complaints about cancelled Juicy Fest NZ music festival as questions swirl…

An Auckland man who had his leg amputated after being pinned against a power pole by a car while walking says he has seen the best of humankind while recovering.Pawanjit Singh Ghatora has undergone five surgeries and has been in hospital since February 1, after he was hit by a car while walking with his father along a street in Te Atatū.Despite his right leg being amputated above the knee, he said he was “thankful” for the care he received from his community and hospital staff.”I’m still healing, but I’m doing good – the pain comes and goes and I’ve…

Police have named the man who died in an incident at Ōrere Point, rural east Auckland, following a confrontation with police on Sunday. He was 45-year-old Faasala Samu Matue.His death came after a fleeing driver incident, and then a subsequent confrontation where police said he threatened officers with a metal pole. Police used a Taser and pepper spray, as well as a dog in a bid to subdue him. He was taken into custody and “quickly became unresponsive,” police previously said.On Thursday morning, a blessing was conducted at the scene with family and iwi present.Matue’s cause of death has not…

Controversial plans to collect food scraps from Whanganui households could be ditched following an extraordinary council meeting.Whanganui District Council will hold an extraordinary meeting at 5.30pm on Monday to reconsider rolling out the kerbside service.“We know that this issue has a high level of public interest. We have scheduled the meeting for outside of normal working hours to make it more accessible to the public,” said chief executive officer David Langford.He said council officers had been directed to prepare a report outlining the pros and cons of going ahead with the service and the risks associated with cancelling it.In December…

Suppose you own a café, restaurant, or eatery in New Zealand’s ever-changing weather. In that case, you already know that creating an inviting outdoor space can be the difference between a packed house and empty tables. That’s where outdoor cafe umbrellas come in—not just as functional shade providers but as branding powerhouses that make your business stand out. Whether in Auckland’s Viaduct, Wellington’s Cuba Street, or Queenstown’s lakefront, properly branded cafe umbrellas can enhance your customers’ experience, reinforce your brand, and even increase your revenue. The Power of Outdoor Cafe Umbrellas: Real Business Wins Many café and restaurant owners across…

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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…