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By Julián López & Loredana Dumitru & Euronews Published on 15/09/2025 – 15:34 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Overweight and obesity levels continue to skyrocket in Europe, according to a report by the European Food Information Council, a consumer-oriented non-profit organisation. Levels have risen both among adults and children. Some three-quarters of men in Romania (76%), Poland (76%), Croatia and Slovakia (74%) are overweight or obese. Meanwhile, men in France (41%), the Netherlands (54%) and Denmark (56%) are less likely to be overweight or obese. The highest percentages of overweight and obesity among women were reported in Ireland (62%), Romania (58%) and Croatia (58%).…
The intense weather may be gone for now – but MetService is forecasting wet weather and strengthening winds for parts of the country from Wednesday.Over the weekend, powerful winds with gusts of up to 120km/h left thousands without power in the upper North Island. However, today and Tuesday, MetService has forecast some reprieve, with sunny skies and warmer temperatures than usual on the eastern side of the country. On the western side, showers are possible, with heavier bursts in the South Island.MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said parts of the Hawke’s Bay struggled to reach double digit daytime temperatures just a…
A forensic accountant has told the High Court at Auckland the spending of a woman accused of murdering her children and hiding their bodies in suitcases skyrocketed after her husband’s death.Hakyung Lee faces two charges of murder over the deaths of her children Yuna and Minu Jo in 2018.The bodies of Minu Jo and Yuna Jo, aged six and eight at the time of their deaths, were discovered in suitcases almost four years after they were killed, when a family bought the contents of an abandoned storage locker in an online auction.Lee’s standby counsel argued she was insane at the…
Published on 15/09/2025 – 13:31 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has publicly rebuffed a post on social media platform X by his Hungarian counterpart, Viktor Orbán, alleging that Swedish criminal gangs are exploiting and forcing underage girls to be assassins. Orbán had posted a video citing a German newspaper report from Die Welt about Swedish gangs recruiting teenage girls to commit violent crimes such as murders or bombings. “The Swedish government lectures us about the rule of law. Meanwhile, according to an article by Die Welt, criminal networks are exploiting Swedish children as killers, knowing the system won’t convict.…
Two Christchurch offenders have had additional prison time added to their sentences after admitting to a large-scale tax fraud targeting income tax refunds, student loan payments, and Working for Families entitlements.Marlanna Harris was sentenced in the Auckland District Court on June 13 to a further 14 months in prison, while Richard Rapana was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court on September 12 to a further nine months in prison.Both were already serving prison terms.Between May 2019 and January 2022, Harris and Rapana together tried to get more than $400,000 that they were not entitled to, receiving just over $115,000. Inland…
A New Plymouth man has been forced to forfeit a property, a Ford Ranger, more than $100,000 in cash, and over $36,000 held in bank accounts to the Crown following drug manufacturing and supply convictions. The money from the seized assets would be used within the Taranaki community for projects including reducing methamphetamine harm. In 2019, police carried out two search warrants as part of an investigation into the manufacturing and distribution of illicit drugs. Eight LSD tablets, 94g of methamphetamine, and 82g of cannabis was located and around $56,000 cash was found hidden around a property.While the investigation continued,…
The Government will launch an investigation into planning rules that restrict the number of concerts and events at Eden Park, as ministers suggest the constraints could be limiting the venue’s economic potential. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Tourism Minister Louise Upston said current restrictions under the Auckland Unitary Plan may be preventing the near-50,000-seat stadium from hosting more concerts, sporting events, and large-scale functions.”Concerts and major sporting events held at Eden Park inject millions of dollars into Auckland’s economy from locals and visitors alike – but current planning rules could be holding Eden Park back from doing more,” Upston…
The Emmy Awards weren’t all about Seth Rogen walking up the aisle in his burnt orange tux to collect yet another award. It just sometimes seemed that way.Rogen’s The Studio won a total of 13 Emmys, breaking the all-time record for most wins for a comedy series. Rogen himself won four, tying the record for most Emmys won by a single individual in one night.“I’m legitimately embarrassed,” Rogen admitted at one point.But behind the undeniable march of The Studio were some other pieces of Emmy history. The youngest male actor ever was crowned for the series Adolescence and Severance star…
New Zealand’s financial watchdog has issued a warning to former clients of David McEwen to scrutinise their bank and credit card statements following complaints of unauthorised charges linked to the ex-financial adviser and his associated entities.McEwen, who operated various entities and was previously based in Auckland, offered subscription services to clients for a share-tipping service and newsletter.The Financial Market Authority (FMA) said it had received reports from individuals who believed payments were made on their accounts without consent, some of them up to 10 years after subscribing.FMA executive director for response and enforcement Louise Unger said former and existing clients…
A group of Christian clergy have staged protests at the electorate offices of two National Party ministers, calling on the Government to impose sanctions on Israel over the war in Gaza.The demonstrations took place at Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ office in Johnsonville, Wellington, and Health Minister Simeon Brown’s office in Pakuranga, Auckland. The priests said they would not leave until the Government provided a timeframe for implementing sanctions.At Willis’ office, five Anglican priests and one Catholic priest chained themselves together and prayed at the entrance. One priest locked himself to the door using what appeared to be a bike lock.Reverend…