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Certain batches of Vogel’s brand granola and cereal, and Tom & Luke brand snackaballs have been recalled due to the possible presence of small metal pieces.The affected products included Vogel’s brand Daily Protein Plus Almond Pistachio (300g) with best-before dates of 14/08/2026, 4/09/2026, and 26/09/2026; and Vogel’s brand Cluster Crunch Granola Peanut Butter (375g) with best-before dates of 31/07/2026, 2/09/2026, and 26/09/2026.Tom & Luke brand Protein Peanut Brownie Snackaballs (132g) with a best-before date of 24/09/2026 were also affected. The products were sold at retailers and supermarkets throughout New Zealand and have not been exported.”Affected products should not be consumed,”…
By Euronews Published on 06/10/2025 – 12:12 GMT+2 Key diary dates Tuesday 7 October : The Commission will present the AI package and measures to address the effects of global overcapacity on the EU steel market. The MEPs will vote on the revision of the visa suspension mechanism. Wednesday 8 October : The MEPs debate Europe’s automotive future and the ban on the sale of combustion cars in the EU. Thursday 9 October : The MEPs will vote on the motion of censure on the Commission. In spotlight ADVERTISEMENT Companies and workers in the European steel sector are under strain. International…
Once a place of dancing, celebration, and socialising, Carterton’s Belvedere Hall is on the market. Local Democracy reporter Emily Ireland shares her memories of a walk-through of the building last year.”All persons entering this hall do so at their own risk,” a placard at the entrance of Carterton’s Belvedere Hall read.Belvedere Hall in Carterton is on the market. Council communications and engagement manager Marcus Anselm is pictured holding a placard outside the front of the building last year. (Source: LDR / Emily Ireland) (Source: Supplied)Despite its rotten weatherboards, piles, and door sills, the building still had the charm of yesteryear,…
The Southern Cancer Society says patients in the region face unreasonable delays to be diagnosed with cancer or treated. Three Christchurch oncologists last night spoke to 1News about the impacts increased demand are having on their service. While the Government’s target for faster cancer treatment shows more patients are getting seen sooner – of the four regions, the South Island has had the longest wait times for the last six months. The Southern Cancer Society’s Craig Watson says the service was increasingly being called on to help patients navigate the health system. “They’ve been got a letter in the mail…
Red meat processor Alliance Group is warning shareholders the co-operative risks financial collapse without agreement to an overseas investment deal.Alliance has lost about $165 million in the last two years alone and now needs to pay back around $188-200m borrowed from six banks by December 19.Irish company Dawn Meats is offering to buy a 65% stake for $250m to meet the banks’ deadline.The remaining 35% of shares retained by farmers would later become unlisted stock exchange shares.Urgent meetings were now taking place up and down the country, as shareholders vote on whether to take the Dawn Meats offer and end…
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says a “disgusting coward” has smashed a window in a “truly gutless attack” at his home in Auckland this evening.Peters said on X that he wasn’t home at the time but his partner and a guest were present. Glass shattered “all over” Peters’ dog in the attack, he said, and a sign was left on the front door.Debris lays scattered on a seat after a window of Winston Peters’ house was smashed. (Source: 1News)Officers were called to a house around 5.40pm following a report of wilful damage, a police spokesperson confirmed to 1News.”The offender had…
The Reserve Bank could cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points this week – but what would that mean for home loan rates?The bank will review the official cash rate on Wednesday.Several economists and other commentators have called for a drop of 50 basis points, which would take it to 2.5%.Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan was among those expecting a 50 basis point cut.That could mean that home loan rates dropped a bit.”Last time I looked, the market was pricing in a 60% to 70% chance of a 50 basis point cut so I would expect to see…
Young people are being punished for an economic crisis they did not create, says a youth advocate, as the government gears up to means-test parents before their 18 or 19-year old can get a benefit.From November next year, young people wanting to get Jobseeker support or the equivalent Emergency Benefit will have to take a parental income test, to see whether their parents can support them instead of the taxpayer.About 4300 18- and 19-year-olds were estimated to become ineligible for support, with 4700 remaining eligible in the 2027-28 financial year.As at June 2025, 15,045 18 and 19-year-olds were on Jobseeker…
The morning’s headlines in 90 seconds, including hope the peace deal for Gaza will become reality, a league and sevens star is coming to the Warriors, and why your social feeds could soon be flooded with fakes. Donald Trump is hopeful the deal for peace in Gaza will get signed, saying negotiators “don’t need flexibility”.The coronial inquiry into the Whakaari eruption will hear its first evidence today.Christopher Luxon’s standing firm on changes to job seeker benefit entitlements. Sevens star and NRLW champion Gayle Broughton is coming to the Warriors next season. Open AI is releasing its new fake video generator.
A man has been taken into custody after a gun was allegedly fired at police in Auckland’s Flat Bush this morning.The incident occurred just after 9.30am on Chapel Road, where police said it was conducting inquiries.One officer was hurt in the incident. Superintendent Shanan Gray has since confirmed they had been discharged from hospital. Police said earlier their injuries did not appear to be life threatening.Gray said cordons remained in place on Chapel Road as of 1.30pm between Baverstock Road and Stancombe Road while inquiries continued.Shortly after 1pm, loud bangs could be heard from the area. Minutes later, footage taken…