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Fonterra will sell its global consumer brands, including Anchor and Mainland, and associated businesses to French dairy giant Lactalis for $3.845 billion. Last year, the announcement of the move to sell off some of its supermarket mainstays was described as the “most dramatic major structural change” in history of the business.In a statement released today, Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd said the sale was subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals expected in October or November, and was expected to be completed in the first half of 2026.Fonterra has agreed to sell its Consumer and associated businesses, including Mainland and Anchor, to…

Police have “serious concerns” for the welfare of a Hamilton man not seen since Sunday.Aydan, 39, was reported missing on August 19 after being last seen on August 17 at an address on Snell Dr in Chartwell.It was possible he could be driving a grey 2016 Mazda ute with the number plate QYA209, a police spokesperson said.”Police and Aydan’s family have serious concerns for his welfare and would like to find him as soon as possible.”They added it was likely he was still in the Hamilton area but that he could be in the wider Waikato region or branching towards…

Work on a council emergency management facility in Waiewe Street has been stopped following the discovery of kōiwi (human remains) on the site.Whakatāne District Council strategic Māori partnership kaihautū and acting commercial services general manager Hone Patrick confirmed yesterday that work had stopped following the discovery of bones.He said in consultation with New Zealand police and an archaeologist, it had been confirmed that kōiwi (human remains) were found.A karakia has been carried out, the site remains closed, and further comment will be provided as investigations progress.“We ask the public to respect the tapu (sacredness) of this area and stay away…

Hato Hone St John believes a new emergency services technology to help locate people faster will mean the difference between life and death.The new technology, the Device Location Information (DLI) service, can be used by emergency services to locate the mobile phone of a person who has not called 111 themselves but there are grave fears for their health or safety.The DLI capability was announced on Friday by Minister of Police Mark Mitchell.Peter Bradley, chief executive of Hato Hone St John, said they welcomed the new emergency services resource.”This is a vital tool that will help emergency services respond faster…

A vet practice on Auckland’s North Shore that received hundreds of applications for a receptionist role says it is the most demand the business has ever seen.Onewa Road Veterinary Hospital received more than 450 applications for the vacancy.The hospital’s co-owner Oliver Reeve told Morning Report it had advertised for a receptionist vacancy two years ago.”It was pretty busy then, and we received 120 applications; 450 was completely overwhelming,” he said.Although the working environment was “fun and interesting”, the small business was left completely unprepared for the interest from jobseekers.”There’s a lot of fun, dogs come in bouncing around, come up…

Residents are calling on Auckland Council to take more decisive action against illegal dumping in Māngere as rubbish piles up in streets, parks, and waterways.During the public forum of Wednesday’s Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board’s August meeting, one resident passionately advocated for change.Fagafeuō Tuigamala, also known as Fang, made an emotional appeal about the illegal dumping in the community.“Māngere is a beautiful suburb. It is the gateway to the rest of this country. It is disheartening to see the frequency of rubbish piling up in our parks, on our footpaths, and even by my bus stops and the local streams.”Tuigamala says the…

A 17-year-old is in a critical condition after being stabbed in the Hamilton suburb of Melville yesterday.Police said the male teenager was injured in a serious assault outside an address on Slim St at around 5pm yesterday.”Approximately seven people are thought to have been involved, and inquiries are ongoing to identify and locate them,” said Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson.A scene examination was being conducted today.1News contacted Hato Hone St John about the incident, who referred all inquiries to police.Police asked anyone with relevant information, especially those in the area with CCTV, to contact them on 105.

Taranaki Maunga and its surrounding peaks, collectively known under the legal identity named Te Kāhui Tupua, will now have their voice heard with four iwi and four Crown representatives appointed to a board that will speak and act on their behalf.Te Tōpuni Kōkōrangi statutory board is the human face and voice of Te Kāhui Tupua, and Te Atiawa iwi leader Liana Poutu has been appointed chair of the board. She said it was important that they leave any prior allegiances outside of the room.“Ehara mātou i reira hei māngai mō te iwi, ehara mātou i reira hei māngai mō te…

Sections of a major Auckland motorway reopened this afternoon following two separate incidents earlier today. A person died just before 12pm following a “fatal incident”, prompting the closure of State Highway 16 citybound to the Port.Earlier, another section of the northwestern motorway closed after a truck crash. The crash occurred at around 8.40am when the truck hit the barrier in the westbound lanes of State Highway 16 before the Brigham Creek Road roundabout near Whenuapai.The driver was critically hurt. Both parts of the motorway are now open. The morning’s headlines in 90 seconds, including the Menendez brothers fight for freedom,…

Environment Southland chair Nicol Horrell has defended speeding in his work car, saying it was mostly for overtaking.Horrell is the only elected member with a company car and exceeded the limit a total of 107 times during a one-year period.The information was released under LGOIMA, with the council saying it was prepared to name Horrell for transparency and accountability.But Horrell has backed his driving because of both the distance he covers and nature of the roads.“I would do well over 30,000km a year, probably more than 500 trips. There’s no passing lanes most of the places I travel, so most…