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High blood pressure is a leading contributor to preventable disability and early death so, for some, being able to monitor it at home is an excellent tool. But having the right sized cuff is essential. By Ritu Trivedi, Clara Chow and Dean Picone outline how to make sure you have the device you need. About one in three Australian adults have hypertension, or high blood pressure.High blood pressure is a leading contributor to preventable disability and early death because – particularly when it’s not well controlled – it increases the risk of developing conditions including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease…
A Canterbury contractor fined more than $12,000 for an overweight agricultural vehicle is just the latest hit by rules the industry says are crippling some operators. Rural contractors say current regulations are decades out of date and don’t reflect the size of modern machinery now being used. The requirements are under review but there’s concerns about what will happen in the meantime. A tractor and trailer with cattle feed in tow en route to a local farm in Mid Canterbury last month resulted in a $12,150 fine for the contracting firm operating it. Jacob Holdaway of Jacob Holdaway Contracting told…
By euronews with AP Published on 23/08/2025 – 19:23 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Protesters took to the streets across the UK on Saturday including in the city of Liverpool to demonstrate against hotels housing asylum-seekers. A number of protests under the Abolish Asylum System slogan, coined by right-wing political parties, were also set to take place in other cities including in Bristol, Newcastle, and London. In Liverpool, a counter-protest organised by Stand Up To Racism was also held. Police could also be seen leading away protesters from the Abolish Asylum System protest and pushing back demonstrators from the counter protest. The dilemma of how to…
A cyclist has died after a crash with a vehicle in Auckland’s Onehunga yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the crash between a vehicle and cyclist on Neilson Street just before 3pm.”Unfortunately the cyclist died at the scene,” a police spokesperson said. The serious crash unit attended the scene, and the circumstances of the crash were under investigation.The morning’s headlines in 90 seconds, including the Menendez brothers fight for freedom, the level of unhealthy ads our kids see, and the Black Ferns eye up a three-peat. (Source: 1News)
Whakatāne district councillors have expressed surprise that cemeteries, public toilets, animal control, liquor licenses and consents are not considered core services for councils by the Government.“This is bizarre,” councillor Nándor Tánczos said.“The [coalition Government’s] list of core services doesn’t include a whole bunch of functions that the Government itself requires that we do”Whakatāne District Council’s living together committee was approving a submission to the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill on Thursday.The bill was just one of 32 legislative changes that would have an impact on the local government sector, staff informed council at the meeting.Among the key aspects of…
The morning’s headlines in 90 seconds, including the Menendez brothers’ fight for freedom, the level of unhealthy ads our kids see, and the Black Ferns eye up a three-peat. The Menendez brothers will go before the parole board in Los Angeles, as they seek freedom after killing their parents in 1989. Russia has carried out one of its biggest series of strikes on Ukraine this year, even hitting a US owned electronics plant. A new report from Otago University says children are exposed to advertising for unhealthy products and activities dozens of times a day. Scott Robertson’s named a bolter…
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…