Pike is relishing getting both of his runners on the expected firm winter surface of the sand based Ruakaka track. "I think we have two nice chances so with an ounce of luck we could have some success." Pike is also keen to see No Nay Never colt Slipper Island return from an injury he suffered when running sixth in the Gr.3 Bonecrusher Stakes (1400m) at Pukekohe back in December. Pike doesn’t traditionally have a large winter team, however, his stable is getting ready for the new season with a large number of his spring runners back in work and getting ready for their first trial outings. "The majority of our spring horses are back in the stable and gearing up for the new season," he said.

Now in the land of the mighty ABs, where the ale did pour thick and foamy,and there were unexplained items in the bagging area beyond counting, there came the one known as Grabaseat.And there came also the one known as Seymour.And they did come singing an song.And tune had it none.And nor was it ...

That is; to what extent does regulation hamper competition in the banking sector? Bank switching; how does it work? Despite that, not many New Zealand bank customers do it. The latest one shows the number of people switching banks at 4%, unchanged year-on-year. As interest.co.nz reported in March, a simple bank switching process managed by the bank the customer is moving to was established in 2010.

"While many of us already have Matariki traditions, last year was the first time we celebrated Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki, the Matariki public holiday as a nation," said Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae, Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive, ManatÅ« Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage. "The theme for Matariki 2023 is Matariki kāinga hokia or Matariki calls you home, but this year Matariki called our ManatÅ« Taonga team to the beautiful slopes of Mt Ngongotahā to welcome the rising of the Matariki cluster, alongside representatives from central and local Government, Ngāti Whakaue and our community," said Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae. In partnership with Ngāti Whakaue, the Matariki Hautapu Ceremony was broadcast from the peak of Mt Ngongotahā this morning. "Traditional Hautapu Ceremonies are a key component of Matariki celebrations, and this year we were incredibly fortunate to be hosted by Ngāti Whakaue. "I encourage people to watch the ceremony online, especially if you’re looking for a place to begin your Matariki traditions," said Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae.

The prototype, developed in collaboration with Vebu, is currently being tested at the Chipotle Cultivate Center in Irvine, California. Source: prnewswire.comUS: Lidl expands in VirginiaLidl US will open its newest store in Virginia’s Fairfax County on July 26. The discount grocer invested millions of dollars in the site where it is creating more than 45 new jobs. Source: progressivegrocer.comUS: National Convenience Distributors announces acquisition of Colonial Wholesale Distributing, Inc.National Convenience Distributors (“NCD”), the 4th largest wholesale distributor to the convenience industry, announced the acquisition of Colonial Wholesale Distributing, Inc., one of the Southeast region's largest full-line wholesale distributors to the convenience and grocery store industries. Total group revenue increased 12.5% on a constant currency basis to 1.37bln euros ($1.53bln), boosted by 159 new store openings.

1 NEWSAustralian tourist Annie Lu said the information provided by tourist operators was no more than that of Hobbiton.

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Images of the Tesla Cybertruck being tested for winter driving conditions on the Pisa Range. PHOTOS: TWITTERFootage has emerged of the Tesla Cybertruck being put through its paces at the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds, on the Pisa Range, near Wanaka. Tesla founder Elon Musk first talked about his desire to build a truck in 2012 and the electric pick-up, with its futuristic design, was unveiled by Tesla in November 2019. A proving grounds spokesman said earlier this year there was now a lot more hype pre-production. In May, Mr Musk confirmed the Cybertruck would be available later this year.

Passengers waiting in a line at New Zealand's Auckland International Airport witnessed a feral stoat running loose through the building. Photo by ltonini80/Pixabay.comSubscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe July 13 (UPI) -- Passengers waiting in a line at New Zealand's Auckland International Airport received a surprise when a feral stoat ran through the area. A Biosecurity New Zealand representative confirmed the animal's presence inside the airport. "The airport company has notified us that an animal resembling a stoat or weasel was spotted in the arrivals area by their security cameras last night," the representative told 1News. AdvertisementThe representative said the airport has been in contact with a pest control service to search the building for the animal.

Rudy Farias | Source: facebook.com/ABC7 | facebook.com/nzherald.co.nzThe man found eight years after the day he went missing, Rudy Farias, opened up about his experience while living with his mother, who lied to the police about his whereabouts. AdvertisementA week after being found unconscious and unable to talk, 25-year-old Rudy Farias opened up about what happened to him during the past eight years. When he went missing, his mother filed a report, and the authorities soon began searching for him. I just wanted to live my life," Farias said . After living with his mother for eight years, while everyone thought he was still missing, Farias doesn't plan to stay in touch with his mother.

Passengers waiting in a line at New Zealand’s Auckland International Airport were surprised by the sight of a feral stoat running freely through the building. Photo by ltonini80/Pixabay.comSubscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter July 13 (UPI) — Passengers waiting in a line at New Zealand’s Auckland International Airport were taken aback when a feral stoat made a sudden appearance. Lou Baddiley, who was waiting in the Ministry for Primary Industries line to declare some food items she had brought from overseas, spotted the stoat nearby. A representative from Biosecurity New Zealand confirmed that the animal was indeed inside the airport. “The airport company has notified us that an animal resembling a stoat or weasel was spotted in the arrivals area by their security cameras last night,” the representative told 1News.

US inflation fell to 3 percent in June, highlighting the Federal Reserve's success at pushing down price pressures. The US dollar has dropped to a 15-month low, in sharp contrast to other economies struggling to control inflation. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says this is down to the US having a very efficient economy, a fact that's often overlooked. LISTEN ABOVE

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Two teenagers at the scene of a Dunedin crash denied being the drivers of the vehicle, despite one having a cut on his head. Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond said a vehicle crashed into two parked cars on Marlow St yesterday afternoon. When police arrived they found two 17-year-old teens, who both denied being the driver of the vehicle. Meanwhile at the same time on Princes St, the driver of a Volkswagen crossed the centre line and ended up on the opposite side of the road with the car wedged between a tree and bus stop. Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond said the 32-year old driver told officers he had fallen asleep at the wheel.

Photo: Development West CoastA woman who went missing on the West Coast while walking with her dog yesterday has been found safe. West Coast Area Response Manager Senior Sergeant Mark Kirkwood said she contacted her parents about 8.30pm to be picked up, but failed to show at the meeting point. "Her parents searched the area for her, however, after no sign of her, came to Greymouth Police Station at 4.24am today to report their daughter missing," Kirkwood said. "West Coast Police SAR took control of the incident. Police, a SAR dog team, the GCH rescue helicopter and volunteer LandSAR teams from throughout the West Coast responded in the rain and cold.