There is also a cultural difference between advice from officials and advice from political advisers. Yet “taking advice” has another life in politics, one that has little to do with genuine deliberation and a great deal to do with communication. When none of those things materialise, “taking advice” is functioning less as a description of action than as a polite, procedural non-answer. Ministers will often say they are “taking advice” from police or regulators. So what should a listener – or a stakeholder – do when a minister says they are taking advice?

The second was later that same day, Caffell punched and pushed him during what Caffell described as “banter”, “boys argy bargy”, and “playfighting”. Days later, the young orderly provided digital photos of bruises allegedly resulting from both incidents. His complaints were investigated by Evan Calder, Caffell’s overall manager at Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals, who ultimately decided on summary dismissal. Caffell told the ERA that Calder allegedly disliked him because of past workplace disagreements. Photo / Getty ImagesAt the meeting, Caffell was shown silent security footage of the incidents.

Each family stay is independently run and offers the chance to connect with the people managing daily operations. Photo / Erika Ebsworth-GooldWhat you can expectMy family stay experience began near Tahiti’s capital, Papeete, when I opted for an island tour. They’d prepared a large traditional lunch, and we feasted right on the water. A small adjacent cottage serves as their own family stay, which they rent out. After a short drive down a dirt road, we boarded a small water ferry to the small inn.

In March 2024, she was told Reyes’ mother had died. ‘The $90,000 heart surgery’In January 2024, Reyes told the third victim her mother was in hospital and needed $10,000 for heart surgery. Reyes asked for $40,000, which they agreed to transfer. Three days later, Reyes asked for another $10,000 to travel home to see her sick father. The victim said he didn’t have any money, but Reyes told him to tell his parents he had been scammed out of the money.

Earlier in the day, the US President told the Washington Post the strikes were an effort to bring “freedom for the people” in Iran. The protests in the US capital joined demonstrations that erupted in New York, Chicago, Denver and other US cities, as well as abroad. “From DC to Iran, stop the war, stop the bombs,” others said in unison. Ziad and other demonstrators drew comparisons between the strikes on Iran and involvement by the US military in other conflicts in recent years. Sign up to Herald Premium Editor’s Picks, delivered straight to your inbox every Friday.

The Herald reports:New Zealand citizen and Algerian political activist Ahmed Zaoui has been released from prison after more than two years behind bars. Zaoui was arrested at gunpoint in the city of Medea in 2023 for holding a political meeting at his home and commenting on the “political and human rights situation” in the country. He was recognised as a refugee in New Zealand in 2003 and had returned to Algeria to be with friends and family.

Soho Family Vineyards has recently opened a permanent wine tasting location on Waiheke Island, named Waiheke Cellar Door. February has witnessed several high-profile industry liquidations, including Te Awanga Estate Winery group, which owes creditors about $12 million, and Auckland-founded wine technology innovation business Wine Grenade, owing nearly $500,000. New Zealand winegrowers are facing a supply hangover after a bumper crop in 2025 but a decline in wine consumption. Reflecting on the state of the industry, Carter said it was heartbreaking to see what was going on, and that a lot of it is governed by mother nature. New Zealand Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan says growers will face similar challenges this year as they did in 2025.

Plans for 87 Shelly Beach Rd, St Marys Bay. The views, the fireplace, the light – plans for 87 Shelly Beach Rd. An image of how an entranceway to an apartment could look on completion at 87 Shelly Beach Rd in St Marys Bay, Auckland. Plans show what the rooftop terrace at 87 Shelly Beach Rd in Auckland's St Marys Bay could be like. Image / Monk MackenziePenthouses in other projects have struggled to sell lately due to the housing market downturn.

Minutes later, he could hear more explosions and then saw air defence missiles being launched to counter incoming attacks. Iranian drone and missile attacks continued throughout the day and into the night, being met with UAE defences, he said. He saw defence missiles streaking into the sky and detonating when they struck incoming drones and projectiles. The city streets, usually bustling with life during Ramadan nights, are “eerily quiet”, although some people are still out. Flights to and from the Middle East may be delayed or cancelled because of the unfolding situation, Auckland Airport told the Herald.

Northern shift manager Gareth Lewis said the incident involved two cars, one of which was on fire when crews arrived. A car erupted in flames after a two-vehicle crash on Totara St in Mount Maunganui on Saturday night. “Our crews assessed and treated three patients, who were transported to Tauranga Hospital in a moderate condition,” it said. About an hour later, emergency services were called to a second crash in Freyberg St, Ōtūmoetai, after a vehicle struck a tree. “Our crews assessed and treated one patient who was transported to Tauranga Hospital in a serious condition.”Police said the vehicle was towed and inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

Savaglee was an outstanding racehorse and is now set for a stud career. Photo / Kenton WrightSavaglee was an outstanding racehorse and is now set for a stud career. The New Zealand 2000 Guineas winner hasn’t raced up to his best in two runs this campaign and Rick Williams, manager of The Oaks Stud who own Savaglee, says the time is right to retire the 4-year-old to stud. “With a few little issues he has had, I don’t think we were going to get a good shot at our ultimate goal of an Australian Group 1,” Williams said. “But we showed the Australians how good he was in the Guineas over there on this day last year and we all saw what he did here as a 3-year-old.

The body of a man has been found after a search and rescue operation near Waiwera. Missing kayaker’s body recovered after search and rescue operation near WaiweraThe body of a man has been found after a search and rescue operation near Waiwera. The body of a missing kayaker has been found after a search and rescue operation in north Auckland. Police said they were alerted to a man’s disappearance near Waiwera at around 7.35am today after he was seen coming out of his kayak, then failing to resurface. A search operation involving police, the Maritime Unit, members from Surf Lifesaving New Zealand and volunteers from Hibiscus Coastguard was launched this morning.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Death toll rises in US-Israel strike on school in Iran, UAE and Qatar ambassador advises New Zealanders to shelter in place. Sign in hereAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Serious two-vehicle crash on Auckland’s Northwestern motorway creates 4km queuesA person has been seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash that blocked Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway. The accident on State Highway 16 blocked two of the three citybound lanes after the Lincoln Rd on-ramp. The lanes were expected to stay closed for some time as the Serious Crash Unit investigated.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Death toll rises in US-Israel strike on school in Iran, UAE and Qatar ambassador advises New Zealanders to shelter in place. Sign in hereAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Search and rescue underway for man swept off rocks at KarekareA search and rescue operation is underway after a man was swept off the rocks at a West Auckland beach. Police said the man was fishing at Tāhoro/Union Bay at the northern end of Karekare Beach this morning when he was swept out to sea. A search and rescue effort involving police, Coastguard and Surf Lifesaving New Zealand was launched, however the man has not been found.

“It knows full well that international law has been breached even though negotiations on Iran’s nuclear capability were underway,” she posted on Instagram. “It knows that US walked away from the last nuclear agreement with Iran. “The Iranian regime is a vicious theocracy which has caused huge trauma to its people. But that isn’t a reason for a breach of Iran’s sovereignty.”Talks mediated by Oman between the US and Iran had been underway, Clark posted. He previously worked as a journalist at Black Press Media in Canada and won a fellowship with the Vancouver Sun.