Two Australian men were hospitalized in Bali following a brawl at a store in the Petitenget area of Badung on Friday, 1st March 2024. The Australian men were involved in a brawl with a group of men while inside a convenience store in the Badung district. Witnesses reported that the altercation involved the hurling of glass bottles, chairs, and other objects between the Australian men and the other group of tourists. View this post on Instagram A post shared by infobalinetizendotcom (@infobalinetizendotcom)The two Australian men, hospitalized for urgent medical attention, are confronted with medical bills exceeding $50,000 due to the absence of travel insurance procured before their journey. Uploaded by the @balibatman account, the video shows the Australian men engaged in a physical altercation, with a Libyan man attempting to intervene.

Glenn Puna, a crib owner at Bluecliffs and spokesperson for the community, said people were "very stressed". The evacuation is just the latest disruption for residents who have been living under a state of emergency for four weeks. Mayor Rob Scott has indicated managed retreat is the only long-term solution for Bluecliffs residents, but Puna wants to see more fight. Hicks acknowledged two days' notice was short for the upcoming evacuation, but said a state of emergency was in place and safety was paramount. Bluecliffs is home to just under 20 houses and six permanent residents.

The world of manga and anime is in mourning as Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama dies aged 68. Key takeawaysAkira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, has passed away at 68. Fast Answer: Akira Toriyama, renowned for creating the Dragon Ball series, has died at 68. A Global PhenomenonAkira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball series not only dominated the Japanese market but also became a global phenomenon. The Dragon Ball franchise, with its vast array of television adaptations, movies, and video games, has become a cultural touchstone.

KiwiRail teams will be returning to the Western Line this month to complete Rail Network Rebuild work– requiring a change in train timetables. “The Rail Network Rebuild is crucial work to get Auckland’s rail network up to standard ahead of the opening of the City Rail Link (CRL). “We have made excellent progress upgrading the Western Line to New Lynn since work began on Labour Weekend. Since the adoption of Road to Zero, road deaths across the country have increased. Grabbing recent headlines, Jersey City, New Jersey, with a population of over 280,000, achieved zero road deaths in 2022.

The team runs GT works competition cars for Porsche Motorsport, and has partnered with Porsche to develop the line of accessories. The Performance Kits are now available to order from the Porsche Tequipment accessories division on the 911 GT2 RS (991.2), 911 GT3 RS (991.2), 911 GT3 (992) and 718 GT4 RS (982) models. Manthey kits are developed in collaboration with the Porsche Development Centre in Weissach, and tested on racetracks including the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Porsche Manthey Performance Parts can be purchased and installed exclusively via Manthey Certified Porsche Centres, which all four dealerships in New Zealand have recently achieved. Centres are not only qualified to install Manthey Performance Kits, but they can also perform complete Motorsport quality suspension setup and alignment based on Manthey settings.

All up, there are now just over 2.1 mln people claiming these benefits, a minor increase from a week ago and a year ago. The UST 10yr yield starts today at 4.12% and up +3 bps from yesterday. The Kiwi dollar starts today at just on 61.7 USc and another overnight gain of +¼c. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just on 70.5 and up about +10 bps. The bitcoin price starts today at US$67,389 and up +1.0% from this time yesterday.

Santana Minerals chief executive Damian Spring. Image: ODTProposed new laws to fast-track consents for big-ticket items have been welcomed by Otago developers behind some major projects. Santana Minerals Ltd chief executive Damian Spring said a one-stop shop would improve consistency of applications. Santana Minerals Ltd is behind the Bendigo-Ophir project in the Central Otago goldfields. "We are unable to deliver infrastructure in a timely and efficient manner, and it’s affecting our status as a nation."

"We are giving 24 hours notice prior to meetings with those whose roles may potentially be impacted. "TVNZ's executive team has focused on reducing operating costs over the last 12 months. TVNZ’s proposal is to do the opposite. "Giving workers just a few working days to understand and give feedback on this proposal would be simply ridiculous." The New Zealand Herald reported a "well-connected industry source" saying around 60 jobs could be cut in a proposal aimed at reducing head count and bringing costs down.

Follow the podcast onFinancial journalism veteran Liam Dann aims to guide New Zealanders through the business world using familiar Kiwi terms. BBQ Economics examines everything from interest rates, to economic conditions to the price of cheese- and it's out in bookstores this week. Liam Dann himself explains the purpose of this book here today. LISTEN ABOVE

Yet another Rugby World Cup match official has decided to follow the likes of Wayne Barnes, Jaco Peyper, Tom Foley and Joy Neville in announcing their retirement. Ngā mihi nui, you’ll always be part of the NZR whānau.”Pickerill featured at the 2019 Rugby World Cup as an assistant referee and four years later was included as TMO for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, holding the role for seven matches, including the semi-final between England and South Africa. The 34-year-old is one of just five of New Zealand’s full-time professional rugby referees, and while his decision has come as a shock, Stuff.co.nz reports that he is set to take up a position with World Rugby. Meanwhile, Peyper has taken up a position within the SA Rugby coaching structures after his Rugby World Cup was cut short due to injury. READ MORE: TJ Perenara’s return threatens all-time Super Rugby Pacific record

Photo: Otago Daily Times / Stephen JaquieryA Stewart Island/Rakiura ratepayer on the receiving end of a 500 percent rates hike received little sympathy from the district councillors this week. On Monday, the unnamed person made headlines after appearing in a Southland District Council report for contesting a jump in their rates from $348.68 to $1743.95 in the space of one year. In its report, council staff pointed out the nature of the land would have been highlighted in a LIM report, showing what was at stake with the rating situation. Ultimately, councillors voted for no rates remission to be applied to the Rata Street property for the 2023/24 financial year. The average rates increase for Southland district for 2023/24 was 13 percent.

KiwiRail runs out of money for Auckland’s network rebuild, firefighters battle tricky scrub fire and Joe Biden and Donald Trump line up US election rematch in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / RNZ / APA man shot his daughter with a paintball gun because she would not tidy her room, a court has heard. Michael Saunders, 42, appeared in the Invercargill District Court this week after pleading guilty to recklessly discharging a paintball gun. A police summary of facts said on November 27 the man’s chickens escaped from their coop and he used a paintball gun to round them up. He went inside with the paintball gun and told his 12-year-old girl to clean her room.

A middle-aged man verbally abused and attempted to punch a teenage Dunedin driver after anger flared on the motorway near Green Island, police say. Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said police were called at 8pm last night by a 19-year-old man who had been "brake checked" by another motorist on the motorway. When he pulled over, the driver of the other vehicle verbally abused him and then attempted to punch him, Snr Sgt Bond said. During the arrest, the man was found to be in possession of a knife and breaching bail conditions. While he was in custody, the man spat in the face of two police officers, Snr Sgt Bond said.

"Last time net house price expectations were at this level, annual price growth was at almost 30%," ASB Senior economist Kim Lundy said. The ASB survey was taken over the three months to end of January, making it a lagging market indicator. "Which suggests more people think a peak in rates might be just around the corner," ASB's report on the survey results said. "As for whether now is a good time to buy a property, New Zealanders appear to be firmly on the fence, with 51% of respondents saying it's neither a good nor bad time to buy. To start receiving them, register here (it's free) and when approved you can select any of our free email newsletters.

North of the border, the Bank of Canada delivered the expected no-change rate decision, holding its policy rate at 5% and saying it is in no hurry to cut. We should perhaps note that the South Korean inflation rate ticked up above 3% again in February. The GDP data yesterday disappointed many, with real economic activity up just +0.2% in the quarter, up +1.5% over the year. The UST 10yr yield starts today at 4.09% and down -6 bps from yesterday. The Kiwi dollar starts today at just on 61.4 USc and an overnight gain of +½c.