I didn't know whether if she did get even sicker it would be from her cancer, or from Covid. A Christchurch musician - using his real name - wrote with an attention-grabbing subject line: "F... your sister." Miroslav, (subject line "resign scumbag"), wanted me to "issue a public apology while you're at it you sick, deranged individual". Abuse and attacks on journalists are not new, and I'm far from the only one on the receiving end. But I'm telling you because I think the amount and intensity of abuse is an important insight into how ugly our civil discourse has become.

The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) brought various military experts together to run through a potential war with China. CSIS wargamed a Chinese invasion of Taiwan 24 times and found that a democratic, independent Taiwan endures in most scenarios. Read the report: https://t.co/K4QfOmtdZN pic.twitter.com/zXsmrfqQVV — CSIS (@CSIS) January 12, 2023“We reached two conclusions,” analyst Eric Heginbotham said. “Wargames that simulate combat between the United States and China near Taiwan can provide useful insight about potential military challenges,” says RAND think-tank researcher Dr Timothy Heath. Yet they are also extremely difficult to answer.”But politics aren’t the point, argues CNAS senior fellow and participant in the CSIS wargames Becca Wasser.

Photo / Iryna DenysovaSelf-proclaimed evangelist and Christian fundamentalist Lincoln Russ has made a habit of yelling his god’s word in the streets of Aotearoa. Russ claims “God has withdrawn his hands from this nation” because of the “disgusting stuff” in this country. “We rebuke the spirit of homosexuality that is manifesting itself right now in Jesus’ name,” Russ told a man protesting his preaching. It’s best for Russ not to do anything that will land him in jail for Jesus. After all, Russ claims that “Jesus is ready to touch [New Zealanders]” if we all repent.

The crash occurred on the highway next to High Country Salmon, a witness said. The crash occurred on the highway next to High Country Salmon, a witness said. The number of occupants in the car and their condition is not yet known. A Coastguard spokesperson said this afternoon that its staff had found the car in the waterway below the Ohau B canal bridge. A witness said the car appeared to have crashed into the High Country Salmon farm, just off Lake Ruataniwha.

Officials inspect the damage to United Airlines flight 811 after its remarkable emergency landing. That decision bumped them down from a newer, longer-range 747 to the aging, well-worn early model 747–100 operating flight 811. (Mayday)In addition to the 337 passengers, flight 811 featured a crew of 18, including 15 flight attendants and three pilots. This photo was taken on board flight 811 during the emergency by passenger Beverly Nisbet. Ten!”At a speed of 190 knots, flight 811 streaked over the runway threshold and touched down with unexpected grace.

The ultimate free ride - all you need is a board and a few tips and the waves are yours, thanks to Raglan Surfing School. Good summer times don’t need to cost a fortune – and can be entirely free. So, start in the local pool, and build up to a dip at your local beach. Learn how to ollieGet your groove on as a “skater girl” at one of the free clinics running over summer. ‘Travel’ the world on a shoestringDreaming of a getaway in Sicily (thanks, White Lotus) but the bank account says no?

Four youths arrested in Hamilton this afternoon had allegedly fled police in Auckland earlier in the day - starting an incident-packed, 150km journey. Video / razi.rfbFour youths arrested in Hamilton this afternoon had allegedly fled police in Auckland earlier in the day - starting an incident-packed, 150km journey. Video / razi.rfbFour youths arrested in Hamilton had allegedly fled police in Auckland - starting an incident-packed, 150km journey. The four youths arrested will face a number of driving and dishonesty-related matters. “Police appreciate that this incident has been disruptive and has caused distress to motorists in Auckland and Hamilton.

Yet while Kate was regularly stepping out in Erdem, as a royal, Meghan did not wear the brand on an official engagement until Commonwealth Day in March 2019. Although he denies saying: “What Meghan wants, Meghan gets”, there is a sense that this was the unofficial slogan of the nuptials. (Gareth Fuller/pool photo via AP)He also confirms a row between Kate and Meghan over bridesmaids’ dresses, despite describing it as a “sci-fi fantasy”. (At this point both women lived at Kensington Palace: Meghan at Nottingham Cottage and Kate at Apartment 1A). Another row took place between Meghan and Kate over the bridesmaids' dresses for the wedding, which reportedly did not fit properly.

An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead in the early hours of this morning following an incident in Wakari, Dunedin. The man is due to appear in the Dunedin District Court on January 16. A spokesperson said a woman was found deceased at the scene. The Otago Daily Times reported a woman and her young son moved into the house recently. Neighbours told the ODT that they saw lights and heard noises coming from the house last night - but thought nothing of it.

The story of the murder of Nicole van den Hurk is one that is both tragic and heroic. Nicole van den Hurk was a 15-year-old girl who didn’t deserve any of this. Photo by Supplied by Ad van den HurkHowever, even in the years leading up to her murder, things were never easy for Nicole van den Hurk. While his name would be added to her birth certificate, he wasn’t really involved in any capacity in Nicole’s life. Angelika would raise Nicole as a single mother for the first few years until she met a Dutchman name Ad Van Den Hurk.

Photo: ODT filesThe numbers are in - are you a winner? A $20m jackpot is on offer tonight after the $17 million prize was not won in Wednesday’s Lotto Powerball draw. The numbers drawn tonight are: 20, 5, 38, 28, 29, 32. The bonus ball is 3 and Powerball is 9. The winning ticket was sold at Karaka Convenience in Karaka.

A rescue helicopter at the scene in Glenorchy. Photo / ODT - Rhyva Van OnselemHelicopters and boats are searching for a person missing in the icy waters of Lake Wakatipu where locals say two people were swept away. Helicopters are circling the shore of the lake near the Glenorchy township at the head of the lake, about 45 minutes drive north from Queenstown. A worker at a store in the town said he had heard from several locals that two people have been swept away. A Heli Otago spokesman said one of its rescue helicopters had been deployed but he could not comment further at this stage.

There is an interesting class war race tension at the heart of the ram raids that no one is talking about. It finds the ethical structure of the proposed legislative structure will channel $675million each year into drug rehabilitation programs! Regulating the cannabis market would inject more funding into all harm minimisation programs than we have ever had. If you are still against legal Cannabis after reading this report, then YOU are the fucking problem, not the stoners! This issue must be on the 2023 election agenda – almost 50% of us demanded a legal market!

BBC News published this video item, entitled “California’s ‘bomb cyclone’ creates flood warning for millions – BBC News” – below is their description. A cyclone in California which has caused floods, rockslides and left neighbourhoods underwater is now moving to the north of the state. More than 4.5 million Californians were under flood watches early on Wednesday, with thousands still displaced. At least 18 flood-related deaths have been reported in the state since storms began in late December. BBC News YouTube Channel

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