Cargo companies are sounding the alarm over a shortage of “dry ice” that has followed an outage at the country’s only commercial producer of carbon dioxide. Concerns over the availability of carbon dioxide were already a factor following the decision to close the Marsden Point oil refinery, which had been the country’s biggest supplier until it was decommissioned in March. They came to a head following two outages at a plant operated by Todd Energy at Kapuni, which is the only remaining commercial supplier of “food grade” carbon dioxide. The latest outage, which began just before Christmas, was due to a safety-related concern at the plant. Horticultural companies, which use carbon dioxide to promote the growth of plants in greenhouses, have warned the latest outage is reducing the supply of tomatoes and peppers and pushing up their price.

With its rich history, inexhaustible mythology, nature-worship activities, ancient temples and impressive churches, according to the article, Naxos was at the top of the NZ Herald's listThe Greek island of Naxos features in the first official list announced by the NZ Herald regarding the world's recommended destinations for sustainable travel experiences in 2023, ANA reports. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/your-2023-dont-travel-list/O6NXV5MVIFDKXC52HEPRO4H3FYWith its rich history, inexhaustible mythology, nature-worship activities, ancient temples and impressive churches, according to the article, Naxos was at the top of the NZ Herald's list. Next on the list are Kanazawa, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Botswana, Ancient Quarry Trails in Peru, Uzbekistan, Oman, and Corvocado National Park in Costa Rica. According to the NZ Herald, research indicates that, after the pandemic and amidst climate change, 89% of Australians intend to choose sustainable travel for their future holidays over other alternatives. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations, Greek travel market, Greek tourism statistics, Greek tourism reportPhoto Source: Wikimedia Commons License: CC-BY-SA Copyright: Rol1000

Scientists say Arctic warming could be to blame for blasts of extreme coldA chronological listing of news articles posted on theduring the past week: Sun, Dec 18, 2022 thru Sat, Dec 24, 2022. Story of the Week...

If you ignore the ludicrous name, it’s a brilliant way to get your ski legs back. Unlike many resorts in the French Alps, the region received a decent dusting of snow earlier this week and has consistently low temperatures. The ‘Skicircus’ part of the resort’s title comes from being able to ski in a massive ‘circuit’ round the villages. This is an integral part of ‘Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Saalfelden Leogang and Fieberbrunn’. It is Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Saalfelden Leogang and Fieberbrunn’s motto — and it is how you feel after a weekend away.

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Aftermath of cyclone Hale, courts getting it wrong & where the cheapest rentals are | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Devastating aftermath of Cyclone Hale revealed, how often does our justice system get it wrong? And the surprising suburb where rental prices have seen the biggest drop in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Full story: https://bit.ly/3CFEg5I Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Please note comments are moderated before publication.

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Photo / FacebookA furious Australian woman who walked in on her love-rat boyfriend cheating on her took revenge on the pair by sharing explicit videos of the pair having sex. Schneider’s lawyer Thomas Press told Adelaide Magistrates Court that a fight then broke out between his client and her boyfriend. When Schneider, who was high on ice at the time, saw the other woman laughing, she grabbed her phone and fled. “My client, enraged, having caught her partner cheating on her […] and with clouded judgment from the methamphetamine use saw the victim’s handbag,” Press told the court. “Your rage really should have been at your partner, he was the one that was cheating on you,” she said.

Neighbours were aware of the poker games and described men and glamourously dressed young women coming and going at all hours of the night. As with other forms of gambling in New Zealand, poker played for cash stakes is regulated by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). Class 2 gambling covers games with a prize limit not exceeding $5000 and a turnover under $25,000 per event. Class 3 gambling covers games with prizes over $5000 per event. "Any information on venues that may be operating illegal poker games is welcomed by Internal Affairs," the spokeswoman said.

The Amazon founder named his Oceanco ship, according to AIS on Vesselfinder, Koru - meaning new beginnings in Māori. The 246 foot support vessel was signed in 2019 with Damen Yachting. Bezos' support vessel. Jeff Bezos’ yacht Koru is based on Oceanco’s Black Pearl ship, above. Photo / via InstagramKoru is based on Bezos’ Black Pearl ship.

In This Story: CycloneIn meteorology, a cyclone is a large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure. Cyclones are characterized by inward spiraling winds that rotate about a zone of low pressure and typically bring winds, rain, high waves and storm surges to the areas they pass. In the Atlantic and the northeastern Pacific oceans, a tropical cyclone is generally referred to as a hurricane (from the name of the ancient Central American deity of wind, Huracan), in the Indian and south Pacific oceans it is called a cyclone, and in the northwestern Pacific it is called a typhoon. 2 Recent Items: Cyclone

Public TransportPublic Transport DisruptionDisruption to our PT network dominated much of last year, first with the driver shortages then with news of the planned rail network shutdowns, the first of which is now underway. Northwest Bus ImprovementsThe biggest new addition to the PT network this year will be the Northwest Bus Improvements. The other big road (and PT) project we’ll be keeping an eye on is the Additional Waitemata Harbour Crossing, which the government is bringing forward work on. With the economic uncertainty that exists, what impact will that have on consents in 2023? Or will 2023 be the year everyone finally joins the dots on how we live now, and how we’ll live in future?

For PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric vehicles), the top sellers were the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2,705 units) following by its bigger sibling the Outlander (2,243 units) with the Chinese MG HS in third (647 units). These NEVs (new energy vehicles) drove a record year for new passenger cars and SUVs, rising a remarkable +77% over 2021. Full battery electric vehicle registrations were up +80% in December from the same month a year ago, and plug-in hybrid electric registrations rose +101% on the same basis. Overall, electric and hybrid vehicles accounted for 46% of registrations in December. But one thing is for certain, we are only months away from where NEV sales outpace ICE passenger vehicles.

The SEC said Easterbrook's separation agreement was valued at more than US$40 million (NZ$62.75m). But in July 2020, McDonald’s found through an internal investigation that Easterbrook had engaged in other undisclosed, improper relationships with additional McDonald’s employees. The company wound up suing Easterbrook in August of that year, claiming he covered up relationships with employees and destroyed evidence. The SEC also charged McDonald's with failing to disclose that it exercised its own discretion in terminating Easterbrook without cause. “The SEC’s order reinforces what we have previously said: McDonald’s held Steve Easterbrook accountable for his misconduct,” the company said in a statement.

Tairāwhiti Civil Defence has declared a state of local emergency with a major Gisborne river threatening to breach its banks as the district continues to be pummelled by ex-Cyclone Hale. Earlier this afternoon, Green said the civil defence team was anxious about levels potentially reaching 13m. Civil Defence controller Greg Shelton said the rising river posed a major risk of thousands of hectares of farmland and property being damaged. Tairāwhiti Civil Defence and Emergency manager Ben Green says people should delay travel and keep off the roads if they can. New Zealand Civil Defence told people to make an emergency plan and prepare homes ahead of the tropical blast.

Supplied Top Gun and Superman Returns are among the marvellous movies leaving Netflix this week. However, after he is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence. supplied Kate Bosworth and Brendon Routh teamed up for Superman Returns. “Logical progression, intelligent reappraisal, and nostalgia trip all in one, Superman Returns is better than we dared hope,” wrote BBC.com’s Neil Smith. Top Gun (1986)The high-octane action movie that confirmed Tom Cruise’s status as a genuine Hollywood star.