Christchurch District Court. File photo: NZ HeraldA sports star accused of dishonestly taking a vehicle and intentional damage has appeared in court for the first time in person since he was charged. The man - who listed his occupation on court documents as "athlete" - is facing two charges in the Christchurch District Court. An interim suppression order prevents the Herald from reporting his name and any other details that may identify him. The sportsman was granted name suppression when his case was first called in court last year.

Oliver Glasner has been named the new manager of Crystal Palace following an announcement that Roy Hodgson is stepping down over health issues. Glasner, 49, has been a long-term target of chairman Steve Parish and director of football Dougie Freedman in an appointment process that began at the start of this season. There were meetings since then and the process accelerated when Hodgson fell ill at the training ground on Thursday. There was no meeting between Parish and Glasner on Friday. “I am very happy to join Crystal Palace,” said Glasner.

In this episode, we discuss how many properties you can buy over the next 10 years. This includes new data from the Reserve Bank that reveals how many properties you can buy before and after the DTIs come in. We also talk about how many properties you can potentially buy if you invest outside of the DTI rules. Here is a debt-to-income calculator for those wanting to find out how much you can borrow under the new DTI rules for your next investment property.

Premier Li is urging officials to do everything they can to support the Chinese economy and "boost confidence". The UST 10yr yield starts today at 4.33% and up +5 bps from this time yesterday. The Kiwi dollar starts today at just on 61.4 USc and up +20 bps overnight. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just on 70.9 and up +20 bps from yesterday. The bitcoin price starts today at US$51,908 and a mere +0.2% up from this time yesterday.

In New Zealand, watermelon enthusiasts are enjoying lower prices this season; it is a stark contrast to the steep costs experienced last summer. Gordon McPhail, LeaderBrand's farm general manager, attributes this year's fruitful harvest to the high temperatures, which fostered ideal growing conditions. We're currently in the peak of the season, and the prices reflect the surplus, making it an ideal time for consumers to buy,” McPhail explained. Moreover, the trend of decreasing prices isn't limited to watermelons. Foodstuffs reported significant reductions in the cost of various fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, avocados, courgettes, and red capsicum.

Vote for which you think is the worst at the bottom and join the debate in the comments section beneath. Roy Keane (Manchester United) on Alf Inge Haaland (Man City)April 2001The Manchester derby has never been for the faint-hearted. United’s Roy Keane and City’s Alf Inge Haaland had history, stemming from the Norwegian’s time as Leeds. As Keane rather graphically described in his autobiography, Haaland had played the ball long before the Irishman steamed in with a studs-first tackle before standing over his nemesis, gloating. Keane was given a three-match ban and £5000 fine, upgraded to five games and then £150,000 when the autobiography emerged.

Locals are being allowed to return to their homes after a large scrub fire at north Canterbury's Waikari Valley near Waipara. Irving asked residents to have a grab bag ready of their important possessions, and a plan for their animals. Homes on Shell Rock Rd and Glenmark Drive were evacuated last night as firefighters worked to contain the blaze and affected residents haven't yet been able to return to their homes. He asked other residents nearby to avoid any lawn mowing, groundworks or hot works while this was going on, and revaluate tomorrow. "Fire and Emergency is working with displaced residents and farmers, and hope to return them to their homes as soon as possible."

Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 9:06 pm, February 19th, 2024 - 21 commentsCategories: chris hipkins, labour, national, national/act government, polls, same old national - Tags:The presentation of the latest One News poll suggested that it was all good for the right and bad for the left. I guess I will not surprise you to say I thought the poll was actually pretty good for the Left. And you have to start wondering about the Curia Taxpayer’s Union poll which saw a huge boost for Act. The recent Talbot Mills poll also saw Act going backward. The recent polls show no honeymoon bump.

Hastings has Lamb flavoured ice creamDo you like the sound of Lamb and mint, honey, figs and fish and chips? Try it as a flavour in ice cream. Reporter Michaela Gower went along to taste test. Video Warren Buckland

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New Zealand’s birth rate falls to lowest since World War II: New Zealand has experienced its lowest natural increase in population in 80 years. South Port New Zealand’s Dividend Will Be NZ$0.0882: The board of South Port New Zealand Limited has announced a dividend payment. NZTA Waka Kotahi and FCB’s Latest Vehicle Safety Campaign: Aimed at raising awareness of the critical importance of vehicle safety. New Music Monday: The Best New Zealand Music for February 12th-18th. Injury concerns hit New Zealand ahead of Australia T20Is: Matt Henry and Tim Seifert have been ruled out due to injury.

Mason Holgate’s thigh-high tackle on Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma after 13 minutes was labelled “scandalous” and “horrible” as the defender opened the floodgates for another Sheffield United thrashing. “I’m torn,” sighed Chris Wilder, the Sheffield United manager. And I’m angry because as an experienced pro, Mason has to do better. “He’s apologised, he knows he’s done wrong and I understand why the referee sent him off. What I’m not torn about is that if it hadn’t happened we wouldn’t have been done 5-0.”

Covid-19 Inquiry updateWe are happy to announce that the terms of reference on the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 response have been expanded. This includes what we committed to in our coalition agreement, to:Ensure, as a matter of urgency in establishment and completion, a full scale,

When he lost his 15-year-old daughter, Jayde Cummings, in a crash, his own life started to collapse around him. But that apology, and a handshake, didn't come until the end of the coronial hearing, almost four years after the crash. It comes as the coroner found the cause of the crash was the carelessness of the driver, but a contractor's inaction contributed. The council contractor, Downer Ltd, argued the crash was caused by driver carelessness, as the Youth Court found. The finding"Downer's inaction contributed to the crash and to the deaths of Jayde Cummings and Stephen Macnee," the coroner said in his findings.

Blues prop Marcel Renata has had to amputate his middle finger to continue playing professional rugby. In an interview with Stuff.co.nz, Renata recalled the remarkable story of how he sacrificed the damaged finger on his right hand to keep pursuing his Super Rugby career. “It was in bits really, from footy,” the 29-year-old told Stuff ahead of the Super Rugby season. “I stopped enjoying the game and I stopped enjoying training because I was so sore. I think that finger catches quite a bit of liquid, so I have to do the old double pump.”Photo: Albert Perez/Getty Images