“They say that breaking up is hard to do, now, I know, I know that its true. Reflecting on the lyrics (which have of course become one of those worms in my ear), I think the breaking up bit, the conversation, is the easy part. Just for clarity, I’m not talking about the “I’m out of here" conversation after your third date. If you don’t know much about your financial situation, now is the time to start to find out. But if you simply need some help on the process and find out what you don’t know.
PHOTO: SUPPLIEDA former Dunedin singer who has been slated for her performance of the national anthem at an All Blacks game may have been miscast, people familiar with her singing say. The public took to social media to say Ms Kavanaugh "completely butchered" the anthem and described it as "dreadful" and "embarrasing". Dunedin Operatic stalwart Gladys Hope said Ms Kavanaugh did a good job because the national anthem was not an easy song to sing. She sang with Ms Kavanaugh’s mother, Kathi Craig Hopwood, and had known Ms Kavanaugh and her sister since they were babies, Ms Hope said. Ms Kavanaugh told the ODT last night she was not yet ready to talk about her performance.
The friend had been using diabetes drug Ozempic for weight loss and Thompson became determined to get his hands on it. The only problem, Ozempic isn't available in New Zealand for weight loss. He said he often struggled with unsolicited advice from well-meaning friends who would recommend diets and weight loss techniques. The active ingredient Semaglutide "mimics a natural hormone called GLP-1″, which controls metabolism and appetite, with the ability to have "dramatic effects on weight loss". "It's very anecdotal, but people are asking for medication for weight loss, probably a little more than they used to," she said.
Photo: Getty ImagesIn a bombshell move, Moana Pasifika has announced the major signing of All Blacks Vice-Captain and 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year, Ardie Savea through to 2027. Savea joins his brother and former All Black, Julian Savea, at Moana Pasifika, after a season playing for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers in the Japan Rugby League One Competition. The 30-year-old forward is a trailblazer in world rugby, a ferocious ball-carrier with athleticism and drive, bringing leadership and a wealth of experience. Moana Pasifika Head Coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga said he s excited to see Savea bring his experience and influence to the team. It will be challenging and rewarding which is really exciting, but above all I'm really keen to serve and help grow the legacy of Moana Pasifika," Savea said.
The All Blacks are set to unleash TJ Perenara on the Springboks in the 2024 Rugby Championship with Scott Robertson saying the injured scrumhalf is “tracking well”. Robertson reassured that the 32-year-old Perenara, who missed the 2023 season, is determined to recover ahead of schedule. The All Blacks face Argentina in their first Rugby Championship Test in Wellington on 10 August. PLUS: Nkosi hit with doping bombshell“He diagnoses himself, old TJ,” Robertson was quoted by Stuff.co.nz. With three halfbacks expected in the 36-man squad for the Championship, Perenara’s return may push Hotham back to NPC duties with Tasman.
Two-year-old border collie Blaze loves to go for a swim in summer. Border collies reign supreme as the most common breed, while Bella is the most popular name for the second year in a row. Some seemingly took aim at their pet’s shortcomings, naming them Chonk and Haggard, and others looked to the kitchen for inspiration, naming theirs Meatloaf and Cajun. While one owner took inspiration from the royal family in naming their dog Princess Margaret, others took a more villainous approach with Vader and Candyman. Other weird and wonderful names include Lavesta, Q, Trixie Try Hard and Copper Leaf-Alberto.
One person has been flown to hospital in a serious condition following a commercial building fire in rural Otago early today. Fire and Emergency New Zealand said two crews were called to the fire, in Heriot, in the Clutha District, shortly before 3am. Hato Hone St John said one person was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital. Fire investigators were due at the scene this morning.
If you're Apple, wanting to kick the Google Chrome web browser for lacking in privacy, while plugging Safari, where would be the best place to do so? Apple has for some years now decided to champion user privacy in its marketing, which is a lot easier to communicate than the opposite. If web browser market share is a measure of that, not a whole lot. Most Internet metrics companies peg Google Chrome at steady two-third marketshare approximately. Meanwhile, Chrome users can go through the built-in Privacy Guide in the browser, at chrome://settings/privacy/guide (copy that into the URL/website address bar), and take a look.
Which band recorded the song Stairway to Heaven? Photo / David Emrich, UnsplashWhich band recorded the song Stairway to Heaven? Photo / David Emrich, UnsplashAre you smarter than a robot? Test your brains with the Herald’s morning quiz. Be sure to check back on nzherald.co.nz for today’s afternoon quiz.
What is the currency used in Iceland? Photo / 123RFWhat is the currency used in Iceland? Test your brains with the Herald’s afternoon quiz. Share your score with friends, family, & colleagues, and find out who has the sharpest mind. Be sure to check back on nzherald.co.nz for tomorrow’s morning quiz.
It would be easy to feel sorry for what she has lost, but 32-year-old Grace Archer says her story is not one of sadness. A listeria infection saw Archer fighting for her life in 2020, including a period where she suffered with locked-in syndrome, which left her family wondering if she was still 'there'. In hospital, Archer began having seizures and was put into an induced coma. O'Connell decorated Archer's hospital room with photos of her friends an family, sung Amazing Grace and washed her hair. In November, about six months after she was admitted to hospital, Archer was discharged.
Redefining Our Terms: “When an angry majority is demanding change, defending the status-quo is an extremist position.”, asked Laurie, eyeing suspiciously the two glasses of red wine deposited in front of him.“A nice drop of red. I thought you’d be keen to celebrate the French Far-Right’s victory with the ...
Europe is not only menaced by Russian aggression, but also ransomware criminals attacking vulnerable hospitals and healthcare providers. "We must also do more to protect the security of our health systems, which are increasingly the target of cyber and ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks on healthcare service providers can have absolutely devastating effects that could threaten the lives of patients. It would be wrong to think ransomware attacks are limited to particular geographies. Across the Tasman, another healthcare related ransomware attack continues to create concern.
The error — caused by a technical problem with cybersecurity software from CrowdStrike — sends users to a “blue screen of death,” telling them their device needs to restart. In a post on X, Microsoft suggested that affected users fix their computers by restoring the system to a point before the buggy CrowdStrike update went out. “Blue screen of death” is a cheeky nickname for a Windows error message that can keep users stuck rebooting their computers. But people at home can attempt to work around the blue screen of death as well. To do this, follow the steps above to power on and off until your screen shows advanced options.
High viewership of sports, reality TV, our local soap opera and daily news have resulted in TVNZ+ reporting its biggest streaming month ever. In June, TVNZ recorded almost 44 million streams across 1.27 million accounts, with the Euros, Love Island UK, Shortland Street and 1News at Six drawing viewers to the on-demand platform. It’s this diversity in content, alongside live and free sporting events, that is driving success, says TVNZ Chief Content Officer, Nevak Rogers. TVNZ will be the home of the Euros again in 2028, when the tournament is hosted across the UK and Ireland. One year of TVNZ+ Sports Hub has seen almost 910,000 (AP13+) accounts deliver just shy of 15.4 million streams.
