Yahoo Finance published this video item, entitled “President Biden is beleaguered by a grumpy Fed” – below is their description. #PresidentBiden #FederalReserve #yahoofinance Yahoo Finance’s Rick Newman joins the Live show to discuss President Biden’s inflation problem amid the Federal Reserve’s pace of rate hikes. Yahoo Finance YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Meteorologist gives your Christmas weather for 2022 | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino reveals what weather is in store across Aotearoa this Christmas, plus what’s ahead for the rest of summer. Full story: https://bit.ly/3Fyzqrz 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? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

In This Story: AucklandAuckland, based around 2 large harbours, is a major city in the north of New Zealand’s North Island. In the centre, the iconic Sky Tower has views of Viaduct Harbour, which is full of superyachts and lined with bars and cafes. Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park, is based around an extinct volcano and home to the formal Wintergardens. Near Downtown, Mission Bay Beach has a seaside promenade. Population: 1.657 million (2017)5 Recent Items: Auckland

In what odd-numbered year of the 2000s did Joni Mitchell quit touring and release her 17th and last album of original songs? Photo / Gijsbert HanekrootIn what odd-numbered year of the 2000s did Joni Mitchell quit touring and release her 17th and last album of original songs? Photo / Gijsbert HanekrootTest your brains with the Herald’s afternoon quiz. Be sure to check back on nzherald.co.nz for the morning quiz tomorrow. To challenge yourself with more quizzes, CLICK HERE.

Addressing the “painful” situation in depth for the first time in the bombshell Netflix docu-series, Harry & Meghan, the Duchess explained that it all became “very embarrassing” for the royal family. Harry and Meghan claimed that while it was agreed that they should “take legal action”, after “weeks and weeks”, still “nothing” was done. “It was in those meetings that I reminded them that I wrote that letter at the guidance of senior members of the family,” Meghan said. The Duchess of Sussex, formerly Meghan Markle. Photo / NetflixIn less than a week, Harry & Meghan had already broken the streaming giant’s record for the biggest documentary debut, with 81.55 million hours of viewing.

A new documentary series is out following Ōtara's Tangaroa College first fifteen rugby team. It shows us what life is really like at a decile one school, the realities of school truancy, and how rugby and mentorship can help young men. The series is directed by Anthony Costello and follows coach Saua Leaupeptele on the journey. Saua talks to Jesse about their story and why it's being told.

Heavy rain in the Coromandel caused flooding and slips yesterday; resulting in multiple road closures and warnings from authorities to drivers to be extra careful. Now, more bad weather is on the way over the next few days, at least, with weather experts forecasting more rain and thunderstorms. On Sunday, scattered morning rain is forecast for the North Island, MetService says. Sunday looks more promising for Auckland - with only occasional rain set to ease in the afternoon with fine breaks developing. pic.twitter.com/gzRdAIc89A — MetService (@MetService) December 15, 2022

The Duchess of Sussex claims that Buckingham Palace used her to protect other members of the royal family. Video / NetflixThe Duchess of Sussex claims that Buckingham Palace used her to protect other members of the royal family. Video / NetflixThe explosive fifth episode of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix series has revealed some shocking claims - including that Prince William “screamed and shouted” at his brother during a meeting to discuss the couple’s future. Speaking to the camera, Meghan added, “This is when a family and a family business are in direct conflict. Fresh claims about the rift between Prince Harry and Prince William have emerged in new episodes of the Sussexes' Netflix series.

The latest QV House Price Index shows that average house prices across New Zealand fell by 2.9% in the three months to November, with all 16 regions recording declines:The average value was $945,568 in November, down $118,197 (10.2%) from January. That means New Zealand house prices have fallen by $2,750 a week since January. “So there’s clearly still some way to go until we’re back at pre-pandemic levels”. Separate housing data released earlier this week by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand also showed that home sales crashed to a 12-year low in November, with inventory soaring 48% year-on-year and house prices falling 13.7% from peak. With the Reserve Bank forecasting a peak official cash rate of 5.5% next year, New Zealand’s house prices will continue to fall.

National failed to inspire voters in Hamilton West However, the extremely low voter turnout really does need to be considered when evaluating National’s success. (Some news reports suggest a higher turnout figure, but they’re failing to include the number of eligible voters in Hamilton West who weren’t enrolled.) On just about every major issue that is important to voters, Labour has been in trouble throughout 2022. By deliberately not projecting an alternative to Labour, National will be hoping to avoid alienating any floating, centrist voters. To win over former Labour voters, National will have to release some convincing policies to deal with the housing crisis and the cost of living.

We have allowed crime drenched news headlines designed for ratings to dominate the debate over youth crime and ram raiding. The natural anger and we fear we feel towards youth crime is being fueled by corporate media and manipulated by get-tough-on-crime politicians. Right now we have ended up in a situation where ACT screams ankle bracelets on 11 year olds while National cries back they should be put on 10 year olds! We have less than 200 beds put aside for these transitioning youth, which leaves 4800 who risk homelessness. That would do far more to reduce youth crime than putting ankle bracelets on children.

Equity market valuations fell sharply adjusting to higher discount rates. This serves as a good reminder that the greatest risks and opportunities in markets arise from consensus views, which ultimately prove incorrect and spur repricing. Relatively bearish market sentiment gives rise to plenty of opportunities, but risks remain. This has led to investors considering alternatives, particularly ones that can offset equity market risk. So, to somewhat state the obvious, these would be unwelcome developments for equity markets.

In This Story: RussiaRussia, or the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Russia spans more than one-eighth of the Earth’s inhabited land area, stretching eleven time zones, and bordering 16 sovereign nations. The Soviet Union was dissolved in 1991 and since 1993 Russia been governed as a federal semi-presidential republic. Russia is a major great power, with the world’s second-most powerful military, and the fourth-highest military expenditure. As a recognised nuclear-weapon state, the country possesses the world’s largest stockpile of nuclear weapons.

Josie Pagani is a commentator on current affairs and a regular contributor to Stuff. One example of how real problems disappear: An enormous inequality in New Zealand exists in access to dental care. Half of us do not have adequate dental care, causing massive ongoing problems, from shorter lives, to pain and social exclusion. Yet there is no reference to dental care in Treasury's 115-page discussion of ‘’the distribution of advantage in Aotearoa New Zealand’’. Stuff Josie Pagani: ‘’ ...what these Wellbeing papers reveal is a special club of merit, where members know the secret handshakes.

So Labour have suddenly realised after 5 years that voters want the transformative change they were promise din 2017 rather than bureaucratic restructure. Labour have embarked upon wonk change while pushing solutions that have not been explained. Labour need to refocus on the real issues in front of us and dump the bullshit. The TVNZ/RNZ Merger is however something Labour desperately need. If you can’t contribute but want to help, please always feel free to share our blogs on social media.