Daily review 04/10/2023
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 5:30 pm, October 4th, 2023 - 54 commentsCategories: Daily review - Tags:Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditPinterestMastodonTwitterPrintEmail
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 04, 2023 12:24 UTC
Lauren Dickason cherishes bears made from daughters’ clothes
Dickason says in the short letter that she is grateful for her supporters’ love and support “in this difficult time”. Dickason was found guilty of her daughters’ murder in September and will be sentenced on December 19. She included a photo of the teddy bears in her letter, as well as a painting of sunflowers that she had painted. Stuff.co.nz reports that sunflowers have become a symbol for the group to show their support for Dickason. Members of the closed Facebook group are also sharing photos of themselves planting sunflowers in support of Dickason.
Source:Stuff
October 04, 2023 12:14 UTC
Open mike 04/10/2023
New Zealand First today is announcing a policy on adjusting the rules and restrictions around access to the Job Seeker Benefit. New Zealand First’s policy is to introduce a capped time-period for any person to access the Job Seeker Benefit during their lifetime. Any individual will have the ability to access the Job Seeker
Source:Stuff
October 04, 2023 02:09 UTC
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Ranfurly scandal: Coach says drug testing up to NZ Rugby
New Zealand Rugby has started an inquiry, and the shield won’t be locked away in the Hawke’s Bay Rugby Union cabinet for the summer. Weber said a NZ Rugby investigation was ongoing and he wouldn’t be speculating. Head coach Brock James said drug testing the team was up to NZ Rugby. “It is done randomly throughout the year by NZ Rugby.”James also said the disciplinary action will be left to NZ Rugby. -Hawke’s Bay Today
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 04, 2023 02:01 UTC
Netflix’s Beckham Documentary Reveals Insight into Affair Rumors and Rebecca Loos
- Advertisement -Rebecca Loos, a former TV star, is back in the spotlight as a Netflix documentary about David and Victoria Beckham is set to be released. Director Fisher Stevens revealed that he didn’t shy away from asking uncomfortable questions, possibly including the affair scandal that rocked their marriage. Producer John Battsek stated that both David and Victoria were willing to discuss any topic, giving the documentary a candid and honest perspective. Rebecca Loos, a former glamour model and TV star, gained fame after claiming to have had an affair with David Beckham. Rebecca has previously appeared on reality TV shows such as The Farm and Extreme…Source Credit- Advertisement -Photo Credit: nzherald.co.nz
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 04, 2023 00:40 UTC
Dear NZ – DON’T VOTE EARLY – The foundations of our Nation are in ruin and there is no political courage for tomorrow
Don’t vote early in the 2023 election. Nationals 3 biggest donors (Hart, Mowbray and Bolton) have a combined net worth of 15 billion! The Bottom 50% of NZ has 23 billion. The top 5% of NZers own roughly 50% of NZs wealth, while the bottom 50% of NZers own a miserable 5%! $200billion would have ensured our public infrastructure wouldn’t be in such an underfunded ruin right now!
Source:Stuff
October 03, 2023 22:43 UTC
All Blacks v Uruguay: All you need to know
All you need to know ahead of the All Blacks’ final Rugby World Cup 2023 pool match against Uruguay. The All Blacks need a victory with four tries or more against Uruguay to be sure of progressing. TAB oddsNew Zealand $1.001 Draw $151 Uruguay $41.00Team formPast five games: All Blacks 96 Italy 17; All Blacks 71 Namibia 3; All Blacks 13 France 27; All Blacks 7 South Africa 35; All Blacks 23 Australia 20. Past five games: Uruguay 36 Namibia 26; Uruguay 17 Italy 38; Uruguay 12 France 27; Uruguay 18 Georgia 34; Uruguay 7 Japan 43. How to follow the actionFor live commentary of All Blacks v Uruguay, join Elliott Smith on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeartRadio.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 03, 2023 22:38 UTC
Watch the Taika Waititi video being used to sell New Zealand around the world
The new video to promote New Zealand around the world. Tourism New Zealand has brought in the deadpan humour of Taika Waititi and Jackie van Beek in a new campaign to promote the country to overseas travellers. While taking a typical humorous slant, the video also highlights activities including white water rafting in Rotorua, a flight over Mt Tarawera, dolphin watching in Kaikōura and some wine tasting in Auckland. Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive René de Monchy said tourism is still “one of our top export earners and is supporting sector and country recovery”. “Competition for visitors is fierce and New Zealand needs to work hard to encourage visitation and stand out.”
Source:Stuff
October 03, 2023 22:21 UTC
Housing values were as flat as a pancake in September
Residential property values could not have been any flatter in September, with the national average dwelling value decreasing by just $20, according to property data company CoreLogic. Over the previous three months the national average value declined by -0.6% and over the previous 12 months it declined by -7.3%. For example in the country's largest property market, Auckland, the average value across the region was up by $4346 in September, but average values declined for the North Shore, Waitakere and Franklin. There has also been an ongoing drop in average values in Queenstown-Lakes. The table below shows the average dwelling values in all urban districts throughout the country and their changes over one, three and 12 months.
Source:Stuff
October 03, 2023 19:59 UTC
Lauren Dickason sleeps with teddy bears made of daughters' clothing, writes to supporters
Lauren Dickason was found guilty of killing her three daughters in 2021. Lauren Dickason sleeps with teddy bears made out of her daughters’ clothing and has been communicating with supporters. Jake Kenny, a reporter forThe Press in Christchurch, told Newsable about how Dickason had written to a group of online supporters. She also sent them a painting and a photo of the three teddy bears with their names embroidered on them. Dickason said in the letter that she sleeps with the teddy bears at night to remember the “wonderful cuddles” she had with her children.
Source:Stuff
October 03, 2023 19:49 UTC
All Blacks squad named, hospitality violence spike and why EV sales are surging
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “All Blacks squad named, hospitality violence spike and why EV sales are surging | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. The All Blacks make changes ahead of final pool match, Auckland’s Tāmaki electorate race heats up and hospitality businesses call for more support in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/2ktt9m8j 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.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 03, 2023 18:44 UTC
Searchers find body of fisherman swept off rocks
Photo: ODT FilesSearch teams have found the body of a fisherman swept off the rocks on a remote part of the Southland coast this afternoon. The alarm was raised at 2.20pm after the man went missing at Slope Point, Southland. "Tragically a man’s body was located in the water a short time after. Slope Point, near the southwestern edge of the Catlins, is the southernmost point of the South Island. Local iwi have placed a rāhui for seven days from today, between Haldane Estuary and Waipapa Creek.
Source:Otago Daily Times
October 03, 2023 18:44 UTC
Giant Kiwi Monument Restored in the UK
A monument dedicated to the brave soldiers of World War I has been restored in the United Kingdom. The monument is in the shape of a giant kiwi, symbolizing the soldiers from New Zealand who fought alongside the British Army during the war. The kiwi monument was originally built by New Zealand soldiers as a symbol of their national identity and loyalty to their homeland. The giant kiwi monument holds great significance for both New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The restoration of the giant kiwi monument is a testament to the dedication and hard work of those involved.
Source:New Zealand Herald
October 03, 2023 18:39 UTC
The Press Leaders Debate Is On! Coalition Powerbrokers To Front In The South Island’s Biggest Live Debate
The Press Leaders Debate Is On! Coalition Powerbrokers To Front In The South Island’s Biggest Live DebateFollowing news that the Prime Minister has Covid-19 and is isolating, Stuff Group has today confirmed The Press Leaders Debate will go ahead - with a new line up. While getting both major party leaders to agree on a new date proved impossible, The Press has devised a brilliant alternative that will deliver South Island audiences a rousing debate ahead of the general election on 14 October. In its new format, The Press Leaders Debate will now see the key coalition powerbrokers face off next Tuesday, 10th October at the Christchurch Town Hall. The debate will be moderated by Hayman, alongside Stuff’s political editor Luke Malpass and chief political correspondent Tova O’Brien, and will be live-streamed on Stuff.
Source:Stuff
October 03, 2023 17:54 UTC
Taxpayers’ Union happy to correct PM’s "outlandish claims"
Tuesday, 3 October, 2023 - 18:05The Taxpayers’ Union is surprised to be, yet again, in the mind of the Labour Party leader when fielding questions from journalists. Responding to Mr Hipkins’ slight today accusing the Taxpayers’ Union of spreading "outlandish claims" about him and the Labour Party, the Taxpayers’ Union invites him to put up or shut up as it pertains to any factual errors in the Union’s advertising. Taxpayers’ Union resident disinformation sniffer Jordan Williams, said:"Unlike Labour’s affiliate organisations, we don’t make stuff up in critiquing parties’ policies. I am proud that unlike the CTU’s three-yearly smear campaigns, the Taxpayers’ Union leads with its mission, policy critiques, and facts. "Mr Hipkins would be better focused at selling his own party than continuing to take swipes at New Zealand’s most popular union."
Source:Stuff
October 03, 2023 17:36 UTC