The woman had been feeding Nuggi up to 10 pieces of chicken a day, on top of the dog biscuits she fed him. The veterinarian observed Nuggi struggling to move around, having difficulty breathing, not coping with warm weather and being overall fatigued. “She [the vet] concluded that due to the extra weight Nuggi was carrying, he would have suffered severe long-term discomfort and distress,” the SPCA said. Nuggi died after spending two months in the SPCA’s care. SPCA chief executive Todd Westwood said they were used to treating underweight animals, saying Nuggi was “one of the most obese animals we’ve ever encountered”.
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 24, 2024 22:43 UTC
Mingione was luckier than a friend who was wearing a VR headset in a virtual boxing match as his family watched. Injuries are risingAs the number of people using VR headsets rises, so, too, are the number of people injured when the virtual world crashes — literally — into the real one. AdvertisementWhen his son plays a VR game called “Gorilla Tag,” Gottschalk said, he has no idea where the walls or tables or couches are located. When he swings at something in the virtual game, he could easily hit a real object in the room with a lot of force without knowing it was there. Advertisement“The injuries I’ve seen are typically teenage boys using VR headsets while playing games” at home, Gillespie wrote.
Source:Stuff
July 24, 2024 17:50 UTC
This became very clear to me last year when I met with KPMG agribusiness teams around the world and listened to their top-of-mind issues. The prescription for growth we benefited from at that time is unlikely to deliver for our country over the next decade. We must catch up with these markets to stay competitive and ensure our growth in export revenues. As one contributor said in our conversations in preparing for this year’s KPMG Agribusiness Agenda report, “Regulators bark while retailers bite”. We can do it, but we need to start having the right conversations today and not be afraid of running towards the hard stuff.
Source:Stuff
July 24, 2024 17:04 UTC
Police are pleading with the public to help them find a dangerous man with a distinctive “evil” face tattoo. Police said they were seeking the Helensville community’s assistance to pinpoint the whereabouts of the McKinley. “The 34-year-old has a distinctive tattoo of “evil” written across his face,” said the spokesperson. Police asked anyone who sees Mckinley or has information on his whereabouts to call police on 111. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 24, 2024 13:11 UTC
Photo: Matthew Rosenberg/LDRA longstanding battle to tar seal a section of a Southland town's main road is rolling on, as one woman continues her fight. Riverton resident Leah Boniface wants Southland District Council to seal the 300m northern section of Palmerston St where she has lived for about 30 years. The gravel road is technically part of the town's main street, but is home to just four houses, sheds, horse stables and land. This month, Boniface told the council in a submission for its long term plan consultation that she was once again asking for improvements to the carriageway. Boniface told Local Democracy Reporting the street had been "overlooked for too long", and questioned if it would ever be sealed.
Source:Otago Daily Times
July 24, 2024 11:52 UTC
A man was injured after confronting a pair of intruders who broke into his Dunedin home armed with a metal pole early today. Sergeant Matt Lee, of Dunedin, said police were called to a property in Russell St about 12.25am. The men, whose faces were covered, had entered the property and the homeowner, a 42-year-old man, confronted them. When police arrived, the two intruders ran from the scene, prompting the dog squad to be called in. Hato Hone St John attended and took the homeowner to Dunedin Hospital for an assessment.
Source:Otago Daily Times
July 24, 2024 11:08 UTC
The number of people receiving residence visas to stay in New Zealand appears to be settling at just over 4000 a month. The latest migration figures from the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment show 25,293 residence visas were approved in the first half of this year. In the first six months of 2024 the number of residence visas approved each month stayed within a fairly narrow band of between 4038 and 4497, suggesting current residence approvals are fairly consistent. Although the current rate of residence approvals has dropped back significantly form that level, it is still higher than pre-Covid levels by around a third, when about 3000 residence visa approvals a month was the norm. Of the 25,293 residence visas issued in the first half of this year, 13,560 (54%) were to principal applicants and 11,739 were to secondary applicants such as other family members.
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 24, 2024 09:12 UTC
An Auckland woman has been prosecuted by the SPCA after failing to meet her dog Nuggi's physical, health and behavioural needs which led to his death. "She said she exercised him by walking him or making him spend time on the property outside," the SPCA said. Westwood outlined that being a responsible dog owner means providing your pet with an appropriate diet and daily exercise, "which was clearly not the case here". After spending two months at the SPCA, Nuggi lost 8.9kg - around 16.5 per cent of his body weight. "Sadly, despite making progress with his weight loss, Nuggi died suddenly due to an acute haemorrhage from a ruptured mass on his liver.
Source:Stuff
July 24, 2024 07:38 UTC
The Wellington City Council is spending close to $600 million upgrading its social housing stock, but what historic deal sparked the move? And experts have said the Interislander ferries can last another five years - but can they? NZ Herald's Wellington issues reporter Georgina Campbell joined Nick Mills to talk through her stories of the week. LISTEN ABOVE
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 24, 2024 07:11 UTC
First published onPhoto: Stuff / The Post / Bruce MackayA Wellington road is set to have six pedestrian crossings in just under 2km. Around $55 million will be spent on upgrading Thorndon Quay, with the crossings coming as part of that deal, in a move set out by the Wellington City Council. The upgrades are part of the councils recycling of Let's Get Wellington Moving, which was dissolved earlier this year. Along a 1.7km stretch that passes Sky Stadium, commuters may have to stop up to six times, with all crossings having signals. Here's where all the crossings will be:Raised crossing at 87 Hutt Road.
Source:Stuff
July 24, 2024 06:29 UTC
Growing up in Greece, one of my most joyous childhood memories was the announcement that the school (and work) week would shrink from six days to five. Second, Greeks are known for appreciating work-life balance, and they already work more hours than other Europeans. The average Greek worker spends 39.8 hours per week on the job, compared to an average of only 36.1 hours across the European Union. And in a small open economy like Greece, higher wages and prices would have detrimental effects on international competitiveness. Given the current global tensions, the pendulum seems to be swinging in the direction of more work, whether it comes through a higher retirement age or a longer work week.
Source:Stuff
July 24, 2024 04:32 UTC
A New Zealand driver was left so shocked by a "speeding" campervan's near miss, he followed it to where it stopped, and spoke with the other driver. Romain Sacchettini was driving from Queenstown to Christchurch in February when a campervan overtook him on State Highway 8 near Twizel. The incident, which Sacchettini recorded on his dashcam, happened in the same area where three crashes took place in recent weeks. (Supplied/Stuff: Romain Sacchettini)Sacchettini said the overtaking campervan's near miss with an oncoming van came at the "worst time". After the incident, Sacchettini followed the campervan to a scenic stop and spoke to the driver, he said.
Source:Stuff
July 24, 2024 02:10 UTC
Inside the Rovers: On The RoadNapier City Rovers face almost 6000km of mini-van travel in their hunt for a spot in the National League. Last weekend, The Herald went on the road with them. Video / Neil Reid
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 24, 2024 01:17 UTC
Policymakers, urban planners, and resource managers are needing to make decisions with new threats in mind: more extreme weather events, heat, and sea level rise. O’Donnell led the initiative to predict Connecticut’s future sea level rise and translate the data into models for community planning – no simple task, since sea level rise is impossible to predict with 100% certainty. [embedded content]His mathematical analysis found that Connecticut’s potential sea level rise by the year 2050 could vary enormously. Ultimately, O’Donnell advocated for towns to plan for a 20-inch sea level rise by 2050. “We’ve been measuring this stuff [ocean mixing and sea level rise] and figuring out analysis techniques for years,” he says.
Source:Stuff
July 24, 2024 00:09 UTC
We don’t add low equity premiums or low equity fees in addition to the ‘standard’ rate card. There are two common ways for a low equity customer to increase their equity. We will periodically review your low equity margin against your LVR to ensure it is still applicable to your facility. We may change your low equity margin to a lower margin in accordance with our low equity margin bands or remove the low equity margin entirely if it no longer applies based on your LVR. BNZA low equity interest rate premium will apply to all loans with less than 20% equity (more than 80% loan-to-value ratio).
Source:Stuff
July 23, 2024 23:46 UTC