Open mike 08/07/2023
In a Montana Courtroom, Debate Over Whether States Can Make a Difference on Climate Change, and if They HaveA chronological listing of news and opinion articles posted on theduring the past week: Sun, Jun 25, 2023 thru Sat, Jul 1 2023. Story of the Week...
Source:Otago Daily Times
July 08, 2023 04:25 UTC
All Blacks vs Argentina: Major test looms for Sam Cane's men against Pumas in Mendoza
Rugby Championship: All Blacks v Argentina. Phil Walter/Getty Images Openside flanker Sam Cane will lead the All Blacks in their first test of 2023. "There is always a sense of how much are they [the Pumas] going to change from the year before. The All Blacks have never lost in Argentina, and captain Sam Cane and Foster won't want that on their resumes when they return to New Zealand for the match against the Springboks in Auckland next weekend. Experienced locks Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick won't play; the former still has a sore Achilles tendon, and Retallick hasn't been risked.
Source:Stuff
July 08, 2023 02:33 UTC
Weekend briefing: US payrolls expand again, just not as fast as expected
Here's our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand, with news of a surprise US labour market expansion that appeared more modest than expected. The headline non-farm payrolls expanded +209,000 when analysts had expected +225,000 - and other observers noticed yesterday's ADP employment report that signaled +497,000. For all its economic recovery issues, China's foreign exchange reserves rose in June when no change was expected. That means the TWI-5 is now just over 70.3, little-changed from yesterday but up +50 bps in a week. Recall, this time last week this price was US$30,316, so little change from then too.
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 08, 2023 00:12 UTC
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New Zealand Cricket’s new cash cow: How lucrative deal with Indian digital giant is already paying dividends
photo/photosportNew Zealand cricketers, including part-time professionals with other full-time jobs, are set to receive a cash windfall this month after striking a lucrative deal with an Indian digital giant. Piece of New Zealand cricket history. Cricket NFTs are also bought and sold like a digital version of a cardboard trading card. “We negotiated certainty for New Zealand Cricket and players over five years. Regardless of any doubts or comments in the wider market, this was a great result for New Zealand Cricket,” said Smith.
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 07, 2023 22:21 UTC
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Watch: First look inside $150m St Helier’s retirement village
Inside a $3m three-bedroom place on level one of The Helier. The first residents have now moved into apartments at the 111-unit St Heliers vertical village. While we will still be certified under the Ministry of Health, we will not be entering into an authorised care contract with the Government.”Inside The Helier retirement village at St Heliers. To drive sales, Oceania last August opened a marketing showroom at St Heliers Mall. Overlooking Glover Park from one of the apartments at The Helier at St Heliers.
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 07, 2023 21:39 UTC
Greens plot path back to power
That's a bit different from 2020, when the outcome of the election was obvious and the Greens could take aim at Labour without risking their own chances at power. The other new aspect this year is the serious ground game the party is deploying in a number of electorates, aimed not just at the party vote but at winning seats as well. The Greens have never held two electorate seats at once and for most of their existence have been a list-only party. The party's analysis of the Auckland Central race in 2020 found that a two-tick campaign didn't harm the party vote, it actually bolstered it. The other noticeable difference this year on that front is Davidson's own decision not to run a two-tick campaign in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Source:Stuff
July 07, 2023 19:26 UTC
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Dunedin’s Eleven Bar liquor licence cancelled
Photo / ODTTwo directors of a Dunedin bar took a group of teenage women to a locked room full of middle-aged men who made unwanted sexual advances. The incident was cited as a “very real concern” by the hearing panel that has now cancelled Eleven Bar’s liquor licence. It was one of several incidents described in a decision released today by Dunedin’s District Licensing Committee that led to the Octagon bar losing its licence, “effective immediately”. The decision stated the bar’s two directors, Nikesh Singh and Naveen Malhotra, took a group of teenage women to the upstairs bar during trading hours. A staff member, while Singh was present, asked them to hand over their phones because the bar’s staff were breaching Covid-19 rules and did not want to be filmed.
Source:Otago Daily Times
July 07, 2023 18:39 UTC
Letters to the Editor: community, council and carpet
Photo: NZ HeraldToday's Letters to the Editor from readers cover topics including the shaky ground of Dunedin's Labour stronghold, the abuse of council staff, and the use of nylon carpets in schools. Mark BrownWaitatiCarpet call carpeted by readersThe Ministry of Education’s decision to use imported nylon carpets in rural schools is a short-sighted one. Philippa JamiesonOpohoThe Ministry of Education need to become educated after their appalling decision to have nylon carpets laid in rural schools. Of course nylon carpets are recyclable — almost endlessly so in fact. Susan DonovanSt ClairAddress Letters to the Editor to: Otago Daily Times, PO Box 517, 52-56 Lower Stuart St, Dunedin.
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 07, 2023 17:01 UTC
All Blacks vs Argentina: Damian McKenzie wins race for No 10 jersey in Mendoza
Coverage: Live on Sky Sport, live updates on Stuff from 6.50amDamian McKenzie has been rewarded with the No 10 jersey for the All Blacks' test against Argentina in Mendoza on Sunday morning. Phil Walter/Getty Images Damian McKenzie will start at first five-eighth ahead of Richie Mo’unga for the All Blacks’ first test of the year. Hannah Peters/Getty Images Josh Lord will start at lock when the All Blacks play the Pumas in Mendoza. "We have taken the need to build combinations in a vital year and balanced it with the need to manage the squad after Super Rugby,” Foster said in a statement. All Blacks team to play Argentina in Mendoza on Sunday morning.
Source:Stuff
July 07, 2023 15:15 UTC
Focus Live: Hipkins speaks to media
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Focus Live: Hipkins speaks to media | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks to the media following his speech on the Government’s foreign policy. Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jXCheck out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oqFollow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXeFollow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbvnzherald.co.nz YouTube Channel
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 07, 2023 15:15 UTC
New Zealand: Reach Out Counselling reaches out to people from ethnic backgrounds
Spread This NewsBy Judith Lacy I nzherald.co.nzWhen Sabina Larsen was going through a divorce, she searched for a counsellor. “It was difficult but I went through it and came out on the other side.”She is a director and counsellor at Reach Out Counselling. The counsellors work with people from all backgrounds. ACC doesn’t cover counselling for any abuse in their motherland, yet often these new residents have financial challenges so cannot afford counselling. Reach Out offers free one-on-one counselling to people from ethnic communities if they can’t afford to pay.
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 07, 2023 14:38 UTC
Buddy back to shelter soon
Police said they were notified last night that Buddy had been stolen from a shelter in the suburb of Woolston. "After further inquiries, and with the assistance of Timaru District Council animal officers, Buddy was found safe and well following a search warrant in Timaru today." A 47-year-old man has been charged with burglary and was due to appear in Timaru District Court on Tuesday. Police said Buddy remained in the care of Timaru District Council for return to Christchurch at the soonest opportunity - "hopefully after a good feed of dog biscuits". "We wish Buddy all the best with his scheduled surgery and hope that he soon finds his fur-ever home."
Source:Otago Daily Times
July 07, 2023 13:49 UTC
Insidious 5: The Red Door Reviews Roundup – A Bad Conclusion To An Inspiring Horror Franchise?
I’ve mentioned this before and I’ll say it again, James Wan is one of the most inspiring horror filmmakers of this generation. The fifth film in the franchise, Insidious: The Red Door was set to be the final chapter of the horror saga. So, is the final chapter a worthy conclusion to the famous Insidious franchise? Insidious: The Red Door Reviews Round-Up – A Spectacular Failure? If you have any questions regarding Insidious: The Red Door, feel free to ask in the comments below.
Source:Stuff
July 07, 2023 11:00 UTC
Daily review 07/07/2023
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 5:30 pm, July 7th, 2023 - 28 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:Stuff
July 07, 2023 10:54 UTC
Open mike 07/07/2023
In a Montana Courtroom, Debate Over Whether States Can Make a Difference on Climate Change, and if They HaveA chronological listing of news and opinion articles posted on theduring the past week: Sun, Jun 25, 2023 thru Sat, Jul 1 2023. Story of the Week...
Source:New Zealand Herald
July 07, 2023 06:24 UTC