They Cuddled a Kiwi. New Zealand Said, ‘Stop That.’
Shy and retiring by nature, with a preference for solitude and the dark, few would describe Paora, 4, as a natural diplomat. Yet this Miami-based kiwi — one of about 60 of the flightless birds living in zoos outside their native New Zealand — has been forced into the international spotlight, literally and figuratively. Footage of Paora being petted by zoo visitors under fluorescent lights has caused an outcry in New Zealand, where it is common knowledge that the national bird is nocturnal and should not be handled other than by experts. Zoo Miami apologized this week, saying that it would no longer allow members of the public to touch him. “I immediately went to the zoo director, and I said, ‘We have offended a nation,’” Ron Magill, a spokesman for the zoo, told Radio New Zealand on Wednesday.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 25, 2023 06:29 UTC
NZ Herald crime reporter: The predatory nature of the Mama Hooch brothers came out during the trial
Survivors drugged and sexually assaulted at Christchurch's Mama Hooch Bar will confront their attackers at sentencing in August. Brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz can now be named publicly as the rapists, with almost 70 convictions between them. A High Court judge today lifted name suppression orders in place since 2018. The Herald's Anna Leask says more than 20 survivors gave evidence which led to the convictions. "They will be giving victim impact statements, many of them to the court.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 25, 2023 05:44 UTC
The Daily Blog Open Mic – 25th May 2023
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day. Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day. The Editor doesn’t moderate this blog, 3 volunteers do, they are very lenient to provide you a free speech space but if it’s just deranged abuse or putting words in bloggers mouths to have a pointless argument, we don’t bother publishing. EDITORS NOTE: – By the way, here’s a list of shit that will get your comment dumped. Sexist language, homophobic language, racist language, anti-muslim hate, transphobic language, Chemtrails, 9/11 truthers, Qanon lunacy, climate deniers, anti-fluoride fanatics, anti-vaxxer lunatics, 5G conspiracy theories, the virus is a bioweapon, some weird bullshit about the UN taking over the world and ANYONE that links to fucking infowar.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 25, 2023 05:16 UTC
Crime top of mind for Luxon crowd
They were popular points for the older crowd, who in particular were on the verge of applause at any mention of being tough on crime. Luxon tried to move the focus from these fiery issues over to the economy, which he said was the central issue of the election. 80-year-old Michael from Hillcrest said October couldn’t come fast enough, saying concerns around crime were his biggest worry at present. Luxon provided plenty of fodder for the crime-concerned, saying he was prepared to give police additional tools to come down hard on gangs. Bidois said in his door-stopping, 80 percent of the issues brought up had to do with crime or the cost of living.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 25, 2023 04:30 UTC
Why I strike: A student's plea for action
Nelson College for Girls student Petra Graney says she will join the School Strike for Climate for the future of her generation and those to come. Nelson College for Girls student Petra Graney shares her fears for the future and why she is joining the School Strike for Climate on Friday. Planet Earth will be fine. Supplied Petra Graney says mass collective action is the only way forward to avoid widespread suffering from climate change. Students around Nelson and Tasman are invited to join the strike, which is part of a national strike on May 26.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 25, 2023 01:16 UTC
Open mike 25/05/2023
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Source:Stuff
May 25, 2023 00:37 UTC
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Peak OCR pain: Auckland couple working four jobs to pay mortgage
New Zealand Herald Business Editor, Liam Dann, reveals what the latest decision around the OCR means for New ZealandersPublic Interest Journalism funded through NZ On AirA South Auckland couple working four jobs between them to pay their mortgage say they are contemplating moving to Australia after the latest Official Cash Rate (OCR) rise. Economists and mortgage brokers were taken aback by the forecasts, given prior expectations were for a peak OCR of 6 per cent, with lower-than-expected forecast rates signalling a potential reprieve for homeowners. Sunny Saharan and his wife Pooja are juggling their mortgage payments with holding down multiple jobs and raising 1-year-old Summer. And though there was light at the end of the tunnel, mortgage rates weren’t expected to decrease in a hurry. “It does not make any sense to me that we have to pay 33 per cent tax on the second income,” Sunny said.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 25, 2023 00:30 UTC
Inside the Harbour Bridge control room: Who are our roading decision-makers
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Inside the Harbour Bridge control room: Who are our roading decision-makers | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Real time operations team leader Mark Hackett and traffic engineer Jwee Goy give a behind-the-scenes look at the Auckland Transport Operation Centre (ATOC) tasked with keeping our roads moving. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/2ck32fjw 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
May 25, 2023 00:03 UTC
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National's AI-made ads are no big deal - Luxon
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says using AI-generated photos to illustrate attack ads is no different to using generic stock images. It was revealed yesterday that the party had used generative AI tools to produce realistic-looking photos for its commercials — including attack ads. (Source: Instagram)"You either go out and buy a stock image of an actor playing a fake role, which is one option, or you can create an AI stock image. The use of AI technology for political ads has raised eyebrows overseas. Isn't it brilliant that our team is using technology, and able to do the outreach to New Zealanders," Luxon said.
Source:Stuff
May 24, 2023 23:06 UTC
Breakfast briefing: Investors worry the US is about to score an own goal
Here's our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand, with news global investment sentiment is weakening as the Americans look ready to score an own goal. But US mortgage applications fell yet again last week and benchmark rates rose by more than +10 bps to almost 6.7% plus points. The UST 10yr yield starts today at 3.73% and up +3 bps from yesterday. The Australian 10 year bond yield is now at 3.64% and down -2 bps from yesterday. Yesterday's RBNZ Monetary Policy decisions saw local swap rate fall back sharply, but interestingly only to where they were a week ago, or a month ago.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 24, 2023 22:46 UTC
Celebrated police dog handler Bruce Lamb dies while hunting
By Nadine Roberts ofPhoto: Stuff / Maarten HollCelebrated police dog handler Bruce Lamb has died while on a hunting trip with friends. Smith, a drug addict, shot Lamb and another policeman. The dog died at the scene. "Gage was probably the best patrol dog I've ever worked," Lamb said of his dog. In later years Lamb worked with detector dogs finding drugs.
Source:Stuff
May 24, 2023 21:52 UTC
Why more high school students are saying yeah, nah to alcohol
More high school students are saying no to drinking, according to a new study from University of Otago, Wellington. Fewer high school students are turning to alcohol to fit in compared with 20 years ago, with teenagers telling researchers they have ‘better things to do’ than drink. I can’t have this distraction really.”Others agreed, saying they failed to see the benefit of drinking and could have fun without alcohol. Supplied Donna Govorko, general manager for Students Against Dangerous Driving (SADD) says young people are better educated around the dangers of alcohol than they were 20 years ago. SADD recently launched a new interactive video to help teach students about the consequences of driving decisions, including when they’re impaired.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 24, 2023 20:41 UTC
'I think we've got it wrong': Luxon wants to change housing rules
Photo: NZ HeraldNational's leader Christopher Luxon has revealed he intends to change the rules on housing density if his party forms the next government. The rules Luxon wants to scrap allow three-storey dwellings on all residential land in the main cities. Luxon was the National leader at the time of the vote and his deputy, Nicola Willis, was one of the bill’s principal sponsors. Although Luxon says density along transport corridors would be retained, this is a backtrack on his own position and the position of his party. Luxon responded that his party wanted to “improve outcomes for Māori and non-Māori”.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 24, 2023 20:35 UTC
Inside Akl traffic control room, OCR hike sting families & tasered 95-year-old dies
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Inside Akl traffic control room, OCR hike sting families & tasered 95-year-old dies | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Inside Auckland traffic’s control room, how the latest OCR hikes affecting homeowners and senior officer faces charges after tasering a 95-year-old woman in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/5n6vsf7hSubscribe 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
May 24, 2023 20:28 UTC
Charity is on a mission to ‘share kindness’
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Charity is on a mission to ‘share kindness’ | Local Focus” – below is their description. The Good Bitches Baking charity is on a mission to make Aotearoa the kindest place on earth. Full story: https://bit.ly/lf1581 Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air. 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? Please note comments are moderated before publication.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 24, 2023 19:27 UTC