One injured after delivery van rolls off road
One person is injured after a delivery van rolled on to its side in Fairfield this afternoon. Two fire trucks and police assisted with a crashed FedEx van in Morris Rd, between Chain Hills and Coach Rds. Emergency services at the scene this afternoon. Photo: Craig BaxterA St. John spokeswoman said an ambulance took one person to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries. The road is blocked and two buses were delayed at the cordons until they were let through by emergency services.
Source:Otago Daily Times
May 18, 2023 15:14 UTC
‘How to make $4 million overnight’: all blacks and the complex world of digital art
Are NFTs likely to become the most important revenue stream of all black over the next decade? Were the percentages low, predictions about what collectible digital art could become for the games industry have been highly anticipated. But it would be more accurate to say that NZR is exclusively a collectibles, digital art skeptic. “If you look at our lives in the last 20 years, we are naturally moving towards digital life. “By the end of the decade they will be making more in web3 revenue than in sponsorships and broadcasting.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 18, 2023 12:00 UTC
NZ Herald's Liam Dann: Grant Robertson says New Zealand can afford not to panic
The grim economic outlook for 2023 could have set New Zealand up for an austerity-focused Budget. Instead, Grant Robertson said today's numbers show New Zealand's economy will avoid a recession and the Government will return to a wafer-thin surplus in 2025. NZ Herald business editor Liam Dann says the Government could have been more cautious with this year's Budget, but Labour took the polls into account. LISTEN ABOVE
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 18, 2023 09:33 UTC
Govt delivers Wellbeing Budget
Labour will be hoping the additional spending is enough to win them an election - and this Budget is full of election goodies. Housing Minister Megan Woods, Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Prime Minster Chris Hipkins on their way into the House for the reading of the Budget 2023. Infrastructure Minister Megan Woods won $6b for a National Resilience Plan which will go towards “building back better” from recent weather events. “The North Island weather events have added a level of urgency to our infrastructure investment planning and highlighted the importance of building strong and resilient infrastructure,” Robertson said. Cullen was a close friend and mentor of Robertson and served as both deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister in the Helen Clark government from 1999 to 2007.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 18, 2023 08:50 UTC
Two bodies recovered following fatal fire
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Two bodies recovered following fatal fire | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Two bodies have been recovered from Loafers Lodge in Newtown following Tuesday’s deadly fire. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/3bfkuns7Subscribe 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 18, 2023 07:35 UTC
Focus Live: Fire and Emergency provide update on Loafers Lodge fire
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Source:New Zealand Herald
May 18, 2023 05:46 UTC
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Footage shows group attack outside Ferry Building, Quay St, downtown Auckland
Video footage shows six people launching a vicious attack on one person lying on the ground outside the Ferry Building on Quay St, in front of tourists and Saturday night crowds. Central Auckland has also been hit hard by the spike in ram raids during the past two years. Ram raids have increased nationwide by more than 500 per cent since 2018. Recently released data from police showed 51 ram raids took place nationally in March, up 24 per cent from the 41 in February. This followed a lull after a high of 116 ram raids last August as police and the Government poured more resources into combating the issue.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 18, 2023 04:49 UTC
Budget 2023: New spending on childcare, health, transport, and energy costs
The Government will spend $2.6 billion to help households handle the increased cost of living by providing cheaper public transport, 20-hours of free childcare for two-year olds, and subsidies for insulating older houses. Budget 2023 includes $4.8 billion of new annual spending, with almost 80% of that figure absorbed by cost pressures in existing services — largely due to inflation. Transport Minister Michael Wood said everyone in New Zealand will benefit from the policy, either through improved access to public transport or reduced congestion on roads. For example, the cheaper public transport fares help households cope with the cost of living while also incentivising uptake of the cleaner mode of transit. Budget 2023 has allocated $10.7 billion of capital spending on a range of infrastructure projects.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 18, 2023 03:38 UTC
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Auckland Council starts prepping sale of Auckland Airport shares
Passengers at Auckland Airport. Photo / Michael CraigBy RNZEarly preparations are being made to sell Auckland Council’s stake in Auckland Airport, according to an Australian media report. It speculated a small Melbourne investment concern, Flagstaff, had been hired to advise on the selection of larger firms to handle any sale. Local investment firms Forsyth Barr, Jarden Securities and Craigs Investment Partners would also likely partner up with overseas contenders. At current market prices, the council’s 18 per cent stake is worth about $2.3b.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 18, 2023 02:23 UTC
Govt spends billions in Budget 2023
Labour will be hoping the additional spending is enough to win them an election - and this Budget is full of election goodies. Housing Minister Megan Woods, Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Prime Minster Chris Hipkins on their way into the House for the reading of the Budget 2023. This Budget was pointed squarely at the election, with Robertson making an oblique reference to National’s tax promises. Infrastructure Minister Megan Woods won $6b for a National Resilience Plan which will go towards “building back better” from recent weather events. “The North Island weather events have added a level of urgency to our infrastructure investment planning and highlighted the importance of building strong and resilient infrastructure,” Robertson said.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 18, 2023 02:21 UTC
Princess of Wales refused to curtsy to Queen Camilla due to anger over coronation invitations
Tensions are growing between one future Queen and the newly crowned, following King Charles’ coronation, claims a royal biographer. Tom Bower spoke to Dan Wootton Tonight alleging the Princess of Wales refused to curtsy to Queen Camilla because she is “angry” with her over the coronation ceremony’s guest list.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 18, 2023 01:25 UTC
Court Orders Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes To Go To Prison
Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has been ordered to report to prison while she appeals her fraud conviction and jail sentence of over 11 years for defrauding investors. She has also been ordered to pay $452 million to victims, which will be split with her former partner, Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, who was also convicted and sentenced to 13 years in prison. CNBC reports:You can read more about the 'U.S. v. Elizabeth Holmes, et al.'
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 18, 2023 00:44 UTC
Trio marking 21 years
NZ Trio are celebrating their 21st anniversary with a nationwide tour for Chamber Music NZ. PHOTO: KATHERINE BROOKNZ Trio are celebrating their 21st birthday with a nationwide tour for Chamber Music New Zealand, and are set to reach Dunedin next week. The piano trio, comprising Amalia Hall (violin), Ashley Brown (cello), and Somi Kim (piano), will present a colourful programme in concert on Wednesday, May 24, from 7.30pm at the Glenroy Auditorium. At the heart of the programme are Brahms’ remarkable piano trios, with the Dunedin audience to hear the Piano Trio No. The programme will also feature Mozart’s Piano Trio in B flat major, Arvo Part’s Mozart-Adagio, Gareth Farr’s Forbidden Colours, and Claire Cowan’s Ultra Violet.
Source:Otago Daily Times
May 18, 2023 00:02 UTC
Open mike 18/05/2023
Delivering payouts to cohorts of swing voters and politically connected industry sectors is a bad way to run a country, writes Danyl Mclauchlan – but it’s an excellent way to win elections. The budget is one of our most elaborate political rituals: a single day that stretches out over six
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 17, 2023 23:57 UTC
New site for Hospice Hub
Hospice care in Central Otago has a new place to call home, as the Otago Community Hospice opened its new Hospice Hub in Cromwell earlier this week. The Hospice Hub was previously located in Cromwell’s industrial area and often difficult to access due to trucks, as well as feeling closed in. The Rev Te Kauru Cameron, of Te Aka Puaho (the Presbyterian Māori Synod), opens the Hospice Hub in Cromwell on Tuesday. The blessing of the Hospice Hub coincided with Hospice Awareness Week which started yesterday. The Otago Community Hospice would use the week to continue to raise awareness of hospice services and the challenges they face.
Source:Otago Daily Times
May 17, 2023 23:32 UTC