Stuff is stuffing up, so it’s temporarily relocated to The Post
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May 17, 2023 01:55 UTC
Live: Many feared dead in Wellington Loafers Lodge hostel fire
At least six people are confirmed dead and others are still missing. At least six people are dead after a fire broke out overnight at the Loafers Lodge hostel in Newtown. The total number of deaths is not yet known. Residents were evacuated from the hostel, but a number of people are still unaccounted for. There were about 94 people in the hostel at the time of the fire, the property manager said.
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May 17, 2023 01:10 UTC
Open mike 17/05/2023
If someone should tell you:This is not what climate crisis looks like, it’s what weather looks likeHere’s something you can say to them, politely: Weather is your mood, climate is your personality. Our planet's personality is changing, and it's not for the better.Or you could say to them, politely: This is why ...
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May 16, 2023 23:58 UTC
Grant Robertson reveals Budget 2023 at photo op
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Grant Robertson reveals Budget 2023 at photo op | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Finance Minister Grant Robertson says “this is a Budget that’s appropriate for a time where people are struggling” at his annual photo opportunity Wednesday morning. Full story: https://bit.ly/3OgyMVNSubscribe 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 16, 2023 23:41 UTC
Breakfast briefing: Chinese economy still on the sidelines
Here's our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand, with news there is still no sign yet that the Chinese economy is back driving international trade. If there is a bright spot, it is car sales, and these are expected to stay healthy for a while yet. China said its retail sales rose in April by a strong amount, up +18% above year ago levels. China also reported that industrial production rose by +5.6% year-on-year in April, but this was below market forecasts of an +11% rise, so it comes with a tinge of disappointment. That means the TWI-5 is now at 70.5 and up a mere +10 bps from this time yesterday.
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May 16, 2023 22:49 UTC
Council crisis over trans abuse
Six people have been confirmed dead in a fire at a New Zealand hostel often used to house people deported from Australia. Authorities said the roof had collapsed on Loafers Lodge in Wellington after a fire, causing “a lot of destruction” with a further 11 people still unaccounted for (Stuff.co.nz). Firefighters helped 50 to 60 people escape, with no sprinklers in the building exacerbating the crisis. According to Filipa Payne, of the deportee advocacy group Route 501, many of the residents of the crowded hostel were people recently deported from Australia under section 501 of the Migration Act (SMH). “This is a horrible tragedy that will affect people that have been placed there through a traumatic and barbaric system,” she said.
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May 16, 2023 21:06 UTC
Wellington fire fallout, call to sack all Gore councillors & police operation Rānui
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Wellington fire fallout, call to sack all Gore councillors & police operation Rānui | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. The fallout continues from the tragic Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington, local government expert says sack all Gore councillors after Mayor survives and police surround house in Rānui as person barricades themselves inside in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Full story: https://bit.ly/3oa135F 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.
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May 16, 2023 20:14 UTC
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Revealed: Hawaiian Airlines’ new Adient Aerospace seats and cabin for Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Hawaiian Airlines has this morning revealed its new cabin design and business class seats in Dreamliners entering service early next year. All those in business class will now have direct aisle access. There will be 34 suites in total, compared with A330s with 18 business class seats, although one is reserved for pilots. Hawaiian Airlines' new Business Class seats will have privacy doors. The business class seats are similar to those the company designed for Qatar Airways’ 787s.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 16, 2023 16:18 UTC
Daily review 16/05/2023
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 5:30 pm, May 16th, 2023 - 8 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: TwitterFacebook
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May 16, 2023 15:29 UTC
New Zealand ready to step in for 2025 Rugby League World Cup
Rugby league officials in New Zealand are in talks with their Australian counterparts about bringing the Rugby League World Cup to the two countries in 2025, in the wake of France dropping its hosting rights. New Zealand co-hosted the 2017 RLWC with Australia and Papua New Guinea, and Greg Peters, chief executive of the New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL), confirmed that discussions are underway with the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC).
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May 16, 2023 10:48 UTC
National’s Policy Machine is a thing to behold
You can visit their website at https://treasury.govt.nz/ to access the latest budget information and expenditure breakdowns. New Zealand Government Budget: The annual budget outlines the government’s revenue and expenditure plans for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget is usually released in May each year, and you can find it on the New Zealand Treasury website or the government’s official budget website. The tax information is available anyway. National’s proposal is that lacking in detail and that superficial that you have to wonder what its vaunted Policy Machine is actually up to.
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May 16, 2023 09:42 UTC
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Weather: More rain to fall on already saturated soils, gusts to bring 6 metre swells
It has placed a heavy rain watch on Northland beginning 3pm Thursday until 3am Friday. On Friday and into Saturday, the gales will tend west-northwest, affecting much of the upper North Island from Taranaki to Hawke’s Bay northward. However, with already saturated ground, any further heavy rain could be problematic, and strong wind is an added complication. At this stage, Fernandes said MetService is unclear just how much damage the fast-moving weather system will do. A heavy rain warning is in place for Westland south of Harihari, which began at midday today.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 16, 2023 08:40 UTC
Dunedin sex offender caught on dating app days after return to community
Michael Fraser's Tinder profile photo. Photo: Tinder via NZ HeraldA Dunedin sex offender whose prison sentence was converted to home detention has been caught using dating apps just days after he returned to the community. Each gave evidence that they met Fraser through the popular dating app Tinder and went to his city flat in the early morning. Hours after Fraser’s appeal decision was released, The New Zealand Herald was alerted to a Tinder profile bearing his name, age and photograph. However, Corrections would still seek to firm up Fraser’s conditions.
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May 16, 2023 07:59 UTC
New Zealand hostel fire: At least six people dead and 11 missing in Wellington blaze
At least six people have died in a fire at a four-storey hostel in New Zealand. Officials have said that the number of fatalities could rise, as 11 people are still missing. The 92-room hostel provided accommodation for people including construction workers, hospital staff and those serving sentences in the community for minor crimes. A number have been taken to Wellington Hospital - one in a serious condition and four others described as being in a moderate condition. Wellington fire commander Nick Pyatt said: "This is a once-in-a-decade fire for Wellington - it's the worst nightmare for us.
Source:Stuff
May 16, 2023 06:00 UTC