Burglar returns stolen TV to police station
Police didn't have to go far to find a stolen television after a burglar delivered it directly to the Dunedin central station. The resident told police he got home and saw the pair leaving his house. Following the call, the man made his way to the central police station, bringing with him the stolen TV as well as a bag of goods, Snr Sgt Bond said. The man was arrested and charged with burglary and his accomplice, a 31-year-old woman, was also charged with burglary. The two burglars and the victim were known to each other, Snr Sgt Bond said.
Source:Otago Daily Times
May 02, 2024 09:06 UTC
Barfoot & Thompson's sales and selling prices heading lower as winter approaches
Sales volumes and selling prices both took a dip at Auckland's largest real estate agency in April, while stock levels grew slightly. Barfoot & Thompson sold 704 residential properties in April, down a third from March, but up 49% compared to April last year. "April's trading did not match March's breakout result, but was still a solid performance," Barfoot & Thompson Managing Director Peter Thompson said. "Total listings at month's end were assisted by 1580 new listings in April, a three year high for new listings in the month of April," he said. To start receiving them, register here (it's free) and when approved you can select any of our free email newsletters.
Source:Stuff
May 02, 2024 08:21 UTC
Say hello to two new StopPress staff
Say hello to two new StopPress staffStopPress said hello to two new staff in April: feature writer Zahra Shahtahmasebi and editorial director Penny Murray. I switched to a science degree, but really my heart was in journalism: I love to get right into the nitty gritty of a story. Tea or coffee ? Both – the daily schedule goes like this: tea, coffee, tea, tea, then coffee mid-afternoon. Both – the daily schedule goes like this: tea, coffee, tea, tea, then coffee mid-afternoon.
Source:Stuff
May 02, 2024 07:59 UTC
Lachlan Jones' neighbour says she heard 3-year-old on night he went missing
Photo: SUPPLIED/ODTA neighbour of Lachlan Jones says she heard him banging around her washhouse on the night he went missing, hours after his family is accused of killing him. Neighbour Deborah Thurston told the inquest she heard him banging around her washhouse on the night he went missing when his mother popped in. Thurston said they had knocked on her door that night, with Officer coming in and briefly talking to her while she remained sitting down. She could not see Lachlan, but heard his footsteps and banging around and saw Officer was keeping an eye on him, she said. Officer told her she would not stay and she needed to change his soiled nappy, before saying "s**t he's gone again", and she took off, Thurston said.
Source:Otago Daily Times
May 02, 2024 07:17 UTC
Mayor speaks out after boy racer hits bystanders
Photo: 123RFAn appeal for information on boy racer activity has been backed by the mayor of Invercargill, who says he has seen the damage first hand. Prior to police arrival, the group shifted to Lorne Dacre Rd where a vehicle crashed into bystanders just before midnight, injuring two people. On Thursday, Southland road policing manager Blair Shirley urged members of the public to report boy racer activity in the hope it would help disrupt the behaviour. Mayor Nobby Clark said the group's movements showed how easily they could relocate as soon as they knew police were onto them. Clark said he had received a number of reports from people talking about the damage boy racers had done.
Source:Otago Daily Times
May 02, 2024 06:56 UTC
First satellite event for First Thursdays
Tonight’s First Thursdays Quarterly Queenstown CBD art gallery ‘crawl’ features for the first time a satellite event. Called ‘Have and Hold’, it’ll run from 6.30pm, for at least two-and-a-half hours, at St Peter’s Church Hall. The exhibition will feature about 10 works each from seven artists including, pictured left, taxidermist Claire Todd. It came about after First Thursdays organisers asked for interest in any creative event along the gallery route. Meanwhile, the galleries who’ll specially open from 5pm till 7pm comprise Starkwhite, Milford Galleries, Romer, Artbay and Lightworx, many featuring new exhibitions.
Source:Stuff
May 01, 2024 23:38 UTC
Breakfast briefing: The US Fed comes out less hawkish than feared
Here's our summary of key economic events overnight that affect New Zealand, with news today's Fed positioning is less hawkish than markets had expected. In remarks after the policy announcement, Fed boss Powell said their next move is unlikely to be a rate hike. The Kiwi dollar starts today unchanged from yesterday at just over 59 USc. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just on 68.8 and down -10 bps from yesterday. The bitcoin price starts today at US$57,694 and another -4.3% lower that this time yesterday.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 01, 2024 22:45 UTC
Wellington City Council wins legal battle over cycleway outside New World
An artist's impression of the yet-to-be-built cycleway on Molesworth St. Photo / Wellington City CouncilAn artist's impression of the yet-to-be-built cycleway on Molesworth St. Photo / Wellington City CouncilThe Wellington High Court has dismissed a judicial review application by supermarket giant Foodstuffs over a cycleway planned outside New World on Molesworth St. The cycleway, signed off by the council but yet to be constructed, is to be situated on the right side of Molesworth St, just 200m from Parliament and the High Court itself. New World’s main entrance is off the right-hand lane, where the cycleway is planned. Wellington City Council argued multiple options were considered including protected cycle lanes in each direction, and a cycle lane on Molesworth St only, not on Murphy St as well. In 2022, the High Court granted an interim injunction over the Newtown cycleway, halting construction until a full judicial review hearing was heard.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 01, 2024 21:31 UTC
Toddler's inquest: Half-brother denies involvement
Mr Simpkins asked. "It's the furthest he’d ever run," Mr Scott said. Mr Scott said that was simply the woman’s opinion and he did not want to speak to strangers about his brother’s death. "You brushed it off because you knew more about what really happened to Lachlan, didn’t you Mr Scott?" Mr Simpkins asked.
Source:Otago Daily Times
May 01, 2024 16:33 UTC
Warner Bros Discovery NZ boss Glen Kyne steps down after Newshub closure
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Source:Stuff
May 01, 2024 14:52 UTC
Melanie Lynskey didn't know she'd got engaged to Jason Ritter after a 'confusing' proposal
Usually engagement stories are filled with happy tears, and celebrations. But, when Jason Ritter proposed to Melanie Lynskey, she only felt confused. "I didn't know what was happening... the day before I had been looking at rings and I tried one on and I was like 'Oh, kind of looks like an engagement ring almost. (Getty Images for WarnerMedia)Later when Ritter gave her the same ring and proposed, she assumed it was just a considerate gift. People usually understand that it's happening."
Source:Stuff
May 01, 2024 12:34 UTC
On the politics of vengeance
There’s a quote from the American political activist Barbara Deming: “Vengeance is not the point; change is. The coalition agreements for both Act and NZ First were written in ink dipped in the politics of vengeance. It shows the limits of the politics of vengeance. On the campaign trail, Act Party leader David Seymour wanted to make 15,000 public servants redundant “as fast as possible”. This was explicitly pitched as an act of vengeance.
Source:Stuff
May 01, 2024 11:25 UTC
Warner Bros. Discovery's NZ boss Glen Kyne quits
The boss of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in New Zealand Glen Kyne has resigned. In a statement this morning, WBD president James Gibbons said: "Glen has done an incredible job of navigating industry disruption." Kyne says he's proud of the work he's done at WBD but felt that the time was right for him to step down and allow someone else to lead the newly remodelled business. "Peterson will assume leadership of the ANZ networks operation from today and work alongside Kyne through a transition period before he departs on July 5."
Source:Stuff
May 01, 2024 11:07 UTC
At least 31 fractures: 3-month-old baby suffered abuse before death
He says the baby’s death was a case of manslaughter, that he had no murderous intent. In the lead-up to the baby’s death, Topp’s mental health “continued to spiral downwards”. “December was when it simply became too much for Mr Topp,” she told the court. The experts would tell the jury the baby “was the victim of repeated” abuse. “While you’ve heard Mr Topp pleaded not guilty to murder -that doesn’t mean that he’s not accepting responsibility for [her death].
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 01, 2024 09:26 UTC
Much-loved South Auckland heritage building undergoes restoration
The Nathan Homestead was built in the 1920s and at one stage was a council administration building. Photo: SuppliedLocal Democracy Reporting | Free Public Interest News ServiceBy Torika Tokalau of Local Democracy ReportingA much-loved heritage building in south Auckland, home to a popular community hub, will soon close as it undergoes renewal works for a year. Nathan Homestead in Manurewa will temporarily close from June 30, for approximately 12 months, so work can be carried out on its restoration and seismic strengthening, as part of Auckland Council’s renewals programme. “Nathan Homestead is much loved by the local community,” Winiata said. Hill House Cafe co-owner Peter Matvos was upset when they were told they had to close temporarily for the renewal works.
Source:Stuff
May 01, 2024 09:20 UTC