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Company showed ‘blatant disregard’ with illegal quarry in famous wine growing area – صحيفة الصوت

Alex Gorbi/Unsplash The Gimblett Gravels wine growing district in Hawke’s Bay is world renowned. (File photo) A company that ran an illegal quarrying business in a wine growing area protected for valuable soils showed a “blatant disregard” for the law and continued offending despite its director knowing it was unlawful.

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Beyond Borders exhibition challenges beliefs around identity – صحيفة الصوت

BRADEN FASTIER/Stuff Arrun Pancha is part of Beyond Borders, a Cultural Conversations exhibition exploring assumptions around identity. “Once you hear someone’s story, they’re no longer a statistic or a stranger,” says Tanya Nock. Nock, the creative director of community arts hub Cultural Conversations, wants to break down the barriers between

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Cameras attached to children give close-up look of what poverty looks like in NZ – صحيفة الصوت

Wearable cameras attached to young children have given a first-person perspective of what child poverty looks like in Aotearoa. The footage illustrated a first-person account of the experience of children in poverty which showed access to less healthy foods, education resources, poorer housing and fewer opportunities for structured physical activity

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Patched gang member arrested for blackmail after allegedly threatening to burn down house – صحيفة الصوت

RICKY WILSON/Stuff The two people were arrested and charged as part of Operation Cobalt, a national crackdown on gangs. Police have arrested and charged two men as part of a national crackdown on gangs. A 37-year-old patched Mongol gang member will appear in Christchurch District Court on Friday charged with

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Powerlifter sets personal bests despite ‘horrible’ preparation for nationals – صحيفة الصوت

WARWICK SMITH/Stuff Emmanuel James Bautista has overcome Covid-19, a bad back and a stomach ulcer to get to the champs. Illness and injury in the buildup to the national powerlifting championships has not stopped a lifter from setting three personal bests. Christchurch’s Emmanuel James Bautista is one of the lifters

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Possibility of above average temperatures after cold, wet July – صحيفة الصوت

AIMAN AMERUL MUNER/Stuff Niwa’s seasonal climate outlook shows a chance of above average temperatures and near normal rainfall for coastal Canterbury for the coming months. After record rainfall in July, residents of coastal South Canterbury can expect a chance of above average temperatures over the next three months, but there

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James Dyson talks about talented Kiwis, embracing failure, and what happened to the Dyson Car – صحيفة الصوت

For someone who has earned billions over a lifetime of design and engineering, at 75, Sir James Dyson is very willing to accept that not everything he touches turns to gold. Other larger-than-life entrepreneurs would have you believe that their success is hardwired into their DNA, but not Dyson, who

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Paul Coll wins squash gold medal in Commonwealth Games five-game thriller – صحيفة الصوت

Stephen Pond/Getty Images Paul Coll has become New Zealand’s first Commonwealth Games men’s squash singles champion after beating Joel Makin of Wales in Birmingham. (File photo). Squash star Paul Coll slumped to the court in relief and delight after delivering the West Coast a rare Commonwealth Games gold medal after

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David Liti takes silver in 109+kg weightlifting final at Commonwealth Games – صحيفة الصوت

Ryan Pierse/Getty Images David Liti of New Zealand during the men's 109+kg final on day six of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. David Liti wasn’t able to successfully defended his standing as the strongest man of the Commonwealth Games. The New Zealand weightlifter took silver in the men’s 109+kg category

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Swim sensation Lewis Clareburt claims third medal – ‘It’s a dream come true’ – صحيفة الصوت

Robert Cianflone/Getty Images Lewis Clareburt’s incredible Commonwealth Games continued with a bronze medal in the 200m individual medley. New Zealand swimming star Lewis Clareburt described his week as “a dream come true” as he claimed his third medal as he starred in a scintillating men’s 200m individual medley race at

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Moira Koster, Sydnee Andrews win judo bronze medals; gold medal bout to follow – صحيفة الصوت

Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images Moira Koster won a judo bronze medal in the women’s under-78kg event at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Moira Koster and Sydnee Andrews both won bronze medals in judo at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday. Koster won bronze in the women’s judo under-78kg event at the Birmingham

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Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons: Why this docu-series is not all about the lingerie – صحيفة الصوت

REVIEW: With no disrespect to a certain group of motorcycle enthusiasts, they were the most celebrated and recognised angels in America. A select group of global supermodels who helped fuel the fantasies of men and women around the world – and persuaded them to shell out jaw-dropping price tags for

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Ben Waine nabs brace as Wellington Phoenix advance to Australia Cup round of 16 – صحيفة الصوت

Steve Bell/Getty Images Wellington Phoenix midfielder Nicholas Pennington competes for the ball with Toby Barton of the Devonport City Strikers during their Australia Cup match. At Valley Road, Devonport, Tasmania: Wellington Phoenix 4 (Ben Waine 9’ 64’, Oskar van Hattum 61, Bozhidar Kraev 76’) Devonport CIty Strikers 0. HT: 1-0

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‘Historic moment’ as Parliament votes to allow Ngāi Tahu to choose Environment Canterbury appointees – صحيفة الصوت

In a historic piece of legislation, Parliament had voted to allow unelected members appointed by Ngāi Tahu to join elected representatives on Environment Canterbury (ECan). The two Ngāi Tahu appointees will have full voting powers, and will take their seats following this year’s ECan election. The two new members will

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Mayoral taskforce says Wellington council housing must support ‘vulnerable’ tenants – صحيفة الصوت

Wellington’s mayoral taskforce has told the city council that support for struggling tenants should be baked into the capital’s new social housing model. Earlier in the year the Wellington City Council voted to move its struggling housing assets into a community housing provider (CHP) – a model which will allow

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Police welcome not catching drink-drivers in region-wide checkpoints – صحيفة الصوت

ANDY MACDONALD/Stuff Sergeant Kayanna Holley breath tests a driver at a checkpoint in Hāwera on Tuesday. Police failed to find any drink-drivers among the more than 8000 motorists they stopped during a major operation spanning three North Island districts. However, 70 infringement notices were issued to drivers for not wearing

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Kiwi pole vaulter Imogen Ayris wins surprise Commonwealth Games bronze medal – صحيفة الصوت

Michael Steele/Getty Images Kiwi Imogen Ayris in action during the women’s pole vault in Birmingham. Pole vaulter Imogen Ayris has snared New Zealand’s first track and field medal at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Ayris won bronze in the competition on Wednesday morning (NZT), finishing one place ahead of fellow Kiwi

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Coromandel property riding Covid wave with average asking prices topping Auckland – صحيفة الصوت

Christel Yardley/Stuff North Real Estate agent John Hunt believes the region is still riding the Covid wave. Coromandel has overtaken Auckland as the second most expensive place to buy. New data released by realestate.co.nz shows the popular holiday destination has an average asking price of $1.3 million – up 13.6%

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The spice girls – teens with big (sustainable) dreams of conquering the seasoning market – صحيفة الصوت

VANESSA LAURIE/Stuff Nevaeh Allen handcrafted Ahi-Tote Fire Salt from smoked horopito leaves, salt and other spices. It’s made from smoked bush pepper and salt and two New Plymouth high school students are hoping it becomes the next big thing in food seasonings. Kanitha Walbrecq and Nevaeh Allen, who are both

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NZ’s Joelle King beaten in squash semifinal at 2022 Commonwealth Games – صحيفة الصوت

Stephen Pond/Getty Images New Zealand’s Joelle King was beaten by Canada’s Hollie Naughton in their women's singles semifinal on day five of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Defending women’s singles squash champion Joelle King has been beaten in the semifinals at the Commonwealth Games. King was upset in four games

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Mountain bike star Anton Cooper withdraws from Commonwealth Games due to Covid-19 – صحيفة الصوت

Ross Bell Photo Anton Cooper is out of the Commonwealth Games. Double Commonwealth Games medallist Anton Cooper has withdrawn from the men’s cross-country mountain bike race after testing positive for Covid-19. The 2014 champion and 2018 silver medallist was eyeing a third successive Commonwealth Games medal and is “absolutely gutted”

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Sprinter Zoe Hobbs breezes into semifinals at Birmingham Commonwealth Games – صحيفة الصوت

Job done. Zoe Hobbs breezed into the 100m semifinals at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games on Tuesday night (NZT), despite tightening up down the stretch. The 24-year-old qualified fifth-fastest for Thursday morning’s semifinals, clocking 11.09sec in the opening heat at Alexander Stadium. She stopped the clock just 0.01sec shy of her

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Malcolm Marx to start 50th test for South Africa in championship opener against All Blacks – صحيفة الصوت

Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber has named an imposing pack, including “warrior” hooker Malcolm Marx to start in his 50th test, for the opening Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday. At a time when the All Blacks are not exactly overflowing with form, or hard-nosed,

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Black Sticks suffer defeat to Australia but Commonwealth Games defence still alive – صحيفة الصوت

Robert Cianflone/Getty Images Kaitlin Nobbs celebrates Australia's opening goal with her teammates. At University of Birmingham: Australia 1 (Kaitlin Nobbs) Black Sticks 0. Q1: 1–0 Q2: 1–0, Q3: 1–0 Defending Commonwealth Games champions the Black Sticks have suffered yet another defeat to Australia. The gold medal winners from the Gold

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Māori to lead kauri protection as national plan launched against dieback – صحيفة الصوت

Iwi, hapū and whānau will play a key role in protecting kauri trees as part of a National Pest Management Plan against kauri dieback, Biosecurity Minister Damien O'Connor says. The national plan launched on Tuesday involves national co-ordination to fight Phytophthora agathidicida (PA), the pathogen that causes kauri dieback. The

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Wellington Phoenix signings to miss Australia Cup campaign due to ‘strange’ rule – صحيفة الصوت

Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images New midfielder Steven Ugarkovic will have to wait to make his Phoenix debut. Bulgarian recruit Bozhidar Kraev is poised to make his first appearance for the Wellington Phoenix in the club’s Australia Cup round of 32 clash against second-tier Tasmanian side Devonport City Strikers on Wednesday. However,

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Person taken to hospital after crashing into fallen tree in Mackenzie – صحيفة الصوت

Martin De Ruyter/Stuff Emergency services responded to the crash on State Highway 8/Tekapo-Twizel Rd about 6am. (File photo) A person has been taken to hospital after they crashed into a fallen tree in the Mackenzie District on Tuesday morning. Emergency services responded to the crash on State Highway 8/Tekapo-Twizel Rd

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Bryony Botha sent flying after running over the top of another rider at Commonwealth Games – صحيفة الصوت

New Zealand double medal winner Bryony Botha went flying over the handlebars during another massive crash at the Commonwealth Games after running over the top of a fellow competitor. Botha crashed out of the women’s 10km scratch race, where team-mate Michaela Drummond picked up a silver medal, after she was

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The excitment and unity seen in Apia is vital as the Pacific deals with multiple crises – صحيفة الصوت

ANALYSIS: The ‘ava bowl was full, the red carpet was laid and New Zealand’s flags were raised across Apia for the arrival of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and representatives from across Parliament. Dignitaries are used to the pomp and ceremony that accompanies visits by prime ministers and heads of state

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Cyclist Michaela Drummond wins silver in Commonwealth Games 10km scratch race – صحيفة الصوت

Christel Yardley/Stuff Michaela Drummond won silver in the women’s 10km scratch race at the Commonwealth Games. (File photo) Michaela Drummond won silver in the 10km scratch race as New Zealand’s strong Commonwealth Games on the cycling track continued. Team-mate Bryony Botha crashed out halfway through after colliding with Indian rider

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Little Savanna top taste at Manawatū Hospitality Awards 2022 – صحيفة الصوت

David Unwin/Stuff Palmerston North's Little Savanna has swept the Manawatū Hospitality Awards, winning four categories and the supreme award. African-inspired restaurant Little Savanna has cleaned up at the Manawatū Hospitality Awards, claiming a major prize and winning four categories. The restaurant, at the corner of Princess St and Broadway, was

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Chiropractor who had a two-year sexual relationship with patient suspended – صحيفة الصوت

Kelly Hodel/Stuff An Auckland chiropractor has been disciplined by a watchdog for carrying on an intimate relationship with a patient while also treating her, over a “lengthy” period. A chiropractor who had a sexual relationship with a patient spanning two years has been censured and suspended for eight months. Dr

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‘Resentful’ share broker denied remedy in dispute with fellow directors – صحيفة الصوت

Stacy Squires/Stuff Hamilton Hindin Greene is involved in a court case with its former director James Smalley. Pictured is Ben Curry the firm’s general manager in 2009. An ugly dispute between a “highly resentful” director of an old established Christchurch share broking firm and his colleagues has been revealed in

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South Taranaki District Council alters funding for community groups – صحيفة الصوت

ANDY JACKSON/Stuff The South Taranaki District Council’s new Community Initiatives Fund is open until August 24 for this year’s funding round. (file photo). The South Taranaki District Council has changed the way it gives out money to community projects. The new Community Initiatives Fund, or CIF, replaces the previous system

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Labour Party wanted to be ‘transparent’ after double up in donors found – صحيفة الصوت

LAWRENCE SMITH/Stuff Yikun Zhang, Shijia (Colin) Zheng and Hengjia (Joe) Zheng face charges in relation to both the Labour and National party donations cases. The former Labour Party general secretary began digging through emails in February 2020 days after three businessmen were charged over National Party donations, a court heard.

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Would you like some fries with that? Probably not, as the price of fast food increases with rising inflation – صحيفة الصوت

David White/Stuff The price of fast food is increasing as inflation rises. One Whangārei mother says it's becoming increasingly harder to take her three kids out for a “treat" as the price of fast food rises. Katie Halpin said she has noticed fast food prices increasing a lot recently, and

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What would a sale to Fisher Funds mean for Kiwi Wealth’s 270,000 investors? – صحيفة الصوت

ANALYSIS: The Kiwi Wealth funds management and KiwiSaver operation could be sold to Fisher Funds this week. It's causing uncertainty among Kiwi Wealth’s 200-odd Wellington-based staff, who are responsible for managing about $9 billion of savers’ money in Kiwi Wealth’s KiwiSaver and non-KiwiSaver funds. A bleakly pessimistic mood has settled

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England win first major football tournament since 1966 after European Women’s Championship triumph – صحيفة الصوت

Mike Hewitt/Getty Images England players celebrate winning the European Championship final at Wembley. England have won their first major football trophy for 56 years after their national women’s team beat Germany in extra-time of the European Championships final. Playing before a capacity crowd at Wembley Stadium, England won 2-1 with

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Corbin Strong wins scratch race to claim New Zealand’s sixth gold medal in cycling – صحيفة الصوت

Ian Walton/AP Corbin Strong, left, and team-mate Campbell Stewart, celebrate after Strong took out the men's 15km scratch race. Corbin Strong has taken out the men's 15km scratch race to win New Zealand’s sixth gold medal in the velodrome – equalling cycling’s record haul from Glasgow in 2014 after just

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Geraldine’s Village Inn changing hands as hospitality industry veteran retires – صحيفة الصوت

JOHN BISSET/Stuff Fishing, playing golf and looking after the grandchildren are on Gerard Zandbergen’s agenda as he calls time at the Village Inn in Geraldine. Gerard Zandbergen will pour his final drinks in Geraldine on Monday after 40 years in the hospitality industry. “I’ll miss the banter with all the

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Canterbury artist Hannah Kidd moves to ceramics and tin dogs for show – صحيفة الصوت

Supplied The new show, called Southern Comfort, features seven dog sculptures lying on rugs. Canterbury artist Hannah Kidd’s new show features seven sleeping dogs sculpted from her trademark recycled roofing tin, along with a series of brightly coloured ceramic artworks emblazoned with Instagram cats, Vladimir Putin and pink flamingos. The

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Rural residents in Mackenzie District can now vote for towns’ community boards – صحيفة الصوت

JOHN BISSET/Stuff People living outside town boundaries in the Mackenzie District will have a greater say in local government elections this year. (File photo) People living outside town boundaries in the Mackenzie District are getting a greater say in the 2022 Local Government elections this year. Mackenzie District Council has

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Russia bans 32 more Kiwis from entering country in retaliation for sanctions – صحيفة الصوت

Russia has blacklisted 32 more Kiwis – including defence force leaders, mayors, councillors, academics and journalists – in response to what the embassy has described as a “Russophobic agenda”. The Russian Foreign Ministry-issued statement said those included on the list had been banned from entering Russia on an “indefinite basis”

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More than two-thirds of Auckland lakes below biodiversity bottom line: report – صحيفة الصوت

Simon Maude/Stuff Lake Pupuke was among the Auckland lakes given a rating of ‘poor’. More than two-thirds of Auckland’s lakes tested by scientists are below the bottom line for biodiversity and native vegetation, a new report shows. The National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) assessed the ecological condition

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‘Bug boom’ as warmer weather boosts cockroach and ant populations – صحيفة الصوت

Shane Warland from Debug Nelson is having trouble keeping up with demand. “Everything is booming,” Warland said. By “everything”, he’s talking about cockroaches, ants, rodents and wasps. Call-outs have noticeably increased in the last three years or so, Warland said. New Zealand has about 40 species of ants, 12 of

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Remembering 2009: What the All Blacks face back to back against the Boks in South Africa – صحيفة الصوت

All Blacks folk hero Stephen Donald, who knows exactly what it’s like to go back to back against the Boks at their intimidating home fortresses, believes the looming acid-test for Ian Foster’s ailing New Zealanders could be just what the doctor ordered. It sounds incongruous, counter-intuitive even, but Donald, who

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Celtic win South Canterbury rugby title in pulsating arm-wrestle grand final – صحيفة الصوت

Celtic are South Canterbury rugby’s senior club champions again after winning a pulsating see-sawing arm-wrestle grand final 22-18 against Waimate on Saturday. Waimate dominated for good periods of the match at the Pleasant Point Domain and led four times but could not apply the finishing touches and will have to

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‘It bloody sucks’: Tearful Black Ferns rue semifinal exit at hands of Aussies – صحيفة الصوت

Sarah Hirini surveyed the hurt plastered across her teammates’ faces and felt like she’d been sucker punched. “Absolutely gutted,” the Black Ferns Sevens captain said moments after her team’s Commonwealth Games title defence was buried at the hands of the Aussies. Hirini then broke down, tears filling her eyes as

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Lotto players win big in Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington and Christchurch – صحيفة الصوت

SUPPLIED One lucky winner from Albany scooped $44m in Lotto's Powerball draw on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Four Lotto players across the country have won $250,000 each. Players from Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington and Christchurch won the Lotto First Division in Saturday’s live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were sold

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NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson on All Blacks coach Ian Foster: ‘He’s the right man for South Africa’ – صحيفة الصوت

Ella Bates-Hermans/Stuff Mark Robinson has been relatively silent since the series loss to Ireland. New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson has notably refused to endorse the future of All Blacks coach Ian Foster beyond the looming two tests against the world champion Springboks in South Africa. With the All Blacks

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Black Sticks open Commonwealth Games gold medal defence with 16-0 thrashing of Kenya – صحيفة الصوت

At University of Birmingham: Black Sticks 16 (Alia Jaques 2, Stephanie Dickins 2, Olivia Shannon 3, Megan Hull 2, Alex Lukin, Frances Davies, Rose Tynan, Kaitlin Cotter 2, Olivia Merry 2) beat Kenya 0. ( Q1: 3-0, Q2: 9-0, Q3: 12-0. New Zealand’s female Black Sticks’ quest for back-to-back Commonwealth

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Commonwealth Games: New Zealand schedule and results at Birmingham 2022 – صحيفة الصوت

Schedule and results for New Zealand athletes at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games (all NZ times), * if qualified: Day 1 – Friday, July 29 Bowls Women’s singles (Katelyn Inch beat Singapore’s Shermeen Lim 21-17), men’s triples (Ali Forsyth, Mike Galloway, Andrew Kelly beat India 23-6), para men’s (Graham Skellern, Mark

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Hayden Wilde protests silver in Commonwealth Games men’s triathlon after controversial penalty – صحيفة الصوت

“Extremely debatable.” That’s how New Zealand men’s sprint triathlete Hayden Wilde saw a penalty ruling which clearly hindered his quest for gold and brought about a protest on day one of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The protest may take up to 30 days to adjudicate on and could possibly

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Hayden Wilde claims silver in Commonwealth Games men’s triathlon after controversial penalty call – صحيفة الصوت

New Zealand’s Commonwealth Games medal chase began in sensational and controversial fashion as Hayden Wilde claimed silver in the men’s triathlon. Wilde was chased down on the run leg by great rival Alex Yee, who had also pipped him for silver at last year’s Tokyo Olympics. Wilde was given a

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Close to nature: NZIA Nelson-Marlborough Architecture Award winners – صحيفة الصوت

OLIVER WEBER Puponga Bach in Golden Bay led by John Hardwick-Smith of Athfield Architects has taken a Housing Award in the NZIA Nelson-Marlborough Architecture Awards. Nelson and Marlborough’s spectacular scenery is the hero for many of this year’s winning entries in the region’s Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of

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The Ensemble Edit: Six suprisingly stylish things to have on your radar this weekend – صحيفة الصوت

Leslie Soto/Unsplash On Sunday the Otago Cavy Club are holding a Guinea Pig Show at Silverstream School in Mosgiel. Each week, the team behind fashion, beauty and culture website Ensemble share a few stylish and interesting recommendations. For more fashion, beauty and women-centric conversations from the intelligent to the whimsical,

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The ‘Immigration Rebalance’: What it is and why it matters – صحيفة الصوت

123RF The Government’s immigration “rebalance strategy” has introduced new visas. (File photo) The Government is making a raft of changes to the immigration system as part of a “rebalance” it says will fill skills shortages and fuel the economy after the pandemic closed borders. Since May, immigration ministers have been

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New Zealand Rugby is not officially commenting on Steve Hansen’s attack, and here’s why – صحيفة الصوت

New Zealand Rugby will not publicly respond to Sir Steve Hansen’s withering attack on the national body, believing the best thing to do is say nothing. In an email to staff, which has been leaked to Stuff, chief communications and brand officer Charlotte McLauchlan acknowledged Hansen’s comments but went on

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Alleged thieves accused of trying to flog stolen jewels to store’s wholesaler – صحيفة الصوت

Ricky Wilson/Stuff Brownsons Jewellers in Royal Oak Shopping Mall was robbed on Thursday. Four people have been arrested after allegedly robbing a store, then trying to sell stolen jewels to the wholesaler who supplied it. It comes amid a spate of jewellery store robberies across Auckland, including several at Michael

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Sewage fears for triathletes at Birmingham Commonwealth Games – صحيفة الصوت

Triathletes competing at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games risk swimming in waters polluted with raw sewage, according to reports. The warning follows Environment Agency statistics, analysed by the Liberal Democrats, revealing raw sewage gushed into the waters of triathlon venue Sutton Park last year, and monitoring equipment had long malfunctioned. Campaigners

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School bomb threats caller origin unknown, police cyber-crime unit investigates 13 phoned threats – صحيفة الصوت

Police are investigating threats against 13 schools across New Zealand Some schools went into lockdown with students under desks, others evacuated Police do not believe there is any safety risk at this stage Several schools have been the target of bomb threats in recent days E whakatewhatewha ana ngā pirihimana

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Waimate District Council gives green light for international grade disc golf course – صحيفة الصوت

Waimate District Council/Supplied Waimate District Council has given the go ahead for a new international grade disc golf course. An international grade 18-hole disc golf course proposed for Waimate has been given the green light by the district council. In June, Waimate2gether, the group behind the $500,000 redevelopment of the

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Everything we know about Beyonce’s Renaissance album, dropping in the next 24 hours – صحيفة الصوت

Anticipation is building ahead of the release of Beyonce’s Renaissance album, scheduled for 4pm on Friday NZT. It’s been six years since her solo album Lemonade, and the singer has been feeding the frenzy by dropping info on everything from collaborating artists to album artwork and songlists. Here’s what we

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Christchurch’s flood defence system nearly overwhelmed in storm – صحيفة الصوت

Christchurch’s flood defence system nearly reached capacity during a record-breaking rainstorm that brought flooding, slips, home evacuations, and road closures to the South Island. The storm brought more than a month’s worth of rainfall to Christchurch in just 24 hours, testing the city’s new storm water storage systems built after

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Of gorse, there’s a problem – Traffic island weeds thrive amid red tape wrangle – صحيفة الصوت

KELLY HODEL/STUFF/Waikato Times Hamilton deputy mayor Geoff Taylor says it’s not a good look for city entrances and that unmanaged weeds could potentially reduce driver visibility. New national safety rules are leaving traffic islands across the country weed strewn and jungle-like, with one local leader branding the eyesores potentially dangerous.

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New Plymouth council ordered to fluoridate water, pro-fluoride campaigners rejoice – صحيفة الصوت

Andy MacDonald/Stuff Pip Abernethy Priestley has been lobbying for fluoride to go back into New Plymouth’s water and is very happy this is now going to happen. Campaigners have welcomed the Government’s decision to order New Plymouth District Council to reintroduce fluoride to its water supplies after an absence of

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Kamahl Santamaria scandal claims head of TVNZ news boss as review criticises hiring of key presenters – صحيفة الصوت

Paul Yurisich has resigned as TVNZ’s head of news following an independent review. The review looked into the hiring of Breakfast show presenter Kamahl Santamaria, who quit after just 32 days. The review found Yurisich, who previously worked with Santamaria at Al Jazeera, did no reference checks on the ex-host.

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Life Support: Will the Government’s health reforms help the current state of the system? – صحيفة الصوت

Experts hold “considerable hope” that the health reforms will be more than just a band-aid for a system buckling under pressure, but have concerns it could struggle to deliver, and that change could take years. July 1 marked the most sweeping change to the country’s health system in more than

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All Whites midfielder Sarpreet Singh extends deal with German giants Bayern Munich – صحيفة الصوت

Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images Sarpreet Singh will return to Jahn Regensburg on loan next season after extending his Bayern Munich deal. All Whites midfielder Sarpreet Singh has received a timely boost ahead of the upcoming European football season after having his contract with German giants Bayern Munich extended through to 2024.

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Covid-19: 8730 new community case numbers and 808 people in hospital with the virus – صحيفة الصوت

Alden Williams/Stuff The Ministry of Health reported 9526 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday. (file photo) The Ministry of Health reported 8730 new community cases and 808 current hospitalisations on Wednesday. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said in a press conference case rates are trending downwards across the country.

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Covid-19: Ministry of Health to release latest community case numbers – صحيفة الصوت

Alden Williams/Stuff The Ministry of Health reported 9526 new cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday. (file photo) The Ministry of Health is expected to release the latest Covid-19 case numbers. On Tuesday the ministry reported 9256 new community cases and 822 current hospitalisations, including 24 in intensive care or high dependency

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Political fight over Reserve Bank interest rates and cost of living heats up – صحيفة الصوت

A war of words has broken out over the Reserve Bank, with National calling for a pandemic-period monetary policy inquiry and Finance Minister Grant Robertson hitting back by describing Christopher Luxon as “captain hindsight”. The fight as Parliament resumed came courtesy of an essay written by Reserve Bank governor Adrian

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NZ Breakers sign forward ​Jarrell Brantley as second import for Australian NBL season – صحيفة الصوت

John Locher/AP Los Angeles Clippers' Jarrell Brantley holds the ball against the Lakers' Paris Bassan in an NBA summer league game. Breakers coach Mody Maor believes he has found his man in the form of power forward Jarrell Brantley for the looming Australian NBL season. The Breakers on Wednesday unveiled

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‘We just want to hear from them’: Parents desperate to find teenage friends last seen on the way to school – صحيفة الصوت

supplied Jade Jenkins-Rushton, also known as Axl/Axel, and Rhiannon Whiteman, 13, are missing. They were last seen in Tauranga but may now be in Auckland. Two teenagers are missing in Tauranga and their distraught parents are begging them to make contact, and are asking the public for help. Jade Jenkins-Rushton,

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Earthquake-strengthening cash for commercial buildings in South Taranaki – صحيفة الصوت

ANDY JACKSON/Stuff The South Taranaki District Council has increased its earthquake-prone buildings assistance package from a maximum $6000 to $10,000 (file photo). South Taranaki commercial building owners can now get up to $10,000 from the council to go towards strengthening or redeveloping their earthquake-prone buildings. The South Taranaki District Council

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Child-friendly space to be created at Palmerston North Hospital’s ED – صحيفة الصوت

SUPPLIED Palmerston North's Pippa Buys, 1, with her Poppa Tim Buys, had several Covid-19 related visits to the hospital's emergency department, and would have benefited from a dedicated children's space. Busy hospital emergency departments full of trauma patients, distressed people and adults under the influence of drugs and alcohol can

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Former National MP Maurice Williamson seeks Auckland Council seat – صحيفة الصوت

Phil Walter/Getty Images Former National Party Minister Maurice Williamson announcing his resignation as a minister outside his Pakuranga electorate office in 2014. A former National MP who resigned as a minister due to a “serious error of judgement” is now seeking an Auckland Council seat. Maurice Williamson is expected to

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Auckland pool has apologised after being accused of ignoring public sexual acts – صحيفة الصوت

GOOGLE MAPS Papatoetoe Centennial Pools is one of Auckland’s Council’s 31 community pool complexes. Auckland Council has apologised after a woman accused the Papatoetoe Centennial Pools of ignoring inappropriate sexual behaviour. Marni Adlam, 37, was at Papatoetoe Centennial Pool last month when she saw a man who looked like he

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Auckland mayoralty: Taxpayers’ Union head says his various roles don’t conflict – صحيفة الصوت

Political activist Jordan Williams says there are no conflicts of interest in his various connections to the Auckland mayoral campaign. Williams is best known as the co-founder of the self-styled transparency group the Taxpayers’ Union, but also wears other hats. A business which he owns, The Campaign Company is producing

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Weather: Heavy rain brings flooding in Christchurch, strong winds and snow forecast – صحيفة الصوت

Heavy rain has caused flooding in several areas on Christchurch, including by the Heathcote River and Oxford Tce There are multiple road closures in the central city, including parts of Fitzgerald Ave and Cambridge Tce Several Christchurch schools are asking students to work from home today due to high river

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Stuff to Watch: Your guide to the week’s best on Sky and free-to-air TV – صحيفة الصوت

Phil Walter/Getty Images Can Kiwi mountain biker Samuel Gaze add to his gold medal from the Gold Coast four years ago at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham? Birmingham Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony (6.45am, Friday, July 29, Prime) Individuals and teams from up to 72 nations are expected in England’s

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Four years of toil to get to officiate at Commonwealth Games – صحيفة الصوت

Robyn Edie/Stuff Southland cycling official Erin Criglington is heading to the Commonwealth Games. The 2022 Commonwealth Games will be littered with stories of sacrifices that athletes have made to get themselves the special sporting event. But those stories based on dedication aren’t limited to just the athletes themselves. Amongst the

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Zug, Austria: Tiny village is home to some of the best food in Europe – صحيفة الصوت

It's snowy outside, a white blanket that's settled on the Austrian alps, on rooftops and mountainsides, a playground for lovers of winter in the outdoors. Inside, however, Max Natmessnig isn't thinking about skiing. He's perched at a U-shaped bench surrounding a modern kitchen, its stainless-steel surfaces a contrast to the

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Covid-19: New data shows ‘growing gap’ between reported cases and Canterbury wastewater levels – صحيفة الصوت

The Canterbury regional health authority fears up to half of Covid-19 cases are going unreported, as new data shows a growing gap between cases and virus fragments in wastewater. On Friday, Crown research institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) launched an interactive Covid-19 wastewater dashboard to share how the

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Covid-19: New data shows ‘growing gap’ between reported cases and wastewater levels – صحيفة الصوت

At least one regional health authority fears up to half of Covid-19 cases are going unreported, as new data shows a growing gap between cases and virus fragments in wastewater. On Friday, crown research institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) launched an interactive Covid-19 wastewater dashboard to share how

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Students advised of changes to address ‘toxic’ culture at top broadcasting school – صحيفة الصوت

Joseph Johnson/Stuff/Stuff Ara Institute of Canterbury, which runs the New Zealand Broadcasting School, has responded to student concerns three months after a report into the school’s culture was released. The country's top broadcasting school has announced a raft of changes to the way its courses are run, after students told

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Heavy rain warning for South Canterbury could force re-evacuations near Ōpihi River – صحيفة الصوت

AIMAN AMERUL MUNER/Stuff Umbrellas will be a necessity around South Canterbury on Tuesday and Wednesday as the MetService warns of heavy rain. (File photo) An "orange" level heavy rain warning means more nervous times for residents nearing the flood-damaged Ōpihi River stopbank near Pleasant Point. Environment Canterbury said on Monday

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Boost from infrastructure fund will be ‘transformational’ for small Kāpiti Coast town – صحيفة الصوت

Ross Giblin/Stuff Kāpiti Mayor K Gurunathan hailed a $29.2 million infrastructure funding for 1042 homes in Ōtaki as “transformational”. (File photo) A $29.2 million contribution for infrastructure that will enable more than 1000 new houses and papakāinga homes to be built in Ōtaki has been hailed as “transformational” by the

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Half-price fares: Unclear what’s behind public transport uptick in Auckland – صحيفة الصوت

Auckland Transport is unsure whether halving public transport fares has had any impact on patronage. The government initiative began in April and has been extended until February 2023 to ease the impact of rising inflation and provide an alternative to soaring fuel prices. The council agency whose network delivered more

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‘Operational issues’ see Waka Kotahi complete less than half of ‘urgent’ Taranaki pothole repairs – صحيفة الصوت

LISA BURD/Stuff A Waka Kotahi sign south of Inglewood told drivers on State Highway 3 of roadworks on Sunday, but an oversight meant no works were taking place between the town and Midhirst. Urgent pothole repairs on a 21km stretch of Taranaki’s busiest highway were only partially completed on Sunday

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Stranded kids football team makes the best of it after two-day flight delay – صحيفة الصوت

Toby Longbottom/Supplied The Ricki Herbert Football Academy's under-13 team have made the most of their flight home being cancelled, after a week away playing in the Christchurch International Cup. Taking care of 14 adolescent boys for the weekend isn’t most people’s idea of a good time, but after their flight

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Jason Ryan to join All Blacks coaching team as John Plumtree, Brad Mooar sacked – صحيفة الصوت

Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 09: Assistant Coach Jason Ryan looks on during the Crusaders Super Rugby training session at Rugby Park on March 09, 2020 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images) Crusaders forwards coach Jason Ryan is to join the All Blacks coaching

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Captain Sonatane Takulua bags a hat-trick as Tonga qualify for Rugby World Cup – صحيفة الصوت

Supplied/Oceania Rugby Tonga captain Sonatane Takulua leads the sipi tau before the Rugby World Cup playoff win over Hong Kong on Australia's Sunshine Coast. Tonga captain Sonatane Takulua was playing down his hat-trick of tries after leading the ‘Ikale Tahi to an eighth consecutive Rugby World Cup. The 31-year-old Toulon

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Machete brought on bus, drivers feel ‘immense underlying fear and stress’ – union – صحيفة الصوت

A union representative is calling for security guards’ hours to be extended at bus stops in central Tauranga and Mount Maunganui after a passenger was caught carrying a machete onto a bus. First Union organiser Graham McKean told Local Democracy Reporting that security guards should be at the Tauranga interchange

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No arrests made yet following protest that swarmed Auckland motorway – صحيفة الصوت

No one has been arrested or charged yet over the 1000-person protest that swarmed Auckland motorways and interrupted traffic on Saturday, June 23. On Saturday afternoon after the Freedoms & Rights Coalition held coordinated protests in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, police warned that many people would face prosecution. Auckland Central

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Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival: Eight great Kiwi films to check out – صحيفة الصوت

From heartfelt dramas to portraits of local artists, portmanteau pictures and documentaries revisiting sometimes painful memories, there are plenty of Aotearoa-originated or backed movies debuting as part of this year’s Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival. Stuff to Watch reviewers Graeme Tuckett (GT) and James Croot (JC) have had

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Protesters to face prosecution charges after halting motorway traffic in Auckland – صحيفة الصوت

Protests have been held in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on Saturday, organised by the Freedoms & Rights Coalition. The anti-government demonstrations were designed to cause traffic disruption in these three centres. Protesters marched along a section of State Highway 1 in Auckland, between Mt Eden and Newmarket, closing the route

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Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell lead Black Caps to Twenty20 clean sweep over Ireland – صحيفة الصوت

Ben Whitley/INPHO/Photosport Glenn Phillips made an unbeaten half-century as the Black Caps completed a Twenty20 clean sweep over Ireland. (File photo) At Stormont, Belfast: Ireland 174-6 (Paul Stirling 40 off 29, Mark Adair 37no off 15; Ish Sodhi 2-27, Blair Tickner 2-35) lost to Black Caps 180-4 in 19 overs

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Ambulances and armed police rush to incident in Panmure, east Auckland – صحيفة الصوت

RICKY WILSON/Stuff Four ambulances have responded to an incident in Panmure, on Friday night. Four St John ambulances and eight police cars have rushed to an incident in Auckland’s Panmure on Friday evening. A St John spokesperson confirmed the organisation attended an incident on Benghazi Rd, Panmure, and attended to

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Central Otago council confirms raw sewage leaked into river – صحيفة الصوت

Alden Williams/Stuff Raw sewage from the Ōmakau wastewater plant was washed into the Manuherikia River. (File photo) Central Otago District Council has confirmed raw sewage from the Ōmakau wastewater plant was washed into the Manuherikia River on Tuesday. Torrential rain caused the river to burst its banks, completely submerging the

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