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Tesla to cut 14,000 jobs as Elon Musk aims to make carmaker ‘lean and hungry’: Billionaire says ‘there is nothing I hate more’ than cutting staff as more than ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/15/tesla-cut-jobs-elon-musk-staff
Newshub's Mike McRoberts to end career as news presenter when newsroom closes: McRoberts has spent the last 23 years of his career with Newshub ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514712/newshub-s-mike-mcroberts-to-end-career-as-news-presenter-when-newsroom-closes
Māori and PI spaces at unis no place for wusses or MP's reckons: Comment: The importance of ‘space’ – observations of a Pākehā working in a ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/13/maori-and-pi-spaces-at-unis-no-place-for-wusses-or-mps-reckons/
From colour to climate change – a scientist's journey: From the University of Auckland: In performing the role of global teachers, scientists can be ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/17/from-colour-to-climate-change-a-scientists-journey/
Toyota Prius Recalled Because the Rear Doors May Open When the Car Is in Motion: 2023-24 Prius hybrids and Prius Prime PHEVs are under recall. Water can ...
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/toyota-prius-recall-rear-doors-may-open-when-car-in-motion-a3801485577/
Elderly couple possibly killed by rogue ram: Two people found dead at a rural Auckland property are believed to have been killed by a rogue ram ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/elderly-couple-possibly-killed-rogue-ram
Runaway circus elephant stops traffic in Montana: Viola, the elephant, was startled by the sound of a nearby car and ran away while having a bath.
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68841331
Ram shot by New Zealand police after killing elderly couple: The pair were found dead in a paddock by a relative who had gone to check on them.
smh.com.au/world/oceania/ram-shot-by-new-zealand-police-after-killing-elderly-couple-20240419-p5fl27.html
Rain in Dubai: Traffic diverted from Sheikh Zayed Road: Drivers coming from direction of Abu Dhabi asked to use Expo Street or Al Yalayis Street
gulfnews.com/uae/transport/rain-in-dubai-traffic-diverted-from-sheikh-zayed-road-1.102189443
Team New Zealand 'really happy' with America's Cup boat Taihoro - Peter Burling: The team took it as a good omen that the skies opened just as they revealed ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514665/team-new-zealand-really-happy-with-america-s-cup-boat-taihoro-peter-burling
New Zealand house prices fall slightly due to higher stock levels, REINZ says: New Zealand house prices fell in March as listings and stock levels stayed ...
reuters.com/markets/new-zealand-house-prices-fall-slightly-due-higher-stock-levels-reinz-says-2024-04-15/
Cybertruck owners allege pedal problem as Tesla suspends deliveries: Owners will have to wait until April 20 for deliveries to resume.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-stops-cybertruck-deliveries-accelerator-pedal-may-be-to-blame/
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck: Pedal Safety Issues
- The Tesla Cybertruck has faced criticism for various issues, but now a serious safety concern with the accelerator pedal has led to the temporary halt of deliveries.
- A video and reports show that the pedal cover can come loose and jam, causing unintended acceleration even when the foot is not on the pedal.
- Deliveries have been halted, appointments rescheduled and canceled as Tesla investigates acceleration issues. A regulatory investigation looms over the company, potentially requiring a recall of all trucks.
- Some drivers have attempted to manually remove the pedal cover, indicating a potentially serious safety issue that cannot be resolved through software.
Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick Pickups Recalled for Loss of Power While Driving
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/ford-recalls-bronco-sport-and-maverick-for-loss-of-power-a2834960968/
Woman starts Tesla update in the blazing sun and is then trapped: Cars get very hot in summer. A young woman from the USA had to experience this for herself ...
stern.de/auto/frau-startet-tesla-update-in-der-prallen-sonne-und-ist-danach-gefangen-34628428.html
Video shows 100mph drunk-driver Miley Connors who had child in car: A police officer said it was "one of the worst pieces of driving I have ever seen".
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Quick Glance: Child Endangered: Driver Speeds at 100mph on Hard Shoulder
- A reckless driver accelerated to over 100mph on the hard shoulder, causing an accident and then exiting the vehicle to urinate as his child fled the car.
- Miley Connors, 37, drove down the M40 in December 2021 in a silver Mercedes-Benz SUV, a pursuit described by the police as the worst they had ever seen.
- Numerous calls were made to emergency services after other terrified drivers witnessed Connors driving on the motorway in Warwickshire.
- He then moved into Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, maneuvering in and out of traffic at high speed.
Watch: These key Dubai roads are now open to traffic after rain: RTA says most roads are open but expect some delays as work continues
gulfnews.com/uae/weather/watch-these-key-dubai-roads-are-now-open-to-traffic-after-rain-1.102226907
Live: Stuff, Newshub call staff meetings as deal reportedly reached: Staff at both companies have have been called to meetings after talk of a third-party rescue ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514377/live-stuff-newshub-call-staff-meetings-as-deal-reportedly-reached
Women fight in 8am road rage traffic light brawl: A witness told how it unfolded after one of the women accused the other of pushing into the queue at the lights
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/you-lying-chaotic-moment-fight-29011559
Maths teaching fails pupils by ignoring cognitive science findings: From the University of Auckland: We have to prioritise the science of learning over political ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/10/maths-teaching-fails-pupils-by-ignoring-cognitive-science-findings/
SMRT bus driver, 58, dies after crashing vehicle into tree in Woodlands: No commuters were on board at the time of the accident.
straitstimes.com/singapore/smrt-bus-driver-58-dies-after-crashing-vehicle-into-tree-in-woodlands
The tragedy which took the lives of 10 students: Samad Al Shan: Ten students aged between 10 and 15 years old died when their vehicle was washed away in a ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152370/oman/weather/the-tragedy-which-took-the-lives-of-10-students
Road user charges: Are EVs still cheaper to run than petrol cars?: Owners of some EVs now pay the same road user charges as diesels - so is it still worth it?
rnz.co.nz/news/top/514269/road-user-charges-are-evs-still-cheaper-to-run-than-petrol-cars
Couple to leave New Zealand after paying thousands to advisor who forgot to apply for visa
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514267/couple-to-leave-new-zealand-after-paying-thousands-to-advisor-who-forgot-to-apply-for-visa
You can power your home for 21 days with a Chevy Silverado EV and GM’s new bidirectional charger
electrek.co/2024/04/18/you-can-power-your-home-for-21-days-with-a-chevy-silverado-ev-and-gms-new-bidirectional-charger/
Auckland’s dumped Commonwealth Games bid has lessons for Christchurch: The crippling cost and complexity of Christchurch’s Commonwealth Games ambitions have ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/18/aucklands-dumped-commonwealth-games-bid-has-lessons-for-christchurch/
Auckland credit union to hand over operations as costs mount: Credit Union Auckland found itself foul of the Reserve Bank's Capital requirements midway ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/12/auckland-credit-union-to-hand-over-operations-as-costs-mount/
A look inside Amazon’s biggest warehouse in the Northwest: Some in the small Oregon community are worried that the flood of employees and trucks will add to ...
oregonlive.com/business/2024/04/look-inside-amazons-gigantic-new-oregon-warehouse-its-biggest-in-the-northwest.html
Traffic light cameras will be installed nationwide by next year, Eamon Ryan says: Traffic light cameras will result in automatic fines for drivers captured ...
irishtimes.com/transport/2024/04/15/traffic-light-cameras-to-be-place-by-early-next-year-eamon-ryan/
LIVE: Heavy rains, hail batter UAE; landslides cause two roads to collapse in northern emirates - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/emergencies/live-heavy-rains-hail-batter-uae-as-residents-wake-up-to-thunderstorm
Tesla Semi has been pushed ‘well beyond expectations’ by a new customer: Tesla has delivered its Tesla Semi, an electric semi truck, to a new customer for a ...
electrek.co/2024/04/17/tesla-semi-pushed-well-beyond-expectations-new-customer/
Meals on wheels: What’s behind the Indian food truck boom?: It's difficult to ascertain who to credit as the pioneer of the Indian food truck scene in New ...
rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/514104/meals-on-wheels-what-s-behind-the-indian-food-truck-boom
European ports turned into ‘car parks’ as vehicle imports pile up: Chinese EV makers without sales networks or onward transportation among leading causes of ...
ft.com/content/496f3bfa-9f0c-4145-9024-188572a280fd
Tesla, BYD and Co.: The problem with the high repair costs for electric cars: In Germany, growth in the electric car market is over. This is also due to the ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/auto/elektroautos-viele-e-autos-sind-schon-nach-kleinen-unfaellen-schrottreif/29740558.html
Four key questions ahead of two massive days for news media in New Zealand: Duncan Greive outlines what’s at stake – plus an idea about a post-Newshub news ...
thespinoff.co.nz/business/09-04-2024/four-key-questions-ahead-of-two-massive-days-for-news-media-in-new-zealand
More Ford Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs Recalled for Fire Risk: Ford is recalling 42,000 more Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs because a fuel leak might cause a fire ...
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/more-ford-bronco-sport-and-escape-suvs-recalled-fire-risk-a1026514361/
Olympic sailor doubles as Am Cup gamer: Along her route to the Paris Olympics, Erica Dawson has been learning to play computer games – in a bid to win the first ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/17/olympic-sailor-doubles-as-am-cup-gamer/
Pro-Palestinian protesters paralyse roads in US cities over Israel attacks: Demonstrators block highways and shut down travel in Illinois, California ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/pro-palestinian-protesters-paralyse-roads-in-us-cities-over-israel-attacks
Deadly Chicago traffic stop of Dexter Reed raises serious questions about use of force
apnews.com/article/police-shooting-chicago-officers-investigation-ca147a5ea386e70190f23bd6912445f0
Stonka of a Tonka - and it's electric: The biggest electric vehicle of its kind has arrived in New Zealand — and it's right here in Otago.
odt.co.nz/business/stonka-tonka-and-its-electric
Boy died leaping from family's truck as it lost control pulling water tank : Tomos Rhys Bunford loved farming and animals and is buried on the family farm with ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/boy-nine-died-leaping-familys-28964240
UCU lecturer crashed by cement truck at Nkumba: Okot, who was going to court on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, died after a cement truck belonging to Seyani Company ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_186111
First data on South Bay’s new turbo roundabout are in — with surprising results. Is it really safer?
mercurynews.com/2024/04/15/first-data-on-south-bays-new-turbo-roundabout-are-in-with-surprising-results-is-it-really-safer/
How pro-Palestinian protestors brought traffic to a screeching halt across the US
middleeasteye.net/news/how-pro-palestinian-protestors-brought-traffic-halt-across-us
Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.
- Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.
- The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.
- Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.
Why are concert tickets so expensive?: Going to a gig? You had better start saving, with tickets to most international acts priced sky-high ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514535/why-are-concert-tickets-so-expensive
Auckland uni students threaten rent strike over rising accommodation fees: Student advocates are calling for 'drastic measures' to force the university ...
thespinoff.co.nz/society/19-04-2024/auckland-uni-students-threaten-rent-strike-over-rising-accommodation-fees
Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
- Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.
- Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.
- Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
She saved her baby in fatal crash: Penal mother Simran Rahamut used her body as a human shield to protect her one-year-old infant when the family’s vehicle ...
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/she-saved-her-baby-in-fatal-crash/article_2bd1b6c4-f975-11ee-84c1-4f8e6bb76950.html
UAE roads today: Which ones are closed, flooded, clear? Here are the latest updates - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-roads-today-which-ones-are-closed-flooded-clear-here-are-the-latest-updates
Internet Traffic Dipped as Viewers Took in the Eclipse: Internet traffic dropped by 40 percent or more during the eclipse in states in the path of totality ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/business/internet-traffic-eclipse-cloudflare.html
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Topp Twins cafe in Methven closes its doors after six years: A popular eatery established by two of New Zealand’s most beloved performers has closed its doors ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/topp-twins-cafe-in-methven-closes-its-doors-after-six-years/UGF5QQ6HAVAQVLSIT23TWXK7IM/
Tesla layoffs include 14% of Buffalo workers, WARN notice shows
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-layoffs-include-14-buffalo-workers-warn-notice-shows-2024-04-17/
Auckland couple believed to have been killed by ram named: "They're good people says the nephew of a pair, aged in their 80s, found dead in a paddock.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514676/auckland-couple-believed-to-have-been-killed-by-ram-named
Auckland to Northland expressway will boost GDP by $1.2b a year, report shows: A four-lane expressway from Auckland’s Warkworth to Northland’s Kaikohe would have ...
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/auckland-to-northland-expressway-will-boost-gdp-by-12b-a-year-report-shows/KWVVAXLM75FRZBZJ6QFINPPWJA/
Teen run over by police vehicle in Melaka while trying to flee cops: MELAKA: Melaka police have pledged to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/11/teen-run-over-by-police-vehicle-in-melaka-while-trying-to-flee-cops
New Zealanders are crazy for this fruit: RAGLAN, New Zealand — Autumn in New Zealand heralds the arrival of a green, egg-size fruit that falls off trees in such ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152220/world/australia/new-zealanders-are-crazy-for-this-fruit
Tesla recalling more than 3,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks due to faulty pedal: Tesla is recalling more than 3,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks because of the ...
abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/tesla-recalling-3000-2024-cybertrucks-due-faulty-pedal-109422691
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
apnews.com/article/pakistan-karachi-japanese-attack-d796b4df5757f82fdc4b6e937553e1b8
‘We’d never move back’: Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie on swapping the hustle for the harvest
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/04-04-2024/wed-never-move-back-nadia-lim-and-carlos-bagrie-on-swapping-the-hustle-for-the-harvest
Why are auto insurance premiums so high? Blame inflation and a few other factors: Wednesday's inflation report showed consumer price growth continues to drift ...
nbcnews.com/business/consumer/auto-insurance-premiums-costs-high-prices-inflation-explainer-rcna147204
Tiny Spaces T&T addresses housing, real estate crises one unit at a time: WHAT if you can get a house for the same price as a vehicle?The team at Tiny Spaces ...
trinidadexpress.com/business/local/tiny-spaces-t-t-addresses-housing-real-estate-crises-one-unit-at-a-time/article_6c68f53a-fc63-11ee-8fc3-bf90008f938c.html
A GPS that could backfire on commuters: Today from The Detail: The plan to get kiwis moving - as long as it's along a motorway - has public transport ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/08/a-gps-that-could-backfire-on-commuters/
SpaceX all set for a record-breaking rocket launch on Friday: SpaceX has set lots of spaceflight records in its 22-year history, and on Friday one of its rockets ...
digitaltrends.com/space/spacex-all-set-for-a-record-breaking-rocket-launch/
Quick Glance: SpaceX Spending on Moonshot Bets
- Confidential SpaceX financial reports for 2018 and 2019 reveal the company's reliance on Starlink for profitability.
- The pivotal years of 2018 and 2019 saw significant events like the Falcon Heavy rocket launch and Crew Dragon capsule test.
- The company reported revenues of $1.98 billion in 2018 and $1.45 billion in 2019, but also faced losses due to high costs.
- The financials indicated NASA contracts played a significant role in SpaceX's revenue, while the introduction of the Starship rocket may change the game.
This uncommonly beautiful NZ destination is like an enchanted forest: Orokonui Ecosanctuary encompasses more than 300 hectares of protected wildlife reserve ...
theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/this-uncommonly-beautiful-nz-destination-is-like-an-enchanted-forest-20240329-p5fg5z.html
Sen. Tom Cotton doubles down on comments urging people to 'forcibly remove' protesters blocking traffic
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-tom-cotton-doubles-comments-urging-people-forcibly-remove-proteste-rcna148083
Airplane passenger fined in Sydney for urinating in a cup: A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney ...
ctvnews.ca/world/airplane-passenger-fined-in-sydney-for-urinating-in-a-cup-1.6835400
Watch: Dubai motorists stuck in Sheikh Zayed Road gridlock for hours after heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/watch-dubai-motorists-stuck-in-sheikh-zayed-road-gridlock-for-hours-after-heavy-rains
Quick Glance: Traffic Chaos on Sheikh Zayed Road After Heavy Rains
- An unusual scene unfolded on Sheikh Zayed Road on Tuesday evening as residents were on their way back home from work.
- Frustrated motorists took to social media to vent their anger after being stuck in the traffic for 'up to 3 hours'.
- Some appealed to RTA and other Twitter users for help as they were stuck on Sheikh Zayed Road.
- Some Dubai residents had to take unusual measures, such as getting out of their vehicles and walking on foot.
Ford recalls over 450,000 vehicles in US for issue that could affect battery, NHTSA says
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/17/ford-recall-bronco-sport-maverick/73352450007/
Watch live: PM Christopher Luxon talks to media in Auckland: The Prime Minister is back in Auckland and talks to journalists during a bleak week for media and ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514074/watch-live-pm-christopher-luxon-talks-to-media-in-auckland
'Too inconvenient': Motorists complain about ERP 2.0 card reader but welcome changes in installation process
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/erp-cars-drivers-card-reader-obu-motorcycles-installation-4250531
2 Police Officers Are Killed in Shootout Near Syracuse, N.Y.: A suspect fired at the officers as they investigated a stolen vehicle in the upstate town of Salina ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/nyregion/police-officers-salina-shooting.html
Goats killed after herd of Llandudno's famous four legged beasts hit by vehicle: Police were called after the animals were struck on the outskirts of the town
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/goats-killed-after-herd-llandudnos-28965110
Christchurch playwright scoops an award trifecta with The Odyssey : Two playwrights have won this year’s Adam NZ Play Award: Dan Bain from Christchurch for The ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/culture-101/audio/2018934040/christchurch-playwright-scoops-an-award-trifecta-with-the-odyssey
States sue to block US rules curbing tailpipe emissions in cars, light trucks: Republican attorneys general from 25 states on Thursday sued the U.S ...
reuters.com/legal/republican-led-states-sue-block-us-rules-curbing-tailpipe-emissions-cars-light-2024-04-18/
Here's Why People Are Willing to Pay More for an EV: Average EV prices are higher than gas-powered vehicles, but many consumers are willing to pay more upfront ...
cnet.com/roadshow/news/heres-why-people-are-willing-to-pay-more-for-an-ev/
Man pleads guilty to vandalising K Road rainbow crossing, to pay $16,000: Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki says the man is married to his granddaughter.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514285/man-pleads-guilty-to-vandalising-k-road-rainbow-crossing-to-pay-16-000
V8s roar into Taupō for historic NZ comeback: The historic first Supercars Championship at Taupō International Motorsport Park takes place this weekend.
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514668/v8s-roar-into-taupo-for-historic-nz-comeback
Technical outage crippled Dutch air traffic for hours, authorities say
reuters.com/world/europe/technical-outage-crippled-dutch-air-traffic-hours-authorities-say-2024-04-16/
Team NZ's America's Cup boat finally emerges: After 10 months under construction Team New Zealand's boat to defend the America's Cup in Barcelona later this year ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514110/team-nz-s-america-s-cup-boat-finally-emerges
TikToker trapped in 115-degree heat after her Tesla locked her inside: The Tesla handbook says opening the car doors during a software update can damage the ...
businessinsider.com/tiktoker-trapped-hot-car-tesla-locked-her-inside-software-update-2024-4
Unused Auckland surgical centre could be treating more than 15,000 patients a year
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513773/unused-auckland-surgical-centre-could-be-treating-more-than-15-000-patients-a-year
Auckland traffic: Delays on harbour bridge after vehicle breaks down, southbound: Auckland motorists are being warned of delays on the harbour bridge early this ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-traffic-delays-on-harbour-bridge-after-vehicle-breaks-down-southbound/46KWZOIYKBHWJP4ZMXB76PN4P4/
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