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Commonwealth Games: Silver Ferns demolished 67-51 by Jamaica in semifinal: The Silver Ferns will play in the bronze medal match for the second straight Comm ...
nzherald.co.nz/sport/commonwealth-games-silver-ferns-demolished-67-51-by-jamaica-in-semifinal/IUBDKLHGUU3K2T3FWCZZ3PGZWI/
Australia News Today: Defence Spending, New Zealand Inflation, Mining Stocks: Good morning everyone, it’s Ben here on a brisk Canberra morning ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-17/australia-news-today-defence-spending-new-zealand-inflation-mining-stocks
Economic conditions not forecast to improve until mid-2025 - Infometrics: Households and businesses are being advised to keep a close eye on costs until the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/514658/economic-conditions-not-forecast-to-improve-until-mid-2025-infometrics
X/Twitter will charge new users to post, Elon Musk says: Making users pay is only way to stop bots taking over platform
independent.co.uk/tech/x-twitter-elon-musk-pay-to-post-b2529566.html
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Thailand, New Zealand to Resume Direct Flights, Elevate Ties: Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to resume direct flights after the pandemic shut air ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/thailand-new-zealand-to-resume-direct-flights-elevate-ties
Aussie, NZ dollars tumble on risk-off moves; yen rises: A wave of risk aversion swept over markets on Friday and sent the Australian and New Zealand dollars ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/surging-dollar-set-weekly-gain-us-data-fed-push-back-rate-cuts-2024-04-19/
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/
Inflation in New Zealand Eases But Near-Term Rate Cuts Unlikely: New Zealand’s consumer prices rose by less than expected in the first three months of this year ...
wsj.com/economy/inflation-in-new-zealand-eases-but-near-term-rate-cuts-unlikely-a4cfaac0
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
Man who set fire to UK mosque worshippers indefinitely detained: A man who set fire to two men as they left mosques in Britain last year was sentenced to ...
reuters.com/world/uk/man-who-set-fire-uk-mosque-worshippers-indefinitely-detained-2024-04-17/
Vegan chocolate crowned Supreme Champion at Outstanding Food Producer Awards: Mind Your Temper's Black Forest Bonbon is being touted as 'so good it doesn't taste ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514660/vegan-chocolate-crowned-supreme-champion-at-outstanding-food-producer-awards
'Weird, crazy': Grieving family reveals new details about fatal ram attack: The family of Helge and Gaye Hansen have been left reeling after the elderly couple ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514764/weird-crazy-grieving-family-reveals-new-details-about-fatal-ram-attack
New Zealand's Stuff Group to produce news programme after Warner Bros Discovery closes newsroom
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New Halesowen Banksy artwork on Mucklow Hill: A PIECE of 'Halesowen Banksy' art has appeared on a landmark building in Halesowen.
halesowennews.co.uk/news/24253317.halesowen-banksy-artwork-mucklow-hill-halesowen/
Warriors sign James Fisher-Harris: Panthers and Kiwis prop becomes one of the Warriors' biggest ever signings.
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514513/warriors-sign-james-fisher-harris
Will pet bonds really be a win-win? I’m not holding my breath: The pet bonds policy is just one proposal in a suite of many that overwhelmingly favour landlords’ ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/16-04-2024/will-pet-bonds-really-be-a-win-win-im-not-holding-my-breath
The brand new hospital with no budget to operate: The lights are on, the beds are ready, but no patients have stepped inside a brand new $320 million surgical ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/15/the-brand-new-hospital-with-no-budget-to-operate/
NZ shearer breaks merino solo record in Western Australia: Luke Vernon broke the previous record set in 2019 by shearing 500 merino ewes in eight hours.
rnz.co.nz/news/country/514393/nz-shearer-breaks-merino-solo-record-in-western-australia
New Zealand's Education Ministry latest to announce cuts, as public service downsizes
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealands-education-ministry-latest-announce-cuts-public-service-downsizes-2024-04-17/
‘One hell of a shock’: Why not everyone wants flowers from David Lomas: 'People always joke that they hope I never contact them. Because for blokes ...
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/14-04-2024/one-hell-of-a-shock-why-not-everyone-wants-flowers-from-david-lomas
Newshub, TVNZ job cuts: We now have the worst TV in the western world - Myles Thomas
nzherald.co.nz/business/we-now-have-the-worst-tv-in-the-western-world-myles-thomas/QVAVMADB7ZAKJL6IKU2FMIRGTE/
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
Stabbed Sydney Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel publicly forgives attacker: "I will always pray for you," Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel said of his attacker ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514611/stabbed-sydney-bishop-mar-mari-emmanuel-publicly-forgives-attacker
Family pay heartfelt tribute to their 'cherished daughter' who died after car struck pedestrians
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/birmingham/2024/04/19/family-pay-heartfelt-tribute-to-their-cherished-daughter-who-died-after-car-struck-pedestrians/
Fast-track to the sun! Why Birmingham Airport's new security hall will mean less time spent in queues this summer
expressandstar.com/news/transport/2024/04/15/fast-track-to-the-sun-why-birmingham-airports-new-security-hall-will-mean-less-time-spent-in-queues-this-summer/
Man in the middle: Z Energy’s chief executive Lindis Jones on the unique challenge of selling fossil fuels while planning for a cleaner future
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/16/man-in-the-middle/
Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster signs with Japanese club: Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster has signed on as head coach with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514427/former-all-blacks-coach-ian-foster-signs-with-japanese-club
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
Oranga Tamariki services for at-risk children will get better after job cuts, minister says
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514551/oranga-tamariki-services-for-at-risk-children-will-get-better-after-job-cuts-minister-says
Some posho reckons Brum to Wolves line is the UK's most boring railway, pure saftness, I cor be having that!
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/birmingham/2024/04/18/some-posho-reckons-brum-to-wolves-line-is-the-uks-most-boring-railway-pure-saftness-i-cor-be-having-that/
For ‘Shogun’s’ Anna Sawai, straddling two cultures comes naturally: “It was like searching for a unicorn,” says showrunner Justin Marks on the effort to cast ...
washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2024/04/17/anna-sawai-shogun-lady-mariko/
All of the Raglan Roast cafes in Wellington, ranked from worst to best: Raglan Roast is a staple of Wellington coffee culture. But with five branches across the ...
thespinoff.co.nz/kai/19-04-2024/all-of-the-raglan-roast-cafes-in-wellington-ranked-from-worst-to-best
‘One hell of a shock’: Why not everyone wants flowers from David Lomas: 'People always joke that they hope I never contact them. Because for blokes ...
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/14-04-2024/one-hell-of-a-shock-why-not-everyone-wants-flowers-from-david-lomas
Dog 'dumped' on cold night seemingly changes colour after being rescued: A dog rescue home in Wolverhampton has shared a photo of one of their pups who was so ...
expressandstar.com/entertainment/2024/04/16/dog-dumped-on-cold-night-seemingly-changes-colour-after-being-rescued/
Missy rustles to stardom in Canada: A young Kiwi basketballer makes a huge impact in her first year of a college scholarship, named Canadian women's player ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/19/missy-rustles-to-stardom-in-canada/
Giltrap Group founder, philanthropist Sir Colin Giltrap dies: Sir Colin Giltrap , the philanthropist and businessman who founded the influential and powerful ...
nzherald.co.nz/business/obituary-giltrap-group-founder-philanthropist-sir-colin-giltrap/O33FKWRRPZCVJAXCSPMQ6HRD4M/
Aerospace engineer Ayanna Samuels set to inspire at Flow’s Girls in ICT Day Expo: Jamaican-born aerospace engineer Ayanna Samuels is set to deliver an inspiring ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/aerospace-engineer-ayanna-samuels-set-inspire-flows-girls-ict-day-expo/
CAF issues Jamaican dollar bond on international market: The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) has issued its first-ever bond denominated ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/caf-issues-jamaican-dollar-bond-international-market/
Child dies and two women injured in horror crash: A CHILD has died and two women were taken to hospital after a crash in Birmingham last night.
stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/24252929.child-dies-two-women-injured-horror-crash/
Policeman injured during robbery attempt in St Andrew: ST ANDREW, Jamaica — A police constable is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital for injuries he ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/17/policeman-injured-robbery-attempt-st-andrew/
The heritage building hullabaloo: Today from The Detail: The trade-off between keeping dilapidated heritage buildings and developing much-needed housing for the ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/11/the-heritage-building-hullabaloo/
10-year-old boy winner of Aotearoa's Next Top Mullet competition: New Zealand's newest national mullet champion is a 10-year-old named Ted from Kerikeri.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514746/10-year-old-boy-winner-of-aotearoa-s-next-top-mullet-competition
Rhapsody in feijoa: A new book on feijoas inspires recipes for feijoa cakes, feijoa jam, feijoa ice-cream and feijoa-related alcoholic stupor
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/16/rhapsody-in-feijoa/
New Street sex attack horror as woman assaulted and sprayed in face: It happened on a Walsall-bound train and now police have issued a picture of a man who may ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-new-street-sex-attack-29014447
The spiritual journey of tā moko: Draped in a blanket and supported by whānau holding her hands and surrounding her with aroha, Tatiana Kiwi-Knight lies still ...
nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/the-spiritual-journey-of-ta-moko/6YD5VYF3FFEM3IL2MHKEDI4H2A/
Chilean report into LATAM Airlines flight plunge finds ‘involuntary movement forward’ from pilot’s seat
cnn.com/2024/04/17/americas/chile-aviation-report-pilot-seat-intl-latam/
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/
Captain Matthews leads WI Women to victory over Pakistan: A magnificent 140 not out from captain Hayley Matthews led West Indies women to at 131-run victory over ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/captain-matthews-leads-wi-women-victory-pakistan/
LIVE: Pakistan vs New Zealand – T20 international cricket: Follow all our build-up and text commentary as Pakistan face New Zealand in the first T20 of the ...
aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2024/4/18/live-pakistan-vs-new-zealand-t20-international-cricket
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
Jordie Barrett re-signs to NZ Rugby, confirms sabbatical: Jordie Barrett has become the first All Black to commit his services to New Zealand Rugby beyond the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514356/jordie-barrett-re-signs-to-nz-rugby-confirms-sabbatical
Shortland Street: South Pacific Pictures pushes for change to govt screen rebate: The makers of New Zealand's long-running TV drama want the government to extend ...
rnz.co.nz/news/media-technology/514753/shortland-street-south-pacific-pictures-pushes-for-change-to-govt-screen-rebate
Maria Contreras Huerta wins Plumbing World national scholarship for apprentices: A woman who has proved herself in a male-dominated trade wants to own a business ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/514435/maria-contreras-huerta-wins-plumbing-world-national-scholarship-for-apprentices
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/
Man and woman in their 80s believed to have been killed by ram in NZ: The ram was shot and killed by police when they arrived at the property.
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/man-and-woman-killed-by-ram-in-new-zealand/103742522
Why is Prince William an Aston Villa fan?: Prince William is an avid supporter of the Birmingham-based team
independent.co.uk/sport/football/prince-william-aston-villa-fan-b2527601.html
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/
Joe Lycett reveals real artist behind 'Banksy' mural – and they're from the Black Country
expressandstar.com/entertainment/birmingham-entertainment/2024/04/13/joe-lycett-reveals-real-artist-behind-banksy-mural--and-theyre-from-the-black-country/
PM Christopher Luxon would consider Singapore drone testing in NZ airspace: The Prime Minister has talked up the prospect of stronger defence ties with Singapore ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514297/pm-christopher-luxon-would-consider-singapore-drone-testing-in-nz-airspace
Pseudoephedrine could be back on the shelves as soon as June: Medsafe has approved 11 cold and flu medicines containing the medicine.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514088/pseudoephedrine-could-be-back-on-the-shelves-as-soon-as-june
Housing market activity picking up, new data shows: Housing market activity last month was boosted by a 23 percent increase in the number of listings.
rnz.co.nz/news/business/514373/housing-market-activity-picking-up-new-data-shows
31 athletes named for World Athletics Relays team set for The Bahamas: KINGSTON, Jamaica — World Championships relay medallists Ackeem Blake and Ryiem Forde as ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/31-athletes-named-world-athletics-relays-team-set-bahamas/
Why New Zealand’s Favorite Fruit Is the Feijoa, Not the Kiwi: Like the kiwi fruit, the feijoa, or pineapple guava, is not native to the island nation ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/world/australia/new-zealand-feioja-kiwis.html
Interest rates: Borrowers try to second guess Reserve Bank: New data shows borrowers seem to have decided mortgage rates have peaked .
rnz.co.nz/news/business/514555/interest-rates-borrowers-try-to-second-guess-reserve-bank
Rare Canterbury spotted skink on brink of extinction: There are fewer than 1000 mature Canterbury spotted skinks are now left, the Department of Conservation ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514606/rare-canterbury-spotted-skink-on-brink-of-extinction
Government releases list of organisations shoulder-tapped for fast-track consents
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514743/government-releases-list-of-organisations-shoulder-tapped-for-fast-track-consents
Zawada expected to figure off the bench for Phoenix on Friday: Wellington Phoenix star striker Oskar Zawada is expected to get game time against the Newcastle ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514625/zawada-expected-to-figure-off-the-bench-for-phoenix-on-friday
Newshub staff sent email inviting them to Tuesday meeting for update on business: Newshub staff have been summoned to attend a meeting on Tuesday for an ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/newshub-staff-sent-email-inviting-them-to-tuesday-meeting-for-update-on-business/NQUYXORQVNGPTAXN4WW7JPJCI4/
A love letter to Wellington: when i open the shop by romesh dissanayake, reviewed
thespinoff.co.nz/books/18-04-2024/a-love-letter-to-wellington-when-i-open-the-shop-by-romesh-dissanayake-reviewed
Mbappe’s PSG punish 10-man Barca to reach Champions League semis: Barcelona, Spain (AFP) -- Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain battled back to ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/mbappes-psg-punish-10-man-barca-reach-champions-league-semis/
Food delivery service Menulog quits NZ, says market too small: New Zealand's size was insufficient to maintain a healthy business in the market.
rnz.co.nz/news/business/514402/food-delivery-service-menulog-quits-nz-says-market-too-small
Pig in Tauranga’s Johnson Reserve harassed by dogs, outraging local: A “friendly” acorn-munching pig loose in a Tauranga public reserve was cornered and harassed ...
nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/pig-in-taurangas-johnson-reserve-harassed-by-dogs-outraging-local/ZUU6J42DFZCLFFWZOH6L376QTY/
Flights 'suspended' at Birmingham Airport after 'security incident' on plane: Flights have been "temporarily suspended" at Birmingham Airport due to a ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/birmingham/2024/04/16/flights-suspended-at-birmingham-airport-after-security-incident-on-plane/
5 reasons why the Fast-track Approvals Bill threatens NZ's already fragile ecosystems
rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/514537/5-reasons-why-the-fast-track-approvals-bill-threatens-nz-s-already-fragile-ecosystems
New Zealand woman dies after consuming drink at Australian wellness retreat: It's suspected Rachael Dixon was poisoned by mushrooms in the drink ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514506/new-zealand-woman-dies-after-consuming-drink-at-australian-wellness-retreat
The Boy in the Water nominated for best podcast: Newsroom’s investigations editor Melanie Reid and her team are finalists in three awards at this year’s Voyager ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/16/the-boy-in-the-water-nominated-for-best-podcast/
Oldest living conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, die at 62 in Pennsylvania
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/oldest-living-conjoined-twins-lori-and-george-schappell-die-at-62-in-pennsylvania/47N74BWQK5GNLEGWVNRVA7NKCQ/
Quick Glance: World’s oldest conjoined twins, Lori and George, pass away at 62 years old
- Twins George and Lori Schappell, previously holding the title as the world’s oldest living conjoined twins, have passed away.
- On April 7, George and Lori passed away at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, as documented by Guinness World Records. The exact cause of death remains unknown.
- Through exceptional schedule management and willingness to compromise, the siblings managed to harmonize life and passion. Lori worked in a hospital laundry unit, and George's musical performances occasionally took them abroad.
- According to Mayo Clinic, conjoined twins form when an early embryo only partially separates to create two individuals.
Former NZ police officer says 'better financial rewards' to work in Australia: The Police Association has warned NZ officers are ripe for the picking as many ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514644/former-nz-police-officer-says-better-financial-rewards-to-work-in-australia
Damien Guerot, who fought off Bondi Junction attacker with bollard, offered permanent visa
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514420/damien-guerot-who-fought-off-bondi-junction-attacker-with-bollard-offered-permanent-visa
Quick Glance: French 'Bollard Man' Granted Permanent Residency After Heroic Act
- The French man known as 'bollard man' for bravely confronting Joel Cauchi during a stabbing attack in Bondi Junction will be granted permanent residency by the federal government, as confirmed by his lawyer.
- A widely circulated video on social media captured Damien Guerot holding a shopping center bollard to stop the knife-wielding Cauchi, leading to the decision to grant him permanent residency.
- His lawyer, Belinda Robinson, mentioned that the official documentation for his permanent residency was expected to arrive soon, following an online petition to recognize his heroic actions.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton commended Mr. Guerot for his extraordinary bravery and willingness to protect others in danger, highlighting his character as an example of the values they cherish.
Frontier Airlines cancels new Cleveland to Jamaica route -- just one month after it started
cleveland.com/travel/2024/04/frontier-airlines-cancels-new-cleveland-to-jamaica-route-just-one-month-after-it-started.html
Lyles among stars booked for Racers Grand Prix: The 2024 staging of the Racers Grand Prix promises to be a thrilling affair, with a number of the world's biggest ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/lyles-among-stars-booked-racers-grand-prix/
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