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A new day - Good Morning - Today is: Sunday, 22 December 2024 00:33:27 NZDT
Current: 17.1°C, Max: 17.1°C, Min: 17.0°C. It feels like 16.7°C
FORECAST: Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 14C. Winds NW at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 50%. It feels like 16.7°C. 2 clothing layers recommended.
Station Forecast: Fairly fine, possible showers early | Sunrise: 05:45 | Sunset: 20:48 | Dawn: 05:11 | Dusk: 21:21
Weather Forecast
 Temperature : Current trend is Falling, changing by -0.2 °C/hr 17.1°C, 74%   Pressure : Current trend is Rising slowly, changing by 0.3 hPa/hr 1000.5hPa
Based upon today's weather there is a Low Fire Danger (restrictions may apply)
Fire Danger
Wind Speed :  NW  Current wind speed is Light breeze (F2) from NW (326°) 6km/h   Wind Gust : Current trend is Steady 14km/h
Air Quality :  0 AQI  0ug/m3   Rainfall : Current trend is Steady 0.0mm
Sun Light : 0Lux, 0.0hrs   Solar UV :  0.0UVI  0W/m2
Last weather station contact: Sunday, 22 December 2024 at 00:33:23. Updated in seconds

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 Weather Forecast
Tonight
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14°C
Showers		 Tomorrow
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21°C
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Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 14C. Winds NW at 10 to 15 km/h. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 54%
 Moon & Sun Forecast
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous       Day & Night Ratio Clock Graph
Moonrise
00:46
Moonset
12:22
Visability
64% 		Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:48
Day Length
15.03 Hrs
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Sun Phase: Below Horizon
There will be 0min 5s less daylight tomorrow
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Updated: 00:33:23 22/12/2024
System Up: 6 days 7 hours
Prgm Up: 2 days 4 hours
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TX Power: Solar/Battery 13.24V
System Rollover: Midnight
Station Environment: Urban
Elevation: 23m (75ft)
Lat:S40°21'32.2"(-40.35894°)
Lon:E175°34'21.9"(175.57275°)
City: Palmerston North
State: Manawatū/Wanganui
Country: New Zealand
Time Zone: UTC +13:00(NZDT)


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Palmy Weather News presented in-conjunction with: Radio New Zealand, New Zealand Herald and Stuff
Sunday, 22 December 2024
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Latest Top 3 News Stories
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Auckland’s ‘Pink Porsche’ MDMA kingpin Shuchen Liu gets lengthy jail term, wife Xiuxiu Hao spared. Alleged meth and MDMA
Alleged meth and MDMA "kingpin" Suchen Liu appears in Auckland District Court for sentencing. Photo / Craig Kapitan.
Source: NZ Herald.
2/3
North Island power outage: Lightning leaves 55,000 without power, restoration work ongoing . Power is being restored after thousands of people in the lower North Island were affected. Photo / File. Source: NZ Herald.
Power is being restored after thousands of people in the lower North Island were affected. Photo / File.
Source: NZ Herald.
3/3
Gang members arrested after 200kg of methamphetamine taken in Port of Tauranga burglary. Two Mongrel Mob members allegedly broke into a shipping container at the Port of Tauranga to grab 200kg of methamphetamine in suitcases. Composite image / NZME. Source: NZ Herald.
Two Mongrel Mob members allegedly broke into a shipping container at the Port of Tauranga to grab 200kg of methamphetamine in suitcases. Composite image / NZME.
Source: NZ Herald.
  Auckland’s ‘Pink Porsche’ MDMA kingpin Shuchen Liu gets lengthy jail term, wife Xiuxiu Hao spared
The couple were respected Auckland entrepreneurs, but the drug trade fuelled their wealth.
Published: 7:00PM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/aucklands-pink-porsche-mdma-kingpin-shuchen-liu-gets-lengthy-jail-term-wife-xiuxiu-hao-spared/S4H3375ZIZD6DDGUL6SMOMYPSI/

 North Island power outage: Lightning leaves 55,000 without power, restoration work ongoing
The outages are possibly due to lightning strikes.
Published: 5:31PM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/huge-outage-lightning-strike-cuts-power-to-thousands-in-lower-north-island/6Y2OEC737NEZLEELSDDILDTFRY/

 Gang members arrested after 200kg of methamphetamine taken in Port of Tauranga burglary
Two men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.
Published: 5:00AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/gang-members-arrested-after-200kg-of-methamphetamine-taken-in-port-of-tauranga-burglary/HXX5HNZNWVAC7C4YUJPAOJEZWE/
Manawatū Local Newsroom
‘Hello Darling’ wins quote of the year, chatty cockatoo first non-human to win competition
The quote - by six-year-old female cockatoo Pepper - came to prominence earlier this year when she was stolen from Staglands Wildlife Reserve in Upper Hutt.
Published: 1:49PM 20 December 2024
Source: Stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360530806/hello-darling-wins-quote-year-chatty-cockatoo-first-non-human-win-competition

Men deny murdering man found dead at Muaūpoko Park
Paul Leslie Stockford and two other men are charged with fatally shooting Robert Nattie Albert on October 16.
Published: 11:11AM 19 December 2024
Source: Stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360528509/horowhenua-men-deny-murdering-53-year-old-found-dead-muaupoko-park

Works to delay Bulls night travel in new year
Whānau travelling overnight through Bulls in the new year can expect the journey to take slightly longer.
Published: 9:17AM 18 December 2024
Source: Stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360526585/works-delay-bulls-night-travel-new-year

‘Too long to respond’: Shortcomings in police fatal shooting
Darren Norman Lyttle died in hospital after being shot multiple times by police. The IPCA says those actions are justified but officers should have given him more time to surrender.
Published: 11:42AM 17 December 2024
Source: Stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360525211/ipca-says-shooting-feilding-man-was-justified-incident-poorly-led

Why the Desert Road will be closed for half the summer
Officials say the important section of SH1 is in “one of the worst conditions in the Waikato region” and is also one of the most challenging to fix.
Published: 5:00AM 17 December 2024
Source: Stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/360510037/why-desert-road-being-closed-half-summer-and-early-spring

Gang member on the run after woman shot in Palmerston North
The woman was critically injured after a shooting on Friday.
Published: 9:36PM 16 December 2024
Source: Stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360524823/gang-member-run-after-woman-shot-palmerston-north

‘Significant risk to the public’: Homeless given two days to leave camping site
Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe says the decision to close the site is due to health and safety concerns.
Published: 4:18PM 16 December 2024
Source: Stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360524524/significant-risk-public-homeless-given-two-days-leave-camping-site

A Ferrari, alleged forged documents and a ‘menace to the public’
Convicted fraudster ran failed companies, not his father, court hears - and he’s left the country leaving questions about money withdrawals, and signatures on documents.
Published: 5:00AM 14 December 2024
Source: Stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/360516242/ferrari-alleged-forged-documents-and-menace-public

Rapist bailed to get affairs in order
A man accused of having sexual fantasies about teenagers in school uniforms has been found guilty of raping a 14-year-old boy, but not guilty of assaulting another.
Published: 6:00PM 13 December 2024
Source: Stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360517857/rapist-guilty-abusing-14-year-old-bailed-get-affairs-order

Here’s what it will cost to drive the three new toll roads
New tolls will apply to three key roads.
Published: 1:38PM 13 December 2024
Source: Stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360522234/government-announces-tolls-three-new-roads

Levin families move into new social housing complex
Those behind the Hinemoa Housing Community say the development is far more than just “bricks and mortar”.
Published: 5:00AM 13 December 2024
Source: Stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360518123/levin-families-move-new-social-housing-complex

Could now be the cheapest time to build a home?
The cost of building a standard one or two storey home had risen by just 1.5% in the past year.
Published: 10:36AM 12 December 2024
Source: Stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/home-property/360520362/cost-building-home-increases-slowest-annual-rate

Funeral home converts Harley Davidson into hearse for ‘final farewell’ rides
Funeral director James Forrest said he saw the motorcycle hearse on Trade Me in 2019 and knew it’d be “a great asset” for his business.
Published: 1:40PM 11 December 2024
Source: Stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360519293/whanganui-funeral-home-converts-harley-davidson-motorcycle-hearse

Armed police search Highbury homes
Three men have been arrested and charged with firearms and drugs offences following what police say was a pre-planned search warrant.
Published: 12:58PM 11 December 2024
Source: Stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360519129/armed-police-search-highbury-homes

Second person arrested in Lake Horowhenua homicide probe
The 40-year-old man is set to appear in the Levin District Court, charged with murder and unlawful possession of a pistol.
Published: 5:01PM 10 December 2024
Source: Stuff. https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360517999/second-person-arrested-lake-horowhenua-homicide-investigation
New Zealand Newsroom
Children warned to keep reading over holidays to avoid 'summer slide'
A librarian says primary school pupils could lose up to six months of progress if they stop.
Published: 10:27PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537366/children-warned-to-keep-reading-over-holidays-to-avoid-summer-slide

Homeless evictions in Whanganui: about 7 remain from 50
A group of homeless people the council evicted from a freedom camping spot are settled into a new location - but it is not a permanent solution, the mayor warns.
Published: 8:17PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537362/homeless-evictions-in-whanganui-about-7-remain-from-50

Funding cut leaves women's self-defence course Kia Haumaru fighting for future
Funding cuts have put a personal safety and self-defence education programme at risk of closure.
Published: 8:41PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537363/funding-cut-leaves-women-s-self-defence-course-kia-haumaru-fighting-for-future

Man with gun holding person known to them hostage overnight in Blenheim
A hostage situation in Blenheim that lasted nearly a day has been peacefully resolved.
Published: 5:23PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537330/man-with-gun-holding-person-known-to-them-hostage-overnight-in-blenheim

One dead in Canterbury workplace incident
One person has died following a workplace incident at a property near Leeston in Canterbury earlier today.
Published: 4:55PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537350/one-dead-in-canterbury-workplace-incident

Lightning strike causes power outage in Hawke's Bay
Repair teams have fixed a tripped circuit, Transpower says, after a lightning strike cut power to at least 50,000 people in the eastern and central North Island - and the power is being restored.
Published: 7:10PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537344/lightning-strike-causes-power-outage-in-hawke-s-bay

'Insider threat': Police find $75m meth haul at Port of Tauranga
Customs officers became aware of a suspicious concealment on 11 December after a routine X-ray of a container.
Published: 12:23PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537333/insider-threat-police-find-75m-meth-haul-at-port-of-tauranga

Christchurch Police say missing mother and two children found safe
Police say a missing Christchurch woman and her two children have been found safe.
Published: 7:39PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537354/christchurch-police-say-missing-mother-and-two-children-found-safe

One dead in Northland car crash
One person has died in a crash in Northland today.
Published: 5:41PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537352/one-dead-in-northland-car-crash

How to spot an accidental frenemy
Don't put up with friends lashing out, relishing your pain or minimising your struggles, says science writer David Robson.
Published: 4:28PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537345/how-to-spot-an-accidental-frenemy

Why Goodshirt's 'Good' is an essential NZ album
Combining classic pop influences with a DIY sensibility learned from Chris Knox, Auckland band Goodshirt's album from 2000 lives up to its name, writes Nick Bollinger.
Published: 6:20PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537356/why-goodshirt-s-good-is-an-essential-nz-album

One dead, one critically injured and eight bobby calves killed in separate crashes
Seven people have died and several others have been injured in the past 72 hours on our roads.
Published: 1:55PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537336/one-dead-one-critically-injured-and-eight-bobby-calves-killed-in-separate-crashes

Weather: Heavy rain, thunderstorms likely for Bay of Plenty, Coromandel
Metservice warns thunderstorms and heavy rain could hit on Saturday.
Published: 1:43PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537320/weather-heavy-rain-thunderstorms-likely-for-bay-of-plenty-coromandel

Waikato woman drove high on meth with kids in the car, killed beloved 80-year-old
Vanessa Helen Railey ploughed straight into the back of Raymond Mathews' vehicle at full speed.
Published: 10:13AM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537323/waikato-woman-drove-high-on-meth-with-kids-in-the-car-killed-beloved-80-year-old

Serious crash near Mangamuka Gorge road just one day after it reopened
One patient was airlifted to Northland Base Hospital in a serious condition.
Published: 12:26PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537331/serious-crash-near-mangamuka-gorge-road-just-one-day-after-it-reopened

Transmission Gully partnership breakdown will not hurt future public-private partnerships, Infrastructure Minister says
The roads partnership unravelled under a confidential settlement this week, meaning NZTA will now finish off what it had said was incomplete work.
Published: 8:18AM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537318/transmission-gully-partnership-breakdown-will-not-hurt-future-public-private-partnerships-infrastructure-minister-says

Why best-selling thriller writer David Baldacci is steering clear of AI
Although he's currently suing OpenAI for theft, David Baldacci doesn't want to fuel fears about technology.
Published: 9:37AM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537322/why-best-selling-thriller-writer-david-baldacci-is-steering-clear-of-ai

How to make your tech devices' batteries last longer
Why can't my battery phone's battery last when driving between towns? There could be several ways your battery is being drained without you realising how.
Published: 7:00AM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537315/how-to-make-your-tech-devices-batteries-last-longer
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Death toll from German Christmas market car-ramming rises to four, Bild reports
More than 60 people were injured - some of them seriously - and a young child is among the dead.
Published: 10:19PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537367/death-toll-from-german-christmas-market-car-ramming-rises-to-four-bild-reports

Eight convicted in France over murder of teacher who showed Prophet caricature
The charges the defendants faced ranged from inciting hatred to complicity in a terrorist killing.
Published: 11:54PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537368/eight-convicted-in-france-over-murder-of-teacher-who-showed-prophet-caricature

Crowd crush kills 35 children at funfair in Nigeria, police say
At least 35 children were killed and six others critically injured in a crowd crush at a funfair, Nigerian police say.
Published: 10:16PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537365/crowd-crush-kills-35-children-at-funfair-in-nigeria-police-say

Everyone knows about Santa Claus, but have you heard of Wangkarnal the Christmas crow?
"We don't have Santa here, he hasn't visited for about 50 years": Why the Wangkarnal crow brings presents every Christmas in one remote part of Australia.
Published: 7:30PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537359/everyone-knows-about-santa-claus-but-have-you-heard-of-wangkarnal-the-christmas-crow

Myanmar rebels say they have taken junta's western regional command
A rebel army in Myanmar says it has captured a major military headquarters, marking the fall of the junta's second regional command as it faces a nationwide armed resistance movement.
Published: 9:12PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537364/myanmar-rebels-say-they-have-taken-junta-s-western-regional-command

At least 2 dead and dozens injured after car plows into German Christmas market, authorities say
At least two people were killed and dozens injured after a car plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg on Friday, local authorities said.
Published: 6:44PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537321/at-least-2-dead-and-dozens-injured-after-car-plows-into-german-christmas-market-authorities-say

US Senate passes government funding bill, averts shutdown
The US Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday in a down-to-the wire burst of activity that will avert a destabilizing government shutdown ahead of the busy holiday travel season.
Published: 7:03PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537341/us-senate-passes-government-funding-bill-averts-shutdown

Vanuatu earthquake: Last repatriation from Port Vila, water in short supply
Boarding has started for New Zealand's last repatriation flight from Port Vila.
Published: 2:57PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537342/vanuatu-earthquake-last-repatriation-from-port-vila-water-in-short-supply

Hundreds told to flee out-of-control bushfires in Australia
Bushfires in Australia's Victoria state burnt out of control on Saturday, with authorities issuing an evacuation order at the highest danger rating for hundreds of residents in the state's west.
Published: 2:31PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537339/hundreds-told-to-flee-out-of-control-bushfires-in-australia

'They're struggling': The 3300 Ni-Vanuatu in New Zealand
"They're putting a bright face on things, but they're struggling," the owner of a Cromwell vineyard says.
Published: 9:00PM 20 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537302/they-re-struggling-the-3300-ni-vanuatu-in-new-zealand

Quake-shocked New Caledonian children repatriated from Vanuatu
"Children were falling to the ground, everyone was falling all around, it was panic" when the earthquake struck, group supervisor says.
Published: 6:44AM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537312/quake-shocked-new-caledonian-children-repatriated-from-vanuatu

Silver amulet discovered in Germany could rewrite Christian history in Europe
A small silver amulet discovered by archaeologists in Germany could transform our understanding of how Christianity spread under the Roman Empire.
Published: 10:56AM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537329/silver-amulet-discovered-in-germany-could-rewrite-christian-history-in-europe

How Luigi Mangione's notebook helped federal prosecutors build their case and what's next as he faces mounting charges
"'The target is insurance' because 'it checks every box'," the notebook read.
Published: 3:15PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537343/how-luigi-mangione-s-notebook-helped-federal-prosecutors-build-their-case-and-what-s-next-as-he-faces-mounting-charges

Australian law firm files class action against Johnson & Johnson over 'ineffective' cold and flu medication
Lawyers allege the company falsely stated medications such as Codral Day and Night, Sudafed PE and Benadryl PE relieve congestion.
Published: 7:57AM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537317/australian-law-firm-files-class-action-against-johnson-and-johnson-over-ineffective-cold-and-flu-medication

Italian Deputy PM Matteo Salvini acquitted of migrant kidnapping charges
A court on Friday acquitted Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini of charges of kidnapping over 100 migrants aboard a boat he had blocked at sea.
Published: 12:57PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537335/italian-deputy-pm-matteo-salvini-acquitted-of-migrant-kidnapping-charges

Seven-year-old girl killed and several injured in stabbing attack at Croatia elementary school
The 19-year-old attacker, was believed to be a former student.
Published: 7:01AM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537309/seven-year-old-girl-killed-and-several-injured-in-stabbing-attack-at-croatia-elementary-school

Malaysia agrees to resume search for wreckage of missing flight MH370
The government will pay $70 million if substantive wreckage of the missing plane is found.
Published: 10:38PM 20 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537305/malaysia-agrees-to-resume-search-for-wreckage-of-missing-flight-mh370

US government shutdown: What closes, what stays open?
US government services will be disrupted and hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be told not to work if Congress fails to extend funding past Friday US time.
Published: 2:56PM 20 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/537267/us-government-shutdown-what-closes-what-stays-open
Sports Newsroom
Football: Western United dismantle previously unbeaten Auckland FC
Auckland FC have tasted defeat for the first time in their history after suffering a 4-0 shock loss to Western United at Go Media Stadium in Auckland.
Published: 7:30PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/537360/football-western-united-dismantle-previously-unbeaten-auckland-fc

Cricket: Australia women show class in rain-affected win over NZ
Australia have retained the Rose Bowl trophy after having the White Ferns on the ropes when a thunderstorm cut the second One Day International short in Wellington.
Published: 6:13PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/537355/cricket-australia-women-show-class-in-rain-affected-win-over-nz

Sport Integrity Commission launch investigation into Yachting NZ following raft of conduct complaints
The Sport Integrity Commission informed complainants on Friday that it was satisfied opening an investigation was in the public interest.
Published: 1:30PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/537334/sport-integrity-commission-launch-investigation-into-yachting-nz-following-raft-of-conduct-complaints

Live updates: Auckland FC v Western United FC at Go Media Stadium, A-League round 9
Follow live updates as the Auckland FC take on Western United FC in round nine of the A-League.
Published: 5:27PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/537348/live-updates-auckland-fc-v-western-united-fc-at-go-media-stadium-a-league-round-9

Australian Open to provide platform for pickleball
The Australian Open will embrace one of the fastest-growing sports in the world when it hosts the inaugural Pickleball Slam.
Published: 4:55PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/537351/australian-open-to-provide-platform-for-pickleball

Live: White Ferns v Australia ODI - Game two at Basin Reserve
The T20 world champions are back on home soil to play Australia in three one-dayers. Follow all the action here
Published: 4:29PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/537328/live-white-ferns-v-australia-odi-game-two-at-basin-reserve

Basketball: Breakers' losing streak continues as Kings storm home
The Breakers suffered late jitters against the Sydney Kings to crash to a seventh-straight NBL defeat.
Published: 10:32AM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/537326/basketball-breakers-losing-streak-continues-as-kings-storm-home

Netflix inks US broadcast deal for 2027 and 2031 women's World Cups
FIFA and Netflix have signed a deal to broadcast the 2027 and 2031 editions of the Women's World Cup in the US.
Published: 2:31PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/537340/netflix-inks-us-broadcast-deal-for-2027-and-2031-women-s-world-cups

Rugby: Gatland to stay as Wales' head coach for 2025 Six Nations
Warren Gatland will remain as Wales' head coach for the 2025 Six Nations, despite a challenging period of results.
Published: 11:27AM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/537332/rugby-gatland-to-stay-as-wales-head-coach-for-2025-six-nations

White Ferns face must-win game against Australia
Rain washed out game one, now the White Ferns must beat the world's best side twice in a row to secure a special piece of silverware.
Published: 6:44AM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/537311/white-ferns-face-must-win-game-against-australia

The sporting highlights of 2024
The RNZ Sport team looks back at some of the sporting highlights of 2024, with the Paris Olympics the centrepiece.
Published: 10:01PM 20 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/537304/the-sporting-highlights-of-2024

How Liam Lawson found out he was in: 'Welcome to Red Bull Racing'
The New Zealand driver admits the last few days have been surreal since finding out that he'll be driving alongside world champion Max Verstappen next year.
Published: 7:34AM 20 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/537211/how-liam-lawson-found-out-he-was-in-welcome-to-red-bull-racing

Health practitioner who treated Olivia Podmore kept no notes, inquest hears
The practitioner worked with Podmore for more than four years and accepted his lack of note-taking was 'inappropriate'.
Published: 5:07PM 27 November 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/534965/health-practitioner-who-treated-olivia-podmore-kept-no-notes-inquest-hears

Olivia Podmore inquest: 'We could lose someone', doctor warned High Performance Sport NZ
A doctor has told the hearing into Olivia Podmore's death she endured "psychological abuse" in the Cycling NZ high performance squad.
Published: 4:51PM 22 November 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/534551/olivia-podmore-inquest-we-could-lose-someone-doctor-warned-high-performance-sport-nz

'Talking's been done': Tyson Fury gets serious ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch
The pair were separated after a heated exchange at a news conference.
Published: 7:07AM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/537231/talking-s-been-done-tyson-fury-gets-serious-ahead-of-oleksandr-usyk-rematch

Review finds cultural issues, lack of transparency within Yachting NZ
It also found perceived favouritism within the organisation.
Published: 10:10AM 20 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/537227/review-finds-cultural-issues-lack-of-transparency-within-yachting-nz

Liam Lawson wins Red Bull seat, to partner F1 world champ Max Verstappen in 2025
After months of speculation, the NZ driver has been named among Red Bull's Formula 1 team.
Published: 10:46PM 19 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/537183/liam-lawson-wins-red-bull-seat-to-partner-f1-world-champ-max-verstappen-in-2025

Angry gamblers responsible for nearly half of social media abuse of tennis players, study finds
International tennis bodies used AI to monitor 2.47 million posts across social media platforms and found 15 accounts breached criminal thresholds, with sexist and inappropriate comments were the most common forms of abuse.
Published: 10:35AM 20 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/537232/angry-gamblers-responsible-for-nearly-half-of-social-media-abuse-of-tennis-players-study-finds
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Published: 8:26PM 21/12/2024		 Auckland FC’s unbeaten run ends as Western United run rampant. Source: Stuff.
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Published: 1:15PM 21/12/2024		 Red Bull's junior F1 team rush to replace Liam Lawson after Kiwi's promotion. Source: Stuff.
Red Bull's junior F1 team rush
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Published: 12:56PM 21/12/2024		 ‘Gross violation’: The bizarre row over Tyson Fury’s beard ahead of world title rematch. Source: Stuff.
‘Gross violation’: The
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rematch.
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Business Newsroom
NZ faces tough economic year: Lessons from 2024’s challenges - Bruce Cotterill
Politicians are urged to prioritise unity and decisive action amid economic challenges.
Published: 11:00AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/economy/nz-faces-tough-economic-year-lessons-from-2024s-challenges-bruce-cotterill/HISL7JMZ4JETTMF5T4XKRP4NNM/

Kiwi broadcaster Jack Tame on money, high school, step-parenting and busking - Money Talks with Liam Dann
Tame talks to Liam Dann about broadcasting and Christchurch's obsession with schools
Published: 6:00AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/kiwi-broadcaster-jack-tame-on-money-high-school-step-parenting-and-busking-money-talks-with-liam-dann/DQUCH3RREZHMRB3DYJEKIQ2TSY-2/

Auckland fine-dining restaurant The Grove to close – owners Michael and Annette Dearth on their 20-year dream and going out on a high
'We’re actually really busy and I know we're going to break a few hearts.'
Published: 5:02AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/auckland-fine-dining-restaurant-the-grove-to-close-owners-michael-and-annette-death-on-their-20-year-dream-and-going-out-on-a-high/URS3MDDFXZBRTEABOZ2GZIX4LM/

NZ fraudster Shaun Morgan caught in Dubai, fined for fake lawyer claims
New Zealander with colourful history finds himself in third continent's courts.
Published: 5:00AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/banking-finance/nz-fraudster-shaun-morgan-caught-in-dubai-fined-for-fake-lawyer-claims/RA3HC3NAGBD7PB2QCCJYBTDSJA/

What a Boomer thinks about untaxed capital gains – Mary Holm Q&A
Our columnist on the big Super debate and the letters that were kind – and not so kind.
Published: 5:00AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/what-this-boomer-thinks-about-untaxed-capital-gains-mary-holm-qa/XABIEAIR3NGARGW5U6UK5SZEYU/

How to put the country’s balance sheet back in order – Fran O’Sullivan
It is unfathomable that a right of centre Government is not addressing its balance sheet.
Published: 5:00AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/how-to-put-the-countrys-balance-sheet-back-in-order-fran-osullivan/DXDJQPJ3WNFIFEVPU25IBAYOBY/

Retail’s Christmas wish: Staying alive in 2025
Christmas sales will be critical to retailers' survival as 2025 shapes up as a challenge.
Published: 5:00AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/retail/retailers-christmas-wish-staying-alive-in-2025/CBJEKQI4TVANTD4TSGSS3WGFJY/

Media Insider - 24 awards for media’s crazy, wild 2024; TV weather presenter and sports radio host resign from roles; TVNZ’s new executive role - who’s in line?
Who's in line for influential TVNZ role?; $1 sales: Five NZME community newspapers saved.
Published: 8:04PM 20 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/media-insider/media-insider-24-awards-for-medias-crazy-wild-2024-tv-weather-presenter-and-sports-radio-host-resign-from-roles-tvnzs-new-executive-role-whos-in-line/IKWTSL6UJVF5HPXH7HX6BVLTIY/

Market close: Index climbs higher after choppy trade
Some relief that the US markets weren’t weaker after a healthy correction the day before.
Published: 6:41PM 20 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/market-close-index-climbs-higher-after-choppy-trade/CHTSRM74TFDYDNYZVBFYNST2KU/

Regulator to deregister Waipareira over political donations
A long-running dispute over the charity's political-party financing reaches its end-game.
Published: 5:12PM 20 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/regulator-to-deregister-waipareira-over-political-donations/J4QUMQ2PMFEVVMCBF7QQ325Z4A/
Politics Newsroom
Government quietly scraps waste minimisation policies
The government has quietly cancelled plans to improve recycling and roll out a kerbside food scraps composting scheme.
Published: 2:31PM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/537337/government-quietly-scraps-waste-minimisation-policies

Transmission Gully partnership breakdown will not hurt future public-private partnerships, Infrastructure Minister says
The roads partnership unravelled under a confidential settlement this week, meaning NZTA will now finish off what it had said was incomplete work.
Published: 8:18AM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537318/transmission-gully-partnership-breakdown-will-not-hurt-future-public-private-partnerships-infrastructure-minister-says

Funding cuts to charity particularly felt over Christmas period
A family violence service provider is expecting a 30 percent surge in women seeking refuge over the holiday season.
Published: 7:01AM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537310/funding-cuts-to-charity-particularly-felt-over-christmas-period

Nelson Hospital conditions 'unbearable' - staff
One worker says the building is decrepit and falling down around them.
Published: 6:18AM 21 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/537308/nelson-hospital-conditions-unbearable-staff

Parliament's final sitting day an insight into party factions
On Parliament's last day of the year, there was a rare glimpse of the factions within the major parties.
Published: 4:08PM 20 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/537280/parliament-s-final-sitting-day-an-insight-into-party-factions

How diplomats have broken the law in NZ - and what happened next
A handful of foreign diplomats have misbehaved during their time here - and not all of them have been brought to justice.
Published: 7:17PM 20 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/537297/how-diplomats-have-broken-the-law-in-nz-and-what-happened-next

Former Labour MP, North Shore mayor Ann Hartley dies
Former Labour MP and mayor of Auckland's North Shore City Ann Hartley has died.
Published: 5:06PM 20 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/537279/former-labour-mp-north-shore-mayor-ann-hartley-dies

The year in politics: Stories that dominated the headlines in 2024
It's been a long year in politics - James Shaw was still leading the Greens in February - remember that?
Published: 6:45AM 20 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537204/the-year-in-politics-stories-that-dominated-the-headlines-in-2024

Labour moves Speaker from the 'nice' to 'naughty' list
Last week's fights with the Speaker over the Fast Track schedule may have changed the tone in Parliament.
Published: 3:37PM 20 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/537273/labour-moves-speaker-from-the-nice-to-naughty-list

Parliament fits an extra morning into final sitting day
The House - On Parliament's last day of the year, there was the rare occurrence of a personal (conscience) vote on selling booze over the Easter weekend. While it didn't have the numbers to pass, it was a chance to get a rare glimpse of the fact...
Published: 3:08PM 20 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/537270/parliament-fits-an-extra-morning-into-final-sitting-day

PM skipping Waitangi appearance 'a good first step' - hīkoi organiser
"There's no point in speaking to ears that will not listen to, minds that will not change," Eru Kapa-Kingi says.
Published: 8:50PM 19 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/537158/pm-skipping-waitangi-appearance-a-good-first-step-hikoi-organiser

End of Clean Car discount, road user charges see EV sales decline
Subsidies are gone, road user charges are in, and ACC levies are up. So do electric cars still make financial sense?
Published: 11:40AM 20 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/537245/end-of-clean-car-discount-road-user-charges-see-ev-sales-decline

HYEFU revealed: Nicola Willis deploys convenient new measure amid bleak books
Analysis - The opening of the books at Treasury has revealed a bleak economic outlook, and a new measure to improve that picture.
Published: 3:03PM 17 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/536933/hyefu-revealed-nicola-willis-deploys-convenient-new-measure-amid-bleak-books

Fast-tracked hotel and hostel in Mount Eden surprise residents
Plans for a hotel and student hostel at Auckland's Eden Park stadium have been revealed in the release of fast-track application documents.
Published: 7:27AM 20 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/537192/fast-tracked-hotel-and-hostel-in-mount-eden-surprise-residents

Government confirms plan to dismantle Te Pūkenga, re-establish polytechs
The government has confirmed its plan to break up Te Pūkenga / New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology and re-establish independent polytechnics.
Published: 12:53PM 20 December 2024
Source: Radio New Zealand. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/537251/government-confirms-plan-to-dismantle-te-pukenga-re-establish-polytechs
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Entertainment Newsroom
Outrage after The Chase’s Paul Sinha, The Sinnerman, appears to cost team $185K with ‘wrong’ answer
Viewers expressed their outrage, suggesting the team on the show was 'robbed'.
Published: 5:00PM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/outrage-after-the-chases-paul-sinha-the-sinnerman-appears-to-cost-team-185k-with-wrong-answer/YVIHNQV5END2JDJ7M5YGFKTIKE/

Remembering Kris Kristofferson: A life of country music and cinematic success
New York Times: The iconic singer, songwriter and actor died in September aged 88.
Published: 3:00PM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/remembering-kris-kristofferson-a-life-of-country-music-and-cinematic-success/5N6TCVW54BGD5EWWT5EQ45QC7M/

Must-see TV series of 2024: Comedy, drama and reality hits
This year of TV has had something for everyone.
Published: 12:00PM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/must-see-tv-series-of-2024-comedy-drama-and-reality-hits/DA2SMVLOLRC77DY5IK645J6J7U/

Liam Payne death: Singer alleged to have previously struggled with drug addiction
Court filing says One Direction singer had previously battled with drug addiction.
Published: 11:01AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/liam-payne-death-singer-alleged-to-have-previously-struggled-with-drug-addiction/UEDHARPEIZBCXGSMQUE5R64GTU/

The Chase host Bradley Walsh issues competitor with warning in battle against The Dark Destroyer
Bradley Walsh wasn't the only one who was left frustrated it seems.
Published: 9:00AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/the-chase-host-bradley-walsh-issues-competitor-with-warning-in-battle-against-the-dark-destroyer/4RVBXXFLRBC7ZKMUJ43ULF26JQ/

5 best Christmas songs to listen to this year, from Billie Eilish to Mariah Carey
From guilty pleasures and delicious classics to modern bangers.
Published: 7:30AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/5-best-christmas-songs-to-listen-to-this-year-from-billie-eilish-to-mariah-carey/OHLMJJ73H5BHTPL7ZSJFKGWVRE/

How I aged into the bad Christmas movie
New York Times: When you're begrudgingly charmed by Netflix holiday films.
Published: 5:00AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/how-i-aged-into-the-bad-christmas-movie/UMUNT3NF2NBNFIDPL7EQVWYG3A/

'It’s very exposing': Nicole Kidman on sex, death and her new film Babygirl
New York Times: Why Nicole Kidman's latest role is her most personal yet.
Published: 5:00AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/its-very-exposing-nicole-kidman-on-sex-death-and-her-new-film-babygirl/BDSF42CWBZHDTHZO2ZMMRODRNQ/

How Angelina Jolie found her voice to play opera’s defining diva
New York Times: Inside Angelina Jolie's transformation to play opera legend Maria Callas.
Published: 5:00AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/how-angelina-jolie-found-her-voice-to-play-operas-defining-diva/YZ77QBBVYVFHJF3GRPRQKHAQKQ/

Why Hollywood keeps casting the same five actors in everything
Telegraph: Who are the new ‘It Boys’ – and why can’t anyone else get lucky?
Published: 4:00PM 20 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/why-hollywood-keeps-casting-the-same-five-actors-in-everything/4TGWK42YYJEPLMC5N2G5NES7CM/
Lifestyle Newsroom
Why women go off sex in midlife and what men need to know
Telegraph: Major dry spells are common, but there are ways to get the spark back.
Published: 4:00PM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/why-women-go-off-sex-in-midlife-and-what-men-need-to-know/HA3VSN2UCZADROPLMJFEVQLXVY/

Man’s heartbreak after revealing his wife’s dying wish is to cheat on him
The man shared on Reddit that his wife's request involves her ex-boyfriend.
Published: 3:00PM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/mans-heartbreak-after-revealing-his-wifes-dying-wish-is-to-cheat-on-him/MOROHMGRLVCI3LSIJBJMHA3OAU/

Recognising dementia: Five warning signs to watch for
New York Times: Forgetfulness is not always the primary symptom.
Published: 2:00PM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/recognising-dementia-five-warning-signs-to-watch-for/KX6MUG2K4ZHNBHHL6BTNVHBIGM/

Bee venom and shoulder pads: Insider tips on looking as good as the Queen
How to look good at any age, according to those with royal approval.
Published: 1:18PM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/bee-venom-and-shoulder-pads-insider-tips-on-looking-as-good-as-the-queen/NQ2AWRH2KVGNVA66EC4572P2T4/

Do you really need to wear sunscreen every day?
NY Times: It blocks harmful UV rays but still lets enough sunlight through for benefits.
Published: 11:00AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/do-you-really-need-sunscreen-every-day/KXX7MMOOFBETFMVVAKADYLXOHE/

King Charles to continue cancer treatment in 2025 but health ‘moving in a positive direction’
Aides insist the monarch's cancer treatment is 'moving in a positive direction'.
Published: 9:08AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/king-charles-to-continue-cancer-treatment-in-2025-but-health-moving-in-a-positive-direction/DM6GJWHOI5FPXAQOF4ATM2YTEU/

The return of the kōkako to Auckland’s Hūnua Ranges
'It feels precious – that’s what it feels like.'
Published: 8:00AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/the-return-of-the-kokako-to-aucklands-hunua-ranges/YWEALLSLPRDOVHROQQVORZN32A/

Sir Cliff Richard returns to NZ for November 2025 tour after 13 years
'We should simply all get together and say we love each other.'
Published: 8:00AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/cliff-richard-returns-to-nz-for-november-2025-tour-after-13-years/XRYI6A4BEZC5BOM2D5ZHKNIJQU/

Hidden detail in Queen Mary of Denmark’s new Christmas picture
Royal watchers have spotted the Australian-born Queen's unique choice of decoration.
Published: 7:44AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/hidden-detail-in-queen-marys-new-christmas-pic/CELJ7YDOI5E55H7QLSI3MDWOJ4/

Things to do in Auckland this weekend: Plan ahead for the final days of the year
Things are just beginning to heat up in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Published: 6:00AM 21 December 2024
Source: NZ Herald. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/things-to-do-in-auckland-this-weekend-plan-ahead-for-the-final-days-of-the-year/O7K5TVIHINBTPDWAQIL5KJ5OCQ/
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