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Is the CCP suppressing protest in New Zealand?
Foreign Interference Two human rights activists roughed up during the visit of China’s second most powerful person to New Zealand in June suspect it wasn’t a random incident. Police reopen their investigation. By Paula Penfold | Published by Stuff NZ Summary Human rights activists, Michael Zhuang and Jian Xing, were assaulted during a visit by Chinese Premier Li to New Zealand in June.
The New Zealand teen cycling 25,000km solo around the world
When first venturing into solo travel, some may choose a place close to home, or use the help of a tour guide, just dipping their toe in. 18-year-old Quinn Hoare, from Auckland, chose to cycle 25,000 kilometres from Singapore to Norway instead. "I've always just loved cycling... It's just combining all my hobbies into one," he told Stuff Travel from Uzbekistan.
Sarah thought her sore back may be a pulled muscle - she was wrong
A woman who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer is now using her experience to help others. In early 2021, Sarah Cheung, then 41, thought perhaps she'd pulled a muscle or had washed the dishes too hard when she started getting sporadic stabbing pains in her lower back. The pain would come and go, often occurring around her period. But when it got bad enough to wake her in the middle of the night, the consultant and mum decided it was time to see her GP.
King Charles III to skip New Zealand during trip Down Under: reports
King Charles and Queen Camilla have reportedly dropped New Zealand off the itinerary for their October tour Down Under. The King and Queen are set to visit Australia and Samoa in October, according to The Mirror royal editor Russell Myers. The royal tour is to include a visit to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa.
Why crossbreeding could be the answer to purebred problems
A veterinary expert at Massey University believes dog breeding has "got into trouble". "With some breeds... breed standards seemed fine when they were developed quite a while ago... but repeated use of those standards has bred dogs which have become problematic," Craig Johnson, a professor of veterinary neurophysiology, told Stuff's daily podcast Newsable. Johnson points to pugs and their breathing problems as an example.
Gardener reveals the three top tips for maintaining garden tools
By: William Hansby Winter is a good time to clean and sharpen garden tools, especially when it's too wet and cold to play in the soil. My former horticulture teacher and landscape gardener Neil Clarkson was a stickler for cleaning tools at the end of the gardening day. That was usually just a clean down with hose, bucket and brush. But every winter, when the cold, wet weather set in we would congregate in the warm shed and give our tools a thorough going over.
The beginners guide to successfully growing seeds in winter
By: William Hansby It's quite possible to continue propagating seeds through the coldest parts of winter, and you don't have to fork out big bucks for heat pads like we did on the weekend. Getting that heat pad came with consequences too. No beer for the whole week! But you don't have to be that drastic if you want to continue propagating through the cold, wet months of winter. (We also took the door off an old vertical freezer with shelves.
Sarah Tickner health update: Black Caps bowler Blair Tickner reveals wife's Leukemia diagnosis
Sarah Tickner, the wife of Black Caps fast bowler Blair Tickner, has been diagnosed with Leukaemia. Blair Tickner announced on social media that Sarah Tickner is undergoing cancer treatment in England where the 34-cap New Zealand international cricketer is playing for county club Derbyshire. The Tickners only arrived in England with their young daughter last month.
Ian Robinson celebrated his 90th birthday by jumping out of a plane
Ian Robinson celebrated a milestone by going skydiving, but what makes it unique is he did it on his 90th birthday. On Tuesday, Robinson took in the Auckland skyline from 18,000 feet in the air. It is the first time he has ever skydived. Footage of the jump over Skydive Auckland's base at Parakai shows a stunning panaroma of the countryside, coast and the Kaipara Harbour northwest of Auckland city.
Expert 'surprised' at Charles' popularity a year after coronation
Last week, there was a significant break in the silence surrounding the health of King Charles, with the announcement he would be If not a complete return to good health, then at least the first green shoots of recovery for the King, as the first anniversary of his coronation approaches. It's been a tumultuous 12 months for the royal family, not least on the health front with cancer hitting both Charles and Kate, the Princess of Wales.
New Zealand TV reporter Michelle Prendiville and rugby star Marty Banks announce their engagement
After years of long-distance, TVNZ sports journalist Michelle Prendiville, 28, and Highlanders rugby legend Marty Banks, 34, are engaged. The pair updated their Instagram profiles with a photo of Banks getting down on one knee to propose to Prendiville with a ring. In an interview with Woman's Day, the couple said Banks organised a surprise for his girlfriend, asking a photographer friend, Joe, to suggest they take part in a paid tourism photoshoot.
Te Kura spent 13 years struggling with period pain before she was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis, now she's had surgery to fix it
From her first period at 13, Te Kura Parsons-Grace knew something wasn't right: she could be "crying" in pain so bad it would cause her to faint. But for years she says it was regarded as normal. It was "a bit of a mind game – you start to think you're crazy", the aspiring primary school teacher said. So she pushed through. Until one day, curled over in pain at work thinking her appendix may have burst, she says she went to an emergency department.
Arthritis, titanium rods, hit-and-run can't stop Nick Ashill's bid to run across Australia
Doctors warned Wellington man Nick Ashill he might struggle to walk again after he was hit by a pick-up truck while running across the United States seven years ago. His pelvis smashed and his right leg badly broken, Ashill persevered through a long period of rehabilitation and numerous surgeries. In 10 days, he will set off on a 4000km across Australia. While he loves to run, he's also got a bigger goal with his cross-continent journeys – to raise money for people living with respiratory disease.
The best cleaning hack for white shoes revealed
White trainers are a wardrobe staple. Conservative enough to wear to work, yet hip enough to wear on a night out, they're rocked by everyone from duchesses to students. They do get grubby fast though, and unlike a well-loved pair of jeans you can't just chuck your white Converse in the washing machine when they're a little on the manky side. (There's nothing stopping you, but don't expect them to last too long if you do).
The big money mistake Brooke Roberts made at age 10 taught her a lifelong lesson
Brooke Roberts is co-founder and co-chief executive of online investment platform Sharesies. Launched in 2017, Sharesies now serves more than 600,000 investors across Aotearoa and Australia. READ MORE:Game-changing move could help slash your grocery costs My biggest money mistake was… Taking the money. My mum put a small amount of money away every week since I was born.
Is it possible to rid your garden of voracious white cabbage butterflies? Original
Why even bother to start your winter vegetables now when the voracious white cabbage butterflies are certain to decimate your young crop? Well, for one thing, you'll be taking advantage of the longer daylight hours and warmer weather to make your seedlings strong before planting out. But many gardeners question the logic of the early planting of winter vege because of the white butterfly, their caterpillars and eggs.
'Offensive': Classic baby name banned by NZ government Original
By Imogen Wells Earlier in the week, the Department of Internal Affairs released the list of baby names that were turned down by the Registrar-General of Births, Deaths, and Marriages in 2023. Prince was number one on the rejected list, getting declined five times by the DIA last year. Kingkillah, Messiah, XIX, and AazyahRoyaal were also given the thumbs down by the Registrar-General. READ MORE:Kylie Minogue fans threaten to 'riot' over awards snub And the name Fanny.
All the baby names New Zealand parents weren't allowed to use in 2023 Original
For the first time since 2009, King has finally been dethroned as the most common baby name declined in New Zealand. Instead, Prince has shot to the top of the rejected baby names list in 2023, with five instances of the name being denied by the Department of Internal Affairs. READ MORE:Mum-of-two's brutal holiday admission Spellings of Prynce and Pryncè also failed to make it across the line for new parents.
Mum gives birth to first child in New Zealand Costco bathroom, reunites with staff Original
After years of experiencing fertility issues, Kiwi primary school teacher Gill delivered her first born, Nathanael Mark, in the bathroom of Costco Westgate in Auckland alongside her husband Keith and a handful of workers on Friday. For the first time since Nathanael's birth at 35 weeks, two of the Costco workers have reconnected with the Bay family to check in on the baby they helped deliver in their own store. "A Costco staff member named Ju gave us a courtesy call checking how we are all doing.
Jacinda Ardern Clarke Gayford wedding: Everything we know about the nuptials
By Ryan Anderson Guests have started to arrive at former prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern's wedding to Clarke Gayford. After almost five years of engagement, and one cancellation due to a global pandemic, the pair are set to wed at a Hawke's Bay venue on Saturday. READ MORE:Mia Farrow mourns sister Tisa after death aged 72 The couple have remained tight-lipped about the big day, but Stuff understands the ceremony will be small – with mostly family, very close friends and a few politicians.
'$20,000' heart-shaped chip sells on auction site after 10-year-old girl spots it in packet of crisps
Bianca McPherson was surprised at how much attention one potato chip could get when she listed hers on Trade Me earlier this year. The Auckland 10-year-old listed the chip, with a heart-shaped hole, in July hoping to raise money for Starship Hospital. More than 100,000 views later, it sold for $5000. But the winning bidder was happy to pay $10,000 and Bluebird matched the donation, resulting in a total of $20,000 going to Starship. "Starship has helped my family over quite a few years.
Finger-lickin' good 'wedding of my dreams' for one lucky bride Original
Cradling a bouquet of deep-fried chicken, Laing Le Wong from Singapore, 32, had a "KFC-themed wedding of my dreams". After meeting on a dating app and having their first date at KFC, Le Wong and her now husband, Xie Peng, tied the knot in November with a finger-lickn' good celebration. KFC lover Le Wong suffers from a disability that affects the blood vessels in her brain. This has diminished her ability to walk, and she remains in a wheelchair.
Create an instant vegetable garden in a weekend using containers Original
I'd love to save you the frustration of your garden not growing well by encouraging you to become properly acquainted with your land, soil and climate before you begin. Each season differs: the sun and shade expand, then contract, the water table rises and falls, frost comes and goes, and seasonal winds blow. Spend time outside in the weather and discover the sheltered spots and the most exposed. Slide your spade in to learn your soil – it's surprisingly different from spot to spot.
Wedding dress goes missing after being loaned to friend who accidentally donated it to an op shop Original
Donna McQuaid's wedding dress isn't just a reminder of her special day. It's surrounded by memories of her late mother, who never got to share her own wedding dress because it was lost in a fire. But in a series of unfortunate events, McQuaid's dress was accidentally donated to charity after she lent it to a friend who was recently engaged. "The reason that I'm so upset is that my mum was so sad that she didn't get to show her dress.
Does snoozing your alarm actually help you wake up? Sleep scientists reveal the truth.
Please, just five more minutes. It's the bargain a lot of us make with ourselves every morning: get up and try to survive the morning with a half-functioning brain, or hit the snooze button and try to catch a few more minutes of sleep. That extra ten (or twenty, or thirty) minutes of sleep can make or break your morning, and sometimes, the incessant snoozing might even make you worry about your sleeping habits – but is snoozing actually so bad?
Couples opting to elope rather than have a wedding to save money Original
With the average cost of a wedding hitting $32,000, more couples are opting to elope to save money, celebrants say. New Zealand celebrant Amber Caskey said she had noticed a trend in people opting to elope since mid last year. "Costs are becoming more and more prohibitive to a full-scale wedding for many, when the total outlay can easily be a good proportion of a house deposit," she said.
The 'low-key' hack a stylist says will finally get your 'floor-robe' under control Original
So your wardrobe is a mess, you can never find what you want to wear, and if you're honest a lot of your clothes live on the floor, rather than in the wardrobe. I hear you, life is busy and colour coding your undies isn't on your priority list. This isn't one of those articles that teaches you how to make your home 'Pinterest worthy' and then shames you because it's not.
The secret to thriving seedlings could be hiding in your recycling bin Original
These common household objects can serve double-time in the garden. Bonus: You're saving them from landfill. Toilet rolls, egg cartons and newspaper make excellent disposable seed pots for spring veges – and then there are pantyhose. DIY newspaper pots To save disturbing roots when being planted out, it's a good idea to use a disposable pot, which is simply planted in the garden and rots away in time for the roots to grow through.
Parents' dispute over their daughters' names lands in High Court
Former Victoria Police detective Charlie Bezzina has outlined what he thinks are the next possible steps in the mushroom investigation. Patterson, 48, is at the centre of a now-infamous lunch at her home Leongatha, in Victoria's southeast Gippsland region, on July 29, that left three of her former in-laws dead of suspected mushroom poisoning. Don and Gail Patterson along with Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson became severely ill and died just days after the lunch.
Parents' dispute over daughters' names lands in High Court Original
By Hanna McCallum A dispute between two separated parents who couldn't agree on their twin daughters' names has ended up in the High Court. The naming of the two girls, now aged five, was previously the subject of a Family Court case in 2021 after the father sought orders to change their first names. The mother had named the twins, born in June 2018, after the couple separated. The pair already had two other children, now aged seven and nine.
Five ways to repurpose things in your house: Surprising ways you can reuse forgotten bedding item Original
Repurposing the things around us makes more sustainable use of resources and helps reduce waste going to landfill. It also saves us money in the long run. Whether you know it or not, there are almost certainly a few everyday items in your house worth upcycling, or making better use of.
Toilet seat up or down? We have the definitive answer Original
A topic of vehement debate, it seems nothing quite separates the girls from the boys more than the question of toilet seat up or down. In response to a recent story on toilet seat innovations, our readers staked their claims in the comments section, citing varying reasons for the different positions. They range from politeness to convenience to hygiene, and even include the need to ensure your pet doesn't jump into the bowl once you're out of the bathroom.
U.S-China competition: Blinken heading to NZ, Tonga, Australia
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit the Pacific this week – his third foray to the region – to discuss security co-operation with New Zealand and Australia. The State Department said Blinken would also attend the Fifa Women’s World Cup in Aotearoa. But first, he will dedicate the U.S. embassy in Tonga on Wednesday – a move many experts say is part of Washington’s plan to counter China’s growing influence in the Pacific.
School in New Zealand in standoff with family over student's beard
A Bay of Plenty family and the leadership of their son's school are in a standoff over the 17-year-old's beard. Victor Rosa's father has contacted the Human Rights Commission saying he has been unfairly discriminated against for his Brazilian culture. But Pāpāmoa College in New Zealand insists the crackdown on facial hair was part of a wider push to improve student presentation in the wake of a parental survey. Rosa has been sporting facial hair at the school since he was 14.
Polyamorous exes: How to split $2m home three ways divides Supreme Court Original
The battle over a $2 million property owned by a man and two women who were in polyamorous relationship went all the way to the Supreme Court, who have just dismissed an appeal in a first case of its kind in New Zealand. The Auckland trio lived at the property in Kumeū, around 25lm from the city, for 15 years. After their relationship ended, they turned to the Family Court to determine how the property, which was jointly owned, should be divided.
New Zealand Rugby League working on unique World Cup bid that includes Pacific Islands
New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) is in talks with the Government on a bid for the 2025 Rugby League World Cup, which will include co-hosting with Pacific Island nations, but not Australia. It would be a fully inclusive and diverse World Cup, including the men’s, women’s, wheelchair and physical disability tournaments. International Rugby League (IRL) is desperate to find a new home for the sport’s showpiece tournament after France pulled out in May because of financial reasons.
Hairdresser saves man's life by spotting skin cancer during routine hair cut Original
A Christchurch hairdresser has earned himself a client for life after spotting an irregular scalp mark on his head which later turned out to be stage three melanoma. In August last year, 38-year-old Craig Robertson visited Just Cuts, The Hub, in the suburb of Hornby for what he thought would be a routine style cut, when senior stylist Awatea Emery noticed a small lesion on his scalp.
No quick fix for Moana Pasifika, but CEO confident of better days ahead
How did the season go for Moana Pasifika? Well, they lost their first 13 games, ahead of Saturday night’s win against the Waratahs, have had poor crowds, their coach Aaron Mauger is leaving early and best player Levi Aumua is jumping ship. You don’t need Picasso to paint a picture of what it’s been like. At first glance it does look like Moana Pasifika are a club in crisis, but dig a little deeper and it’s possible to see the future could be bright for them.
'Gracious and heartfelt': Tributes flow for Tonga's Princess Mele
Tributes are pouring in for Tonga's "beloved" Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili, who died in Auckland on Sunday, aged 75. The island kingdom is in mourning after the Palace Office in Nukua'lofa announced her death on Monday. Princess Mele was a cousin of King Tupou VI, and the eldest daughter of the late Prince Fatafehi Tu'ipelehake and Princess Melen'aite.
American Idol: First Pacific winner pays tribute to dad and heritage
Hawai’ian student Iam Tongi has dedicated his historic win at the American Idol to his late father and the Pacific whānau. Tongi, 18, became the first Pasifika to win the international show after performing his original single I’ll Be Seeing You. Tongi also became the first non-country singer to win American Idol in three years, scooping the US$250,000 prize and a recording contract with Hollywood Records/19 Recordings. Enter Tonga Tourism.
This Bunnings bucket 'changes lives', according to over-the-top reviews
A 20 litre branded bucket from hardware chain Bunnings might be the most thoroughly reviewed bucket in bucket-selling history. But some of the reviews are beyond the pail. The item has 55 reviews on the store's website, with some reading more like short stories than accurate assessments of the bucket's usefulness. Top reviews, some hundreds of words long, garner hundreds of votes – votes tally how "helpful" other shoppers have found the review.
Aaron Mauger resigns as Moana Pasifika coach, but will stay on for remainder of season
Aaron Mauger has resigned as head coach of Moana Pasifika after two years in the job. Mauger had signed a contract in October 2021 to coach Moana Pasifika for three years, but Stuff NZ understands Mauger informed the Moana Pasifika board late last week that he wouldn’t be continuing in the role next season. However, Mauger will stay on as the team’s head coach for the final two games of the season, away to Fijian Drua, the Waratahs and then depart his role.
South Auckland dawn raid criticised by Pacific community leader
Pacific community leader is “appalled” that a Pasifika overstayer was detained in a dawn raid in South Auckland last month. Police showed up at the Tongan national’s home at 5am on 19 April and took him into custody. Dawn raids on overstayers are still happening despite the Government’s official apology – almost two years ago – for the infamous Dawn Raids of the 1970s. The latest incident has “got the Pacific community in Aotearoa up in arms”.
Cultural importance behind decision not to restrict kava use in NZ, as Australia tightens rules urgently
A Pacific kava expert has praised the government for not restricting its use, despite the Australian government urgently tightening their rules. Last year, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) agreed to amend the status of kava in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, that would effectively ban takeaway kava and tighten existing regulations on how its prepared.
Monster of New Zealand
Sorry, your browser doesn't support embedded videos, but don't worry, you can download it and watch it with your favorite video player! Download here: Sue-Grey-On-Recent-Damning-Official-Information-Act-Requests-The-Government-LIED-2023-05-12.mp3 - 15,725 kb By: Paul Brennan, Reality Check Radio - 12th May 2023 Sue Grey On Recent Damning Official Information Act (OIA) Requests The Government LIED! The following is a commentary by Robert Bruce: Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins, Ashly Bloomfield...
Fiji government warns New Zealand criminal gangs
New Zealanders linked to criminal groups and trying to enter Fiji have been warned they will be turned away at the Fijian border. A Kiwi, with Fijian connections, was refused entry at Nadi Airport last week after border officials discovered he had links to criminal gangs in Aotearoa.
New Tongan task ahead for Taranaki netball boss
Netball Taranaki general manager Jaqua Pori-Makena-Simpson will take a sabbatical to focus on Tonga’s first Netball World Cup campaign. The Waitara-born coach has been instrumental for Tonga after the country went from not having a world ranking to seventh in 12 months. They went undefeated from 15 matches last year, with wins against World Cup regulars Fiji and Samoa at three separate events.
NFL star Jordan Mailata shows Pacific kids 'anything's possible'
Samoan league player-turned-NFL star Jordan Mailata has overcome the odds to play in Monday’s Super Bowl, but his rise to the sport’s pinnacle shows kids across the Pacific what’s possible, a Kiwi gridiron pioneer says. Mark Nua, 170kg and 198cm, and the 166kg, 203cm Mailata share a position, offensive tackle, where they are tasked with defending the quarterback from menacing pass rushers. Nua tells Stuff’s sports podcast The Podium he struggled with the running of the rugby codes.
New Zealand pilot taken hostage by Papuan rebels
A New Zealand pilot has been taken hostage while flying in the Papua province of Indonesia. Phillip Mark Mehrtens, was abducted by separatist fighters when they stormed his small commercial plane and set it alight after it landed in a remote airport in Paro, in the mountainous district of Nduga, on Tuesday. Diplomatic efforts are now under way to help Mehrtens, who is originally from Christchurch, and Papuan police said soldiers and officers were searching for him.
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