The first word Micah Yu said was diào luò (掉落), which is fall down or dropped in Mandarin. The 13-month-old’s parents, Mindy and Freddy Yu, speak Mandarin to him at home knowing now is the best time for him to pick up the language. “We want him to be able to grow up and learn … Read more
Despitea $21million drop in profit, Skyline Enterprises Ltd chief executive Geoff McDonald says there is growing evidence to support a level of “cautious optimism” looking ahead, with the first dividend payment in three years coming before Christmas. The company outlined its financial results to shareholders at its annual meeting in Queenstown on Saturday, reporting a … Read more
A person has died following a serious crash on State Highway 1 near the intersection of Korohe Road, northeast of Tūrangi. Police were called to the single-vehicle crash about 6.40pm. They said the road remained closed while staff worked at the scene. Source link
Police won’t say what weapon the person might have. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police in Tairāwhiti are trying to find a person who may have a weapon. Police had earlier closed a section of coastal State Highway 35 near Turihaua Beach, about 20 minutes north of the city. The road has now reopened as … Read more
A group of hardcore Costco fan have set up shop outside the soon-to-be opened megastore – over 16 hours before it opens. Poppy Keane and three friends, who dub themselves the ‘Costco crazies’, were the first outside the store at 2.30pm on Tuesday, ready for its opening at 8am on Wednesday. The vast 14,800m² megastore … Read more
The housing development is planned for near the start of the tree-lined Maitai Valley. Photo: RNZ / Tracy Neal Nelson City Council has approved a plan change to allow the rural Kākā Valley to be subdivided for housing. Councillors voted 10-3 majority in favour of rezoning 287 hectares of the Maitai Valley, after a week-long … Read more
LISA BURD/Stuff Jockey Sam Weatherley after a win at New Plymouth last year (file photo). One of New Zealand’s top jockeys has been handed a nine-week suspension for “reckless riding” which racing authorities ruled caused the incident that led to the death of fellow rider Taiki Yanagida. Sam Weatherley, 23, was handed the ban on … Read more
National has the edge on Labour with enough support to form a Government if the election were held tomorrow, according to the latest political poll. A TVNZ/Kantar poll published on Tuesday evening showed the National Party has retained its 37% support in the broadcaster’s poll, meaning it could form a Government with the ACT Party, … Read more
Photo: 123rf.com Police have arrested six people in relation to robberies in the Auckland Suburb of Mount Albert. In a statement, Assistant Commissioner Richard Chambers said the Operation Rhino investigation team arrested and charged an 18-year-old male and five youths overnight for their involvement in an aggravated robbery of a retail store within the St … Read more
National and Act could work together to form a Government based on the results of a new political poll. Tonight’s 1News Kantar poll, taken from September 17 to 21, shows National with 37 percent support, the same result it received in August. Labour was up one percentage point on 34. Act was on nine percent, … Read more