[ad_1] It is with deep sadness that the team at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne confirms beloved takahē Nio died over the weekend. Nio, 19, was taken to Wildbase Hospital at Massey University on Wednesday 27 March for Read more…
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Cardinal Tom Williams | Refugee Family Reunification Trust
[ad_1] It is with sadness that we remember the passing, in December 2023, of Cardinal Tom Williams. Cardinal Tom was one of our founding Patrons, and we will miss his kindness, support and encouragement. Cardinal Thomas Williams Thomas Williams was ordained a priest in Rome in 1959 and served in Palmerston North, Samoa and Porirua Read more…
Patrick Brownsey 1948–2023 | Te Papa’s Blog
[ad_1] Pat was a stalwart of the museum, beginning in 1977. He was a curator of botany and expert on New Zealand ferns. But he was so much more, including curating Te Papa’s stamp collection, and at various times managing the natural history team and the museum’s acquisitions process. Significantly, he was a role-model, mentor, Read more…
Elderly driver failed to report accident that left 14-year-old cyclist with concussion
[ad_1] Mark Taylor/Stuff A teenage cyclist was concussed when she was knocked off her bicycle. (File photo) An 84-year-old driver who hit a young cyclist while overtaking failed to report the accident to the police. At the Nelson District Court on Monday, Francesca Menzies pleaded guilty to charges of careless driving causing injury, and failing Read more…
Large fire in Waitara extinguished
[ad_1] One person has been treated after inhaling smoke from a large fire in High St East around 9am on Monday. A large shed fire has been extinguished in Waitara on Monday morning. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said they received a call about a fire around 9am. On arrival, firefighters found a large Read more…
Ford recalls Puma small SUV over seatbelt and airbag issue
[ad_1] Supplied Ford’s Puma is subject to a recall which could result in the airbag not performing correctly. Ford has announced a recall for its Puma small SUV over an incorrectly configured part that could lead to the airbag failing to deploy in a crash. In a statement to Stuff, Ford confirmed: “On a number Read more…
‘Gutted’ Eddie Jones apologises with Wallabies’ World Cup in tatters after record loss to Wales
[ad_1] At OL Stadium, Lyon: Wales 40 (Gareth Davies, Nick Thompkins, Jac Morgan tries; Dan Biggar con, Gareth Anscombe 2 con, 6 pen, drop goal) Australia 6 (Ben Donaldson 2 pen). HT: 16-6 Eddie Jones has apologised to Australian rugby fans after the Wallabies’ record 40-6 defeat to Wales left them on the brink of Read more…
‘Desperate need’: New social housing development to be built in Blenheim
[ad_1] Christchurch Methodist Mission/Supplied Consent has been granted for the Christchurch Methodist Mission to build six two-bedroom units on Rogers St. With more than 200 people waiting for social housing in Marlborough, six new homes will be built to help those in “desperate need”. However, there were some concerns the development on Rogers St – Read more…
Palmerston North student artists celebrated at Ringa Toi
[ad_1] SUPPLIED Students from two Palmerston North schools are featured in the Ringa Toi student exhibition at Te Papa in Wellington. Te Maia Sweetman from Manukura Students from two Palmerston North schools are featured in the Ringa Toi student exhibition at Te Papa in Wellington. Ringa Toi showcases the artwork of ākonga (students) working towards Read more…
Paddon pips van Gisbergen for Daybreaker Rally win in Manawatū
[ad_1] Tayler Burke Hayden Paddon and John Kennard won Saturday’s Daybreaker Rally throughout Manawatū and Rangitīkei. Against the elements and position on the heavily gravelled roads of Manawatū and Rangitīkei, Cromwell’s Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard won the Daybreaker Rally. Finishing in second was Gold Coast-based Kiwi Shane van Gisbergen and co-driver Glen Weston, Read more…