Finlay Dunseath

Wellington

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Kiwi traveller faces almost $100k bill after fracturing spine in Cambodia

Jul 18, 2023 | stuff.co.nz | Finlay Dunseath

The family of a Kiwi who fractured his spine in Cambodia are urging travellers to get insurance as they face huge costs to bring their brother home. Charlie Lowe, a New Zealand citizen who has lived and worked in Australia for the last 15 years, suffered a serious spinal injury after falling on a curb in Phnom Penh, Cambodia while on holiday on July 5.
Watch: Kids reunited with parents after going missing in Southland bush

Jul 16, 2023 | stuff.co.nz | Finlay Dunseath

Watch the moment an 8-year-old and 11-year-old are reunited with their parents after spending a night missing in the Southland bush. A 20-hour search and rescue operation took place on Saturday, after Charlie McLean, 8, and an 11-year-old girl became lost after wandering away from their DOC campsite near Mavora Lakes around 2.30pm on Saturday afternoon.
Tohunga Tūmau showcases the best of kai Māori in Matariki celebration

Jul 15, 2023 | stuff.co.nz | Finlay Dunseath

A culinary event on the eve of Matariki and Puanga has brought together people from around the country to enjoy the best of kai Māori and culinary expertise. Tohunga Tūmau, a dinner which brings together the best Māori chefs, suppliers and indigenous ingredients, took place at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on Thursday evening.
'Missing witness' details emerge in twist for investigation into alleged Biden corruption

Jul 12, 2023 | stuff.co.nz | Finlay Dunseath

The chief of a US think tank, who has accused US President Joe Biden and his son Hunter of corruption, is facing several charges of corruption himself, as well as arms trafficking and sanctions violations. Gal Luft, a 57-year-old who holds dual US-Israeli citizenship, was on the run as a “fugitive” after skipping bail in Cyprus in April where he had been arrested and was awaiting extradition to the US.
Two arrested after counterfeit money scheme foiled in Rotorua

Jul 11, 2023 | stuff.co.nz | Finlay Dunseath

Two people have been arrested after counterfeit money circulated in Rotorua over a period of two months. In a statement, Detective Sergeant Nathan Marten confirmed two were arrested on Tuesday 11 July on charges of forgery. Equipment used to make counterfeit $10, $20 and $50 notes was also seized, he said.
Why are people threatening to boycott Spark NZ?

Jul 10, 2023 | stuff.co.nz | Finlay Dunseath

A social media interaction between Spark NZ and a prominent transgender activist has led to threats of boycotting the company. Over the weekend, the telco’s reply to a post from trans activist Shaneel Lal on the new social media platform Threads ruffled the feathers of some of its customers. Lal’s post read: “Dear Threaders, Can we agree that we won’t tolerate TERFs on Threads. They've made the lives of trans people living hell on almost all platforms.
Military vehicles spotted on Wellington roads off to Australia for large exercise

Jul 7, 2023 | stuff.co.nz | Finlay Dunseath

Military light armoured vehicles seen travelling through Wellington on Friday are being transported to a large scale training exercise in Australia. A New Zealand Defence Force spokesperson said the vehicles seen on Wellington roads were to be taken over the Tasman to take part in Exercise Talisman Sabre 23. “The military vehicles you have seen include Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs), and Medium-Heavy Operational Vehicles (MHOVs).
Popular Dunedin student bar loses liquor licence

Jul 7, 2023 | stuff.co.nz | Finlay Dunseath

A notorious Dunedin venue aimed at the student market has lost its liquor licence after authorities opposed a renewal application. Eleven Bar and Club in Dunedin’s Octagon has failed in a bid to have its liquor licence renewed following a District Licensing Committee hearing which began in February. The business applied for a renewal of its on-licence, but all three reporting agencies – police, the medical officer of health, and licensing inspector – opposed it.
The craziest stunts in the new Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

Jul 6, 2023 | stuff.co.nz | Finlay Dunseath

Tom Cruise, the star behind the Mission: Impossible franchise, is out to shock fans once again with a series of breathtaking new stunts in the franchise’s latest chapter. Several previewed stunts from the latest instalment, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, have been racking up millions of views on TikTok and other social media in the build up to its release.
Midwives to receive pay boost as Te Whatu Ora reaches union agreement

Jul 6, 2023 | stuff.co.nz | Finlay Dunseath

Te Whatu Ora is set to increase midwives’ pay rates after reaching an agreement with midwifery and nurses’ unions. In a statement, Te Whatu Ora confirmed an agreement had been reached to implement new pay rates for midwives following negotiations with the Midwifery Employee Representation & Advisory Service (MERAS) and the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO). Te Whatu Ora chief executive Fepulea'i Margie Apa said it was a “fantastic outcome for our midwives”.