Harriet Alexander

2 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | David Hill |Nik Dirga |Nicholas Jones |Harriet Alexander

A southern council has opted to keep its water services in-house following strong community feedback. On Wednesday, Southland district councillors unanimously voted to run with an 'adjusted status quo model' for Three Waters services which allows it to retain responsibility while meeting new requirements. It comes at a time when councils all over the country are responding to Government reform on how they want to deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater.

2 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | James Vituscka |Harriet Alexander

It was May 2005 and a newly-single Brad Pitt was hiding out in the Chateau Marmont, living behind a paparazzi-proof tarpaulin in the hotel's private bungalow where John Belushi famously died in the 80s. Pitt's recent separation from actress Jennifer Aniston had convulsed the nation and rumors of his relationship with co-star Angelina Jolie were setting Hollywood ablaze. Fast forward 20 years, and it was Pitt and Jolie's adopted son who took shelter within the Chateau's mock Gothic walls.

2 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Emily Goodin |Harriet Alexander

Vicious accusations are flying among three former White House doctors, as President Joe Biden's personal physician is set to be hauled in front of Congress. On Tuesday, ex-Trump White House doctor turned Republican congressman Ronny Jackson told the Daily Mail that former Biden doctor, Dr Kevin O'Connor, engaged in shockingly bizarre and sexually inappropriate behavior in the White House.

2 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | Amy Ridout |Alan Granville |Harriet Alexander |Carrie Fellner

Residents have spoken against the Marlborough District Council’s preferred water services model at a Local Water Done Well hearing on Monday. The Government requires councils to choose from five water service delivery options ‒ a modified status quo (an in-house council department), a single council-controlled organisation, a multi-council-controlled organisation, and two types of trusts.

2 weeks ago | smh.com.au | Harriet Alexander

, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The owners of a 2000-tonne ship disintegrating near Sydney Harbour’s busiest navigational zone have been given 28 days to come up with a restoration plan before the vessel is seized. Authorities say it could cause serious environmental and economic damage if it sinks.