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Archives for 24 August 2024

The decline of McDonald’s: How the golden arches lost their shine

ANALYSIS: Last month, fast food behemoth McDonald’s announced its first fall in sales since 2020. Has the go-to spot for kids’ birthday parties and post-night out debriefs – lost something else?

Consumer Affairs •

Kupu Quiz: How well do you know Māori place names (part 2)?

Test your kupu knowledge with our te reo Māori quiz.

Te Ao Maori •

US Election Diary: Cheeseheads, ‘never Trump guy’, and son-of-the-year

A weekly roundup of everything you might have missed about the presidential election from US Correspondent Logan Church.

US Election 2024 •

Dame Sophie Pascoe: 'I'm completely outside my comfort zone'

For the first time since she was 15, Dame Sophie Pascoe won’t be in the pool at the Paralympics – instead she’ll be presenting them.

People •

Sicily yacht sinking: How waterspouts can be as dangerous as tornadoes

A “tornadic waterspout” is believed to have struck British-flagged yacht the Bayesian this week, causing it to sink. What are these, and are they a symptom of a warming world?

Accidents •

One killed in Western Bay of Plenty crash

Three occupants of a second vehicle were treated for minor-to-moderate injuries.

Tauranga And Bay Of Plenty •

Illegal woodchopping in Marlborough has 'dramatic effect' on area

Last year, the rangers reported 61 instances of wood chopping from May 1 to the end of the year. It’s understood the wood was taken for firewood.

Marlborough •

All Black prop Ethan de Groot to miss South Africa Championship Tests

George Bower, 32, will join the squad as his replacement.

Africa •

Man pulled from Auckland Harbour under watchful eye of police Eagle

He was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.

Auckland •

'Game changing' lung cancer mRNA vaccine trial underway in UK

The research trial will recruit 130 patients to try the vaccine to see if it can work in a similar way to some Covid-19 vaccines.

Health •

Properties sandbagged as rivers rise in Canterbury

Rangitata, Rakaia and Waimakariri, Hurunui and Waiau Uwha Rivers all rose overnight.

Christchurch And Canterbury •

Education Ministry – College communication error 'unacceptable'

Secretary for Education now confirms Onslow College wasn't told its library was prone to damage in an earthquake, despite earlier saying it was.

Wellington •

Homicide investigation launched after man dies at Pātea property

Detective Senior Sergeant Debra Gower said police were called to an incident at the Dorset St address around 8.55am on Saturday.

Crime And Justice •

Mine shaft revealed as origin of orange-tinted river

The discolouration, which appeared to enter downstream of the Waitawheta River, was reported to the council at around 3pm yesterday.

Environment •

Homicide probe after man dies in 'incident' in West Auckland

Police were called to Rathlin St in Blockhouse Bay around 11.30am today.

Auckland •

Substation 'cable fault' causes power outages across Auckland CBD

Power went out to several areas around the CBD for a period this evening, centred on Nelson, Halsey, Wellesley and Customs streets.

Auckland •

Half of Kiwis disagree with axing mega ferries project – poll

In December, Cabinet refused to give KiwiRail any more cash for the iRex project after the budget blew out to $3 billion.

Verian Poll •

Qualified foreign nurses struggling to find work in New Zealand

The tight job market is seeing many hopefuls look across the Tasman.

Health •

Coastguard pleads for caution after bar crossing tragedies

It comes after four people died in two separate drowning incidents this month.

Accidents •

Lotto Powerball prize rolls over to $10 million

One lucky Auckland player's won $1.1 million with Strike Four.

Manslaughter investigation launched into superyacht tragedy

Seven people were killed when the 56m superyacht was struck by a possible downburst and sank quickly off Italy earlier this week.

UK And Europe •

Jetstar accused of wrongly denying refunds for cancelled Covid flights

A class action lawsuit that could result in the budget airline forking out hundreds of millions of dollars in payouts.

Australia •
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