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The Black Foils helmed by Peter Burling cross the finish line during Race 4 on Race Day 1 of The Rolex SailGP 2025 Championship. Photo: Iain McGregor for SailGP After a rough start yesterday, the Black Foils rallied to win the fourth and final race of SailGP Auckland. They’ll want to carry on that good…
The truck’s crane hoisted the Russian-built cannon, one of two captured by the British during the Crimean War and given to Auckland, onto its wooden flatbed. The Hiab, a brand-name that has become a byword for truck-mounted loader cranes, then moves back out onto Tamaki Dr and towards the city. Footage shows the cannon on…
Maybe a bit of inspiration is what you need to make mealtimes enjoyable again – that’s where Yazio comes in. Yazio is a recipe app that gives you ideas for weekly meals, whether you’re unsure what to cook for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I decided to give it a go and cooked three meals for…
The Taiwan flag. Photo: 123RF Taiwan carried out its first execution in five years late on Thursday, upsetting both rights groups and the European Union which called on the government to maintain its de facto moratorium on the death penalty. Despite Taiwan’s reputation as Asia’s most liberal democracy, the death penalty remains broadly popular according…
Neil Johnson applied for consent to change the use of the two-bedroom terrace property on Bridge Street, off Yarm High Street, to a short-term holiday let. The retrospective application has been approved by Stockton Council. The council’s report says: “The property is being used as a short term holiday let therefore planning permission is being…
After a huge political row locally over the future siting of two Electric Arc Furnaces – which both now look likely to be in Scunthorpe and not split between there and Teesworks as originally proposed – Mr Reynolds said: “I have no concerns about the future for Teesside because it’s a great place to invest and…
Alexis Owen. Photo: Photosport Dunedin 16-year-old Alexis Owen caused a major upset at the national surfing championships, snatching the title from eight-time champion Billy Stairmand and defending champion and local favourite Daniel Farr. Owen was joined by Christchurch surfer Ava Henderson on the winners’ dais at Stent Road Beach in Taranaki, with Henderson returning to…
Takimoana was the third person that evening to rape the girl. Shortly after, his co-offender, Arthur Te Wera, came back into the room, somewhere in Papakura, Auckland, and raped her again. It was the third time that evening Te Wera had raped her but this time, he ordered the then 18-year-old Takimoana and a third…
This collection of food and drink showcases the depth and diversity of the area’s gastronomic heritage, from time-honoured recipes passed down through generations to artisanal products crafted with pride and precision. The list, which was created by TasteAtlas, is an encyclopaedia of flavours, a world atlas of traditional dishes, local ingredients, and authentic restaurants. On its…
By Joyce Lee and Hyunsu Yim, Reuters South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at the complex building housing the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) in Gwacheon on 15 January 2025. Photo: Yonhap / AFP A South Korean court on Sunday extended President Yoon Suk Yeol’s detention for up to 20 days,…
