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A Kiwi who worked as an unpaid crew member during a SpringBreak Fiji event in December 2022 has warned people against going on the Beachcomber Island trip, ...

The pair checked into a hotel on Friday, and Cody was visited by medical personnel who provided antibiotics and other care but could not diagnose the exact cause of his illness. After getting a fellow guest from next door to sit with him in the shower, she ran to find help. After finding crew she asked for help. “We are saddened to hear of the comments, and the issues raised by guests, are concerning,” they wrote. “The company engages two Fijian security staff, two Fijian policemen and a Fijian nurse to assist with the event and if required, to assist with the wellness of the guests and staff.” “While we disagree with some of the comments, they are taken seriously and will be looked into by the company.” “All the young people there, they just work a normal job, they’re just trying their hardest in life to go on an awesome private excursion,” he said. “All staff are briefed on what to do if an emergency arises, including evacuation from the island for medical emergencies,” they stated, adding that other employees were responsible for health and safety. Due to a lack of lifeguards, they claim they were told to pull people out of the water if necessary and instructed to walk laps around the small private island. “Free filtered drinking water is available at the buffet throughout the day and guests are welcome to refill their bottles should they wish,” they told Herald. “It was like, ‘don’t get hammered but enjoy yourself at the same time’,” they said, explaining that drinking was allowed while on the job in order to gain rapport with the guests. During the trip, they purchased all drinking water in bottled form from the bar and claimed they did not see any free drinkable water available on the island.

Rising Kiwi athletics star Connor Bell has broken the long-standing New Zealand men's discus record at the Pre-Potts meeting in Hastings on Wednesday. The.

He ended the competition with a foul. Bell opened with a 65.00m effort — just 3cm shy of Winchester’s long-held mark set in California. Rising athletics star smashes long-standing New Zealand record

Falling property values were the main driver in $56.8 billion being wiped off the household net worth of New Zealanders in the third quarter of last year b.

The savings ratio rose from 3.1 per cent to 3.9 per cent between the June and September 2022 quarters. On top of that debt rose by $9.6b. - Publish Date - Author - Thu, 19 Jan 2023, 1:27PM Household net worth fell 2.5 per cent in the September quarter following falls in the March and June quarters last year, according to Stats NZ.

We have another New Zealand business superstar. Brianne West's beauty and lifestyle company Ethique is on a roll, to put it mildly. They have eliminated mo.

Wallabies No 10 Quade Cooper says he idolised Richie McCaw growing up – something that ultimately sparked his fierce rivalry with the ex-All Blacks captain.

I was like ‘how do I go and get a photo with him now’? For me, I’ve sort of got to that same point where I’m like ‘I love watching the All Blacks’. In my head I just wanted to get him back. I’m sort of standing over him and he just kicks off with his foot to get me off. I sort of said a few words to him. “I’m like, ‘he’s my favourite player, him and Dan Carter’.

A truck servicing company has been fined $19500 for discharging oil into a drain leading to an important wetland and wildlife refuge. The penalty follows.

“This was the first time we have had an incident of this nature. It pleaded guilty to a single charge of discharging a contaminant under the Resource Management Act. These were a wrongly positioned valve in a service pit, the failure of a waste pump, and significant rainfall which triggered the system to discharge into the stormwater network.

When Pauaherua Betham-Puha was stopped by police and told to get rid of his booze, he argued, opened the can of bourbon and took a sip before pouring the r.

Manu Ariki Betham-Puha also “struck the officer a number of times in the face”. He was arrested and charged with obstructing and assaulting a police officer for his part in the incident. Pauaherua Betham-Puha began to argue with the constable before opening a can of bourbon and cola and taking a sip. The constable then attempted to put him in the back of the patrol car but as he was doing this he was punched in the back of the head by the unknown assailant, and fell to the ground, momentarily unconscious. But as the officer was doing this he was punched in the back of the head by an unknown person and then took four blows to the face from Betham-Puha. When Pauaherua Betham-Puha was stopped by police and told to get rid of his booze, he argued, opened the can of bourbon and took a sip before pouring the rest at the officer’s feet.

National leader Christopher Luxon says that her handling of the Christchurch terror attack made New Zealand proud. But he says there was an inability to ju.

A young man addicted to a cough syrup drink was living the life of a “gangster” when he shot up a drug dealer's car and stole his weed. Pacey Misikei, 22,

“He was sort of seeing himself as a gangster. Misikei had told the report writer that dealing cannabis was his occupation and his motivation was to make large amounts of money in a short space of time. When arguing for a discount for his client’s youth, Bourke said the offending was impulsive, “stupid”, and indicative of a young adult who was still developing neurologically. “The defendant was dealing drugs from his address, he had a shotgun for that purpose and he prearranged this particular drug deal.” A young man addicted to a cough syrup drink was living the life of a “gangster” when he shot up a drug dealer’s car and stole his weed. He used the butt of the firearm to strike the vehicle and then punched one of the men in the face and pulled him out of the car.

She says she was Prime Minister before social media really got underway, and the worst they had to endure then was the odd protest in front of parliament and ...

Elvis Presley's legacy is one that continues to live on. The king of rock and roll took over the music world from the 1950s to the 70s before his untimely.

- Publish Date - Fri, 20 Jan 2023, 9:01AM - Author

Warning: this article discusses sexual assault and may be distressing for some readers. Amber Waghorn's early years were destroyed by the sexual abuse she.

How to get help: If you're in danger now: • Phone the police on 111 or ask neighbours or friends to ring for you. She said the offending was incredibly serious and Taylor has shown no remorse for his actions. • Crisis line - 0800 742 584 (available 24/7) • [Ministry of Justice](https://www.justice.govt.nz/family/family-%20violence/): For information on family violence • [Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga](https://nnfvs.org.nz/): National Network of Family Violence Services • [White Ribbon](https://whiteribbon.org.nz/): Aiming to eliminate men's violence towards women. Where to go for help or more information: • She believed she would be on medication for the rest of her life. Where to get help: If it's an emergency and you feel that you or someone else is at risk, call 111. She struggled to answer the phone or to leave her house. Afterward, he would send her off to play in the paddock with her brothers, warning: “don’t f***ing tell anyone. He would then force Waghorn to perform oral sex on him before raping her. In stressful situations her muteness returns, causing her to feel silenced again. Amber Waghorn’s early years were destroyed by the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her stepfather. She was only 6 when the abuse began.

You won't be competing for towel space. Awakening to that fabled arc of golden sand, washed by the gentle waves of Kaiteriteri Beach is one of life's great ...

There’s a variety of tranquil walks at your disposal from the retreat, zipping you up to the Abel Tasman Coastal Track, in addition to some secondary tracks. Just prior to arriving at Awaroa Lodge, my skipper gave our group a great introductory overview of the Tonga Island Marine Reserve, spanning Bark Bay to Awaroa Bay. Taking its name from the island it is based around, a heaving colony of fur seals were lazy on the rocks, within metres of our passing boat. The Abel Tasman Coast Track is a breathtaking but easily accomplished multi-day walk. I was cruising to the legendary Awaroa Lodge for a pampered night in the wilderness. We called into all of the key points on the Abel Tasman Coastal Track, including Apple Tree Bay, Anchorage, Torrent Bay and Medlands Beach, where a multitude of happy hikers alighted and rejoined our vessel. In addition to the serene views, this historic reserve is of cultural importance to tāngata whenua, as some plaques at the top of the trail duly explain. Closed over the cooler months, the lodge reopens on September 30 for the spring and summer season. The essential go-to pros to spirit you across the waters are Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles. Whether you’re seeking to blaze some hiking trails, strike out on a sea kayak or simply bliss out in a beautifully secluded bay, The Abel Tasman delivers in spades. Kaiteriteri Reserve Apartments is the unrivalled location from which to bask in the brilliance of this celebrated holiday hotspot. Awakening to that fabled arc of golden sand, washed by the gentle waves of Kaiteriteri Beach is one of life’s great pleasures.

A Christchurch couple is left in shock, wondering why they were the victims of an overnight attack after a large rock was thrown through their window. The.

I can’t stop people from throwing things at my window, so something needs to be done, I just haven’t thought it through yet.” The rock, measuring 20cm by 16cm landed right next to the wife’s head. Rock thrown through Christchurch couple’s window lands next to wife’s head