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Post Office Chaos: From Disappearing Packages to Prison Sentences Over Wetlands That Never Existed

Australia Post - Brexit tax rules - Durango Post Office - Fred Again - NZ Post - post-Cabinet news conference - post-orgasmic illness syndrome - Queenstown cottage

Discover the wild events unfolding in post offices around the world, from missing packages to questionable prosecutions. Brace yourself for the unexpected twists in the postal world!

In a shocking revelation, the Durango Post Office seems to be in disarray with claims that 'nobody is in charge.' It appears that the U.S. Postal Service is shirking responsibility, leaving customers like me baffled as packages vanish into thin air before reaching their destinations. Meanwhile, NZ Post faces backlash from postal workers over plans to replace them with couriers, a move that could result in slower deliveries and the layoff of 700 posties. The Queenstown cottage, purchased at a bargain price post-GFC, adds a touch of property intrigue to the mix with its historic charm dating back to 1866.

Amidst the chaos, post-Brexit tax rules are causing upheaval for UK wine drinkers as 'complex' regulations lead to price hikes. The Wine Society criticizes the planned changes as 'ludicrous, expensive, and probably unworkable.' On another bizarre note, the Greater Wellington Regional Council faces scrutiny for prosecuting individuals over wetlands that were never in existence, raising questions about their scientific methods.

Post-surgery opioid use remains a concern, with one in ten patients still relying on opioids like codeine and tramadol. Associate Professor Amy Chan warns of the risks associated with prolonged opioid use in a post-operative setting. Lastly, the ACCC's approval of Australia Post's price increase for ordinary letters signals a shifting landscape in postal services, impacting customers across the country.

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'Nobody in charge' at Durango Post Office (The Durango Herald)

I've recently found that the U.S. Postal Service takes no responsibility for any of its actions. My package disappeared prior to being delivered to my ...

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Postal Workers Union: NZ Post's plan to replace postal workers with ... (New Zealand Herald)

By RNZ Postal workers say NZ Post's plan to replace them with couriers will make deliveries slower. The company plans to lay off 700 posties over the next.

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Queenstown cottage bought for 'absolute bargain' price post-GFC is ... (OneRoof)

Marshall Cottage dates back to 1866., All things property, under OneRoof.

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'Complex' post-Brexit tax rules means price rises for UK wine drinkers (The Guardian)

Wine Society describes planned alcohol duty changes as 'ludicrous, expensive and probably unworkable'

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The man sent to prison over wetlands that never existed (Stuff.co.nz)

Greater Wellington Regional Council forged ahead with prosecuting Adrian Page and Julie Crosbie, despite hearing evidence that threw their scientific methods ...

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SunLive - Post surgery: One in 10 still using opioids - The Bay's ... (SunLive)

Opioids, such as codeine, tramadol, fentanyl, and morphine are normally dispensed after surgery to treat acute pain. Associate Professor Amy Chan of the School ...

ACCC will not object to Australia Post price increase (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission)

The ACCC does not object to Australia Post's proposed price increase for its reserved ordinary letter service.

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NZ Post plans to cut 700 jobs in favour of using contractors (Newstalk ZB)

New Zealand Post plans to lay off 700 postal staff in the next five years, in favour of using contractors in vans. Postal Workers Union Co-National Presid.

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'Jawboning' politicians who push to delete social media posts draw ... (The Washington Post)

The Supreme Court is set to decide whether government demands to remove social media posts violate the First Amendment.

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Post-2019 UK cabinet ministers last average of eight months, study ... (The Guardian)

Exclusive: Study compares electoral systems, with proportional representation shown not to be as volatile as critics say.

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Rare condition post-orgasmic illness syndrome explored in depth (News-Medical.net)

POIS is associated with symptoms such as nasal congestion, itchy eyes, and extreme fatigue, which occur after intercourse, spontaneous nocturnal ejaculation, ...

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Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet news conference (TVNZ)

The PM is speaking from parliament.

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Deleted IG post by major NZ account has Fred Again fans convinced ... (George FM)

A deleted Instagram post has put even more gas in the 'Fred Again to New Zealand' rumour tank. Kiwi drug testing organisation Know Your Stuff NZ wrote: โ€œA ...

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Culture bites: March 18 (Stuff.co.nz)

Murdered to Death, written by Peter Gordon, is a comedy spoof of the Agatha Christie 'whodunnit' playing at Wellington's Gryphon Theatre between March 20-30 ...

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Miss Manners: I keep stumbling into proposals (The Washington Post)

Dear Miss Manners: Twice, now, I have become an accidental intruder on a couple's proposal during my regular walking excursions (after work and on weekends) ...

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