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The occasion marked the halfway point for the coalition government and the end of Winston Peters’ 18-month stint in the position.
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9News reported that the Victorian Government was hastily trying to change legislation that could restrict Bush from his role as Victoria Police’s chief commissioner.
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Graham Bloxham, who announced in January that he was running for Wellington mayor, was arrested earlier this month and charged with failing to stop for police.
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He decided to pursue a business making and selling duck calls for hunters, patenting his first call in 1972.
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It is illegal for overseas gambling sites to advertise in New Zealand, however, companies can get around the law by using third parties to act for them, such as influencers.
Investigation of the Day
“Police have now referred the matter to SFO,” the statement said. “Any media enquiries regarding this investigation should be directed to the SFO.”
Clowns of the Day
“I’m so glad I bothered to adjourn the debate to allow the Māori Party to be in the House for the budget. Oh wait…” – Bishop
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TVNZ’s board had “complete confidence in Linda’s professional judgment and capabilities” but a “potential for a conflict” existed.
FAFO of the Day
Peters said the behaviour during his press conference was “disgraceful” and had become far too prevalent in New Zealand.
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People stopped to watch the terse exchange between the pair which began when the man was heard saying “you’re a load of bollocks, Winston”.
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A post announcing Father Geoff’s death on the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch Facebook was met with an outpouring of sadness, with those that knew him remembering him as a “constant friend” and a “faithful servant”.
Oops of the Day
Chris Cahill, president of the NZ Police Association, said while police officers are human and will make mistakes, the gun incidents were very serious. “It’s not good enough and the officers involved would be very embarrassed.”
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Ashley Pardo, 33, was arrested Monday on a felony charge of aiding in the commission of terrorism. The 13-year-old, who was placed in a juvenile detention facility, was also charged with having an improvised explosive device.
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“I think Brooke van Velden felt the outrage that many women in the parliament felt this week when that word is used a term of abuse for women, no matter what side of politics you are on, we should say it is not ok” – Willis
Loonies of the Day
The big income raiser in the plan is the wealth tax, which would raise $72.4b over the four years.