Airport luggage carousels are based on fulfilling one simple expectation – which is that your bag will appear in one piece before the airport closes. Today, which is Mothers Day in New Zealand and Australia, the nation’s flag carrier decided to make the revolving black track a little more colorful and put smiles on the … [Read more…]
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WeatherWatch says an area of lower pressure and cold upper air is moving over the South Island today, bringing unstable conditions to many regions. “Meanwhile, a southwest airflow will bring some showers to western parts of the North,” says a WeatherWatch spokesperson. “A weak cold front is responsible for the changing conditions across the country … [Read more…]
After going 10 straight Major League Soccer matches without a win to start the season, Sporting Kansas City has launched a new streak. Dany Rosero and Daniel Salloi scored and Tim Melia stopped a penalty kick that resulted from a foul he created. And that was just during the first half. Gadi Kinda landed the … [Read more…]
Phoenix Suns fire coach Monty Williams after 4 years, AP sources say The Phoenix Suns fired Monty Williams on Saturday, two years after reaching the NBA Finals and a year after he was the overwhelming choice as the coach of the year, two people with knowledge of the decision said. The people spoke to The … [Read more…]
Brent Matehaere and the Otago Nuggets are building something special in the south. The Nuggets’ dream start to the 2023 NBL season rolled on in front of a packed house at Dunedin’s Edgar Centre on Saturday, overpowering the 12-time champion Saints 103-94. Otago are 7-0 to start the season and the envy of the rest … [Read more…]
BIGGEST MORNING TEA: Mount Gambier/Berrin Biggest Morning Tea organiser Karen Peterson with Confession barista Logan Hawk and committee member Josephine Patzel celebrate the Biggest Morning Tea. Charlotte Varcoe A CUP of tea and light entertainment will be on the cards once again this year as the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea celebrates 30 years. Since … [Read more…]
Sunday, 14 May 2023, 2:42 pmPress Release: Air New Zealand Air New Zealand surprises over 1000 customers with flower bouquets for Mother’s Day The airline transformed baggage claim at seven airports around NZ into “Bouquet Claims” Customers on 18 flights received flowers for mothers on board, or to take home to their mums or motherly … [Read more…]
Phoenix Suns fire coach Monty Williams after 4 years, AP source says The Phoenix Suns fired Monty Williams on Saturday, two years after reaching the NBA Finals and a year after he was the overwhelming choice as the coach of the year, two people with knowledge of the decision said. The people spoke to The … [Read more…]
CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES TRACK AND FIELD North Eastern Conference Championships GIRLS LITTLE CHUTE 160, FREEDOM 135.5, FOX VALLEY LUTHERAN 129.5, LUXEMBURG-CASCO 76.5, OCONTO FALLS 59, WRIGHTSTOWN 51.5, CLINTONVILLE 31, MARINETTE 22, DENMARK 18, WAUPACA 16 Little Chute finished with six first-place finishes as part of its conference-winning performance while second- and third-place finishing Freedom and … [Read more…]
Stricken cargo vessel the Shiling is likely returning to Wellington after a high-seas breakdown and rescue. A mayday was sent from the 294-metre vessel on Friday when it lost all power and steering in rough seas off Farewell Spit at the top of the South Island, triggering a large emergency response from air and sea … [Read more…]