Following the heavy rains that caused flooding in parts of Nelson Mandela Bay, the Metro activated the Joint Operating Centre on Saturday night, 13 May. Homes have been flooded while some roads have had to be closed as a safety precautionary measure. Affected areas include: Missionvale; KwaZakhele; New Brighton; Jachvlate; 3rd Avenue Dip; M4; Corner … [Read more…]
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The Shiling docked in Wellington. Photo / Mark Mitchell A container ship that put out a mayday call on Friday morning will likely be towed to Wellington, where it has had three previous failures in less than a year. The Shiling faced difficulty when it lost power 22 nautical miles from Farewell Spit on Friday … [Read more…]
The latest digital version of SPLASH! is out now. Read Edition 147 here online. This edition features: IoT empowering pool usersA look at how residential swimming pool and spa automation has made leaps and bounds over the past decade, and where the trend could lead. IoT empowering pool users Fluidra’s quarter century of Australian manufacturingIn … [Read more…]
The San Diego Padres and New York Mets were the toast of the Major League Baseball offseason. Both franchises brought in big names to add on to an already talented core group of players. The Padres signed Xander Bogaerts to a massive, 12-year contract. They also added Matt Carpenter and Nelson Cruz after acquiring Juan … [Read more…]
The Government is supporting the clean up of slash and debris in Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay and aims to remove up to 70,000 tonnes of woody debris from river and catchment systems, Forestry Minister Peeni Henare said. “Debris from forestry in these regions has had a devastating impact on infrastructure, rivers and communities and this … [Read more…]
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Derone Raukawa, who scored 22 points for the Hawks on Saturday night in Auckland. But it wasn’t enough, and the Hawks were beaten 106-75 by Auckland Tuatara. Photo / Ian Cooper The Taylor Hawks have suffered one of their bigger defeats in the national basketball league in a 106-75 loss to the Auckland Tuatara in … [Read more…]
Death notices and funeral announcements from Evening Chronicle Newcastle this week Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice … [Read more…]
Lifeline Hunter will open a new, larger shop in the main street of Toronto next week. From Monday 15 May, locals can now buy homewares, fashion, Manchester, electrical items, books, music and small pieces of furniture at 34 The Boulevarde while helping to fund the organisation’s suicide prevention services. Lifeline’s current Lake Macquarie store, at … [Read more…]
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…]