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« Reply #25 on: March 13, 2012, 06:38:34 am »

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Rinehart ready to rock Gillard's boat
9:50 A Saturday Jul 16, 2011 
Gina Rinehart is not the kind of enemy you'd like to have stalking around your backyard. At 10 she was driving utes through the West Australian outback with her dad, pioneering mining magnate Lang Hancock.

Lang was no sissy either. He wanted to use nuclear bombs to blast mines into the remote, red Pilbara, where in the 1950s he'd stumbled upon the world's biggest iron ore deposit while piloting his Auster out of rough weather down a Turner River gorge.

By the time Rinehart was in her early teens she was being groomed as Hancock's successor. She took over the struggling empire on his death in 1992, rebuilt it in her image, and is now Australia's richest person, worth more than A$10 billion ($12.7 billion).

more at
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10738857


Rinehart family lawsuit to stay private
6:05 AM Wednesday Sep 14, 2011
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10751515


Richest Aussie stuns media as she buys big stake in Fairfax
5:30 AM Thursday Feb 2, 2012
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10782768

Rinehart's daughter 'down to her last $60k'
By Margaret Scheikowski
5:30 AM Saturday Feb 4, 2012
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10783270

Billionaire digs deep to keep warring brood in line
By Greg Ansley
5:30 AM Tuesday Feb 7, 2012

 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10783806


Rose Porteous wants nothing to do with former stepdaugther

 Ashlee Mullany
From: Sunday Herald Sun
February 05, 201212:00AM
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-news/porteous-wants-nothing-to-do-with-former-stepdaugther/story-fn7x8me2-1226262777808


New claims on billionaire's secret family
By Greg Ansley
11:31 AM Wednesday Feb 15, 2012

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10785565

Richest family's war of words hits new depths
By Kathy Marks
5:30 AM Tuesday Mar 13, 2012

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10791646


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« Reply #26 on: March 17, 2012, 03:43:33 am »



up and coming?  ? I think so

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« Reply #27 on: March 19, 2012, 05:49:13 am »



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« Reply #28 on: March 19, 2012, 07:55:20 am »

Poor kid!

It is normal in some pacific Island cultures for boys to have long hair until a certain age but it is kept neatly french plaited the whole time.
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« Reply #29 on: March 19, 2012, 11:19:24 am »

It is easy to understand a cultural/religious requirement but indulging the stupidity of a daft mother is something else. 
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Kazak anger over Borat anthem hiccup
Kazakhstan's shooting team has demanded an apology after a spoof national anthem from the comedy film Borat was played instead of the real one at a medal ceremony in Kuwait, the BBC reports.

The team's coach told Kazakh media the organisers of the Kuwait tournament had downloaded the parody from the internet by mistake and had also got the Serbian national anthem wrong.

Footage of Thursday's original ceremony shows gold medallist Maria Dmitrienko listening solemnly to the anthem before smiling. The ceremony was later rerun.

The spoof anthem, from the movie featuring British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, praises Kazakhstan for its superior potassium exports and for having the cleanest prostitutes in the region.

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« Reply #31 on: March 29, 2012, 03:50:03 pm »


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Vehicle Licensing Reform for value for money

 14:28 March 28, 2012 0 comments


Press Release – New Zealand Government
 
Reform to deliver a simpler and more efficient vehicle licensing system has been announced by Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee. The Vehicle Licensing Reform project, jointly led by the Ministry of Transport and the NZ Transport Agency will examine …Hon Gerry Brownlee
 Minister of Transport
 
28 March 2012
 
Vehicle Licensing Reform for value for money
 
Reform to deliver a simpler and more efficient vehicle licensing system has been announced by Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee.
 
The Vehicle Licensing Reform project, jointly led by the Ministry of Transport and the NZ Transport Agency will examine annual vehicle licensing (commonly known as registration), warrant of fitness and certificate of fitness transport services licensing.
 
“This reform has the potential to save millions of dollars in unnecessary costs and time for households, businesses and the government,” Mr Brownlee said.
 
“The almost $1 billion that comes in from annual vehicle licensing is important for ACC and contributes to transport infrastructure and services, so it needs to be collected efficiently.
 
“In addition we need to make sure the warrant of fitness and certificate of fitness and transport services licensing systems are still cost effective and fit for purpose.
 
“For example, the 5.5 million warrant of fitness inspections a year cost car owners around $250 million in inspection fees, so we need to ensure the rationale for all the aspects of those systems are clear and justified.”
 
“More than 14 million vehicle certification and licensing transactions take place each year. This puts significant administrative and compliance burdens on households, businesses and government agencies that process these transactions.
 
“It is sensible to look at how the government could take advantage of technological developments to make licensing easier and offer better value for money solutions.
 
“However, safety will remain a key priority in considering any changes,” Mr Brownlee said.
 
Reform work is in the early stages and there will be opportunities for stakeholders to be involved in the process.
 
“I want to make it clear that no decisions have been made. Getting a good picture of the impact of this work on the economy, businesses and households will be a vital part of delivering a simpler and more efficient vehicle licensing system that lasts for decades to come,” Mr Brownlee said.
 
Recommendations from the reform project will require Cabinet approval, with announcements on any proposed changes expected by the end of 2012.
 
Officials will now begin the process of talking with key stakeholders, with broader public consultation planned to begin by the end of June.
 
Further information about the Vehicle Licensing Reform, including questions and answers, is available at www.transport.govt.nz.
 


Questions and answers

 
What is the Vehicle Licensing Reform?
 
Vehicle Licensing Reform is a joint Ministry of Transport and NZ Transport Agency review of annual vehicle licensing (commonly known as registration), warrant of fitness/certificate of fitness and the transport services licensing systems. The review will explore opportunities to make each of the systems simpler and more efficient.
 
Why is reform needed?
 
This reform has the potential to save millions of dollars in unnecessary costs and time for households, businesses and the government.
 
More than 14 million vehicle certification and licensing transactions are generated by these three systems each year. This puts significant administrative and compliance burdens on households, businesses and government agencies that process these transactions.
 
The current licensing systems have been in place for many years and affect every vehicle owner. We need to be sure the rationale for all the aspects of those systems are still clear and justified.
 
It is also sensible to look at how the government could take advantage of technological developments to make licensing easier and offer better value for money.
 
Why now?
 
The transport sector, like all parts of the public sector, is looking for ways to improve economic growth, reduce costs for people living in New Zealand, and deliver services in a better way.
 
The Ministry of Transport’s broader regulatory reform programme undertook work in late 2011 that helped to identify the potential in reviewing the annual vehicle registration, warrant of fitness/certificate of fitness, and transport service licensing systems.
 
These systems are linked by the NZ Transport Agency’s data and business systems, so there is value is considering changes to them as a package.
 
How long will it take?
 
Recommendations from the reform project will require government approval, with announcements on any proposed changes expected by the end of 2012.
 
Will there be an opportunity for people to have their say on proposed reforms?
 
Technical knowledge and expertise from key stakeholders will be vital for this process and over the coming months we will be seeking their input and feedback.
 
Any proposed changes to legislation, rules and regulations from the reform project will require Cabinet approval and will follow usual consultation processes, where people will have an opportunity to have their say.
 
The Ministry of Transport website www.transport.govt.nz also has a Vehicle Licensing Reform page, which will be updated regularly, including keeping people up to date on opportunities to engage.
 
An email feedback link is also provided: vehiclelicensingreform@transport.govt.nz
 
What happens to the current systems during this reform work?
 
Nothing – the status quo remains. Vehicle owners and operators will need to continue to ensure their vehicles are re-licensed and have up to date Warrant of Fitness/Certificate of Fitness.
 
How many vehicles are there in the national fleet?
 
There are 4.2 million vehicles currently recorded in the motor vehicle register.
 
(Note: If a vehicle remains unregistered for more than a year it is removed from the register; once struck off the vehicle’s owners have to pay a fee to get the vehicle back on the register).
 
Annual vehicle licensing (commonly known as registration)
 
What is annual vehicle licensing?
 
This is the process where vehicle owners or people who have a vehicle registered under their name pay a fee to use a vehicle on public roads.
 
The fee helps to pay for a range of transport projects and services, such as roads and public transport, and vehicle safety programmes.
 
The ACC Motor Vehicle Account levy is also collected through the annual vehicle licensing process. The account covers claims for injuries involving motor vehicles on public roads in New Zealand. This is currently the largest portion of the amount paid when a vehicle is re-licensed each year.
 
What is the difference between licensing and registration?
 
Registration is generally a one-off process that identifies you as the person legally responsible for a vehicle.
 
Licensing is the regular annual process through which you pay to use your vehicle on public roads.
 
Why is annual vehicle licensing needed?
 
In addition to collecting the fees that contribute towards transport projects and vehicle safety programmes, and the ACC motor vehicle levy to cover claims for injuries involving motor vehicles on public roads in New Zealand, the system also enables vehicle owners to update information held on the Motor Vehicle Registry such as change of address, the vehicle colour or change of ownership.
 
Up to date information is important to allow effective policing of our roads. This contributes to the safety of all road users.
 
How many transactions are generated and revenue collected?
 
About 5.7 million transactions are generated every year for 4.2 million vehicles.
 
There are more transactions than vehicles because vehicle owners can pay a lower amount by licensing their vehicles for periods less than 12 months and can apply for exemptions for vehicles not currently being used on the road.
 
Close to $870 million is being collected annually through annual vehicle licensing and of this just over $682 million is ACC revenue. ACC also collects $303 million from motor vehicles through a petrol levy of 9.9 cents per litre.
 
What is the average cost of re-licensing?
 
Typically, the owner of a petrol-powered private car will pay $287.75 for a 12 month licence. A diesel-powered private car will pay $417.61 (cost as of 1 May 2011).
 
The difference in cost between re-licensing petrol and diesel vehicles is because some ACC is collected on petrol, meaning car owners pay towards ACC when they put petrol in their cars.
 
As a lot of diesel is used for off road and agricultural purposes, ACC is not collected on diesel. Instead, ACC is paid when a diesel vehicle is re-licensed.
 
What aspects of annual vehicle licensing are being looked at as part of the reform and why?
 
• The way the vehicle registration process is currently set up, including the frequency of licensing and the fee collection mechanism.
 • Ways to improve the system, with the aim of making the system easier to use, faster and more convenient.
 
The annual vehicle licensing system has only changed incrementally since the early 1900s and places significant administrative and compliance burdens on households, businesses and the government.
 
It is likely that there are more efficient and simpler ways to administer these systems, so it is sensible to look at how the government could take advantage of technological developments in recent decades to make registration easier and offer better value for money.
 
Will this mean changes to frequency and cost of vehicle re-licensing?
 
Work on reform is at a very early stage so there has been no decision to change the frequency. The current system still stands and vehicle owners need to continue to re-license their vehicles as usual.
 
However, we are confident we can find ways to reduce costs through better ways of managing transactions.
 
Warrant of fitness/certificate of fitness
 
What is warrant of fitness/certificate of fitness?
 
Regular vehicle inspection is used in New Zealand to control the standard of maintenance and safety of the vehicle fleet. It measures roadworthiness at a given point in time and is designed to reduce road crashes caused by vehicle defects The warrant of fitness system covers most light vehicles. The certificate of fitness system covers heavy vehicles such as trucks (and some light vehicles).
 
How many transactions are generated and inspection fees paid?
 
There are 7.7 million warrant of fitness and 470,000 certificate of fitness vehicle visits every year (including re-inspections) to obtain a warrant or certificate of fitness.
 
Private cars under six years old must have a warrant of fitness inspection annually. Inspections for vehicles over six years old are six monthly.
 
The cost of obtaining warrant or certificate of fitness varies considerably between providers who set the price for an inspection. A warrant of fitness inspection can cost around $50. Re-inspections are not charged for provided the vehicle is re-submitted for testing within 28 days.
 
Around $250 million a year is paid in warrant of fitness inspection fees to inspection providers. Around $31 million is paid in certificate of fitness inspection fees.
 
What aspects of the warrant of fitness/certificate of fitness system are being looked at as part of the reform and why?
 
New Zealand’s vehicle inspection system is one of the most frequent in the OECD. We want to look at whether the current regime is delivering the best balance between compliance costs and safety benefits, and if possible, reduce costs and inconvenience for vehicle owners and operators while maintaining or improving safety.
 
Will this mean fewer/tougher warrant of fitness/certificate of fitness inspections?
 
It is too soon to say whether the warrant of fitness/certificate of fitness system will be changed. The review will include a rigorous examination of costs and benefits of any proposed change.
 
Will getting a warrant of fitness/certificate of fitness cost more or less?
 
It is too soon to say. The review will include a rigorous examination of costs and benefits of any proposed change.
 
How will maintaining vehicle safety be guaranteed?
 
Investigating potential safety risks and impacts of any proposed change will be a key part of this work.
 
Any potential changes will need to be assessed on their ability to contribute to reducing compliance costs and improving productivity, and their impact on safety.
 
What will this mean for businesses involved in vehicle testing for warrant of fitness/certificate of fitness?
 
It is too early to say. There will be a rigorous examination of costs and benefits and technical knowledge and expertise from stakeholders will be vital in building an accurate picture of how this might affect the transport sector and overall economy.
 
The Ministry of Transport previously indicated it would be issuing a discussion document on the warrant of fitness system what has happened to this?
 
The Ministry of Transport and the NZ Transport Agency are now reviewing the warrant of fitness/certificate of fitness system together with annual vehicle registration, and transport services licensing as part of a larger package of regulatory reform work.
 
As a result of the warrant of fitness review work moving into this larger programme of work, the timeframes indicated in 2011 no longer apply.
 
Transport services licensing
 
What is transport services licensing?
 
The operators of some road transport services and some vehicles (whether an individual or a company) are required to hold a transport service licence if operating any of the following types of service or vehicle:
 
• Goods services – mostly trucks with some specific exceptions
 • Passenger services – taxis, shuttles, limousines, buses, and “dial a driver” services
 • Vehicle recovery services – tow trucks, and similar vehicles
 • Vehicle rental services – rental cars and other motor vehicles for hire.
 
How many transactions are generated and revenue collected?
 
There are around 37,000 active licences, the holders of which operate around 180,000 vehicles. The NZ Transport Agency collects almost $9 million a year from licence holders.
 
There are 2500 applications per annum for transport services licenses. The one-off application cost is $382.60 (GST exclusive). The ongoing license cost is $47.80 (GST exclusive) per vehicle per annum.
 
What aspects of the transport services licensing system are being looked at as part of the reform and why?
 
The reform will look at all aspects of transport services licensing including all four types of transport service listed above.
 
It will also consider whether the transport services licensing system as a whole remains a sensible way of regulating the sector. The current licensing system has been in place for more than 20 years, so we need to be sure there are still clear reasons for the system.
 
Will this affect costs for people who operate commercial vehicles under a transport services licence?
 
It is too soon to say how any changes to the transport services licensing system impact on costs. The review will include a rigorous examination of costs and benefits of any proposed change.
 
What is meant by risk?
 
There are a number of risks that the transport services licensing system seeks to address. These include risks to road safety, personal security, land transport revenue (road user charges), and involvement of organised crime such as gang involvement in towing and burglary networks in goods transport.
 
How will road safety be affected?
 
Road safety is a key government priority. It will remain a priority for developing and assessing options for change to the transport services licensing system.
 
How will the reform ensure people keep their vehicles registered and warranted to pay their fair share?
 
The Vehicle Licensing Reform is foremost about finding ways to make complying with the vehicle licensing system as easy as possible.
 
It has the potential to save millions of dollars in unnecessary costs and time for households, businesses and the government.
 
An easier, less costly, technologically advanced system will make compliance much easier for vehicle owners.
 
The reform will look at enforcement of the system as a whole, but we need to first get a clearer picture of how people currently use the system to find long lasting solutions.
 
How many vehicles are unlicensed?
 
At any one time during the year there are around 260,000 cars unlicensed and the owners of nearly all of these cars pay their overdue licence fees within a year.
 
We do not know the likely number of people driving unregistered vehicles. Officials are currently working on estimating this figure.
 
How many vehicles are unwarranted?
 
At any one time during the year there are around 260,000 cars unlicensed. The owners of nearly all of these cars pay their overdue licence fees within a year.
 
Based on the cars on the vehicle register we know that:
 
 • Around 10 per cent are without a current warrant of fitness or certificate of fitness.
 • Around 9 per cent are unlicensed.
 • Around 5 per cent are both without a current warrant of fitness or certificate of fitness and unlicensed
 
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« Reply #32 on: April 18, 2012, 11:36:30 am »

goodbye cabin 
frozen mincemeat? 

Frozen cows in cabin may be blown up
Last updated 07:56 18/04/2012

It may take explosives to dislodge a group of cows that wandered into an old ranger cabin high in the Rocky Mountains, then died and froze solid when they couldn't get out.

The carcasses were discovered by two US Air Force Academy cadets when they snow-shoed up to the cabin in late March. Rangers believe the animals sought shelter during a snowstorm and got stuck and weren't smart enough to find their way out.

The cabin is located near the Conundrum Hot Springs, a 14-kilometre hike from the Aspen area in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area in the US.

Michael Carroll, a spokesman for the Wilderness Society in Colorado, said cattle are often allowed to wander on federal wilderness lands as long as the owner gets a permit from the Forest Service, and sometimes the animals get separated from the herd. The Forest Service said it is still trying to locate the rancher who lost the cows, and it was not known if the rancher had a permit.

Forest Service spokesman Brian Porter said rangers saw about six cows inside the cabin, and several dead cows lying around the building.

"There is a lot of snow, and it's hard to determine how many cows are there," Porter said.

US Forest Service spokesman Steve Segin said today (NZ time) they need to decide quickly how to get rid of the carcasses.

"Obviously, time is of the essence because we don't want them defrosting," Segin said.

Segin said officials are concerned about water contamination in the nearby hot springs if the cows start decomposing during the thaw.

The options: use explosives to break up the cows, burn down the cabin, or using helicopters or trucks to haul out the carcasses.

But Segin said using helicopters is too expensive and rangers are worried about using trucks in a wilderness area, where the government bars permanent improvements and tries to preserve the natural habitat.

Carroll praised the Forest Service for trying to remove the animals while doing the least damage. He said burning down the cabin or packing out the carcasses are probably the best solutions.

"They need to use the minimal tool to get the job done. They don't want to leave the land scarred," he said.

Segin said the Forest Service occasionally uses explosives to destroy carcasses of animals that can't be retrieved.

"We've used them as a means of disposal to remove dead horses, elk and other animals in areas where it's impossible to get them out," he said.

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HSBC probed over drug money
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5:30 AM Saturday May 5, 2012

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10803643   Roll Eyes

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« Reply #34 on: May 20, 2012, 12:16:59 pm »

Hi,

A new news release is available for you to view on the Police website:

Title: Police seek car and clothing sightings in Whanganui homicide.

A homicide investigation is continuing in Whanganui following the discovery
of a man's body at a house in Campbell Street yesterday morning.

Police are not yet in a position to release the victim's name but he is a
77-year-old Whanganui man. The victim's family are being notified today and
once this process is completed Police will release his identity.

A post-mortem examination on the victim is expected to be completed tomorrow.

A scene examination of the property where his body was discovered is
continuing in Campbell Street. A team of up to 25 staff are currently working
on the investigation.

Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Kirby of Whanganui CIB says police are looking
for help from the public in two ways:

"I would like to hear from anyone who saw the victim's car - a blue 1996
Jaguar XJ6. I am particularly interested to know about its movements between
6.30pm on Wednesday 16th May and 8.30am on Thursday morning.

"I also want to hear from anyone who may have seen certain items of clothing
which may have been discarded.

They are:

• A red long sleeved jersey or sweatshirt
• A black leather sleeveless vest
• Dark coloured stonewashed jeans
• Dark fingerless gloves
• A pair of dark coloured sports shoes with light markings around the soles
and coloured laces.

"Anyone with information about the movements of the car or sightings of the
clothing are asked to contact the investigation team here at Whanganui Police
on 06 349 0600."

END

Editors note: A media conference with D/S/S Kirby will be held at Whanganui
Police station at 3.30pm this afternoon. A picture of the car will be
available then.

Until 3.00pm today all media calls to PNHQ on 04 474 9476. Grant Ogilvie
will be in Whanganui from 3.00pm today and available from then on 0274 236
9974.


Please view the full news release online at:

http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/31615.html


with vid: ...A homicide investigation was launched after Derek Leonard Round's body was found at a Campbell St property at about 8.30am on Thursday. ...

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/wanganui-homicide-victim-named-4893733




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Lucky for Terry that his jag is silver?

Bankrupt Terry Serepisos snapped driving Jaguar
Published: 7:18AM Saturday May 19, 2012 Source: Fairfax

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/bankrupt-terry-serepisos-snapped-driving-jaguar-4894038

but he's still a naughty boy,
 he could have my once $12,000 RAV4L for $5,000

- and is that a cigarette in his mouth while he's filling his car in the pic?









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« Reply #35 on: June 11, 2012, 05:58:15 pm »



Cat survives 100km/h trip wedged in grille

NZ Newswire
June 11, 2012, 8:02 am


A "well-muscled and chunky" Central Otago cat has remarkably survived being hit by a car travelling at up to 100km/h and spending the next 35km wedged tightly in the grille.

It took about 30 minutes to cut the Burmese - named Bekkum - free from the car, which hit the cat on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh on Friday night, the Otago Daily Times reports.

"Some Dunedin people were driving to Wanaka and they thought they'd hit a rabbit, on the highway, this [the Alexandra] side of Roxburgh, in the 100kmh zone," said SPCA inspector Helen Saunders.

"They had no idea it was a cat until they stopped to use the toilet at Alexandra, and heard what sounded like a cat meowing, in the front of their car."

The impact buckled the car's number plate and broke the front spoiler. Bekkum had been "squashed in really tight" behind the front grille, she said.

Despite that the cat was "remarkably unfazed" and only suffered a minor scrape and bruising.

Fortunately, Bekkum was "well-covered - well-muscled and chunky" which helped him survive the impact, she said.

Bekkum's owners, Gaynor and Michael Crabbe, of Coal Creek, near Roxburgh, had not been worried by his disappearance, as it was common for him to vanish for a day or two.

The seven-year-old cat was fond of travelling in cars and on trailers, and occasionally even on top of cars. He had hitched a ride on several short journeys around Roxburgh before Friday's high-speed trip.
"It could've been a lot worse, so we just appreciate what everyone did, and we're happy to get him back in one piece."

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Cat survives 100km/h trip wedged in grille

NZ Newswire
June 11, 2012, 8:02 am


A "well-muscled and chunky" Central Otago cat has remarkably survived being hit by a car travelling at up to 100km/h and spending the next 35km wedged tightly in the grille.

It took about 30 minutes to cut the Burmese - named Bekkum - free from the car, which hit the cat on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh on Friday night, the Otago Daily Times reports.

"Some Dunedin people were driving to Wanaka and they thought they'd hit a rabbit, on the highway, this [the Alexandra] side of Roxburgh, in the 100kmh zone," said SPCA inspector Helen Saunders.

"They had no idea it was a cat until they stopped to use the toilet at Alexandra, and heard what sounded like a cat meowing, in the front of their car."

The impact buckled the car's number plate and broke the front spoiler. Bekkum had been "squashed in really tight" behind the front grille, she said.

Despite that the cat was "remarkably unfazed" and only suffered a minor scrape and bruising.

Fortunately, Bekkum was "well-covered - well-muscled and chunky" which helped him survive the impact, she said.

Bekkum's owners, Gaynor and Michael Crabbe, of Coal Creek, near Roxburgh, had not been worried by his disappearance, as it was common for him to vanish for a day or two.

The seven-year-old cat was fond of travelling in cars and on trailers, and occasionally even on top of cars. He had hitched a ride on several short journeys around Roxburgh before Friday's high-speed trip.
"It could've been a lot worse, so we just appreciate what everyone did, and we're happy to get him back in one piece."

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I did think of a certain other cream burmese when I read that story.

Sam.

I am sure Zara wouldn't have done anything like that.
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« Reply #38 on: June 15, 2012, 05:50:37 pm »

Man gets black plague from a mouse

1:52 PM Friday Jun 15, 2012

 
A man is critically ill in a hospital in the American state of Oregon with suspected plague, the disease that caused the Black Death, which wiped out 25 million people in 14th-century Europe.
 
The unidentified man, who is in his 50s, was reported to have been bitten on the hand while trying to save a mouse caught by a stray cat. He fell ill with a fever several days later and was admitted to hospital where doctors said he had classic symptoms of the disease. Laboratory tests are being carried out.
 
Without treatment, plague kills two-thirds of its victims within days. But modern drugs can cure the infection, if they are given soon enough. "This can be a serious illness," said Emilio DeBess, Oregon's public health veterinarian. "But it is treatable with antibiotics, and it's also preventable."
 
The man initially showed the classic signs of bubonic plague - swollen lymph nodes (buboes) in the groin and armpits. But according to doctors, he subsequently developed symptoms of septicaemic plague, resulting in abdominal pain and bleeding. A third type, pneumonic plague, affects the lungs.
 
It is unclear whether it was the cat or the mouse that bit him but the bacterium that causes plague, Yersinia pestis, is known to be carried by rodents, cats and other carnivores.
 


The infection is usually passed to humans via the bite of a flea that has fed on an infected animal.
 
In this case, it appears the man may have contracted the disease directly. Reports said the stray cat, which has since died and had its body sent for analysis, had made its home in his neighbourhood six years ago and the man and his family had "had a lot of contact with it".
 
"Taking a mouse out of a cat's mouth is probably not a good idea," Dr DeBess said.
 
There have been repeated outbreaks of plague around the world over the centuries. Although the disease no longer causes devastation on the scale of the Black Death, the bacterium that causes it has never disappeared and human cases still appear in rural parts of the US as well as Africa, Asia and South America.
 
Records show there has been roughly one case a year in Oregon since the mid-1930s, with four deaths. There were two cases in 2010 and one in 2011, all of whom recovered. The man's family have received preventative doses of antibiotics.
 
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« Reply #39 on: June 15, 2012, 07:27:48 pm »

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bitten on the hand while trying to save a mouse caught by a stray cat

so I 'spose ya could get birdflu by taking a bird from a cat??

meanwhile, watch out if yas eat squid:


http://www.stuff.co.nz/science/7109066/Squid-sperm-inseminate-diners-mouth


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« Reply #40 on: June 16, 2012, 06:30:43 pm »

I did think of a certain other cream burmese when I read that story.

Sam.

I am sure Zara wouldn't have done anything like that.

Sam would have either bitten or smooched his rescuers depending which way the wind was blowing at the time

... and you're right - Zara would not have done that.
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« Reply #41 on: June 19, 2012, 05:53:57 pm »


NZ academics behind old rock art find

Nathan Paull, NZ Newswire
June 19, 2012, 5:08 pm

One of the world's oldest known examples of rock art has been uncovered in a remote part of Australia's Northern Territory.

University of Southern Queensland's Professor Bryce Barker, an expatriate New Zealander, was part of a team of Australian and French archaeologists to make the find last year.

But he says carbon dating at Waikato University only recently established the art was at least 28,000 years old.

The site where the artwork was found, in remote Arnhem Land, has signs of human occupation dating back 45,000 years, he says.

A 35,000-year-old stone axe was also found at the site, a technology not used elsewhere in the world until much later.

The only older examples of rock art dated back to 36,000 years ago in France and 40,000 years ago in northern Spain.

However, Prof Barker says his team is only three years into a five-year study of the site and is confident even older pieces can be found.

"We've got an occupation there of 45,000 (years) so were they painting art that early?" he said.

"Those are some of the questions we'll be asking in the future."

The site where the rock art was found, Narwala Gabarnmang, is considered the "Sistine Chapel" of rock art sites, he says.

"There are depictions of everything from fish, kangaroos, all the animals that they ate, crocodiles, dingoes to people mythical figures, you name it, it's there," he said.
Prof Barker said the research team was put together by members of the local indigenous population, the Jawoyn Association, so they could use science to complement oral history of their culture.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/7192680/Police-shocked-as-driver-flees-crash
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« Reply #43 on: July 13, 2012, 05:34:03 pm »


Homeless Christchurch couple sleep in dunes

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/7271488/Homeless-Christchurch-couple-sleep-in-dunes
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oh come on lets get real here ........

they can afford to pay for their stuff to be in storage .....

" man worked as a self-employed painter but said he could no longer secure a job in Christchurch as he did not have the necessary qualifications, "

excuse me why does he suddenly go from a self employed to an unemployed non qualified painter ....?

didnt they research the situ and ask family what the situ was before shifting back ......

give me another 5 minutes to tune the violin .....

is it the 1st of April today ?

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Deal signed with Royal Thai Police

Newstalk ZB
July 17, 2012, 6:56 am

An arrangement between the New Zealand Police and Royal Thai Police has been signed.

The idea is to cooperate better when it comes to clamping down on transnational crime.
It'll build upon the existing framework between the two forces in the area of law enforcement and disaster management.

http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/14248376/deal-signed-with-royal-thai-police/


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http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/301165/high-time-to-reform-police
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Deal signed with Royal Thai Police

Newstalk ZB
July 17, 2012, 6:56 am

An arrangement between the New Zealand Police and Royal Thai Police has been signed.

The idea is to cooperate better when it comes to clamping down on transnational crime.
It'll build upon the existing framework between the two forces in the area of law enforcement and disaster management.

http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/14248376/deal-signed-with-royal-thai-police/


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NZ resident held for insulting Thai king
NZ Newswire
July 26, 2012, 6:27 am

A 64-year-old Thai-born New Zealand resident is being held in custody in a Bangkok health institute and undergoing psychological assessment after being charged with insulting Thailand's monarchy.

Thitinant Kaewjantranont has been held at the institute since July 14, national police spokesman Major General Piya Utayo says.

She is accused of making a disrespectful gesture towards an image of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej outside the Constitutional Court on July 13 - the day of a judgment that prevented a dissolution of the ruling party, Agence France-Presse reports.

"She was placed under police custody at the institute the next day and is undergoing mental health checks," Maj Gen Piya told AFP, adding that a Bangkok court had issued the warrant for her arrest on July 16.
Anyone convicted of insulting the king, queen, heir or regent faces up to 15 years in prison on each count under Thai law. The king, who is revered as a demi-god by many Thais, has been hospitalised since September 2009.

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/americas/7506607/Handcuffed-man-shoots-himself-dead-police

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Ministry discovers error after 10 years

NZ Newswire
August 24, 2012, 5:06 am

An "administrative error" that happened every fortnight over the last 10 years meant some schools weren't given the correct funding for relief teachers, it has been revealed.

Education Minister Hekia Parata says $68 million wasn't shared equitably last year and she's working on the problem.

"Each fortnight schools receive a report showing how much entitlement they have used and how much is remaining," she explained.

"Schools count both permanent and relief teachers against this balance but, due to an administrative error, short-term relief teachers have been counted at about half their correct rate over the past 10 years."

Ms Parata says the error was detected when the ministry started using a new payroll system.
"There has been no wrongdoing on the part of any school and teachers have not been under or over paid."

http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/14651185/ministry-discovers-error-after-10-years/


$68 million wasn't shared equitably last year so was that the same in each of the last 10 years ?

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Broome's quivering red sea
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September 13, 2012, 9:25 am


Thousands of big, quivering red jellyfish created a spectacle on Cable Beach yesterday.

Marine scientist James Brown, of Cygnet Bay, arrived with his sons about 6.15am to find the jellyfish, which had washed up overnight.

"They were very fresh, being pushed up by little swells that were rolling in," Mr Brown said.

Mr Brown, who set up the Kimberley Marine Research Institute at his Cygnet Bay pearl farm with fellow scientist Ali McCarthy, felt it important to record the phenomenon for further research.

He said globally, such blooms were of great interest to researchers, who were examining possible links between the blooms and effects of climate change.

"They're just trying to get as much evidence as possible - obviously, it's difficult to assess those types of things without people on the ground," he said.

"What we want to do now is find out how widespread they are - whether they stretch up the coast or not."

Australian Marine Stinger Advisory Service director, Dr Lisa-ann Gershwin - an international jellyfish expert - said the bloom was "impressive" but "worrisome".

Instantly recognising it as Crambione mastigophora, or sea tomato, she said such blooms may be symptomatic of damaged ecosystems and were increasingly frequent in WA coastal waters.

In 1977, the jellyfish caused an emergency closure of Karratha's power plant after big numbers blocked intake of seawater for its cooling systems.

Blooms were then rare until 2000, when the jellyfish appeared in "unbelievable numbers" , creating a "red band" from Rottnest all the way to up to Derby: "Probably the largest jellyfish bloom on earth."

Since then, the jellyfish have bloomed almost every year in localised areas, with significant numbers in Broome since 2006.

While their diet is unknown, close relatives hoover up big amounts of plankton such as copepods, larvae and fish eggs, causing problems in the ecosystem.

"They not only eat the fish eggs, but also the food that the larval fish would eat, and this double whammy can have a huge impact," Dr Gershwin said.

"When they die in large numbers, they create a huge pulse of goo that makes the bacteria switch to producing a disproportionally huge amount of carbon dioxide."

Worldwide, blooms had been attributed to warming seawaters, overfishing, coastal construction and pollution, she said: "Whether that is what's happening in WA, I don't know."

"I would love to see some really good research on this from somebody local who can really spend the time and effort looking into it … to find out what is going on with the species and what that means for Australian waters and particularly Australian fisheries in years to come.

"My educated guess is that we are going to see a lot more of this critter - and its impacts - as our ecosystems change."


'''THE FACTS


Species:'' Crambione mastigophora, or sea tomato

Origin: Originally named and classified in Malaysia

Appearance: A globular animal about the size, shape and colour as a large tomato. It is "quite unmistakable" and resembles no other jellyfish species

Movement: Little is known about its migratory patterns at this stage

Diet: Unknown, but relatives eat small plankton such as copepods, larvae and fish eggs.

Danger: It causes an annoying and painful but not life-threatening sting

Food: Some of its close relatives are harvested for food in Asia and Australia.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/breaking/14842122/broomes-quivering-red-sea/

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