Police arrest 33-year-old man following Cook Strait ferries threat
3 May, 2021 04:27 AM
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The Bluebridge Strait Feronia approaching Picton after docking was delayed by 90 minutes. Photo / Supplied
NZ Herald
A man has been arrested in relation to an alleged threat directed at the Cook Strait ferry services in Picton today.
In a statement Marlborough area commander inspector Simon Feltham said charges were still being considered, however the 33-year-old is expected to appear in the Blenheim District Court tomorrow. I would like to acknowledge our Specialist Search Group staff who flew from Wellington to complete an extensive search of both the terminal buildings and ferries, and the investigation team who identified and located the alleged offender.
George W. Bush Lobbies Republicans to Work with Joe Biden on Amnesty for Illegal Aliens
Former President George W. Bush is lobbying House and Senate Republicans to work with President Joe Biden on amnesty for illegal aliens.
In an interview with the Dispatch Podcast, Bush said Biden and Republicans ought to strike a deal to provide amnesty, at the least, to illegal aliens enrolled in or eligible for former President Obamas Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
I think piecemeal probably makes sense and I think the president, if I could be so bold, is calling Republicans like-minded and saying Lets see if we can get something done, Bush said.
Death of 63-year-old woman in Waihī house fire unexplained , police say
3 May, 2021 06:26 AM
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Residents and emergency services at the scene of a house fire in Queen St, Waihī. Photo / Supplied
Residents and emergency services at the scene of a house fire in Queen St, Waihī. Photo / Supplied The death of a woman whose body was found outside her home as the building was engulfed in flames has been described as unexplained .
Police are investigating the cause of death of a 63-year-old woman who died at the residential address on Queen St, Waihi today at about 10.20am. It s unexplained, said Detective Glenn Ewing. It appears there was just a single person on the site.
Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull remembered at town hall funeral service
3 May, 2021 05:30 AM
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Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull was a fun-loving family man and industrious leader, mourners were told at his funeral today. Photo / Peter McIntosh
Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull was a fun-loving family man and industrious leader, mourners were told at his funeral today. Photo / Peter McIntosh
Otago Daily Times
By: Grant Miller
Former Dunedin mayor Dave Cull was a fun-loving family man and industrious leader, mourners were told at his funeral today.
Hundreds of people packed into the Dunedin Town Hall to celebrate Cull s life.