Monday, May 21, 2012

Kiwi murder victim allegedly knew his killer - victim a journalist and former spy

Police say veteran journalist Derek round, who was found dead in his Wanganui home last week, may have known his killer. File photo / Stuart Munro



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Police say veteran journalist Derek round, who was found dead in his Wanganui home last week, may have known his killer. File photo / Stuart Munro

Police believe veteran journalist Derek Round had been in recent contact with the person who killed him in a horrific attack at his Whanganui home.
Mr Round, 77, was found dead in his Whanganui house on Thursday.
He suffered a number of violent blows to the head after being attacked in his living room.
Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Kirby said investigators believed the person who carried out the attack had been in contact with Mr Round in the days leading up to his death - either by phone, text or in person.
"Because of this we want to hear from anyone who had dealings with Derek in the week before he was violently attacked."
Mr Round's distinctive 1996 blue Jaguar XJ6 was spotted on Thursday morning in the suburb of Aramoho.

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Monday, May 14, 2012

The bell tolls for thee - the adverse impact on carers of familiy members...

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Caregiver telling it how it is (Photo credit: Simon Oosterman)
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Striking caregivers (Photo credit: Simon Oosterman)
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Caregiver joins her striking caregivers (Photo credit: Simon Oosterman)



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    :no:An interesting story out of Australia this week reported on the health problems that many carers of family members can have themselves.
    A study of 1000 Aussie carers by the charity Wesley Mission found that caring of loved ones came at a profound cost.
    Its 'Keeping minds Well: Caring Till it Hurts' report found almost 90% of carers looking after a spouse or relative with a mental illness reported an adverse impact on their own physical or mental health.
    Three out of four carers surveyed also said their role had negatively affected their relationship with family and friends, while 57% said their employment and finances had suffered as a consequence.
    "They more often than not sacrificed their time, money and even their careers", said Wesley Mission chief executive the Rev Keith Garner.
    "Their caring comes at a cost, with an an overwhelming number declaring that their caring experience as a child provided a lasting negative into adult life."
    Rev Garner said the challenge was to better support cares and reduce the stigma associated with caring."This is a challenge for all mental health providers.
    As a New Zealand resident carer of a family member myself, I would hope that mental health providers would heed such a message.
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Friday, May 11, 2012

Kiwifruit bacterial disease could cost the industry up to $885 million and 470 jobs...

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Ripe kiwifruit on vine (in New Zealand). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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Sliced golden kiwifruit. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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    Kiwifruit bacterial disease could cost the industry up to $885 million and 470 jobs...
    The bacterial disease expected to cost the New Zealand kiwifruit industry 470 jobs and up to NZ$885 million originated in China, a new study has shown.
    Kiwifruit canker, or Psa, has spread to 1184 New Zealand orchards since it was discovered in the Bay of Plenty region in November 2010.
    Combating the disease is expected to cost between $310 million and $410 million over the next five years - with the long term bill rising to between $740 million and $885 million. Read more:
    http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10804864
    There is an irony to this story. New Zealand kiwifruit were developed from the tiny Chinese Gooseberry decades ago, and now were being attacked from a disease that has originated from China itself.

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Sunday, May 6, 2012

Watch Super Moon tonight...


If you can see a bigger, brighter full moon tonight you are not alone.
The night sky will be brighter than usual tonight when a full moon coincides with the moon reaching its closest point to earth.
Known as a 'super moon', or Perigee Moon as astronomers call it, the moon will appear 14% brighter than usual and 30% more than when it is at its furthest point from earth.
The phenomenon is caused by the moon's elliptical orbit. This weekend it will be 50,000km closer to Earth than at the furthest reach of its orbit.
US space agency Nasa says the Perigee full moon has been linked in folklore to a rise in hospital admissions and an increase in crime, but modern studies do not back this up.

However, higher tides than normal are expected.
Mount John Observatory resident superintendent Allan Gilmore said the moon will not appear much bigger to the naked eye, but it will be brighter.
Gilmore said the perigee full moon will be able to be seen in clear skies this evening, and the best time to see it is between 5.30-6pm, as it is expected to rise at 5.23pm.
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Protesters demand action to save the Maui dolphins off the Taranaki coast...




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More than 50 people marched onto the steps of the New Zealand Parliament demanding immediate action from the lawmakers to save the endangered Maui dolphins. Ironically there were probably more protestors than the remaining dolphins on the West coast of the North Island. The numbers of Maui dolphins are down to 54 adults.
The government is expected to decide on interim measures to protect the dolphins from extinction. It is hoped it will not be too little too late.
A set-net ban is needed along the Taranaki coast with a broadening of the west coast sanctuary as well. The set-nets have been blamed for the killing of the world's smallest dolphins - the Maui.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/6847166/Ban-on-dolphin-killing-set-nets-demanded
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Will John Banks tell the truth...

In an interview on Radio NZ’s ‘Checkpoint’, ACT President Chris Simmons confirmed that ACT MP John Banks did ask Kim Dotcom to split a $50,000 donation in two.
Chris Simmon, ACT Party President
Chris Simmon, ACT Party President
He told Radio NZ’s Mary Wilson,
“He has given me an indication as to why he made that suggestion – and that was that he initially was going to put in $25,000 of his own money and he figured that other people should be putting in the same sort of numbers.”

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All Black legend Sir Fred Allen buried today...

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 02: (L-R) Waka Nat...
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 02: (L-R) Waka Nathan, Sir Brian Lochore, Sir Colin Meads and Ian Kirkpatrick leave the funeral service for former New Zealand All Blacks player Sir Fred Allen at Eden Park on May 2, 2012 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
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Final game of the 2005 Trination Series, All Blacks vs Wallabies, Eden Park (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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New Zealand national rugby union team (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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Ranfurly Shield (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 02: Pallbearers Sir Brian Lochore, Sir Colin Meads, Bob Graham, Waka Nathan, Alex Carpenter and Ian Kirkpatrick carry the casket following the funeral service for former New Zealand All Blacks player Sir Fred Allen at Eden Park on May 2, 2012 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

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Legendary All Black player and coach, Sir Fred Allen, farewelled at Eden Park. Over 250 guests, including a pantheon of All Black legends, today celebrated the life of arguably New Zealand’s greatest rugby coach.
Sir Frederick (Fred) Allen died aged 92 on Saturday in Whangaparoa after battling illness. He was, today, fittingly remembered at an emotional two-hour memorial service in what was his final visit to Eden Park, dubbed his second home.
Sir Wilson Whineray, Sir Colin Meads and Sir Brian Lochore were among the coveted speakers to recount tales of playing under Allen, who presided over 37 wins as All Blacks coach, including an unbeaten 14 tests, as well as 25 Ranfurly Shield defences with Auckland.
“It’s hard to put into words what it means but we are celebrating the life of one of New Zealand’s greatest,” Meads said.
Read more and view: http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/national-news/6845991/Sir-Fred-Allen-farewelled-at-Eden-Park

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