I’ve still got my fire in my belly,” he said “I’m not going to apologise for being a fighter I’m not going to apologise for still wanting it Hamilton finished eighth in the race which was won in dominant style by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri During the race Hamilton asked Ferrari to have his teammate Charles Leclerc switch places with him as the British driver was clearly quicker He was exasperated at the time the team took took to make the call He also referred to it as “not good teamwork” and later after the team switched the two drivers places back asked with no little sarcasm whether he should also give up a place to the chasing Williams of Carlos Sainz The Ferrari cars of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton at the Miami GP. Photograph: Mark Sutton/Formula 1/Getty ImagesHowever he played down the significance of the exchanges and revealed he and team principal Fred Vasseur had spoken almost immediately after the race, with Hamilton making sure the air was clear between them. “Fred came to my room, I just put my hand on his shoulder and was like, ‘dude, calm down, don’t be so sensitive’,” he said. “I could have said way worse things on the radio. You hear some of the things others have said in the past, some of it was sarcasm. Look, you’ve got to understand we’re under a huge amount of pressure within the car. Read more“You’re never going to get the most peaceful messages coming through in the heat of the battle It wasn’t effing and blinding and anything like that Vasseur maintained he was happy with the way the team had called their decisions and that he understood his driver’s position “I had a discussion with Lewis and I can perfectly understand the frustration,” he said “They are champions, they want to win races. It’s not easy. It’s never easy. And I didn’t see another team to do it today. That’s why we took the responsibility to do it. We are racing for Ferrari first and honestly I think as a team we did a good job.” Vasseur also confirmed that the team’s policy if they switch driver positions to allow one to attack a car ahead and if no advantage is gained and a position is not made they will revert to the original order as they did in Miami In a hotly contested battle to be the new home for the Jim Beam Homegrown music festival the festival is relocating to Claudelands Oval on 14 March 2026 ushering in a thrilling new era for both the event and the city The festival has long been a cornerstone of Aotearoa’s music scene showcasing over 50 top-tier Kiwi acts across genres like rock  Mayor Paula Southgate was delighted at the news “Bringing Jim Beam Homegrown to Hamilton is a monumental win for our city It’s a celebration of New Zealand music and culture and we’re proud to host it at Claudelands Oval This event will invigorate our local economy and put Hamilton on the national stage.” "Hamilton is brilliant at hosting big events across many great venues and that is part of what makes our city a great place to visit or call home." The festival’s move is anticipated to boost local businesses injecting fresh energy into Hamilton’s cultural landscape Hamilton City Council Deputy Chief Executive says Claudelands Oval is a versatile and spacious area “Our initial estimates expect more than 25,000 festival goers will spend around $3m during their visit and result in 16,000 visitor nights,” said Murray "Hamilton has the benefit of being the hub of the Waikato and this is a win for the whole upper North Island We've proven we can deliver big events and are ready and excited to make this next era of the festival unforgettable." Tickets for the inaugural Hamilton edition of Jim Beam Homegrown are on sale now. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for lineup announcements and event details via homegrown.net.nz  Artist and zinester Nina Harper created the poster for the Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest 2025 Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest returns for its 11th year Zines, an abbreviation of fanzine, a term that originated in the 1940s to describe amateur science-fiction fan magazines, are short-run, self-published magazines that can be about anything While the inaugural event in 2014 saw 20 stallholders show off their self-made publications, this year, the Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest team predicts 60 stallholders will take over Hamilton Central Library on May 17 “The Hamilton zine-making community is a really important part of how I’ve grown over the last few years as an illustrator,” Harper said she dropped out and went looking for ways to experiment with art but decided only in 2017 to become a stallholder “I realised this is a completely accessible thing for me to try out I put together a few illustrations in a comic style to see what happened and it turned out to be a really fun and positive experience,” she said She was amazed by the encouragement she got from members of the public and other creatives about her narrative zines “I realised this is actually what I’ve been wanting to do the whole time.” Harper works at local art supplies retailer Gordon Harris She said working there enabled her to explore using different mediums which she now prefers and showcased in her poster “[The poster illustration] looks like a very sweet .. But there are funny little details that catch your interest.” which when put together become what Harper calls Drawing inspiration from classical illustration and Halloween themes Harper’s design also reflects her love of Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes and I can definitely see the sense of humour influencing some of my work Harper’s playful mix of spooky and sweet imagery continues into her tongue-in-cheek zines Harper has branched out to attend other festivals and thinks moving Hamilton’s event to the library has helped it grow “It can attract lots and lots of different people “I tabled next to a couple of kids who were there with their parents once While some stallholders have been making zines for years “There’s not a sense of competition or that you have to work to a certain standard,” Harper said “If you have a little bit of an interest in doing something creative For those who are keen to try their hand at zinemaking there will be zine-making workshops ahead of the market day there will also be a collaborative zine-making zone Zinester Awards in eight categories and an all-ages After Party featuring live music from Moon Hotene (Kirikiriroa) 'The team have nailed it – it’s a strategy that everyone can understand.' A couple of hours after the first of two nights of the Ultimate Driver Challenge at Albion Park After some drinks and socialising at the track following the races a small group decided to “kick-on” for a few more in a downtown bar Sugars was a fan of Ultimate Driver Challenge he made the trip – a rushed one of less than 24 hours – largely to see friends from the US superstar driver Yannick Gingras and his wife Maybe he’d originally planned to stay the whole weekend but Sugars had drives at Menangle on the Saturday night But Sugars wasn’t missing the chance to see his friends has penned in tributes since Sugars’ devastating passing last Friday week this was to be their year of doing things differently … enjoying life more when Sugars went to Menangle on the Saturday night to drive Tubbs took her chance to get to Brisbane to see the Gingras couple I’d known Sugars for almost 20 years and wrote one of the first stories about the then exciting young talent when he first moved from South Australia to the big smoke in Victoria but worked closely together on many occasions as journo and participant He was always helpful and eager to promote the game I’d like to think it was a relationship built on mutual respect in the bar in the early hours of the morning I got a glimpse into the Greg Sugars so many knew far better than me and loved Sugars thanked me for the way I’d given he and Jess space when the career of their champion trotter Just Believe was in limbo for a few weeks and before they eventually retired him He was also appreciative of the tributes for the great trotter’s deeds He had but a few hours in Brisbane to be with “his” people difficult and deeply emotional conversations with people who knew Sugars far better than I did and were much closer to him The most we ever spoke was during his time in Sweden with Just Believe Maybe he was a bit bored at times and missing home compared to running the huge stable at home with Jess and driving at so many meetings What sticks with me most is his absolute love for the horse Sugars was absolutely gutted after Just Believe struck trouble galloped and lost all chance in that heat of the iconic Elitlopp at Solvalla facing some of the greatest trotters anywhere and without a support network it would have been easy for Sugars to pull the pin and go home someone else could’ve trained and driven him and an extra layer he seemed to feel to prove a point for Down Under trotting The satisfaction and joy he felt when Just Believe bounced-back for two epic placings in elite company in those other two runs was immense They were two of the best runs of his stellar career Sugars and “Harry” (Just Believe’s stable name) won an army of Scandinavian fans and truckloads of respect You saw that 18 months later with the deluge of tributes from that part of the world after Sugars’ passing Sugars boasted a Hall of Fame CV on the track but what he did off it for the game was every bit as important I’m so glad he got to experience the Elitlopp for all its highs and lows and that the trip finished in such an uplifting fashion He got to feel like the hero he was in the eyes of many As he said at the time while preparing to head to Sweden: “It’s the trip of a lifetime most felt it would be the first of many such experiences for Sugars at the height of his powers It’s just so hard to comprehend that won’t be the case Carlos Sainz escaped a penalty for his collision with Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the Miami Grand Prix that being just one of two incidents for which the Williams driver was summoned to the stewards’ office Sainz was back inside the points in Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix where the Spaniard brought his FW47 home in ninth place scoring two points in what has been a tricky start to his Williams career His points were in jeopardy on Sunday evening when the stewards noted him for a collision with Lewis Hamilton on the very last lap of the Grand Prix Having swapped positions with team-mate Charles Leclerc in a tension-fraught race for the seven-time World Champion Hamilton had Sainz all over his rear wing on the final lap of the race Sainz was summoned to the stewards’ office but escaped without a penalty as the stewards declared both drivers ‘contributed’ to the collision 👉F1 penalty points: First points of 2025 handed out as Verstappen closest to ban threshold 👉 F1’s penalty system explained: How does a driver pick up a penalty from the FIA? The stewards ruled: ‘Car 55 attempted an overtake on the inside of Car 44 into Turn 17 and both cars made contact at the apex ‘The Stewards determine that both drivers contributed to the incident as Car 55 did not clearly get in a position to have the right to the racing line according to the Driving Standards Guidelines and at the same time Car 44 turned into the corner earlier than usual and therefore impacted the driver of Car 55 in his overtaking attempt ‘No driver is deemed predominantly to blame for the collision and therefore no further action is taken.’ The former Ferrari driver was back in the stewards’ office a short while later this time to answer the charge of failing to slow for a waved yellow flag he was handed a warning as the stewards took into account that Sainz could not see the yellow flag nor were there a light panel in place meaning he did not have sufficient warning ‘The driver did not slow down for the yellow flag and admitted in the hearing that he neither saw a yellow flag nor any stopped car,’ read the stewards’ ruling explaining their decision ‘He stated that he lifted the throttle after being informed of a yellow flag by the team this being slightly after passing the yellow flag zone it is evident that the yellow flag was only shown from one marshal post and was shown against a yellow background in a very quick part of the track there was no light panel in place at that point and therefore neither the team nor the driver got any visual or audible warning ‘The car causing the yellow flag also was not visible from the driver’s perspective as it was hidden behind an exit ‘The Stewards consider all this as a unique scenario and taking all these mitigating circumstances into account Read next: Miami GP: Piastri continues winning streak after more Verstappen v Norris fireworks © Planet Sport Limited 2025 • All Rights Reserved Lewis Hamilton quipped that there was some “dirty driving” from Alpine’s Pierre Gasly after they tangled ahead of the Miami Grand Prix And that hit came when the 20 Formula 1 drivers got their chance to take fully drivable and team bespoke LEGO big build cars for a drive around the Miami International Autodrome replacing the usual drivers’ parade procedure It was quite the effort to put together these life-size as the stars of F1 took them for a drive in front of the Miami audience ahead of the Grand Prix Capturing all the details of the real F1 cars, down to sponsor logos and authentic Pirelli tyres, Hamilton said that was the “most fun drivers’ parade” he has ever taken part in quite the statement considering he has been a part of the F1 grid since 2007 which was muscling between the Ferrari and Mercedes LEGO cars down the back straight with these cars reaching speeds of 20 km/h it was a very low-speed tap for F1 standards Hamilton spoke with a broad smile about the experience after exiting the Ferrari “That was the most fun drivers’ parade we’ve ever had,” he began “Some dirty driving from this one here [Gasly] because obviously when we’re on track big thank you to everyone in Miami for having us.” 👉 FIA release lightning procedures as stormy weather threatens Miami GP 👉 Untelevised Lewis Hamilton radio message uncovered in key Miami GP call Miami GP polesitter Max Verstappen joked that before lights out the track would need some attention after that Ferrari and Alpine collision “I do think they have to sweep the track because there is quite a bit of LEGO debris now on the track,” he said with a smile “A few cars collided along the way.” He joked that he and Yuki Tsunoda were lacking a bit of “top speed” in the LEGO Red Bull as the focus switched to the Miami Grand Prix from there Read next: How LEGO brought 10 life-size, fully-drivable F1 cars to life The Jim Beam Homegrown festival has found its new home with Jim Beam Homegrown organisers announcing its new host city The next Homegrown festival is at the Claudelands Oval in Hamilton on March 14 next year They cited “a myriad of personal and logistical reasons” including being unable to grow the festival within the Wellington waterfront location Festival director Andrew Tuck and co-director Michael Lamusse said they were proud Waikato locals and the event was “coming home” to the place “where it all began” X*Air gradually evolved into the Homegrown festival “Returning to the Waikato is not just about nostalgia; it’s about creating something that celebrates our roots and gives back to the region that inspired us,” Tuck said “We want the whole of Aotearoa to feel proud of this festival and we are committed to making it unforgettable” The organisers said Hamilton’s status as New Zealand’s fastest-growing city offered potential to “expand and evolve while staying true to its roots” Its central location was another reason for choosing it “Accessibility is key for Homegrown,” Tuck said “Being close to such a large population makes this dream even more achievable” several cities presented hosting proposals but Hamilton’s “unique charm and cultural significance” stood out Hamilton mayor Paula Southgate said with Hamilton-Australia flights starting in June the event would be easily accessible for Kiwis and international tourists Waikato Chamber of Commerce chief executive Don Good said the move was a great opportunity “in so many ways” “With the festival’s reputation for selling out and drawing crowds of more than 20,000 local businesses can expect a surge in foot traffic and revenue.” Homegrown has taken place on Wellington’s waterfront since it started in 2008, growing from a crowd of 10,000 to 23,000. It showcases genres including rock, reggae, and hip-hop, and has hosted iconic acts including Sir Dave Dobbyn, Shihad, Six60, Shapeshifter and Opshop. A Wellington City Council spokesperson said while the council was “disappointed” to see Homegrown leave Wellington, they understood the decision. “We will continue to explore new opportunities to bring exciting experiences to our community. We wish the festival organisers all the best in their new location”. Mitchell Hageman joined the Herald’s entertainment and lifestyle team in 2024. He previously worked as a multimedia journalist for Hawke’s Bay Today. Danielle Zollickhofer is a multimedia journalist and assistant news director at the Waikato Herald. She joined NZME in 2021 and is based in Hamilton. 'No one was meant to hear it,' Moller said while discussing his life, music and career. nine other cities raised their hand to host the event Caption:Drax Project play Homegrown, on the Wellington waterfront, on 15 March, 2025.Photo credit:RNZ/ Krystal GibbensHomegrown New Zealand music festival will set up in the Waikato next year Organisers announced in January Homegrown would be finding a new home for 2026 after 18 years in Wellington Director Andrew Tuck said in March they were forced to choose between moving on or risk stagnating in the same location. Homegrown's old site on the Wellington waterfront. "We've used every little bit of space. If we move a stage now - or move an entrance - it just doesn't become as efficient,” he said. The festival had gone from hosting about 10,000 music fans to having more than 23,000 people soaking up the country's best acts across five stages. Hamilton’s Claudelands Oval, which can fit up to 50,000 fans, will host 50 bands for the 14 March, 2026 show. The spot gives organisers three-times as much room to play with. Download MP34m“The idea of having more space means that we can do some more things that showcase New Zealand talent… add in a few bits and pieces, a few little surprises there,” explained Tuck ahead of the announcement. “People would have experienced at Homegrown this year a couple of stages got very, very tight… we just couldn't expand there any further.” Tuck said they weighed up nine different cities to host Homegrown – including Auckland, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Rotorua and Christchurch. They considered things like transport, flights, accommodation and how fans would get there. It came down to Dunedin and Hamilton, and Tuck said they pondered: “What does the site look like? Can the site expand? Can the site hold this event for the next 10 years and continually grow and do different things?” It’s a boon for Hamilton, which stands to potentially attract between 20-25,000 people with an economic benefit of somewhere between $4 and 6 million for that weekend, according to previous economic development reports for the annual event. Homegrown began as X*Air festival, an extreme sports event located on the Waikato River with NZ music as a sideline attraction. Claudelands hosted X*Air for three years before it moved to the Wellington waterfront and eventually evolved into Homegrown. “When we first started, everyone said we wouldn't last more than two years because New Zealand music wasn't strong enough and here we are 18 years later,” said Tuck, who is himself based in Hamilton with his family. “I have been traveling to Wellington for the last 22 years for events and we've always wanted to bring something to Hamilton… and we just feel now that's the right time for us to come back to come back to our roots.” The first set list announcement for the 2026 event will drop in September. Download MP34mMore from MusicThere's a Tuesday's debut album is wildly impressiveOn Blush , There’s A Tuesday show off some fantastic songwriting, plus local dub merchants Pitch Black release a collection of top-tier remixes, and American indie folk band Beirut soundtrack a literal circus. The Kiwi artist has not released an original solo track since 2021. Harry Russell - aka Harry Ratbag and Harry the Bastard - grew up in Remuera and was part of Auckland’s underground punk scene in the early '80s before heading overseas to absorb the world’s freshest music in London and New York for a couple of decades. He grew up singing in church, found initial success with songs 'Pe Moni Ea' and ‘Siva Mai’ but now TheWesternGuide, AKA Aaron Pulemagafa, is a country star. You could be missing out on exclusive news video and podcasts from our Teams in Black Please select your country from the dropdown below: Since ticket sales began in March for the Lipovitan-D Series in July over 70% of tickets have been allocated across the three matches.  The All Blacks v France Test match on Saturday 19 July in Hamilton has exhausted allocation for the general public however further GA tickets may be released closer to the match.  This means fans will need to look at other Tests to see the All Blacks play at home this year.   All Blacks v France in Dunedin on Saturday 5 July has only 20% of tickets remaining and sales have ramped up this week for the epic Double Header between the Black Ferns and Australia and All Blacks v France in Wellington on Saturday 12 July too.  Pre-sales for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship have been live for just 48 hours Saturday 27 September at Eden Park is set to sell out very quickly with general sale for this test on sale 7 May.  Some tickets are still available to the following games across the motu:  Black Ferns v Australia and All Blacks v France Saturday 12 July General sale tickets for The Rugby Championship will go live on 7 May at 10am and pre-sale is live now:  Be part of the action — tickets for remaining Test matches are still available Here   OBITUARY: Remembering the life and career of the ‘tough and popular’ Jochen Mass Ocon vows Haas will 'keep at it’ as he laments bad luck during Miami Grand Prix Antonelli's 'seismic moment' and why Williams were faster than Ferrari – it’s our Miami GP review Gasly admits Alpine ‘need answers’ after difficult weekend in Miami as Doohan reflects on Lap 1 collision with Lawson Audi announce organisational restructure ahead of F1 arrival in 2026 Fred Vasseur has defended Ferrari’s handling of the team orders situation that unfolded between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in the Miami Grand Prix whilst also acknowledging that he could “perfectly understand” the frustration displayed by Hamilton Hamilton had been running behind seventh-placed Leclerc in eighth as the race entered its latter stages with the seven-time World Champion on a different strategy using the medium tyres while Leclerc was running the hard compound MIAMI LOWDOWN: All the key moments as McLaren and Antonelli shine, Ferrari face tensions and LEGO takes over As Hamilton felt that he had the pace to catch Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli ahead the Briton suggested that he be let by – but as the team assessed whether to make the swap Hamilton appeared to become increasingly frustrated over the radio at one point sarcastically commenting that the squad should “have a tea break while you are at it” The team ultimately decided to make the switch but when Hamilton was then unable to reach Antonelli Leclerc was told that the positions would be reversed back though the 40-year-old followed the order when it was relayed to him 2025 Miami Grand Prix: Tense radio exchanges as Hamilton and Leclerc argue over Ferrari strategy When quizzed after the race on why the first decision had seemingly taken a long time Vasseur explained that the squad were trying to understand certain factors behind the difference in pace between Leclerc and Hamilton “It didn't take so long – it was one lap and a half or something like this,” the Team Principal said “And when you have two cars not with the same strategy the first thing for me to understand [is] if it's faster when you are behind due to the DRS or not MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: How Leclerc and Hamilton’s opposing Miami strategies culminated in fractious Ferrari radio exchanges it means that it's one minute 30 to understand you can argue at the end that we would have been better to do it directly but we didn't know if it was the DRS effect or not because it's never easy to ask Charles or Lewis to swap Hamilton voiced his frustrations as he waited for a decision to be made over whether he could overtake Leclerc During the discussion with Leclerc about reversing the positions the second time around the Monegasque suggested that the team should “talk about it later” When asked to explain what had happened there Vasseur responded: “Because it's the policy of the team that if you ask them to swap because if you don't ask them to swap READ MORE: 'It was frustrating' – Hamilton opens up on tense Miami radio messages during Ferrari strategy debate it's because we think that the second car is faster than the first one at the stage of the race We try to catch up the guy who is in front we swap back to respect the initial position at the stage of the race when it was clear that we wouldn't be able to fight Antonelli with Lewis.” Vasseur went on to admit that he could see why Hamilton was becoming annoyed by the situation behind the wheel with the Frenchman adding: “I had a discussion with Lewis and I can perfectly understand the frustration ‘In the heat of the moment it’s frustrating’ – Hamilton on tense radio calls in Miami We are asking them to let their team mate go and I didn't see another team do it today but it's why we took the responsibility to do it because it's the policy for the team we can argue that it would have been better to do it the lap before but when you are in control and you have to understand if the car that’s behind is faster than the car in front just from DRS or not HIGHLIGHTS: Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 after thrilling race in Miami “It's always much easier to do it two hours later We'd be much more keen to speak about [why] we finished one minute beyond McLaren.” Don't miss your chance to experience the picturesque Imola circuit.. Driveable LEGO big builds welcomed to Miami drivers’ parade Cadillac unveil their team logo and brand during dazzling Miami launch event ahead of 2026 entry MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: How Leclerc and Hamilton’s opposing Miami strategies culminated in fractious Ferrari radio exchanges FACTS AND STATS: Piastri secures McLaren’s first victory hat trick in over 25 years Williams duo keen to 'play with strategies' as they target strong result in Miami after impressive Qualifying AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from the Miami GP as Piastri wins in dominant McLaren 1-2 © 2003-2025 Formula One World Championship Limited Community consultation supports Hamilton City Council forming a joint water company with Waikato District Council to deliver water services Hamilton councillors unanimously agreed to consult on forming a Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) with its neighbouring council The CCO would deliver drinking water and wastewater services with stormwater managed by each council The proposal was in response to government concerns about under-investment in waters infrastructure Successive governments have driven water reforms requiring councils to work together to create bigger organisations which can drive efficiencies and over time make critical waters infrastructure more affordable for ratepayers Hamilton City Council put two options to its community; forming a CCO with Waikato District or forming an in-house business unit and continuing to manage water itself Council was clear the in-house business unit option was only provided because the government required a second option be provided to the community Forming a business unit was not supported by councillors A month-long consultation ending at the end of April saw more than 18,000 views of waters and rating information on Council’s website More than 280,000 people were reached on social media and more than 3000 emails were sent to people who had sought more information 74% said forming a joint waters company was the best option for the city A number of organisations submitted including the Property Council of New Zealand and the University of Waikato the University said forming a waters CCO was a “strategic move that will help address the current constraints and support the continued growth and success of Hamilton” The Property Council said a CCO would help ensure a consistent approach to asset management and planning “A CCO will also enable improved planning and implementation for increased network capacity This should result in a more resilient and flexible system.” Around 30 submitters have asked to speak to Councillors about their submission Hamilton City Council will hear them tomorrow (Tuesday Waikato District Council will receive feedback on its waters proposal until 11 May as part of its 2025-2034 Long-Term Plan consultation process Both councils will make a final decision on how to provide future water services in June this year Click here to read the agenda and submissions in full Homegrown New Zealand music festival will set up at Hamilton's Claudelands Oval next year Festival director Andrew Tuck spoke to Alexa Cook See terms of use for easy access to all your favourite programmes this is a Premium article and requires a subscription to read Hamilton Boys' High in a huddle before the match Hamilton Boys’ High registered their most comprehensive pool win at the Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament in Fukuoka Japan with a 61-7 victory over Japan’s Tokai University Sagami High It means the best Hamilton Boys’ High can now do is finish fifth in a tournament they have previously won four times They now play Australia’s Barker College on Saturday Hamilton took a fourth minute lead through a try wide out from lively halfback Lachie Ross following a kick chase and from there piled on the points mercilessly to lead 42-0 at halftime The pace slowed slightly in the second half but substitute wing Koewyn Kearns-Te Whare scored the final try from a sweeping 65m move five minutes from time Liston College defeated Kelston Boys’ High 21-16 in a stunning upset Seventh and eighth places for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton respectively represented a very disappointing Miami Grand Prix for Ferrari both cars finishing around a minute behind Oscar Piastri’s winning McLaren The frustration at the lack of competitiveness probably played a part in a sometimes-fractious exchange between the pit wall and the drivers as Leclerc and Hamilton got in each others’ way as they attempted to chase down the sixth-placed Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli VideoRACE START: Verstappen narrowly holds onto the lead in thrilling start to Miami GP Antonelli taking plenty of positives from Miami weekend despite struggles on way to P6 in the Grand Prix Albon delighted with fifth in Miami as Sainz admits frustrations over inability to score 'bigger' points for Williams About 120 workers at Fonterra's Canpac site in Hamilton face losing their jobs as the dairy giant plans to shut the canning and packaging facility in July Low product volumes and increasing complexities in production has created challenging economic conditions for the facility Palairet said Fonterra will now work through a consultation process including exploring potential redeployment opportunities before operations are planned to come to an end Dairy Workers Union national secretary Chris Flatt told Morning Report workers were in shock at Tuesday's meeting He said union was working closesly with Fonterra to find redeployment opportunities for staff and there was a freeze on hiring at other sites It was important the workers had time to work through their options Dairy giant Fonterra plans to sell its consumer products businesses The dairy co-operative will undertake both a trade sale and public offering The latest results show the dairy co-op is in great shape Business RSS Follow RNZ News but what’s happening in Hamilton is heating up remember and celebrate loved ones at this year’s Memory Meadow planting event at Hinemoa Park Daffodil bulbs can be purchased for $5 online at cancer.org.nz/memory-meadows with all proceeds going to Cancer Society NZ The bulbs will then be planted during a community planting event at Hinemoa Park on Sunday 11 May from 9am – midday With the planting day falling on Mother’s Day there will be free coffees and pastries available to mothers attending.   The daffodils should be in full bloom by Daffodil Day in August/September for people to visit Plan a special trip to Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery on Friday 30 May to be part of the 'Mums and bubs morning'.   This morning is for all parents and caregivers of babies and pre-school aged children You and your peepi (baby) can enjoy one hour free in Exscite Home located on the lower floor Flow into the new month with yoga at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery Come along on Monday evenings for an after-work session in collaboration with Sun Salute Yoga Book your session and purchase your ticket at tewharetaonga.nz  Make a zine at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery while learning about Maaori publishing and taonga in the Museum's collection on Wednesday 7 May Don't miss this kaupapa Maaori workshop in collaboration with ZineFest Kirikiriroa Inspired by the first printed Maaori newspaper, Te Hokioi e Rere Atu Na let’s reclaim publishing for our communities Tickets are $5, book your spot at tewharetaonga.nz  To celebrate New Zealand Sign Language Week Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery are offering a free gallery tour with NZSL interpretation on Friday 9 May Come along and learn about the exhibitions and the waka taua Te Winika at this special event Register your spot at tewharetaonga.nz  Te Reo Tupu is now accepting registrations for its fifth intake Learn the basics of te reo to understand and speak confidently Registrations are limited so kia tere (be quick) ki teenei waananga kia oho ai too reo Maaori Sessions will be held at Hillcrest Library on Wednesdays Learn more and secure your spot at hamiltonlibraries.co.nz  Have you wanted to get started with crochet but don’t know where to begin Over six weeks you will learn all of the skills you need to get started with crochet You’ll apply your skills making a Granny Square Bag with a flower feature and try basic Amigurumi Hamilton Libraries will even provide your first hook and ball of yarn (further materials will need to be provided by participants) This programme is for adult learners only at this time at Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library throughout May Learn more at hamiltonlibraries.co.nz  Sisterly Sundays are back for women who would like to swim in a safe and inclusive environment with female only staff.  at Waterworld in the Hydrotherapy Pool for a unique swimming experience designed exclusively for women aged 16 years or older.  Learn more at hamiltonpools.co.nz  Enjoy a calm and relaxing environment at Gallagher Aquatic Centre on Wednesdays from midday – 2pm.    these sessions are a chance to soak away with no loud music or bright lights This is a great option for those who are sensory sensitive or prefer a quieter space.   Learn more at hamiltonpools.co.nz  Hamilton has many special community playgrounds have a picnic and enjoy the community feel that this special place has Equipped with balance and climbing equipment it's a great community park with a lovely whimsical feel Visit Till’s Lookout – a scenic reserve and walk with sweeping views of both the city and Mount Pirongia Located in Dinsdale within walking distance from Taitua Arboretum Till’s Lookout boasts almost 360-degree views on a clear day and is also a great spot for stargazing in the evenings Till’s Lookout has an area where dogs can exercise off-leash The walkway between Till’s Lookout and Taitua Arboretum also forms part of Te Araroa trail – the 3000km long tramping trail between Cape Reinga and Bluff Digital Afterlives offers an honest look at how we experience grief in today’s increasingly online world Constructed word-for-word from interviews with everyday New Zealanders and honour loved ones through social media and other online platforms after they’ve passed Adam Kay is bringing his hit show to Claudelands Event Centre on Sunday 18 May from 7pm  Based on his multi-million-selling book of diaries This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor is a hilarious show about life on and off the hospital wards from doctor turned BAFTA-winning comedian Adam Kay Visit hlive.co.nz for more information.  Dennis Marsh and Frankie Stevens live at Claudelands Event Centre on Friday 23 May from 7.30pm Don't miss this unique opportunity to see these musical legends perform live More information, including ticket details, is available at hlive.co.nz.  and the Gallagher Chiefs are ready to finish the regular season at home with a bang taking on Moana Pasifika Join us in celebrating the season at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday 24 May the Gallagher Chiefs are primed to defend their turf and put on a show.  Visit hlive.co.nz for full details.  Basketball fans are in for an unforgettable show at the Trans-Tasman Throwdown It's been nearly 10 years since the Tall Blacks hosted the Boomers in New Zealand Watch the Tall Blacks v Boomers and Tall Ferns v Opals at GLOBOX Arena Claudelands on Sunday 11 May from 1pm Don't miss out on this chance to witness some of the world's best basketball teams compete live. Visit hlive.co.nz for more information Be part of the Magic at the Hamilton ANZ Premiership matches in May See Avis Magic live on Monday 19 May from 7.30pm at GLOBOX Arena Claudelands as they take on the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in round 2 of the 2025 ANZ Premiership Get ready for round three of the ANZ Premiership as Avis Magic is set to take on the VIP Frames and Trusses Tactix on Sunday 25 May from 4pm at GLOBOX Arena Claudelands Find out more about these games, including how to secure your seats, at hlive.co.nz.  These are just some of the fun activities to do in Hamilton The fire burned through Frankton Motor WOF and Car Repair Panel Beater about 11.20am on March 10 Fire and Emergency said 12 appliances and 35 firefighters worked to extinguish the 20m by 30m fire The black smoke was visible from across the city police today arrested a 46-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman Detective Sergeant Matt Lee said the pair is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court on May 6 charged with arson “We would like to acknowledge and thank the members of the public who provided information that assisted in our investigation.” Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times A woman has been left shaken after watching a cyclist go under the wheels of a logging truck in a horrific pre-dawn accident at a Hamilton intersection The 17-year-old female cyclist faces multiple surgeries and a long recovery after the incident The Police Serious Crash Unit is investigating Witness Stephanie Sammut was sitting next to the logging truck at the intersection of Mill and Ulster Sts early yesterday morning “I saw a cyclist in the bicycle lane,” she told the Herald The cyclist then decided to move out of the bike lane and into the cycle bay in front of the truck and then all of a sudden the truck driver hit the back wheel of the cyclist and she went under stopped beside the truck and called emergency services “A Waikato Regional Council van was behind the truck and I told him I was on the phone to 111.” The Hamilton woman said the council staff member got on the ground speaking to the cyclist trapped under the truck The cyclist’s sister told the Herald yesterday she was extremely fortunate to survive but her body was left badly broken after being crushed by the truck Her injuries include her pelvis being “split in half” all the skin and muscle being torn off her left arm fractures in both wrists and ankles and several broken ribs She said she had been trapped for about 10 minutes before firefighters were able to free her The teen was on her way to the second day of work as an engineering apprentice Her sister said she had worked hard to graduate early to do the course A police spokesperson said they were called to the incident at 5.55am Fire and Emergency northern shift manager Paul Radden said two crews from Hamilton and one from Chartwell managed to free the cyclist before leaving the scene for police The only high-reach ladder truck in Auckland broke down last night Emergency services were called to the building on Ellis St Dozens of firefighters battled the blaze and crews from as far as Te Awamutu responded Detective Sergeant Matt Lee today said police have arrested a 46-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman "We would like to acknowledge and thank the members of the public who provided information that assisted in our investigation." The pair were due to appear in the Hamilton District Court on May 6 Heidi Shoston told 1News at the time she was sitting in her office "We all went running out to the carpark and saw the roof was on fire A group of workers gathered to watch the fire from across the road and Shoston said they could feel the heat from the flames there would be these loud bangs coming from the building we reckon they were oil drums heating up and going off intermittently." Firefighters got the blaze under control "really quickly" "They had the majority of it out within half an hour." Two people have been arrested and charged with arson after a fire gutted a Hamilton mechanic's workshop last month. Emergency services were called to the building on Ellis St, Frankton at around 11.30am on March 10. Dozens of firefighters battled the blaze and crews from as far as Te Awamutu responded, Fire and Emergency NZ said. Detective Sergeant Matt Lee today said police have arrested a 46-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman. The pair were due to appear in the Hamilton District Court on May 6. Fire and Emergency NZ said 35 firefighters attended the fire at what's believed to be a mechanics. (Source: Supplied) Heidi Shoston told 1News at the time she was sitting in her office, along the road from the mechanic, when the blaze broke out. "We all went running out to the carpark and saw the roof was on fire, plumes of black smoke everywhere." A group of workers gathered to watch the fire from across the road, and Shoston said they could feel the heat from the flames. "Every now and then, there would be these loud bangs coming from the building, we reckon they were oil drums heating up and going off intermittently." 'Loud bangs' heard as firefighters battled Hamilton blaze Fire and Emergency NZ said 35 firefighters attended the fire at what's believed to be a mechanics New Zealand Large blaze at Hamilton mechanic's being treated as arson - policeDozens of firefighters responded to the Frankton blaze at around 11.30am yesterday Firefighters got the blaze under control "really quickly", she said. Crooks culture first order of business for Mike Bush in Victoria Bush picked to take over as Victoria's chief commissioner after months of top-level staffing woes Crime and Justice Police experts warn 'emerging risk' of 3D-printed firearms rising Technology has outpaced a currently underway review of the Arms Act and criminals are already taking advantage US prisons bureau has challenges — reopening Alcatraz is now another Juliana Herrera's family tell inquest: 'Stop repeating avoidable mistakes' was murdered in January 2022 by her neighbour Health Arrest after person assaulted A nurse leaving her shift last month was held up at gunpoint outside the grounds of the hospital More than 25kg cocaine seizure leads to four arrests across NZ Tauranga and Auckland as a result of the six-week investigation Film industry anxiously awaits details on Trump's 100% movie tariff 7:17pm Search underway for Masterton man, 74, missing since Sunday 7:07pm Crooks, culture first order of business for Mike Bush in Victoria 7:05pm Charges filed against Woolworths over pricing, misleading specials 6:45pm Police, experts warn 'emerging risk' of 3D-printed firearms rising 6:33pm Trade war: Sir John Key's 'optimism' on Trump's next tariff moves 7:28pm 1Trade war: Sir John Key's 'optimism' on Trump's next tariff moves US woman who disappeared for more than six decades found safe Sole survivor of poisoned beef Wellington takes the stand Two men's shared name brings years of trouble and a hefty bill to one Bystanders prevent attempted abduction of Auckland primary student Photos: Lorde among stars at 2025 Met Gala A$AP Rocky and Rihanna also revealed they are expecting their third child. Two arrested over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in RioBrazilian police said they thwarted an alleged bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga's concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with free concert for over 2 million fansSun, May 4 Lorde announces new album name, dateThu, May 1 Kim Kardashian to testify in Paris trial over 2016 armed robberyMon, Apr 28 Chubby Checker, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper join Rock & Roll Hall of FameMon, Apr 28 Kim Kardashian to testify in Paris trial over 2016 armed robberyMon Two people have been arrested and charged with arson after a fire gutted a Hamilton mechanic's workshop last month Dozens of firefighters battled a large blaze at a mechanic's workshop in Frankton with a witness reporting "loud bangs" as the flames raged Fire and Emergency NZ said it received calls to the building on Ellis St at around 11.30am "We have 35 firefighters and 12 trucks currently working to contain the fire," a spokesperson said Crews from as far as Te Awamutu responded to the blaze Ellis St was closed and the public were urged to avoid the area "A fire investigator will be sent to the scene to determine the cause." Heidi Shoston told 1News she was sitting in her office A group of workers from the office gathered to watch the fire from across the road The next top cop of the troubled Victoria police force embraces his "outsider" status to curb its leadership malaise and has a stern warning for crooks Former New Zealand Police commissioner Mike Bush won the race to become Victoria's chief commissioner after months of top-level staffing woes The 40-year police veteran steps into the role on June 27 with a five-year contract The Kiwi conceded the job will be no picnic with Victoria's crime rate hitting an almost decade-high in 2024 everyone knows that," he told reporters today "These crime issues are actually global they are quite similar wherever you go but it's not good enough just to turn up after the act Rising youth crime and high-profile cases of alleged offenders committing crimes while on bail spurred the Victorian government to strengthen laws in March Bush said he was familiar with the crackdown but bail laws were just one part of the solution to tackling youth crime along with a "prevention mindset" He retired from the NZ police force in 2020 after joining in 1978 and spending his final six years in the top job Whakaari/White Island volcano eruption and Covid-19 pandemic were among the biggest crises Bush confronted during his tenure Bush also made headlines in 2022 after it emerged he had a past drink-driving conviction when unsuccessfully applying to become head of the UK's Metropolitan Police Former New Zealand police minister Stuart Nash describedr Bush as hard but fair He said Bush regularly met with police forces across the Tasman in his previous role and recalled travelling with him to every district across New Zealand once a year to chew the fat with communities and then we all had biscuits and a cup of tea," Nash told AAP "Mike is someone who had deep credibility in policing." The state government has not handed the reins of Victoria Police to an outsider since former NSW Police assistant commissioner Christine Nixon in 2001 The Kiwi was happy to wear the "outsider" tag and is already hatching plans to hit the ground running "I've got a lot to do to come up to speed," Bush said "Culture is a consequence of leadership." establishing relationships with community groups amid rising tensions and increasing police visibility on the beat were among his other top initial priorities Victoria Police was thrust into leadership turmoil in February with a no-confidence vote from officers costing chief commissioner Shane Patton his job Emergency Management Commissioner Rick Nugent became acting chief and expressed an interest in making the move permanent before throwing in the towel in April Deputy Commissioner Robert Hill will serve in an acting capacity until Bush takes over Bush intends to speak with Patton before starting and said he wouldn't shy away from pushing back if he disagreed with the government Premier Jacinta Allan said a recruitment agency was hired and instructed to find a leader capable of addressing the "challenges" plaguing the force "Mike Bush is the best person for the job," she said whose union led the no-confidence vote against Patton following a bitter pay dispute admitted there was a disconnect between members and leaders The state police union secretary welcomed Mr Bush's appointment and pledge to listen to the mounting workforce concerns "We have a police force that is currently under-resourced that needs fresh officers," he said Eleven inmate deaths in less than two months A US$3 billion (NZ$5 billion) repair backlog a stunning directive from President Donald Trump for the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons to “REBUILD AND OPEN ALCATRAZ!” — the notorious penitentiary on an island in San Francisco Bay that last held inmates more than 60 years ago Even as the Bureau of Prisons struggles with short staffing chronic violence and crumbling infrastructure at its current facilities Trump is counting on the agency to fulfill his vision of rebooting the infamously inescapable prison known in movies and pop culture as The Rock Trump declared in a social media post that a “substantially enlarged and rebuilt” Alcatraz will house the nation’s “most ruthless and violent Offenders” Newly appointed Bureau of Prisons Director William K Marshall III said that the agency “will vigorously pursue all avenues to support and implement the President’s agenda” and that he has ordered “an immediate assessment to determine our needs and the next steps” We look forward to restoring this powerful symbol of law and justice,” Marshall said in a statement “We will be actively working with our law enforcement and other federal partners to reinstate this very important mission.” an 8.9-hectare spit of land with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline was once the crown jewel of the federal prison system and home to some of the nation’s most notorious criminals including gangsters Al Capone and George Machine Gun Kelly But skyrocketing repair and supply costs compelled the Justice Department to close the prison in 1963 and the Bureau of Prisons has long since replaced Alcatraz with modern penitentiaries including a maximum-security prison in Florence The former and perhaps future penitentiary is now a popular tourist attraction and a national historic landmark It’s controlled by the National Park Service as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area meaning the Bureau of Prisons could be in for an interagency tug of war if it tries to wrest away control of the island Trump’s Alcatraz directive is yet another challenge for the Bureau of Prisons as it struggles to fix lingering problems while responding to the president’s priorities on incarceration and immigrant detention includes taking in thousands of immigration detainees under an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security The problems at the Bureau of Prisons transcend administrations and facilities An ongoing Associated Press investigation has uncovered deep previously unreported flaws within the Bureau of Prisons over the last few years including widespread criminal activity by employees and severe understaffing that has hampered responses to emergencies then-President Joe Biden signed a law strengthening oversight of the agency It remains the Justice Department’s largest agency 155,000 inmates and an annual budget of about US$8 billion (NZ$13.4 billion) but the Trump administration’s cost-cutting measures have eliminated some pay bonuses that were credited with retaining and attracting new staff That has resulted in long overtime shifts for some workers and the continued use of a policy known as augmentation teachers and other workers are pressed into duty to guard inmates A Bureau of Prisons official told Congress at a hearing in February that more than 4000 beds within the system — the equivalent of at least two full prisons — are unusable because of dangerous conditions like leaking or failing roofs a 37-year-old Florida businessman who was found dead April 28 in a suspected suicide at a federal jail in Miami He was awaiting trial on charges that he kidnapped and killed his estranged wife in Spain inmate Ramadhan Jaabir Justice was killed in a fight at the federal penitentiary in Pollock where he was serving a nearly 11-year sentence for a conviction related to an armed robbery As Trump was ordering Alcatraz’s reopening correctional officers at the same Miami jail were fighting to curb the spread of tuberculosis and Covid-19 isolating inmates after they tested positive for the diseases immigration detainees at the facility ripped out a fire sprinkler and flooded a holding cell during a lengthy intake process the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin has sat idle for more than a year after the Bureau of Prisons cleared it of inmates in the wake of rampant sexual abuse by employees the agency made the closure permanent and idled six prison camps across the country to address “significant challenges crumbling infrastructure and limited budgetary resources” While Trump hails Alcatraz as a paragon of the federal prison system’s cherished past other facilities stand as reminders of its recent troubles They include the federal jail in Manhattan which remains idle after Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide there in 2019 exposed deep flaws in its operations where 23 inmates have been charged in recent months with crimes ranging from smuggling weapons in a Doritos bag to the stabbing last month of a man convicted in the killing of hip-hop legend Jam Master Jay A person is in custody after an alleged theft which left a person injured on the grounds of Palmerston North Hospital Police said officers were called to a Ruahine St carpark about 1.30pm on Tuesday Police said the alleged offender left the scene and was found a short time later "Police would like to thank the members of the public who witnessed the incident and intervened to assist the victim," a police spokesperson said That same night a staff member was knocked unconscious Staff have been calling for security improvements Health NZ MidCentral operations group director Sarah Fenwick previously told RNZ it was committed to making staff feel safer She said these included a security escort to vehicles increasing security services on hospital grounds and "opening up" access to the staff carpark for people working afternoon and night shifts "Lighting has been audited in all outside carparking areas to ensure it is well maintained," she said "Interim access to well-lit parking onsite with dedicated security for staff working afternoon and night shifts while a more permanent solution for out-of-hours carparking is developed." rnz.co.nz More than 25kg of cocaine has been seized and four men arrested following an joint investigation into the importation of the drug into Christchurch Police and Customs received information about a "significant importation" of cocaine that had come through Lyttelton Port on March 29 Search warrants were then executed across the country by specialist teams to support investigators with evidence gathering including possession of cocaine for supply and burglary and will appear in various district courts across a range of dates Detective Senior Sergeant Phil Sparks said the seizure equated to more than 250,000 doses of cocaine and $9 million of harm "That is an enormous amount of damage and misery that had been heading into our communities that has now been halted through this investigation." Sparks said the success of the investigation was partly down to the "excellent partnership" between Customs and the police "We continue to have a focus on engaging with businesses and supporting their legitimate services by keeping them safe with prevention advice to deter drug trafficking organisations’ attempts to exploit their people and premises." Customs acting investigations manager Rachael Manning said the investigation resulted from quick action and close collaboration between the agencies as well as industry partners "We know that transnational and serious organised crime groups are actively targeting New Zealand to drive up both demand and supply of illegal drugs such as cocaine for maximum profit They’re using every method possible to exploit any vulnerabilities within international supply chains in secure areas or on vessels themselves." A search and rescue operation is underway for a Masterton man in his 70s missing since Sunday John Rafferty was last seen at Masterton Railway Station about midday on May 4 The 74-year-old did not board a train and left on foot about 20 minutes later Matheson said it was possible Rafferty was staying with a friend but police and loved ones "want to know he’s safe" and John doesn’t have his cell phone or wallet," he said A search team and a helicopter has been out looking for the missing man "We are really keen to know that he’s safe." Police have released an image from CCTV showing Rafferty on a station platform on the day of his disappearance He was wearing a blue jacket with 'NASA' written on the back Anyone who saw him was asked to contact police on 111 or online at 105 if there was Information after the fact The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against Woolworths NZ for alleged inaccurate pricing and misleading specials that may have breached the Fair Trading Act The commission filed the charges against Woolworths in the Auckland District Court It indicated in December last year that it would be filing separate criminal charges against Woolworths and two Pak'nSave supermarkets the commission said there were ongoing issues with pricing in the supermarket sector and the operators may have breached the Fair Trading Act deputy chair Anne Callinan said operators should know what the expectations were "Supermarkets have long been on notice about the importance of accurate and clear pricing and specials and we're not satisfied with the continuing issues we're seeing across the industry "Pricing accuracy is a consumer right and an expectation of a competitive market well-resourced businesses that should invest the time and effort to get pricing and promotions right." She said the charges were filed to remind all supermarkets that they are expected to fix the pricing accuracy issues and implement better processes In a statement when the charges were announced Woolworths managing director Spencer Sonn said it was important customers could trust prices advertised at their supermarkets Woolworths said it has cooperated with the Commerce Commission's pricing investigation for some time rnz.co.nz Former prime minister Sir John Key says he remains optimistic about Donald Trump's domestic economic policy despite opposing the tariff strategy that has sent global markets into turmoil in recent months who served as prime minister for eight years was the keynote speaker at an Auckland business summit earlier today Sir John told 1News he believed Trump would ultimately take a more moderate approach to tariffs than initially proposed "I'm not a fan of tariff policies I don't think they really work," he said as I think the stock market is telling you at the moment that actually there will be a more sensible landing place for the tariffs that he's wanting to impose." Sir John said he "wasn't entirely surprised" at Trump's call to go ahead with the policy "They're just a negotiating point I think he simply put on widespread and high rates of tariffs on every country to give himself a leverage point and a negotiating point "What I think he actually grossly underestimated was the stock market reaction You can actually make the case that his own strategy hasn't worked The reason the markets have recovered is because he's taken those tariffs off the most part 'I'm going to negotiate case by case'." Sir John suggested Trump's economic policies could still generally be positive for the US but the tariffs could be trickier for the global economy Asked whether he stood by his October comments that Trump would be good for the economy he said: "Do I think he's going to reduce regulatory burden in the United States It depends on where things shake down in terms of tariffs." Sir John acknowledged that for certain industries Trump's policies could be "a really negative thing" particularly if the president's proposed 100% tariff on the film industry were to be implemented "I can't see how it would be cost-competitive to make a movie in New Zealand with a 100% tariff on it," he said noting that films such as The Hobbit would not have been made in New Zealand without government subsidies who now served as a director of US tech company Palo Alto Networks said he had "always been opposed" to Trump's tariff policies but believes they won't be the "dominant part of his economic solutions" "I don't think it's perfect from New Zealand's point of view but I don't think we should panic either and America will still be a very big market for us to sell things to," he said "There are growing markets around the world It's not a great thing from New Zealand's point of view We've got a very sound economy with lots of options in front of us." Sir John suggested a belief that the Republican Trump was was better "on balance" for the US economy than Democratic opponent Kamala Harris he expressed concerns about Trump's tariff approach: "China doesn't pay those tariffs middle-income consumers or consumers in America do because when a tariff goes on a good that you bring into a country He added: "I don't agree with the massive tariffs and I don't think you'll follow through with all of that and I certainly don't agree with this view on trade." Audrey Backeberg disappeared from a small city in south-central Wisconsin after reportedly hitchhiking with her family’s babysitter and catching a bus to Indianapolis Nobody ever knew where she went or what happened to her All that changed last week when she was found alive and safe in another state thanks to the fresh eyes from a deputy who took over the case in February Detective Isaac Hanson discovered an out-of-state arrest record that matched Backeberg which triggered a series of investigative moves that led to finding her alive and safe in another state Turns out Backeberg chose to leave the town of Reedsburg on her own accord – likely due to an abusive husband safe and secure; And just kind of lived under the radar for that long,” he said Hanson was assigned the case in late February and he and other officials met with Backeberg’s family to see if they had a connection with that region They also started digging through Backeberg's sister's Ancestry.com account obituaries and marriage licenses from that region they found an address where a woman was living that Hanson said shared a lot of similarities with Backeberg including date of birth and social security number Hanson was able to get a deputy from that jurisdiction to go to the address "I was expecting the deputy to call me back and say ‘Oh nobody answered the door.’ And I thought it was the deputy calling me I could sense that she obviously had her reasons for leaving.” Most of the information he learned during that call he declined to share saying that it was still important to Backeberg that she not be found “I think it overwhelmed her of course with the emotions that she had having a deputy show up at her house and then kind of call her out and talk with her about what happened and kind of relive 62 years in 45 minutes,” he said Hanson described discovering her safe after more than six decades practically unheard of And while he doesn't know what will happen next in terms of her family reconnecting he said he was happy that she can reach out if she wants to so she has my contact number if she ever wants to reach out or needs anything any phone numbers of family members back here," he said "Ultimately she kind of holds the cards for that.” Shane William Pritchard has been charged with crimes he didn’t commit and chased for debts he doesn’t owe That’s because the Dunedin man is not the only Shane William Pritchard in town While the duo’s shared name and age has sometimes been a handy loophole for one Shane for the other it has caused problems for 36 years It’s been years of fearing every knock on the door Years of wondering if he’ll be hand-cuffed and taken to jail to be honest,” says Shane William Pritchard a scout and a member of the Air Training Corp remembers getting quite a shock when her friend called one evening She'd been acting as a referee for a gun licence for Shane whose friend informed her that the police had a long list of offences against Shane’s name Not long after that the police turned up to where Shane was working at the local tannery to arrest him “You're scrambling in your head to think of ways that you can prove it's not you.” Another Shane William Pritchard had been born in Otago They were separated by just two weeks and about 50 miles – one growing up in Mosgiel the other in Milton – but also by the lives they’d been leading To watch the full video story go to TVNZ+ Shane from Milton had huge problems focusing at school He was raised in foster care and then boys’ homes I just wanted to look cool and get in trouble,” he tells Fair Go Milton Shane was used to run-ins with police he got pulled over in his car and asked about his driving licence one’s got a licence and the other hasn’t.’ And I’m like ‘obviously it must be the one with a licence’.” he went to his bank to draw out an ACC payment and was asked which bank account was his He says that at that point he was trying to figure out what was going on “I thought it was just an error.” But he took advantage of the situation and withdrew a large sum of cash Mosgiel Shane became aware of the withdrawal when a scheduled car payment was declined and when Milton Shane turned up at the bank to withdraw more money Identity fraud was considered but Milton Shane was legitimately expecting an ACC payment so the withdrawal appeared to be a genuine mistake and the police couldn’t take any action 'Anything I could get away with Mosgiel Shane thought the bank incident would have alerted police to the problem But his nemesis had cottoned on to the advantages of having a second identity to use Milton Shane acquired a suite of furniture on hire-purchase Milton-Shane clocked up more driving offences Mosgiel Shane thought about changing his name but realised he’d have to provide his previous name in the process the courts and debt collectors such as Baycorp should be able to distinguish between himself and Milton Shane The police first addressed the issue in the 1990s after Mosgiel Shane went to the media He was given a letter to carry with him should he be apprehended He and his parents felt his situation wasn’t being taken seriously Mosgiel Shane went to the media a second time in the mid-2000s the police gave their word that a record in their system would stop the misidentification from happening again This does appear to have worked as far as police action goes But while Mosgiel Shane was given the same reassurance by the Ministry of Justice he continued to receive demands from the courts for unpaid fines He’d also get stopped and questioned whenever he left the country for work trips or holidays It took a huge toll on Mosgiel Shane’s mental health not realising the constant stress it placed on his life John Pritchard says that at times his son felt his life wasn’t worth living worrying about what he was going to do to himself and that really ate me up.” he and his son were in tears as Shane admitted he was at breaking point He described going for days at a time unable to eat or sleep wondering what might happen next "Am I going to be in a position where they've got me in handcuffs or I've got debt collectors coming to the door?" ...You're spiralling into this black hole." He started taking anti-anxiety medication which helped And events regarding Milton Shane seemed to settle Milton Shane was charged for fishing without a licence in Twizel and failing to comply with fisheries officers But a court registrar incorrectly entered the birth date of Mosgiel Shane in the system both Shanes were being chased to pay the $1530 fine It was Mosgiel Shane who spotted the error and rang the court He also sent a statement from his manager saying he’d not been fishing in Twizel that day The reply he got was to say he’d been given the wrong form and that they wouldn’t accept his proof They just wanted to know how I was going to pay the fine.” The first Milton Shane knew about this was when Fair Go told him Mosgiel Shane had been chased for the fine He was told to pay up or face the consequences feeling he shouldn’t have to pay good money to correct someone else’s mistake But it cost Mosgiel Shane over $5000 in legal fees and took months of back and forth between him “Why should anybody have to pay their own money to right somebody else's wrongs and prove who they are I’m sick and tired of proving who I am all the time.” He wanted the Ministry of Justice to take responsibility and reimburse him for his legal costs saying court staff such as the registrar in this case have immunity if they make mistakes such as the one made here and if I make a mistake and it's affecting my client that it's going to cost them money to rectify a mistake that I've made.” he deserves a million apologies from those guys,” she says Milton Shane told Fair Go he still gets in trouble but wants the other Shane to know he doesn’t use his birth date anymore And he had a message for him: “We’ve got to get it sorted for you so you can have a good life with you and your family because I’m trying to get my life together with my son and my grandson” He offers to meet to see if they can sort it out together but I’m not interested in meeting him,.” says Mosgiel Shane He says he doesn’t hold any grudges and accepts Milton Shane’s apology And he believes the only way for that to happen is for the courts and the Ministry of Justice to give him a guarantee that mix-ups won’t occur in the future Fair Go asked the Ministry of Justice to appear in person to apologise and provide reassurance to Shane of its plans to guard against these mistakes The Ministry declined our request to be on camera saying any comment on an individual case would compromise the independence of the courts as the Ministry operates separately But it did send a written apology directly to Mosgiel Shane It also admitted mistakes can occur in clerical records but said instructions were clear and the importance of getting things right had been emphasised to staff Mosgiel Shane isn’t totally convinced that’s the end of it “All I want is for the Ministry of Justice and the courts to do their job I'd like to live without this hanging over me all the time his criminal check has come back showing a clean slate A stranger allegedly tried to force an 8-year-old boy into a car outside an Auckland primary school yesterday before bystanders intervened and the man drove off Police confirmed they were investigating an incident from around 3pm on Monday outside Rowandale School in the suburb of Manurewa "Police are still working to understand exactly what was occurring at the time and our enquiries are ongoing," a spokesperson said "We have spoken with the boy and will continue to work through a careful process Rowandale School principal Karl Vasau said in a statement to social media that other parents had intervened "The student then made his way home and told his parents who then came into school to let us know and then they rung the police." Vasau told 1News the pupil was "doing fine" following the incident and was surrounded by a "supportive "Our student is safe now and his family are thankful that nothing further happened to their boy but are wanting us all to be aware and stay safe It's about working with that child to make them feel safe again but also looking forward to returning back to school with a little bit of normality." Police had reacted "pretty quickly" to the reports "They've been in this morning to touch base and connect the community police constables are going to come back to tomorrow to address the whole school in relation to what had happened and around keeping themselves safe before and after school." Increased police patrols would remain in the area after school from Wednesday Anyone with relevant information should contact police on 105 Lady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front of 2 million fans who poured onto Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career (...) Thank you for making history with me,” Lady Gaga told a screaming crowd kicked off the show at around 22.10pm local time with her 2011 song Bloody Mary Cries of joy rose from the tightly-packed fans who sang and danced shoulder-to-shoulder on the vast stretch of sand Concert organisers said 2.1 million people attended the show switching between an array of dresses including one with the colours of the Brazilian flag Some fans – many of them young – arrived on the beach at the crack of dawn to secure a good spot “Today is the best day of my life,” said Manoela Dobes a 27-year-old designer who was wearing a dress plastered with a photograph from when she met Lady Gaga in the United States in 2019 Madonna also turned Copacabana Beach into a massive dance floor last year The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Years’ Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John’s Day celebrations in June “It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season – filling hotels and increasing spending in bars generating jobs and income for the population,” said Osmar Lima the city’s secretary of economic development in a statement released by Rio City Hall’s tourism department last month Rio’s City Hall said in a recent report that around 1.6 million people were expected to attend Lady Gaga's concert and that the show should inject at least 600 million reais (NZ$178.3 million) into Rio’s economy Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028 Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday The city has been alive with Gaga-mania since as it geared up to welcome the pop star for her first show in the country since 2012 Rio’s metro employees danced to Lady Gaga’s 2008 hit song LoveGame and gave instructions for today in a video A free exhibition celebrating her career sold out While the vast majority of attendees were from Rio the event also attracted Brazilians from across the country and international visitors More than 500,000 tourists poured into the city in the days leading up to the show according to data from the local bus station and Tom Jobim airport Rio’s City Hall said in a statement yesterday made a cross-continent trip from Colombia to Brazil to attend the show “I’ve been a 100% fan of Lady Gaga my whole life,” said Serrano who was wearing a T-shirt featuring Lady Gaga’s outlandish costumes over the years the mega-star represents “total freedom of expression – being who one wants without shame” Rio officials have a history of organising huge concerts on Copacabana Beach Madonna’s show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans last year while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a 1994 New Year’s Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994 that was the biggest free rock concert in history sixteen sound towers were spread along the beach Rio state’s security plan included the presence of 3300 military and 1500 police officers Among those present were Lady Gaga admirers who remember their disappointment in 2017 when the artist cancelled a performance scheduled in Rio at the last minute due to health issues “She's the best artist in the world,” the 25-year-old said I love you” in Portuguese rose from the crowd behind him whose real name is Ella Yelich O'Connor which also displayed what appears to be the album cover art — an X-ray of a pelvis "100% written in blood," the website read The new album's announcement came a week after she released her latest single What Was That The song's music video was filmed at a mysterious pop-up event in New York City's Washington Square Park that was initially shut down by police. The event ended up going ahead after all, and fans who stayed got to hear the new song for the first time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lorde (@lorde) It was the first sign of a follow-up to Lorde's previous album Her other albums were 2013's Pure Heroine and 2017's Melodrama she collaborated with British singer Charli XCX on a remix of Girl so confusing — on a re-release of the Grammy award-winning Brat Kim Kardashian thought she was going to be raped and killed when criminals broke into her bedroom in central Paris tied her up and stole more than US$6 million in jewellery 10 people will go on trial in Paris over the robbery abduction and kidnapping of the media personality and the concierge of the residence where she was staying during Paris Fashion Week the night of October 2 Kardashian’s lawyers said she will testify in person at the trial starting Monday and scheduled to run through May 23 "Ms Kardashian is reserving her testimony for the court and jury and does not wish to elaborate further at this time," they said "She has great respect and admiration for the French justice system and has been treated with great respect by the French authorities "She wishes the trial to proceed in an orderly fashion in accordance with French law and with respect for all parties to the case." In interviews and on her family’s reality TV show Kardashian has described being terrified as robbers pointed a gun at her In a 2020 appearance on David Letterman’s Netflix show she tearfully recalled thinking: "This is the time I’m going to get raped Twelve people were originally expected in the defendants’ box and another is seriously ill and can't be tried five of the 10 defendants were present at the scene of the robbery The French press has dubbed them The Granddad Robbers because the main defendants are elderly and have careers as bank robbers with long criminal records Kardashian told investigators she was taken to a bathroom next to her bedroom and placed in the bathtub Her attackers fled on bicycles or on foot and she managed to free herself by removing the tape from her hands and mouth She had also removed the tape from her feet and rushed to her stylist’s room She called her sister Kourtney to tell her about the theft Kardashian told investigators that she had not been injured adding that she wanted to leave France as soon as possible to be reunited with her children According to her testimony and that of the concierge at least one of the suspects had a handgun The gangsters stole many pieces of jewellery estimated to be worth more than US$6 million (NZ$10 million) Only one piece of jewellery — a diamond cross on platinum that was lost during the suspects' escape — has been recovered Two of the accused have partially confessed to the crime is one of two suspected robbers who allegedly entered the apartment his genetic profile was found on the tape used to gag Kardashian who was waiting for him in a parked car at a nearby train station The second robber said he tied up the concierge with cables but did not go up to Kardashian’s apartment said he acted as a lookout in the ground-floor reception area He said he was unarmed and did not personally threaten Kardashian but admitted he shared responsibility for the crime Abbas was arrested in January 2017 and spent 21 months in prison before being released under judicial supervision he co-authored a French-language book titled I Sequestered Kim Kardashian is the second alleged robber suspected of entering the flat although he was filmed by CCTV cameras and numerous telephone contacts with the other co-defendants show his involvement The other defendants are suspected of providing information about Kardashian’s presence in the apartment Others are accused of playing a role in the resale of the jewellery in Antwerp Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — in a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status and the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will get the Musical Influence Award pianist Nicky Hopkins and bassist Carol Kaye will each get the Musical Excellence Award who sang at Woodstock and was best known for his cover of The Beatles’ With a Little Help From My Friends a member of Elvis Costello & The Attractions who argued that Cocker is "about as rock and roll as it gets" Soundgarden — with the late Chris Cornell as singer — get into the Hall on their third nomination They follow two other grunge acts in the Hall — Nirvana and Pearl Jam Bad Company get in having become radio fixtures with such arena-rock staples as Feel Like Makin’ Love Can’t Get Enough and Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy The Ahmet Ertegun Award — given to nonperforming industry professionals who had a major influence on music — will go to Lenny Waronker Some nominees that didn't get in this year included Mariah Carey and subsequent Let’s Twist Again are considered among the most popular songs in the history of rock 'n' roll The 83-year-old has expressed frustration that he hadn't been granted entry before including telling the AP in 2014: "I don’t want to get in there when I’m 85 years old so you better do it quick while I’m still smiling." Lauper rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as Time After Time and Girls Just Want To Have Fun and went on to win a Tony Award for Kinky Boots have six Grammys and a reputation for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop The White Stripes — made up of Jack White and Meg White — were indie darlings in the early 2000s with such songs as Seven Nation Army Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they’re eligible for induction The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall Nominees were voted on by more than 1200 artists historians and music industry professionals The selection criteria include "an artist’s impact on other musicians the scope and longevity of their career and body of work as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique" Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton were inducted Become part of the largest racing community in the United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton has driven more laps than the majority of drivers on the current F1 grid Lewis Hamilton has gone viral on TikTok after posting hilarious onboard footage of the chaotic Miami lego race which took place ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.  For the 20 drivers it was an unforgettable moment at the Miami International Autodrome with the parade lap having been completed in life-size lego replicas of their F1 cars.  with one driver having driven the remarkable machine whilst the other sat in the back and recorded the chaos unfolding around them.  each car was been created by a team of 26 designers weighing 1,000kg - more than a real F1 car - reaching speeds of 20 km/h and actual Pirelli tyres It was potentially the slowest lap in the history of the circuit Hamilton posted a video of the lego race to TikTok which was filled with uncontrollable laughter and crashes Join RacingNews365's Sam Coop and Nick Golding as they look back on the biggest talking points from the Miami Grand Prix Oscar Piastri taking charge and Max Verstappen needing to change his McLaren approach are major discussions Rather watch the podcast? 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Sign up for the daily digest and/or weekly newsletter and we'll make sure that you are fully up to date with the latest news from the Formula 1 world Find the latest F1 news and news from other motorsport series at RacingNews365.com the world's leading independent F1 website providing daily F1 coverage Check out the 2025 F1 calendar for an overview of all the races with extensive background and real-time information.  Follow RacingNews365 on your favorite social media channels Hamilton Boys' High at the Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament Hamilton Boys’ High title ambitions at the 2025 Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament in Fukuoka Japan were dented by a second-round 32-29 pool play loss to Gose Industrial High (Japan) Hamilton’s loss was evidence of the progress Japan has made in youth rugby in recent years and Gose snatched the win with a try from a rolling maul in the last play of the game Earlier Gose made a bright start and led 10-0 before Hamilton halfback Lachie Ross chimed in with three tries from inspired moves pulled a try back to reduce Hamilton’s halftime lead to 19-15 Botherway kicked a penalty just after halftime and Hamilton then appeared to have established a comfortable margin when prop Liam Van Der Heyden burst through to extend the lead to 29-15 But two tries to Gose narrowed the gap to 29-27 and with time up on the clock they mauled their way over in the corner for the narrow win Hamilton coach Cam Moorby said the loss was difficult to digest “Gose are a very good team with a strong forward pack and a very accurate first-five who kept us pinned in our half at critical moments,” he said “A lack in discipline on our behalf combined with the language barrier caused a breakdown in communication on some law interpretations and ultimately we didn’t adjust well enough particularly around the ruck and maul area “We’ve taken a pretty hard lesson and will be better for it come Thursday.” Moorby said: “All we can do is control our own build up That’s one benefit of these short turnarounds You get the opportunity to put disappointment behind you pretty quickly Tokai University Sagami were beaten 19-14 by Nagasaki Hokuyodai High and 28-25 by Gose on Tuesday Howick College beat Reitaku High School (Japan) 31-14 and Hong Kong China Junior Dragons 35-7 but lost 17-0 to Kanto Gakuin Mutsuura High (Japan) and Fukuoka Rugby Football Club 27-5 Already not where they wanted to be running at the Miami Grand Prix Ferrari team orders impacting Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc did little to improve the mood However, Leclerc has made it clear that he has “no bad feelings” towards Hamilton after the Miami Grand Prix the Ferrari drivers swapped around twice without success on the way to a P7 finish for Leclerc and Hamilton P8 Additional reporting by Elizabeth Blackstock Ferrari split strategies for the Miami Grand Prix But after the sole round of pit stops were complete Hamilton came up behind Leclerc on theoretically the faster tyre but was left frustrated when Ferrari told him to hold position Hamilton continued to argue his case and Ferrari did a U-turn but with Hamilton unable to ditch his team-mate then Leclerc felt like he was being held up and asked to be let back through by Hamilton Leclerc crossed the line 1.5 seconds behind the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli in P7 as Hamilton narrowly held on to P8 under late pressure from Carlos Sainz in the Williams which included being speared by Sainz at Turn 17 on the last lap while Leclerc is frustrated over a lack of pace in the Ferrari – McLaren Red Bull and Mercedes having been quicker in Miami – he made it clear than none of that frustration was directed towards Hamilton whether he considered letting Hamilton through before Ferrari asked he would struggle a bit more to go to the end than me “But I understand as well that he wanted to try and do something different I would have done the same thing if I was him and trying to be a bit more aggressive with the medium tyres “There’s no bad feelings with Lewis I understand that he wants to try and optimise as much as I want to try and optimise the car potential Asked if he had the chance to speak with Hamilton after the race so we don’t have enough time to really speak.” 👉 F1 2025: Head-to-head race statistics between team-mates 👉 F1 2025: Head-to-head qualifying statistics between team-mates The frustration of the Ferrari drivers played out over team radio at times during the race, that especially true for Hamilton And Leclerc agreed with the suggestion that this is a consequence from the lack of performance He added: “There’s the frustration already that I was fighting for P8 at the time the radio doesn’t always… In this case probably… But the radio is not always the real picture.” Ferrari sit P4 in the Constructors’ Championship standings Read next – Miami GP: Piastri continues winning streak after more Verstappen v Norris fireworks Kerbside rubbish and recycling collection services in Hamilton will remain the same during Easter (Friday 18 April and Monday 21 April) and on Anzac Day (Friday 25 April) Residents should put their bins out by 7am on their normal collection day “If you’re enjoying the Easter break at home you can help reduce waste by putting your rubbish in the right bins,” said Hamilton City Council's Resource Recovery Operations Manager Here’s what to do with common waste over the Easter holidays:  Unsure which bin to put an item in? Head to fightthelandfill.co.nz and use our handy sorter tool Simply type the item into the search bar and you’ll be shown the correct bin “Our facilities have reduced hours over the Easter holidays and Anzac Day but are still open if residents have excess waste recycling or items to donate,” Fowles said Friday 18 April         Closed Saturday 19 April     7.30am - 4.30pm Sunday 20 April       9am - 4pm Monday 21 April      9am - 4pm Saturday 19 April     8am - 4pm Sunday 20 April       Closed Monday 21 April      Closed Saturday 19 April     8am - 5pm Sunday 20 April       8am - 5pm Monday 21 April      8am - 5pm Friday 25 April          9am - 4pm Friday 25 April          Closed Friday 25 April          1pm - 5pm   From left to right: The evolution of NES in Hamilton NZME’s On The Up is a national campaign showcasing amazing stories of inspiration Malisha Kumar talks to the owners and the founder of New Zealand-made fashion label NES that is still going strong after 25 years in business It was the year 2000, on an overcast morning in May, when Vanessa Herbert (nee Nieper) launched her first fashion label and clothing store in Hamilton NES is still going strong and preparing for a new chapter Herbert said she always had a passion for fashion, sewing her own clothes and sketching designs while working as a travel agent at Flight Centre in Auckland but she didn’t think that she could turn it into a career “I showed her a design of mine and Marcia said to me ‘Why are you selling travel? You should be making clothes‘,” Herbert said Looking back she vividly remembers especially two designs: a sleeveless fleece vest with a high neck and a zip and a matching fleece skirt Herbert said she had a good thought about her words and decided to take the plunge She sold her car to get money to start up her business and attended a pattern-making course in Hamilton The name Dolly Bird is a British slang word for a “fashionable and attractive young girl”, and when Herbert first started designing Herbert said her designs were inspired by nature - and “people-watching” “[I was] trying to replicate the colours and textures into clothing.” The first item sold in the shop was a pair of “slinky jeans” - popular skin-tight jeans with a flare from the knee Herbert worked hard to get her label off the ground - sewing clothes at night and working in the shop during the day She said this hard work and organisation were key to her never giving up she said the true secret behind the label still going strong after such a long time was “pure passion” I took note of what people were wearing .. I always had a notepad on me for sketching at all times.” She changed the name of the label and boutique to NES after over 10 years in business to be more inclusive of other styles Herbert said it had always been her goal to clock up 20 years in the industry before retiring she felt the time was right to hand over the reins Herbert sold the business to Hamiltonian Kate Harris and said she was “absolutely proud” to see her boutique was still going strong after 25 years Harris said she was “overwhelmed by the legacy of NES” She remembers being found in her grandmother’s closet as a kid Harris said she had been a fashion designer for 20 years following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother who had often made her clothes “There is always a childhood memory of sewing machines on the dining room table and choosing our fabric for our winter pyjamas.” She said she also loved how “an outfit can transform who you are” but clothing allowed her to be an extrovert and “express myself through clothes” In celebration of turning 25, Harris welcomed Waikato designer Robyn Stinson to NES to “continue and protect the legacy” of the business Stinson, 42, debuted at NZ Fashion Week in 2006 before opening a clothing store in Cambridge She just returned to the fashion industry after doing several other designing stints and running Black Shepherd Apiaries with her husband Harris said she had big plans for the future of NES but was tight-lipped on specifics - “Watch this space.” “I’m excited for a ‘Kate and Robyn spin’ on NES and a new in-house label.” Their ultimate goal was to create “hardworking wardrobe pieces that are simple Malisha Kumar is a multimedia journalist based in Hamilton She joined the Waikato Herald in 2023 after working for Radio 1XX in Whakatāne Lewis Hamilton has reflected on the tense radio messages he made during the Miami Grand Prix conceding that "I'm sure people didn't like certain comments" but emphasizing that they were said during a "frustrating" moment as Ferrari tried to maximise a lacklustre race The seven-time World Champion endured a difficult weekend in Miami as he was consigned to a 12th-place starting spot on the grid and was left battling Esteban Ocon on the fringes of the top-10 with the hard compound tyre in the early stages of the race READ MORE: Piastri wins from Norris and Russell as McLaren seal commanding 1-2 in Miami Grand Prix A mid-race Virtual Safety Car transformed his race as it allowed the Briton to make a pit stop without losing as much time compared with those ahead and he closed on team mate Charles Leclerc and the Williams of Carlos Sainz He moved up a spot as Leclerc passed Sainz at Turn 1 and with the softer medium tyre looked quicker than his team mate and asked his Ferrari engineer to be allowed ahead But it took several laps before Ferrari asked Leclerc to cede the spot having initially told both drivers to hold position prompting several irate messages from Hamilton including one that suggested they could "have a tea break while you're at it" Hamilton clarified that his comments were made in the heat of the moment and that his remarks would be discussed amongst the team "I lost a lot of time behind Charles and in that moment for sure I was like come on let's make a concise decision really quick "I'm sure people didn't like certain comments but you've got to understand it was frustrating people say way worse things than what I say It was more sarcastic than anything and I'm not frustrated now we'll have discussions and we'll keep pushing." He added: "Let's not get emotional about it Hamilton was unable to pull away from his team mate who was able to stay within DRS range and also began to complain about dirty air from following Hamilton eventually finished eighth after making contact with Sainz on the last lap as the Williams driver made a late lunge into the final hairpin "For us to be battling them and struggling to beat them [Williams] just shows that we have a lot of performance to find," Hamilton said READ MORE: Piastri full of praise for McLaren after ‘unbelievable’ and ‘impressive’ victory in Miami "We're lacking performance in the car but I think we know where we are losing it We've got some improvements to make to the car before we can unlock that performance but we won't give up Leclerc was only able to finish one place higher in seventh nearly a minute behind race winner Oscar Piastri during a race which saw only two brief Virtual Safety Cars as Ferrari's race pace was laid bare we need to do better and we are in a difficult situation at the moment I just hope we can turn that situation around as soon as possible." Driveable LEGO big builds welcomed to Miami drivers’ parade DRIVER OF THE DAY: Piastri's imperious Miami showing gets your vote MIAMI LOWDOWN: All the key moments as McLaren and Antonelli shine RACE START: Verstappen narrowly holds onto the lead in thrilling start to Miami GP Lewis Hamilton was left to rue Ferrari’s “big time” struggles after ending Qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix in P12 with the seven-time World Champion admitting that progressing into Q3 is often proving “tough” at the moment Hamilton’s Saturday at the Miami International Autodrome began in slightly more promising style after the Briton climbed from P7 to P3 in the Sprint with Hamilton unable to improve on his lap time in Q2 which resulted in him exiting in 12th place READ MORE: Verstappen surges to pole position ahead of Norris and Antonelli in Miami GP Qualifying Given that team mate Charles Leclerc has also spoken of the squad’s pace difficulties during the weekend Hamilton was quizzed after Qualifying on whether the Scuderia have an idea of the direction to take in order to make improvements to the SF-25 but we’re struggling big time,” the 40-year-old told Sky Sports F1 “We’re trying our hardest not to make big set-up changes P12 Hamilton says his Ferrari is ‘a bit of a mess at the moment balance-wise’ we’ve got problems with this instability that we’re struggling with We’re just generally not quick enough – just to get into Q3 is tough for us at the moment and once you’re then on that backfoot it’s hard to pick up those points.” Hamilton – who in a separate interview described the Ferrari as “a bit of a mess at the moment balance-wise” – predicted that Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix could prove to be a tricky day HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the Qualifying action from Miami as Verstappen secures spectacular pole position but we’ll try again tomorrow,” he conceded [I’ll] get back in the factory next week and just keep going.” who suffered a crash in wet conditions on his way to the grid prior to the Sprint getting underway which ultimately left him unable to start the 100km dash The Monegasque returned to action for Qualifying and ‘It’s just not good enough’ – Leclerc demands improvement from Ferrari after P8 in Miami Qualifying Pushed on how difficult it is to accept that the performance is not currently there in the car Leclerc responded: “The fact is that I’m not accepting it “It’s frustrating because it’s those kinds of days there’s been quite a few races already that I feel I’m doing a really good job but when you are finishing P4 I have no satisfaction of doing a good job READ MORE: Hamilton thrilled with P3 in Miami Sprint after ‘tough year so far’ while Leclerc blames himself for early crash “I’m just hoping that we can turn the situation around as soon as possible but at the moment that’s the situation we are in and there’s not much I can do.” Having displayed better race pace during recent Grand Prix weekends – including last time out in Saudi Arabia where he claimed a debut podium of the campaign – Leclerc was then asked if this gave him any hope for Sunday’s event in Miami but not so much either,” the 27-year-old said “I don’t think we can expect any miracles from us tomorrow It’s been a difficult race weekend since FP1 and it’s difficult to recover I hope the race pace will be as strong as in Jeddah but it’s a very different characteristics of track here I think that on paper it’s going to be more difficult.” ‘We took the tough decision’ – Vasseur defends Ferrari team orders situation in Miami as he acknowledges Hamilton’s frustration Red Bull's protest into Russell over yellow flags rejected by Miami stewards Verstappen labels Miami Grand Prix ‘a struggle’ after slipping back to P4 as he reflects on gap to McLaren 25-storey dining and hotel complex will help to solve Hamilton's visitor accommodation shortage and transform the city Hamilton City Council has sold a prime downtown riverfront site on Victoria Street to Templeton Group A council feasibility study showed the city needs 497 additional hotel rooms in the next five years just to keep up with demand Waikato professor of environmental planning Iain White said big cities should have major events and vibrant downtowns and it will probably overtake Wellington as a bigger city in the next few decades," he said like the one planned by Templeton Group for Victoria Street The development could see a tiered 25-storey tower featuring hotel accommodation Hamilton City Council had sold several properties to Templeton Group for the development while retaining neighbouring land to develop into a public park The land the council was retaining bordered the existing park Mayor Paula Southgate said the final design was still to be determined but one thing was for sure - it would be big But what that does is change the landscape but gives 20+ floors to really engage with the riverside," she said Iain White said residents should not be worried about a changing city skyline and it may just be a sign of things to come we should be having land use which is more intensive in our core in front of where the hotel tower would be built "I think any work in the CBD is going to be good for future work and development within the city," said one local The lack of places for visitors to stay had not gone unnoticed with one local saying they had struggled to house visitors locally "When we've had people try and come for parties or something if you want to stay local there's nothing around here really Templeton Group's founder Nigel McKenna said he wanted the development to open up and bring activity to the riverfront "We anticipate the new tower will in time become the epicentre of Hamilton's central city with a tangible visual connection to the river against a backdrop of premium dining Our proposal makes full use of the site and will contribute to Hamilton's transformation to a big city," he said Mayor Paula Southgate said now the sale had been approved things would happen quite quickly it's not a small building so it will take a number of years to complete but yes they are ready to press go on the button," she said Templeton Group will now finalise preliminary designs with plans to lodge resource consent applications for the tower development by the end of the year Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday Commercial property is offering higher returns than residential properties And the showers are just the beginning of the area's struggles New Zealand RSS Lewis Hamilton was not angry with Riccardo Adami during the Miami GP but he wants his race engineer to be more decisive in making crucial calls Hamilton’s radio communications with Adami have made headlines as the Briton gave voice his frustrations as he sat behind his team-mate Charles Leclerc Hamilton felt that he was faster than the Monegasque driver and that Ferrari were dithering in swapping positions unlike in China when he was the one who made the call to let Leclerc through It led to several sarcastic comments from the Briton’s side as he told Adami to take a “tea break” before having swapped with Leclerc but then swapped back asking if Adami also wanted him to let Carlos Sainz through Leclerc and Hamilton swapped positions but with Hamlton unable to chase down Antonelli he was told to give the position back to Leclerc The radio messages raised eyebrows in the paddock as Hamilton’s cutting comments to Adami are not in keeping with how he would communicate with his long-time Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington Put to him that his comments came across as ‘quite fiesty’ and that no one ‘recalled’ him speaking to Bono like that Pressed on his ‘tea break’ jab He added: “I definitely have said that to Shovlin or Bono once before.” 👉 Miami GP conclusions: McLaren’s rocket ship, unstoppable Piastri and same old Ferrari 👉 FIA issue verdicts with Sainz summoned over Hamilton crash, and more Asked if his comments were a heat-of-the-moment frustration he said: “But it wasn’t even anger It wasn’t even… It wasn’t like effing and blinding or anything like that you’ve got the stuff in front of you we’re trying to keep the car on the track The seven-time World Champion made it clear that he won’t apologise for his radio communications as they prove he still wants to win or whether I was disrespectful or whatever I could feel a bit of it really coming up there I’m not going to apologise for being a fighter I’m not going to apologise for still wanting it “And I truly believe that when we fix some of the problems that we have with the car we’ll be back in the fight with the Mercedes “We’ll try something different in the next race I look forward to a time when maybe I can fight for a podium it did see Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur pay him a visit after the race Hamilton was quick to shut down any comment the Frenchman may have made as he insists it was “sarcasm” more than anything else “Fred came to my room,” Hamilton revealed “I just put my hand on his shoulder and was like “I could have said way worse things on the radio You hear some of the things others have said in the past you’ve got to understand we’re under a huge amount of pressure within the car You’re never going to get the most peaceful messages coming through in the heat of the battle telling the broadcaster: “In that moment “Sure people didn’t like certain comments but I mean you got to understand it’s frustrating we’ll have discussions and we’ll keep pushing.” Hamilton finished the Grand Prix in eighth place and left Miami having scored 10 points in total. He, however, remains P7 in the Drivers’ standings where he trails Oscar Piastri by 90 points Read next: McLaren call on Red Bull to launch FIA protest over MCL39 legality accusation A teenage girl is lucky to be alive after being run over by a truck while cycling to her second day at her brand-new job The early morning crash in the Hamilton CBD left the 17-year-old with multiple fractures to the skull The police serious crash unit is investigating said her sibling was extremely fortunate to survive but her body was left badly broken after being crushed by the truck She was able to speak briefly with her sister who told her she felt at least three of a truck’s six wheels roll on top of her She said she had been trapped for about ten minutes before firefighters were able to free her Her sister said she had worked hard in order to graduate early in order to do the course her sister was being wheeled into her first of many surgeries Her sister is the youngest of seven children and adored by her elder siblings who were all distraught after the incident “Every time the doctor comes in and gives us more information A police spokesperson said they were called to the intersection of Mill and Ulster Sts The spokesperson said the cyclist was reportedly in serious condition The serious crash team had been notified with an investigation set to commence into the cause of the accident Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern shift manager Paul Radden said two crews from Hamilton and one from Chartwell were called to the scene He said firefighters extracted the cyclist from underneath the vehicle before they left the scene for police A spokesperson for St John said they sent one ambulance and two rapid response vehicles to the scene and transported the teen to hospital in serious condition Rachel Maher is an Auckland-based reporter who covers breaking news Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he is “definitely working hard to adjust” to the Ferrari as he enters into his sixth race weekend for the team in Miami one in which the seven-time World Champion is aiming to replicate team mate Charles Leclerc’s success last time out in Saudi Arabia After the high of winning the Sprint during Round 2 in China the past few Grands Prix have proven frustrating at times for Hamilton having ended the triple header with two P7 results in Japan and Jeddah and a P5 in Bahrain LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the build-up ahead of the Miami Grand Prix weekend Given that he has displayed promising pace during certain stints across those events Hamilton was asked during media day in Miami about what was preventing him from repeating that level of performance lots of different things – there’s not one in particular,” the Briton responded getting attuned to working with new people Hamilton is still adapting to the Ferrari SF-25 “Obviously the engineers that I’m working with now are used to setting up the car for a different driver and a different driver’s style and I’m used to driving a car with a different driving style so it’s just a combination of different things.” Pushed on whether he felt able to drive the SF-25 instinctively yet or if it was more of a conscious process Hamilton added: “I would say you’re generally always a mixture of the two but I’m definitely working hard to adjust to this one READ MORE: ‘I’m 2000% behind him’ – Vasseur backs Hamilton amid early Ferrari struggles as he insists ‘potential is there’ And when asked how long the process could take to adapt to his new car the 105-time race winner conceded: “I really don’t know We’re working as hard as we can to shorten that but it could be longer With the Sprint making its return in Miami Hamilton took a moment to reflect on whether this could be a positive factor for him given his success in the first 100km dash of the season in Shanghai in which he won from P1 on the grid “Can’t really explain it too much,” the 40-year-old answered when quizzed on why the performance had seemingly been stronger in the Sprint than during a race Sprint Highlights: 2025 Chinese Grand Prix “In a Sprint race obviously there’s not a huge amount of changes you can make; I think the one thing to take from it is that we didn’t make a lot of changes going from P1 to Quali as in all the other weekends we’ve been tinkering with the car and making it worse!” Following the recent break after the triple header concluded Hamilton revealed that he spent some “good time” at Ferrari’s base in Italy and there are things that we’ve made adjustments to NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix And in terms of what might be expected from himself and the team during the weekend ahead at the Miami International Autodrome Hamilton said: “No clue – we’ll do the best we can We’ve not got upgrades or anything this weekend but we continue to try to optimise the car “Obviously Charles in the last race did a fantastic job [with a P3 result] and showed what the car can do in a race 'It was frustrating' – Hamilton opens up on tense Miami radio messages during Ferrari strategy debate Piastri wins from Norris and Russell as McLaren seal commanding 1-2 in Miami Grand Prix 5 Winners and 5 Losers from Miami – Who excelled in the Sunshine State Fonterra's Canpac factory in Hamilton Dairy giant Fonterra has today announced it plans to close its Hamilton canning and packaging facility in July Fonterra said the closure of the Canpac site followed the co-operative’s decision to focus on higher value ingredients such as advanced proteins and medical nutrition The site is currently used to blend and package milk powders Fonterra chief financial officer Anna Palairet said low product volumes and increasing complexities in production had created challenging economic conditions for the facility “It’s been a tough day for all the team at the site Making decisions like this is never easy,” Palairet said “Our strategy is about creating end-to-end value and growing total returns for our farmer shareholders We believe the best way to achieve this is to focus on our strengths and scale in ingredients and foodservice and we are prioritising our investment on the parts of our operations that are better suited to this.” Fonterra said it would work through a consultation process including exploring potential redeployment opportunities for staff before operations are planned to come to an end on July 31 “We are committed to supporting our employees as we work through the next steps,” Palairet said Canpac is Fonterra’s largest secondary packager of milk powders and nutritional products The site has state-of-the-art product-blending facilities can-filling lines and sachet packing machines Fonterra said Canpac currently packed up to 4000 metric tons of powders a year less than 1% of the co-op’s total product volume Fonterra said it would progress with the divestment of its consumer business Its consumer products business includes household-name brands such as Anchor representing about $3.4 billion of invested capital Fonterra said it was actively undertaking a dual-track process pursuing both a trade sale and initial public offering (IPO) as potential divestment options The consumer arm has been named Mainland Group and market expectations are for proceeds from the sale to be around $2.5 billion to $3b Australian media have reported private equity firms and strategic suitors lodged bids for Mainland The Australian’s DataRoom said bidders included France’s dairy giant Lactalis It said Swiss investment bank UBS could also be jointly advising Bega which has a market cap of A$1.6b ($1.720b) Bega is an Australian diversified food and drinks company with whom Fonterra has long had a commercial relationship In its decision the New South Wales Supreme Court said it did not have jurisdiction to make the declarations sought Fonterra said after the ruling that its plans to divest Mainland were unchanged The casino operator has downgraded its earnings guidance for the second time Hamilton was left frustrated in the car as the Scuderia pit wall delayed a call on team orders in the second part of the race Hamilton lambasted the pit wall for its indecision while Vasseur tried to claim that the team “did a good job” managing the situation Ferrari finished seventh and eighth in Miami with Leclerc in front of Hamilton despite Leclerc being told to allow his teammate through The pair were on contrasting tyre strategies with Hamilton on the medium compound in the second stint It saw him close in on Leclerc as the lead Ferrari battled with Carlos Sainz Hamilton suggested the team swap the order and allow him to pursue Kimi Antonelli ahead Piastri out-foxes Verstappen to win Miami GP “I lost quite a bit of the tyres in that,” Hamilton said of the delay “We were battling for position at the end of the day but it would have been great if we could have maybe done what Valtteri [Bottas] and I did in Budapest years ago where “Ultimately it didn’t work out.” As the decision on whether to swap the Ferrari duo around was made He was initially told to simply remain within DRS range which Hamilton labelled “not good teamwork.” After he was eventually told he’d be allowed to pass the 40-year-old responded by suggesting the pit wall “Have a tea break while you’re at it.” Instructed to allow Leclerc back through after he failed to pull away Hamilton was warned of the rising threat from Sainz “Do you want me to let him past as well?” he quipped Hamilton and team boss Vasseur discussed the matter “I can perfectly understand the frustration,” Vasseur acknowledged “We are asking them to let the team go It’s never easy and I didn’t see another team to do it today “That’s why we took the responsibility to do it because it’s the policy to the team “We are racing for Ferrari first and honestly I think as a team we did a good job.” Hamilton added that he told his boss to calm down during their exchange I just put my hand on his shoulder and like “You’ve got to understand we’re under a huge amount of pressure within the car “You’re never going to get the most peaceful messages coming through in the heat of the battle “It wasn’t even anger,” he added effing and blinding and anything like that Hamilton asserted that he will not apologise for his behaviour over team radio “I’m not going to apologise for being a fighter “I know everyone in the team does too and I truly believe that when we fix some of the problems that we have with the car we’ll be back in the fight with the Mercedes “We’ll try something different in the next race “I look forward to a time when maybe I can fight for a podium Subscribe to our mailing list to receives daily updates direct to your inbox SUPERCARS F1 NASCAR INDYCAR GT MOTOGP PHOTOS TV PODS ACDELCO Subscribe to our daily and breaking newsletter for all the latest news delivered direct to your box Copyright © 2025 Speedcafe.com. 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The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Our Team    /  Advertise with us  /  Privacy Policy Please enter your username or email address to reset your password There were contrasting emotions at Ferrari after an eventful Sprint at the Miami Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton climb from P7 to P3 thanks to a well-timed strategy call while Charles Leclerc was forced to watch on following a crash en route to the grid prior to the event getting underway Heavy rain had fallen at the Miami International Autodrome ahead of the 100km dash, resulting in Leclerc sliding into the walls before the action had started The conditions subsequently triggered a red flag after the initial formation lap READ MORE: Norris wins chaotic Miami Sprint from Piastri and Hamilton after late Safety Car and multiple incidents With the track increasingly drying when the event eventually got going Hamilton was amongst the first to make a pit stop to switch from intermediate to slick tyres – a move that paid off as the seven-time World Champion made gains While various incidents played out across the final laps – with Max Verstappen dropping down the order owing to a 10-second time penalty for an unsafe release while a late Safety Car was called following a crash for Fernando Alonso – Hamilton ultimately took third behind the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri a result he was delighted with after some struggles during the first races of the campaign I’m so happy with that,” the 40-year-old said “It’s been a tough year so far but to have… I never thought it was going to rain in Miami It’s the first time we’ve all been on track in the wet here and what a race it provided us Reflecting further on the dramatic Sprint – and his decision to pit earlier than some of his rivals – Hamilton continued: “I really did struggle on the inters WATCH: Verstappen handed penalty for pit lane collision with Antonelli in eventful Miami Sprint “I made that call at the end and was like ‘I’m coming in’ because I was going nowhere so take the risk I wish we had another couple of laps to give these guys [Norris and Piastri] a bit of a fight could only think about what could have been following his pre-Sprint crash with the Monegasque taking responsibility for the error afterwards 2025 Miami GP Sprint: Leclerc crashes out on wet track on his way to the grid but at the end of the day I can only blame myself for it,” the 27-year-old explained “Going out with inters in those conditions was probably not the best choice but on the other hand these things shouldn’t happen “I felt a bit like a passenger because it’s in a straight line and it’s not like you are pushing in a straight line I was just cruising until I completely lost control of the car because of the aquaplaning and I had no way out of it HIGHLIGHTS: Norris pips Piastri in incident-filled Miami Sprint with help from late Safety Car now I need to move on because there’s a Qualifying in a few hours which I hope I’ll be able to take part of and if I do then I hope we can recover from a difficult beginning of the day.” ‘We made it count when it mattered’ – Russell satisfied with recovery to podium after troublesome Miami weekend Find out how the biggest publications from around the world have reacted to the 2025 F1 Miami Grand Prix Oscar Piastri claimed a fourth victory of the season in the Miami Grand Prix to extend his lead in the F1 drivers' title to 16 points over Lando Norris.  The Australian started in fourth but quickly worked his way to the front after again overtaking Max Verstappen with relative ease.  with the Briton having struggled to overtake the Red Bull driver Verstappen and Alex Albon completed the top five What did the rest of the world make of the race Find out as RacingNews365 takes you through the headlines of some of the biggest global publications The Times in the United Kingdom addressed Lewis Hamilton's remarkable heated radio conversations with Ferrari.  Hamilton was unhappy with Ferrari's treatment of him when he was initially denied permission to pass team-mate Charles Leclerc.  Ferrari finally informed Leclerc to allow Hamilton past triggering an unusual response from the seven-time world champion.  Taking aim at Ferrari's slow decision making Hamilton said over the radio: "Have a tea break while you're at it which also occurred with Charles Leclerc.  with the SF-25 not being able to compete with the lead teams It is creating frustration amongst the Maranello-based team with team boss Fred Vasseur having spoken to Hamilton about his radio messages.  Hamilton revealed that the Ferrari team principal entered his room The Washington Post also discussed Ferrari as a lead topic and the team's growing frustration.  the Italian outfit has been the biggest disappointment of the season with no signs of things set to improve.  Hamilton did secure a podium in the Miami Sprint; however the strategic nightmare which resulted in the radio outbursts has left Ferrari with further work to do The American newspaper explained how Hamilton was frustrated before the grand prix weekend even began due to the team's lack of performance.  and something non-Ferrari related was reported by BILD who understand that Mick Schumacher met with Cadillac bosses in Miami.  Schumacher has been competing for Alpine in the World Endurance Championship since being axed by Haas at the end of 2022 but is eager to return to the F1 grid He has outlined several times his intent to return to F1 having only held a reserve role for Mercedes in the paddock since his Haas departure.  Schumacher left Alpine at the end of last year whilst Cadillac are yet to decide on its driver pairing for its 2026 arrival a blooper by former F1 driver Martin Brundle was shared by The Herald Sun in what was a particularly embarrassing moment.  The Sky F1 pundit was conducting his traditional pre-race grid walk when he came across British boxer Conor Benn Brundle started the interview by congratulating Benn for defeating rival Chris Eubank Jr in a major British bout a fortnight ago; except Benn actually lost the fight which went all 12 rounds yet Brundle was under the impression that he had been victorious.  French-Algerian driver Isack Hadjar's disappointment was discussed by L'Equipe.  Hadjar just missed out on a point finish after crossing the finish line in 11th; however he recognised that mistakes were made.  I was really struggling with the car.  "There were still two or three mistakes and during the stint but I think Yuki (Tsunoda) also made mistakes Lewis Hamilton painted a furious figure whilst stuck behind Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc Lewis Hamilton slated Ferrari's teamwork during the Miami Grand Prix in a radio outburst following frustration with the outfit's strategy.  Hamilton started in 12th and made little progress in the opening stages; however a pit-stop for the Briton during a virtual safety car brought him into the points places.  Hamilton had great initial pace after pitting which saw him catch Charles Leclerc on the hard compound.  The seven-time world champion was eager to be allowed past Leclerc Full radio transcript between Hamilton and race engineer Riccardo Adami:  Hamilton's annoyance continued over the radio a lap later we swapped the cars.Hamilton: Have a tea break while you're at it!Remarkably Leclerc was allowed back past Hamilton into seventh on lap 53 It resulted in further radio tension after the swap.Adami: Sainz 1.4s behind.Hamilton: Do you want me to let him past as well Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player allegedly clocked up numerous personal expenses to a company account for items including weedkiller A businessman is alleged to have stolen $111,000 in company funds to help pay off a personal loan and buy weed killer a toastie machine maker and Hush Puppies shoes The 73-year-old held a senior position in the Hamilton finance company he helped set up Now, he is on trial in the Hamilton District Court defending three charges each of theft by a person in a special relationship and of obtaining by deception between 2015 and 2018 whose name and identifying details are suppressed is alleged to have unlawfully obtained $111,079.80 He is accused of defrauding the company by writing out and banking “cash” cheques It is alleged he failed to keep any proper record of the money he allegedly took and instead kept Post-it notes stuck to his computer “I’m simply carrying the can for a poorly governed company.” The man said a “disconnect” had developed between himself and the board of directors Crown solicitor Tom Sutcliffe said the complainant company was the brainchild of the defendant He had presented the company idea to others for which the defendant ran the day-to-day operations dealt mostly in small loans of $10,000 or less The man was given “full control and signing authority” of the company bank account and could write cheques without the need for a co-signatory Sutcliffe said there was a “great deal of trust placed in [the defendant] by the board of directors but [he] was not given free rein to do whatever he wanted” “He was still accountable and obliged to report to them.” the customer was charged a $600 broker fee “It makes perfect sense,” Sutcliffe told the jury “You can’t charge somebody for a service that’s not provided the Crown alleged the man charged the $600 when a registered broker wasn’t used Sutcliffe alleged that it occurred 99 times and totalled $55,190 “You will hear from the director of the company that they were unaware that this was happening “The practice was illegal because the company was not authorised to practise and charge broker fees It was also dishonest because people were charged for services that were not provided.” None of those fees were processed through the company bank “You will also hear there was no formal record kept of where these funds went.” that would allow these payments to be traced is an excuse to justify where this money went.” The defendant was alleged to have told investigators that he kept the payments on “sticky notes” on his computer he’d adjust the sticky note before eventually discarding it the defendant allegedly approached a broker and told him the company was now making it compulsory for the broker fee to be paid He’s alleged to have told the broker that any customer who didn’t have a broker would be referred to him and the $600 fee would be split between the respective companies The broker would be made to sign the appropriate paperwork whether he had dealt with the client or not The $600 fee would be paid with a cash cheque the company’s board of directors was unaware that the change had been made “The [directors] had no idea that this practice was going on .. you will also hear that the half share of the fee never showed up in the company accounts at all,” Sutcliffe said were supposed to be signed by the broker but never were The defendant also took out a legitimate personal loan Sutcliffe claimed the man began using it as a form of revolving credit the man was alleged to have said that at times he’d paid more against the loan than required so he was entitled to “top it up by paying himself more money without getting approval by the board” “He just paid himself more because he was in charge of the account like a revolving credit without approval from the board but you can’t use the company account as your personal account “You can imagine that the board of directors would be quite surprised that money is being charged out by the company but coming back into the loan account for [the defendant].” A forensic accountant also discovered the man had allegedly clocked up expenses for personal items The trial is set down for eight days but Judge Noel Cocurullo told the jury to expect it to go into a third week Belinda Feek is an Open Justice reporter based in Waikato She has worked at NZME for 10 years and has been a journalist for 21 Lewis Hamilton's radio messages with race engineer Riccardo Adami grabbed much attention in Miami; however Lewis Hamilton has addressed his tense Ferrari radio conversations during the Miami Grand Prix by downplaying the severity of them and describing his messages as "sarcastic" The seven-time world champion started the sixth round of the season from a disappointing 12th on the grid but elevated into the top 10 after pitting during a virtual safety car.  Hamilton had remarkable pace on the medium compound helping him quickly catch team-mate Charles Leclerc for sixth Hamilton was eager to be allowed past, although Ferrari initially rejected the idea. It triggered some heated radio back-and-forths he then had to return the position in the final laps at the Miami International Autodrome yet the Briton has stressed that his radio discussions were not bad I really enjoyed the race," Hamilton told Sky F1 we knew it was going to be difficult today "We've lost some performance over the past and we're just waiting for a fix to regain some of it So for us to be at the back of the top 10 is definitely not easy for the whole team.  and I was really thinking I had potential to catch the guys.  But then obviously I lost a lot of time behind Charles and in that moment "I feel people didn't like certain comments A cyclist has suffered serious injuries after an early morning crash with a vehicle in Hamilton A spokesperson said the cyclist was reportedly in serious condition Traffic management was now in place around the crash scene Motorists were asked to take an alternate route or expect delays There’s always so much happening in Hamilton to face painting and getting the kids in the drivers’ seat of a digger there will be fun for the whole whaanau at the free Your Neighbourhood event Held at Waiora Water Treatment Plant on Saturday 5 April from 10am – 2pm Your Neighbourhood is a chance to experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our drinking water treatment plant and discover the fascinating journey that water takes from river to tap You’ll get to have a close-up look at the treatment process meet the experts who keep everything running smoothly and learn some surprising facts along the way Head along to learn more about Council and plans for the future of water services in Hamilton this is an experience you won’t want to miss There will be special Easter fun this April school holidays at both Gallagher Aquatic Centre and Waterworld Bring the kids along between Monday 14 April to Thursday 27 April for inflatable races Slide into fun from 11am – 6pm during the school holidays (excluding public holidays) to take on the Waterworld hydro slides To check out the full school holiday schedule and activity times, visit hamiltonpools.co.nz Find out what's next for water in Hamilton at one of Council's two upcoming drop-in information sessions Hamilton City Council and Waikato District Council are looking to form a joint waters company called a Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) and are hosting drop-in sessions where you can chat with the friendly team about the options and have your questions answered More information is available at hamilton.govt.nz/nextforwater  now is the perfect time to visit Taitua Arboretum home to an impressive selection of mature trees spread across 20 hectares Taitua Arboretum is open every day 8am – 30 minutes before sunset this scenic arboretum is perfect for a leisurely weekend stroll Those looking for a longer walk can start at Till’s Lookout on Melva Street in Dinsdale for great views of Hamilton and follow the path for a 30-minute walk to the arboretum Dogs are welcome within the arboretum but must be kept on a lead at all times Check out the playground and city’s newest hub library at Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library The play spaces are designed for kids aged under 12 while older kids and adults can enjoy the skate area and basketball half-court nearby the library features kids and young adult zones This is the perfect spot for families to enjoy letting off steam before settling down for some quiet reading and a spot of coffee and cake at the library’s cafe – Chapter One Make sure you add Te Kete Aronui to your weekend’s to-do list More information is here Paint the rainbow and other cool designs onto your clothes at Pride Print t-shirt painting sessions happening at the following libraries:  Bring your own clothing to paint – fabric paint will be provided A white cotton tee will get you the best results Register online to secure your spot at hamiltonlibraries.co.nz  Inspired by the Museum's collections and current exhibitions these hands-on sessions will expand your child’s knowledge of art and science through creative crafting techniques This school holiday programme is suitable for tamariki (children) aged 7-13 years Sessions are $45 (some booking fees may apply) and includes entry to Exscite for your child on the same day.   Have a stellar start to the school holidays Grab free kids tickets to Astronomy Photographer of the Year for Saturday 12 April and Sunday 13 April 2025 exclusively you don’t want your family to miss out on this exhibition of the best photography in the universe There will even be a fun activity sheet that’s perfect for curious young minds  at Te Whare Toanga o Waikato Museum and Gallery Visit tewharetaonga.nz/astro to book your tickets now.  Embark on an enchanting journey through the Enclosed Gardens with a kid’s activity sheet tackle fun tasks and uncover hidden gems along the way adventurers will gain their official Garden Bud or Garden Ranger badge Kids’ Activity Sheets can be collected from the Gallagher Visitor Centre The Garden Bud activity sheet is best for kids aged 3-6 years and the Garden Rangers sheet is best for kids aged 6-10 years Both sheets are best completed with an adult.  Make sure you head along to the brand-new Digi-Coach Initiative coming to Central is designed to help communities maximise their use of digital devices and get free digital support with no bookings needed The initiative is a collaboration between Hamilton City Libraries and the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa with support from the Ministry of Social Development For more information visit hamiltonlibraries.co.nz Seddon Park is set to host the Blackcaps Vs Pakistan on Wednesday 2 April Gates open at 10am with the match starting at 11am Round up your friends and whaanau for an exciting day out at the pitch Tickets are on sale now, learn more at hlive.co.nz  and the Gallagher Chiefs are ready to take on the Queensland Reds in a crucial regular-season matchup at the home grounds on Friday 4 April Take up the chance to see world-class rugby action and feel the energy of the Chiefs come alive Kick off starts at 7.05pm at FMG Stadium Waikato.  Tickets are on sale now, learn more at hlive.co.nz  Gallagher Chiefs Vs Highlanders   The Gallagher Chiefs are gearing up to take on the Highlanders at the home turf on Saturday 19 April Trade chocolate eggs for crunching tackles and thrilling tries Kick off starts at 7.05pm at FMG Stadium Waikato Arrive early to enjoy special Easter activities giveaways and entertainment for fans of all ages.   Tickets are on sale now, learn more at hlive.co.nz  Join Joe for his ‘Hope I Made You Proud’ show on Thursday 17 April from 7pm at the Heaphy Room A rollercoaster comedy show that chronicles his journey from living in his car and cleaning caravans to achieving national fame Joe’s latest show brings his unique adventure to life Buckle up – this is comedy on another level Tickets are on sale now, learn more at hlive.co.nz  When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out Join them as they pull out all the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off the bean bag Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before 1pm and 4pm on Wednesday 23 April at Globox Arena Tickets are on sale now, learn more at hlive.co.nz  Meet over 90 authors at the Ages of Pages bookfair On Saturday 26 April 9.30am – 4pm there will be a range books to buy and sign Discover new exciting reads and have them signed by the author all proceeds from the books and raffles will go to Duffy Books in Homes For more information visit hlive.co.nz  Constraints on the wastewater network in parts of Hamilton are limiting development in some suburbs but significant infrastructure investment is enabling it in others a report produced for Council’s upcoming Strategic Growth and District Plan Committee shows The report for the 8 April meeting highlights the challenges Council is facing to increase network capacity to meet growth and meet obligations to protect the Waikato River.   The report indicates capacity could increase if a proposal to form a Council-Controlled Organisation with Waikato District Council for water goes ahead Its greater borrowing power would enable critical infrastructure investment to take place with a final decision expected in June.    Council has strategically invested in priority areas for growth – greenfield areas and the central city and surrounding area – as identified in the 2023 Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy Plan Change 12 and the 2024-2034 Long-Term Plan.   A significant $1 billion investment in Hamilton's wastewater network is funded over the next 10 years as part of Council’s current Long-Term Plan This includes a $500 million upgrade of the city’s only wastewater treatment plant in Pukete to support 15+ years of projected growth.  “We can’t grow everywhere at once,” said General Manager of Infrastructure and Assets “Growing fast presents challenges and while we have made significant investment into our waters infrastructure There are projects funded and planned to increase capacity and enable development in existing suburbs but we can’t do it all at once,” said Parsons.  Council’s decision on water reform and the proposed CCO would change this outlook While it would take time to establish a joint waters company the benefits include having greater purchasing power and being able to build and upgrade infrastructure faster and spread costs fairly.     Unfunded network improvements to support infill development in areas such as Enderley/Fairfield form part of the proposed Waters CCO Enhanced Investment Programme This enhanced programme aims to provide additional investment in the wastewater system and support growth from 2028 onward.   Chair of the Strategic Growth and District Plan Committee Sarah Thomson said it was essential to get an understanding of the issue while water reform is on the table.   “This report provides an opportunity to explore what levers we have as Elected Members to relieve some of this pressure.   “We want to welcome development in Hamilton we want to make sure housing keeps up with population growth It’s critical going forward that we can provide greater clarity around which areas will be prioritised for infrastructure to enable housing and when.  “Both this report and the one that follows it will help inform the direction and recommendations to the proposed Council-controlled organisation” Council staff are working on a public-facing wastewater capacity viewer, expected to be available soon. This viewer will provide a more detailed view of capacity-enabled areas for development, than the list of constraints currently on the website.   A second wastewater capacity report will be developed and brought to Council which will respond to the feedback from Elected Members in April and provide options for consideration.   Have your say on the future of water services  Read the report