Police were called to Te Awe Awe Street in Hokowhitu just after 8am, where a man was found "critically injured following an assault". "Despite urgent medical treatment, he died a short time later," Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson said. One person was taken into custody at the scene. "Those involved were known to each other, and Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident," Thompson said. A scene examination will take place over the next couple of days while police work to understand the circumstances leading up to the assault. A homicide investigation has been launched and a person is in custody after a man found with critical injuries after an assault died in Palmerston North this morning. 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 1US woman who disappeared for more than six decades found safe Sole survivor of poisoned beef Wellington takes the stand Person dies following morning crash on Auckland motorway US prisons bureau has challenges — reopening Alcatraz is now another Two men's shared name brings years of trouble and a hefty bill to one 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 A homicide investigation has been launched and a person is in custody after a man found with critical injuries after an assault died in Palmerston North this morning Police were called to Te Awe Awe Street in Hokowhitu just after 8am where a man was found "critically injured following an assault" he died a short time later," Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson said One person was taken into custody at the scene "Those involved were known to each other and Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to this incident," Thompson said A scene examination will take place over the next couple of days while police work to understand the circumstances leading up to the assault 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.” A person has died following a crash on Auckland's south-western motorway this morning The single vehicle crash was reported to police shortly before 5am the sole occupant of this vehicle died at the scene," a police spokesperson said "Earlier closures of northbound lanes have now lifted and police advise motorists to continue to expect delays as earlier backlogs clear "We appreciate motorists' understanding this morning while emergency services carried out their work." Police said the serious crash unit examined the scene this morning and an investigation was underway into this morning's crash on behalf of the Coroner This is in addition to an earlier crash on Auckland's northern motorway near the Auckland Harbour Bridge Emergency services responded to a two-truck collision on the northern motorway near the Auckland Harbour Bridge shortly after 5am New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said all lanes south on State Highway 1 were open again following this earlier crash with five lanes available on the Harbour Bridge "Allow extra time for delays on the Northern Motorway to slowly ease this morning three lanes going south were now open again between Onewa Rd and the Harbour Bridge," NZTA said 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 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 My Vaccine Pass requirements have not been set for this event The Bent Horseshoe presents The DeSotos at the Hokowhitu Bowling Club.Door sales $25 - contact Steve to confirm you are coming 027 3682367The band is on the road on a string of North Island dates culminating in a major Festival appearance at the NZ Blues and BBQ Festival in Rotorua.The DeSotos tour also celebrates the release of four new original songs that the band has recorded at The LAB in Mt Eden with Wayne Bell on production and Olly Harmer at the desk.These tracks will form part of an album scheduled for release in 2025 and are included in the tour set list so you will be among the first to get to hear the songs live Keep an eye on the bands socials for updates.Since the early 2000's The DeSotos have occupied a unique space in the New Zealand country blues scene with their melodic songwriting accompanied by strong vocal harmonies and tight musicianship.As well as their original material the band features reference cover songs from the likes of Neil Young Tom Petty and the Allman Brothers Band in their setlist.The DeSotos lineup:Paul Gurney - lead vocals guitars & blues harpStuart McIntyre - bass & vocalsRon Stevens - Hammond keyboards & vocalsGreg Tell - drums & percussion Unfortunately you are viewing this website on an outdated browser which does not support the necessary features for us to provide an adequate experience Please switch to a modern browser such as latest version of Google Chrome His Majesty King Charles III has approved a recommendation to award 22 First World War battle honours to Te Hokowhitu a Tū - the New Zealand Maori Contingent and New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion “The award of these battle honours will add to the kōrero of the actions of Te Hokowhitu a Tū at Gallipoli and the Western Front in the First World War and of their courageous service and sacrifice They are a source of pride for all of those who have and continue to serve in Ngāti Tūmatauenga the New Zealand Army,” said Chief of Army Major General Rose King The tradition of awarding battle honours in Commonwealth countries dates back to the 18th Century when they were sewn onto the flags of infantry battalions (colours) and cavalry regiments (guidons) to recognise feats of courage and steadfastness on the battlefield Although colours and guidons are no longer carried into battle and sacrifice of the units which carry them The New Zealand Maori Contingent at No 1 Outpost in Gallipoli Credit: Alexander Turnbull Library natlib.govt.nz/records/22330949 a battle honours committee of senior serving and retired New Zealand Army personnel considered New Zealand Defence Force historians’ research regarding the failure to award battle honours to the New Zealand Maori Contingent and the New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion The units served at Gallipoli and on the Western Front during the First World War and were disbanded in 1919.  The research identified the main failing was in trying to adapt the historic British Army tradition of awarding battle honours to the New Zealand Army’s post-war structure The two units were considered to have no direct links to the post-war Army and therefore no successor units which could carry their battle honours.  no battle honours were ever awarded to them despite the fact that their entitlement had been clearly established and a list of eligible battle honours placed on a file,” said Major General King The committee recommended that a total of 22 battle honours be granted to the New Zealand Maori Contingent and the New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion The Army then formally sought approval for the award of these battle honours and this was supported by the Minister of Defence and recommended by the Prime Minister for approval by The King Major General King particularly acknowledged the work of her predecessor and the contributions made by leaders from the wider Army whānau The New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion being inspected while over in England Credit: Alexander Turnbull Library natlib.govt.nz/records/22690188 Two of the 22 honours awarded to the New Zealand Maori Contingent and the New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion are unique to those battalions which means they were not awarded to any other New Zealand infantry unit.  The New Zealand Maori Contingent is the only New Zealand infantry battalion to be awarded the Gallipoli battle honour “Hill 60 (Anzac)” and the battle honour “Delville Wood” (an engagement fought during the 1916 Battle of the Somme) is unique to the New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion “This recognition restores to our tūpuna and to all who have served their rightful place in our shared history It is a moment to reflect on the enduring spirit of those who served.” ~ Major General King The New Zealand Maori Contingent at Gallipoli has also joined other New Zealand infantry units in holding the battle honour “Sari Bair” which was awarded to those who fought at Chunuk Bair in August 1915 that Chaplain Henare Wainohu delivered an emotional and now famous address to the men encamped at the “Maori Pah”: "Fellow members of a brave family… you are the descendants of warlike ancestors a handful of warriors amongst the many thousands of men here The name and honour of the Māori people lies in your hands today you will by your noble deeds light such a fire on the mountains that it can never be quenched I desire you to reach the top of those mountains.” The New Zealand Maori Contingent on parade Credit: Auckland War Memorial Museum PH-ALB-382-p23-5 Photo 1: The New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion cheering then co-leaders of the New Zealand Government William Massey and Joseph Ward on their departure from Bois-de-Warnimont, France. Credit: Alexander Turnbull Library natlib.govt.nz/records/22332062(external link) Photo 2: The New Zealand Maori Contingent at No 1 Outpost in Gallipoli, Turkey. Credit: Alexander Turnbull Library natlib.govt.nz/records/22330949(external link)  Photo 3: The New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion being inspected while over in England Credit: Alexander Turnbull Library natlib.govt.nz/records/22690188(external link) Photo 4: The New Zealand Maori Contingent on parade. Credit: Auckland War Memorial Museum PH-ALB-382-p23-5 The Cattlestops line-up before a gig in 2022 was Andrew The Cattlestops are returning to Hokowhitu Bowling Club in Palmerston North next week with a new line-up playing the same songs The band has had a few different members since forming on the Kāpiti Coast in 2004. There will be three of the original members playing, this time with the addition of Wayne Mason of Fourmyula fame on keyboard The Cattlestops focused on a country-rock and Western swing repertoire consisting mostly of original songs penned by bass player James Cameron and guitarist Andrew London Legendary Hamilton County Bluegrass Band fiddle player Colleen Trenwith provided a signature sound which combined with fiery lead guitarist Dave Berry and drummer Evan Williams can be heard on two albums; 2005′s Cattlestoppin and 2007′s Back to Rosetta Rd The latter contributed significantly to the soundtrack of locally-shot feature film Second Hand Wedding and was nominated as a finalist for Country Album of the Year The band played constantly around the lower North Island at arts and music festivals around New Zealand and the Norfolk Island Country Festival in 2007 The Cattlestops went into recess around 2009 when Trenwith moved to the USA to study and later to teach bluegrass music at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City Cameron and London continued doing the odd gig together and began writing and recording again with a lineup of musicians they had been collaborating loosely with for some time Lance Philip (drums) and guitarist Nick Granville The album Dance in the Rain shows both songwriters in pensive and occasionally nostalgic mood with genres ranging from rural acoustic country and J.J Cale-style “swamp” grooves to driving blues and country rock reminiscent of B.B King and the Allman Brothers In late 2024 they reunited with original drummer Williams and are playing mostly as a four-piece with local legend Mason on keys relishing their back catalogue of original western swing and Americana-influenced originals with a smattering of rhythm and blues and country rock classics The much-anticipated bowling club gig was slotted in at the request of London so they can get together to celebrate the three recent recordings just have a good time playing some great music Andy Stewart pushed on with his motorbike trek despite his growing pain Police were called to a Te Awe Awe St address in Hokowhitu just after 8am on March 11 A man has been charged with murder following a fatal assault in Palmerston North yesterday Police were called to a Te Awe Awe St address in Hokowhitu just after 8am Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson said a critically injured man was located who died a short time later, leading to the launch of a homicide investigation. One person was taken into custody at the scene, he said. "The man’s body was removed from the scene yesterday, during which members of his family were present and a karakia was conducted." The scene examination at the address is expected to be concluded today, Thompson said. "Police are confident the incident was confined to the address and involved only its occupants, who were known to each other. "Police extend our sympathies to the family of the deceased as we continue to work to piece together how he came to suffer fatal injuries." Homicide probe after man dies following Palmerston North assaultOne person was taken into custody at the scene A post-mortem was being carried out today. A 24-year-old man is expected to make his first appearance in the Palmerston North District Court today. Hokowhitu Lagoon was once an important fishery for Rangitāne that had a thriving eel population or an ideal place to go for a walk with a view After a walk along the Lagoon edge, cross the bridge over to one of Palmy's historical landmarks, Caccia Birch House If you're there when there isn't a function on it's a beautiful property to stroll around and snap a shot for Instagram This historic homestead was built in 1895 and is nestled in two hectares of gardens overlooking the Lagoon Nearby: Manawatū River shared pathway, Victoria Esplanade  Get in touch 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. when he brought bride-to-be Robyn home from her native Australia The couple have done major upgrades over the years and a dance studio (both are keen ballroom dancers) Ax even bought the house next door so he could add a grass tennis court to his back garden The Kiwi’s motor racing career began when he was a teenager he bought a 1959 Austin A40 Farina saloon car and took it onto the racing track in 1962 it was New Zealand’s fastest 1100cc saloon car Ax raced with famed racing legend Bruce McLaren at the Levin Motor Racing Circuit although he admits that his A40 wasn’t in the same league as McLaren’s factory-built Mini Cooper - Olympic champion selling his multi-million-dollar Hawke's Bay ranch - Neighbours unite to sell off $9m block surrounded by sea of earthworks - Kiwi aged 22 reveals how she beat the odds and bought her first home Ax “retired” from racing in the late 1960s and sold his cars He recounted to OneRoof that in 1990 he got a call out of the blue from Taupo where his A40 Farina was about to be sent to the landfill Ax brought it back to life and modified it “It would be the fastest A40 in the world [now] because I’ve stretched it to 1585cc and it’s 155 horsepower.” Ax also bought and raced an Elfin Mallala in New Zealand and Australia The car had once been driven by Formula One world championship winner Jimmy Clark “We drove [the Elfin] in the Dutton Rally in ‘94 between Melbourne and Adelaide,” he said Ax’s racing career has brought him into the orbit of many famous people but he has also found fame with his inventions These include double taps for his tap dancing shoes the first fibreglass hockey stick in New Zealand Tom Crow and former US President Bill Clinton The golf putter was typical of Ax’s approach to problems “My first round of golf was at the Rangitikei Golf Club and I lost six balls and I got the New Zealand Design Mark Award Ax’s most recent invention is the Briax Work Soap designed to clean the dirtiest of grime from hands Ax is leaving it to one of his sons to market the product he was known by most competitors as Chopper he and Robyn were given the monikers Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers Ginger Rogers and four classic cars to retire to the Bay of Plenty but it is a better climate [and] there is a better connection with cars up there.” Ax is taking two vintage Porsche cars with him and two other collectible vehicles - 209 Victoria Avenue, in Hokowhitu, Palmerston North, is for sale by way of tender, closing August 7 this is a Premium article and requires a subscription to read Dr Harawira Craig Pearless displays the Te Hokowhitu a Tū/ New Zealand Māori (Pioneer) Battalion campaign and Battle Honours flag outside C Company House He is working on a book about his research leading to the creation of the pioneer battalion’s colours and is aiming at publication around Anzac Day Gisborne policeman and historian Dr Harawira Craig Pearless travelled to 81 World War 1 battlefields in Gallipoli France and Belgium researching the exploits of Te Hokowhitu a Tū/ New Zealand Māori (Pioneer) Battalion knowing 28 New Zealand infantry and mounted rifle battalions were awarded theatre of war (campaign) and battle honours by King George V after World War 1 The only New Zealand unit not so honoured was Te Hokowhitu A Tū/New Zealand Māori (Pioneer) Battalion working with the support of the only surviving World War 2 veteran of 28 (Maori) Battalion to design the Te Hokowhitu a Tū/New Zealand Māori (Pioneer) Battalion Campaign and Battle Honours flag “We have got to do this,” Sir Robert told him The “colours” flew proudly in the public arena for the first time at Gisborne’s Combined Services Day service last Sunday Dr Pearless was asked if the establishment of the campaign and battle honours flag made him proud “We hope to restore the dignity to our forefathers.” “These are the campaign and battle honours they were entitled to.” Asked if the exclusion of the Pioneer Battalion from being awarded “colours” could be attributed to racism “some of my whanaunga get passionate about it Dr Pearless and Sir Robert have lodged a claim with the Waitangi Tribunal that the Crown failed to protect the mauri embedded kōrero and taonga of Te Hokowhitu A Tū/The Māori (Pioneer) Battalion The flag of Te Hokowhitu A Tū is set in blood red Dr Pearless said all campaign and battle honours wre in red for “the blood spilled in battle” In the centre are the logos of Te Hokowhitu a Tū and the New Zealand Māori (Pioneer) Battalion Under the two unit logos is printed Te Hokowhitu a Tū On each side of the logos are the 22 theatre of war and battle honours that Te Hokowhitu a Tū/ NZ Māori (Pioneer) Battalion were entitled to but were not accorded The campaign and battle honours flag of the World War 2 28 (Maori) Battalion is in 28 (Maori) Battalion House in Waitangi Dr Pearless said the “colours” of both battalions will be marched to the RSA in Kororareka (Russell) which has offered to house them But Dr Pearless aims to “march the colours in and march them out” to a new location every six months digging trenches and building roads and railways Two of the Pioneer Battalion’s original four companies were made up of the former Maori Contingent with the other two drawn largely from the Otago Mounted Rifles The Pioneer Battalion served with the New Zealand forces on the Western Front from April 1916 and in September 1917 was redesignated the New Zealand Maori (Pioneer) Battalion when all its companies were filled by Māori Dr Pearless said 400 Pacific Islanders also served in the battalion Te Hokowhitu a Tū was originally the name of the the first Maori Contingent who sailed to war in 1915 But the name can also apply to successor units New Zealand Pioneer Battalion (February 1916 to August 1917) and New Zealand Māori (Pioneer) Battalion Kelsey Teneti helped the Black Ferns 7s win the world title in Los Angeles Charlotte Yates and Show Pony coming to Palmerston North this weekend New Zealand singer-songwriter Charlotte Yates returns to Palmerston North this weekend this time performing as a twosome rather than with a band Yates recently played at the Hokowhitu Bowling Club as part of the Too Many Chiefs band while this weekend she takes the stage with multi-instrumentalist Show Pony It will be Yates’ first headline show at the club for a few years and a chance to showcase her songwriting skills Yates has a great pedigree in music and has been involved in many projects over the years in Wellington She has compiled a decent sized catalogue of solo and collaborative work including four poetry-to-song projects devoted to the work of James K Baxter Show Pony is a multi-talented musician who has worked with Charlotte for many years and in that time they have developed a great musical understanding and she features prominently on a new six-track EP called Winter’s Eye The pair play in Wellington the night before A Mel Xmas mural at Hokowhitu School in Palmerston North Torongia ki te tihi o te maunga is the school's vision - striving to get to the top of the mountain Hokowhitu School received a handwritten letter from a former student who now lives in Australia The woman last visited Palmerston North in 1957 and was asking for information about the school’s centenary Principal Lin Dixon is happy to report preparations are well under way for the celebrations She convened a committee three months ago of former staff and students Dixon says it is an amazing team of people with some members having a long history with the school On the Friday afternoon there will be performances from the children and the classrooms will be open While much of the outside of the school has changed very little inside is very different with flexible learning spaces a photographic display and a paper bag lunch A dinner and dance will end the celebrations The principal was Mr G K Hamilton and Muriel Shailer was the first student enrolled The Manawatū Standard reported the same day a bazaar was held to mark the opening a lucky dip in which the hidden items were buried in bran The next day’s Standard quoted Palmerston North MP James Nash expressing hope “success would attend all scholars who entered its portals” the school closed early for the year due to an influenza epidemic It also closed early in December 1936 due to infantile paralysis The debilitating disease also forced a halt to lessons in April 1937 and November 1947 refugees from the Napier earthquake poured into Palmerston North Thirty-five children camped at the Awapuni Racecourse attended Hokowhitu School The swimming pool opened in 1931 and is still in use The school’s Albert St frontage with its sash windows and bell tower is a category 2 historic place Dixon has been the principal since July 2012 She has admired the school since her teacher training days when she used to cycle past on her way to classes Dixon used to ask herself if she might ever be lucky enough to teach in such a beautiful setting She says the school’s history will be the major inquiry for term one next year the children will be ready to ask centenary attendees questions about their time at the school The school currently has 375 students and is known for its ethnic and cultural diversity For more information about the centenary visit hokowhitu.school.nz or ring the school office on 06 357 9667 Puku the Pūkeko (I just made that up) gets plenty of scraps at Hokowhitu Village It’s 12pm Friday on the dot and rectangular slabs of tarseal are in hot demand I can’t see an empty onroad park from Te Awe Awe St back to Chilton Grove It’s 12.02pm and the queue for Knead is such two people are standing on the footpath One car then another stop in the bike lane hoping a car in the two prized parks right outside the door will leave as is onstreet parking on Albert towards the river as far as my eye can see The carpark across the road outside Bay Audiology is half full Diners are sitting outside The Bees Knees Cafe and Courtyard Cafe and at the picnic table on the village green At 12.11pm there are eight people in Hoko Sushi which has more room for customers than neighbouring Knead I was at Hokowhitu Village the Friday before when a woman commented Hokowhitu was becoming a foodie place That Friday there were queues outside both the bakery and sushi shop The woman said she couldn’t get a car park She was on the search for a sweet scone and had already tried both cafes There I was was my bags of goodies talking to this woman and a man in a T-shirt with pictures of fruit on it quipped “you lining up again” most people took no notice of me hovering and jotting But then a rubbish truck driver approaches pulls down his sunnies and says “What the f*** is that?” Before I had a chance to answer he adds it’s a new one - by G Whizz Designs and sponsored by Knead How appropriate given the village’s growing reputation as the place to go for lunch even if you work at Massey University or in the city Hoko Sushi opened in 2021 and Knead in June The Four Square is also expanding its ready-to-eat offerings with me more than sated I decided it was time I finally tried to find out the meaning of Hokowhitu Te Aka Māori Dictionary says it means “140 In an unnamed periodical found on the Papers Past website Thana na Nagara writes Hokowhitu was the gathering place of Rangitāne war parties The name speaks of the fighting strength and mana of Rangitāne We should be counting our lucky grains of rice and flakes of pastry that modern Hokowhitu has such vast quantities of food available to us All we have to do is politely wait for a car park to be Palmerston North’s foodie equivalent of Parnell or Khandallah Plus the village is the home of Hokowhitu Farmers Market marketing types were fond of saying you could get anywhere in Palmy in five minutes I quickly learned that was a pie of the proverbial has grown tremendously since then but we are fortunate many of us can park our cars close to work and delve into suburban lunch options come noon Such habits fly in the face of the city council’s vision for us to be an eco-city but we are certainly innovative an impromptu lesson on the fiddle at the Hokowhitu Farmers' Market last Sunday Give me a lamb saagwala and a mango lassi and I’m as happy as a Black Cap not facing Nathan Lyon But the Indian street food sold by Desi Dilli at the Hokowhitu Farmers’ Market on Sunday had my taste buds doing a merry jig Semolina balls are filled with coriander-infused water or yoghurt and chutney Then there is the $3 chilled masala mocktail Aishwarya and Krishna Marangat are also at the Albert Street Market on Saturday mornings I love the learning that comes with farmers’ markets They have to be about more than a transaction and instead try something new and expand not just your stomach but your brain I told the dog treat seller I was no use to her given I didn’t own a canine But we had a fascinating chat about trying reverse psychology on cats and dogs I received great service from Ella Jenkins who was looking after her mother Mel Chrystal’s stall Village Cakes & Bakes Ella came after me when I forgot to collect my change hot chocolate and real fruit icecream - what more could you want on a Sunday morning Two St Peter’s College Young Enterprise Scheme students were the epitome of friendly service was selling Better Bars full of healthy fats It is “for anyone who needs somewhere to write” Leah’s company Your Journey Your Journal is about better mental health through journalling Busker Rosemary van Essen alternated between fiddle and flute showing remarkable stamina She is also part of the folk music band For Folk’s Sake Top marks to the Moa Valley Garlic stallholder who picked up a stray serviette swirling past I stocked up on Debbie’s Garden spray-free jams and chutneys Debbie is Debbie Anderson and she told me she kept planting fruit trees at her Aokautere property until she couldn’t fit any more in Some stallholders were clearly more comfortable with customer service than others and no one wants to walk past two stallholders complaining the chief executive of South Island department store Ballantynes told the Sunday Star-Times this month I kept a wide berth from the stallholder vaping in his van with the door open colourful bunting and reasonable protection from the wind make a great environment to relax It’s a year since Robin Fisher closed the Summerhill Farmers’ Market he founded and based his operations at Hokowhitu Village While posters in Hokowhitu Village shop windows say the market is now twice a month the shopping centre sign hasn’t been updated The Hokowhitu Farmers’ Market is on the first and third Sunday from 9am-1pm The March 17 market will have a St Patrick’s Day theme Auckland-based Americana act The DeSotos are delighted to be setting out on a North Island tour in November.The Bent Horseshoe presents The DeSotos at the Hokowhitu Bowling Club.Door sales $25 Contact Steve to confirm you are coming 027 3682367The DeSotos sound mixes elements of Americana Both great muses of the band.The DeSotos line up is;Paul Gurney - lead vocals The first Indigenous-led Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence will work toward better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples The $43.3 million Indigenous Futures Centre (IFC) will conduct research projects across 3 main themes – education and economy Centre Director Professor Brendan Hokowhitu said IFC sets a precedent in the way researchers work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.  “Our Chief Investigators and Executive team are all Indigenous peoples so our research is Indigenous-led and utilises Indigenous knowledges,” Professor Hokowhitu said “The centre also takes a community approach collaborating with partner organisations and community participants at each stage of the research process “The goal is to listen and work with First Nations communities and partners to deliver outcomes focused on the 4 Priority Reforms of the 2020 National Agreement on Closing the Gap “Our research will work towards creating a self-determined future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and an end to systemic racism in Australia.” IFC has a new Elder-in-Residence position as part of its leadership Gregory ‘Uncle Cheg’ Egert will guide the Research Committee chair the Community and Partner Advisory board and work in community engagement “Instead of just researching on people we are researching with people,” Uncle Cheg said “Our post-doc and PhD programs will also help to establish the next generation of Indigenous scholars who can then help create a more equitable future.” IFC Research Fellow Dr Janine Gertz is currently working directly in communities on political representation and self-governance strategies of Indigenous Nations The IFC received $35 million in funding from the Australian Research Council and a further $8.3 million from university partners – The University of Melbourne University of the Sunshine Coast and Charles Darwin University +61 7 3365 1111 Ph. 3365 3333 Hokowhitu School students have their photo taken at the thank you ceremony for road patrollers in The Square on Friday Behind the students is school community officer Constable Lewis Barclay The 10-year-old Hokowhitu School student also knows how to get Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith’s attention Braxton asked Smith if his mayoral chain was real gold They met last Friday at Te Marae o Hine – The Square when Smith was the guest speaker at a thank you ceremony for Palmerston North road patrollers said it was “so cool” to be able to touch the chain Smith told the Hokowhitu students his children had gone to the school when the family lived in Churchill Ave thanked the nearly 400 road patrollers from 17 schools at the celebration What they do to get their schoolmates to and from school safely across intersections and roads is important and Hokowhitu schools all made Constable Lewis Barclay’s roll call They let school community officer Barclay know they were present with the call “signs out” and said the community always needs good people to volunteer to do things especially when it comes to keeping people safe Barclay encouraged the children to continue helping their community Police briefly blocked Broadway Ave as the children marched to Event Cinemas for their movie treat the students were treated to waves from English Teaching College students and staff who watched from the college’s second-level balcony Ryan Holden competes for the ball with a Hokowhitu player during Athletic's 2-0 loss in the Lotto Federation League match in Palmerston North on Saturday Hokowhitu FC simply wanted it more than a complacent GJ Gardner Homes Wanganui Athletic in their Lotto Federation League clash at Skoglund Park in Palmerston North on Saturday The home team were hungry for revenge after a loss the week before and it should on game day after a 2-nil win over Athletic Athletic coach Jason King said Hokowhitu were also expecting the Wanganui side to bounce back after a loss last week "They just wanted it more than we did on the day It was a messy game and we had our chances which we didn't take Then we let in a silly goal right on half time allowing them to go into the break 1-nil up and that hurt us a bit "The second half wasn't pretty either and we just couldn't find a way back into the game Hokowhitu managed to pinch another one in the second spell They were expecting us to bounce back after last week too but I think we were a little bit complacent at times and that didn't help." Low temperatures are forecast to temporarily return to double digits this week Two teams, Ngā Uri o Waikohu and Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti withdrew, while another was disqualified. The all-inclusive event flaunted an array of Tai Rawhiti’s familiar faces, from CEOs and movie stars, to chairpeople and knights. It was Gisborne-based group Waihīrere however who impressed the judges and announced the overall winners of the Tamararo competition 2024. Five-time national kapa haka champions Waihīrere, a team that has competed in every national kapa haka competition since its inception, used their vocal abilities to their greatest advantage wowing the audience. It was a welcomed familiar sound from long-time haka fans who reveled in watching the many recognisable faces of the team including their new tutor. Lorraine (Lolo) Brown who is virtually an icon of kapa haka, took on a tutor role with the group this year and her input was evident throughout the bracket. While Waihīrere didn’t win any of the aggregate items, the team placed high enough across the board to finish first. Whāngārā Mai Tawhiti came out with their reknown mellifluous sound hitting a new crescendo with each key change, all before the display of a solo ‘heihei’ dance in the entry item. In 2017 the group, led by Sir Derek Lardelli was named champions of Te Matatini, the team’s second national championship achievement. The team placed 1st in every aggregate item except the waiata-a-ringa. Te Hokowhitu a Tū delivered a solid, impactful, and controlled performance reinforcing a theme that has been at the forefront of many teams throughout the regional competitions this year pledging to protect the environment. Te Whānau a Ruataupare team, known for their classic form of haka paid homage to their founder Tuini Ngawai in the whakawātea, but not without a modern twist echoing the latest catch-phrase in te ao haka, “ruku tuku tū” (rukutukutuuuu). The total number of qualifying teams for Te Matatini from the regional competitions so far is now 35, with 5 more regions yet to participate in the qualifying rounds. Mōteatea - Te Hokowhitu a Tū, Whāngārā Mai Tawhiti Kākahu - Te Hokowhitu a Tū, Whāngārā Mai Tawhiti, Waihīrere Peata Melbourne (Tūhoe, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata) is the News Editor at Whakaata Māori. Formerly the news anchor for the Whakaata Māori flagship show, Te Ao Mārama, she has also previously worked at the station as a current-affairs producer, reporter and presenter. History was made for Palmerston North’s St Peter’s College senior girls’ canoe polo team who won a gold medal at the New Zealand Secondary School Canoe Polo Championships The three-day competition in March was held at Hokowhitu Lagoon (Centennial Lagoon) This was the first time on record St Peter’s College has come first in the senior girls’ division of the competition St Peter’s entered two teams – a senior girls’ team and a senior open division 2 team Both teams played exceptionally well among tough competition and both came away with a victory in their finals.  The senior girls’ team had a challenging tense final against reigning champs St Peter’s won and took home a well-deserved gold medal.  St Peter’s open team won their final against Palmerston North Boys High school for 7th place The teams thanked their coaches Alyssa Shepard and Carl Massarotto for dedicating their time and effort for organising and coordinating the event for St Peter’s They also thanked their support crew and everyone else who got involved and supported them Editor: Annette Scullion Ph: 04 496 1712
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welcomads@xtra.co.n Aerial view of the 10 hectare Massey University Hokowhitu campus and buildings which are for sale in Palmerston North Massey University is selling its huge 10 hectare Hokowhitu campus in Palmerston North encompassing 20 buildings that include a range of education blocks "Hokowhitu campus is a small village with social amenities and commercial premises," says David Bayley director of Bayleys Real Estate and a member of the agency's international marketing team Bayley is marketing the portfolio of land and buildings through an international tender process He says the sheer size and diversity of the Hokowhitu campus which is featured in Bayleys' latest Total Property magazine lends itself towards an integrated commercial development with possible residential options "All of the building on the campus could be refurbished or added to relatively easily under current land zoning regulations subject to council consent," Bayley says - adding that the sale site encompasses a well-established road and footpath network connecting all the buildings "The Hokowhitu Campus offers the entrepreneurial investor an outstanding opportunity to purchase a substantial property holding with a large rental income Most of the land is currently used as sports fields but it has significant potential for redevelopment," he says the Hokowhitu commercial leases will generate about $1.8 million a year in rent Lease terms within the various buildings range from month-to-month tenancies The campus is located in one of the city's most popular and attractive suburbs the Hokowhitu Lagoon and the Manawatu Golf Course Buildings contain a total of 30,000 sq m of space Hokowhitu is one of two campuses Massey University operates in the city Massey began merging its Hokowhitu and Turitea sites in 2008 and relocated the staff and students of the former College of Education to Turitea in 2012 The 20 main buildings on the Hokowhitu campus were constructed between the early 1960s to late 1980s and are currently occupied by a mix of tenants Vodafone and education provider Te Wananga o Aotearoa Several New Zealand Defence Force units have moved into the campus area since 2011 including Headquarters New Zealand Defence College and Headquarters Land Operations Training Centre Massey University currently occupies some 5500 square metres of buildings and Bayley says the university has indicated that it would be interested in remaining in occupation of a significant amount of space under leases to be agreed at market terms following a sale "The sale of this expansive property is part of a wider initiative by Massey to consolidate its activities at Turitea," Bayley says Rare plot of land is home to ancient kauri trees as the refurbished Albert Street river entrance is open to the public The fences have come down from the site and everyone can now enjoy the new seating we’re pleased that everyone can finally enjoy the revamped space This upgrade has made the entrance more functional for everyone and it’s made it safer by lighting the area.” The seating is designed in the shape of an eel – a design that came from Rangitāne to represent the cultural significance of the nearby Hokowhitu Lagoon as a historical source of eel for Māori This marks the completion of phase I of the project The next stage of the project will see bollards installed and new driveway tar seal Mrs Dever-Tod says this work on stage II will take off in the new year once Horizons Regional Council finishes its riverbank work “They’ve been very busy doing their rock lining work and benching of the banks along the shared pathway – this is all to give us greater flood protection We’ll start phase II once their trucks and diggers are out of the area.” The reopening of Albert Street river entrance closely follows the opening of the brand new Hokowhitu Lagoon river entrance, off Kanuka Drive “We’re looking forward to seeing more and more people along our awa this summer and even better now that they’ll have a nice spot to rest their legs.” Find out more about accessing our Manawatū River shared pathway Super-freezing winters are a thing of the past for the University of Waikato's new dean of the School of Maori and Pacific Development Professor Brendan Hokowhitu (Ngati Pukenga) took up the role of dean on January 5 after nearly four years as dean and professor in the Faculty of Native Studies at Canada's University of Alberta in Edmonton Before that he worked at Otago University for 10 years in various positions ending with being associate professor in Te Tumu Pacific and Indigenous Studies and the first associate dean (Maori) within the Division of Humanities Professor Hokowhitu's research looks at the stereotype belief that Maori do well at sport as opposed to other areas "Some of my research was a historical analysis into Maori in sport and that in turn led to my work in Maori masculinity and thinking about stereotypes surrounding indigenous men I found out that physicality was an underpinning idea which was linked to colonial history in general "I found that part of colonial history was limiting Maori to certain roles so I'd call a lot of my research a history of contemporary stereotypes native schools didn't offer School Certificate meaning Maori actually didn't have access to careers beyond physical labourer jobs The Jake the Muss image was in some ways very real in that it arose out of that colonial history." Professor Hokowhitu's more recent work has been into Maori media and indigenous media and how Maori men are being portrayed in media He has published an edited collection with Otago colleague Vijay Devadas on Maori media Professor Hokowhitu has moved to Waikato with his wife Nalani and their two children He piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life The bones may have been a bit creaky but the voices were in fine form at the annual Kaumātua Kapa Haka festival at Te Papa over the weekend Hundreds of nannies and koro from around the country converged on the Wellington venue to roll back the years and revive a few memories Some performers were in their 90s while a good chunk were into their seventh and eighth decades Many groups had been around in one shape or another for almost as long - Te Hokowhitu-a-Tu from Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast has a heritage that stretches back to the 1930s The group is steeped in history with deep connections to C Company of the 28th Māori Battalion and it was led for many years by Ngoi Pēwhairangi the composer of the hit song Poi E that was performed by the Patea Māori Club performed songs that had been composed in memory of soldiers who went away to war One of those old soldiers was in the audience - Nolan Raihania from Tokomaru Bay is one of a handful of survivors from the Māori Battalion He said the first leader of Te Hokowhitu-a-Tu most of her attention was turned to composing songs about the 28th Battalion." Actor Mabel Burt emceed the festival and said the performances were a unique way to honour their elderly and showcase some of the best exponents of Māori performing arts and language They're using the culture to please other people." There were a number that took the stage in walking frames and wheelchairs and a few whose minds weren't as sharp as they'd once been But the chance to perform songs they'd known since childhood to a packed auditorium brought out a youthful exuberance And there was a constant stream of humorous banter One leader quipped that some of the songs were a bit scandalous and worried about the mokopuna who understood Māori But even if you didn't understand the words the actions gave a fairly vivid translation The audience included people from around the globe including China There was also a massive following online with a livestream video of the performances Te Ao Māori RSS Follow RNZ News