After a long road to his first boxing match, which stretched over a year of training, more than 100 pounds of weight lost, and a…
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Furious parents slam school board members for ‘vile’ sexual tweets
A primary school board member has been slammed by furious parents over a slew of offensive tweets – including one where she bragged about hitting…
The Best-Seller List Welcomes Oprah’s Latest Pick and an Eyebrow-Raising Gadget
By Elisabeth Egan OPRAH’S FAVORITE On Aug. 24, clad in beige athleisure wear and brandishing an iPad, Oprah announced her latest book club selection: “The…
Building materials importer USG Boral to quit New Zealand; customers notified of exit
An international construction materials supplier that provided competition todual-listed giant Fletcher Building has told customers it is shutting its operations in New Zealand because it…
Five injured in Whakātane Heads boat rescue
Five people have been injured, one seriously, in a Whakātane water rescue. A police spokeswoman said they received a report of people overboard from a…
Nothings far from home: New Morrison & Co boss Paul Newfield targets global infrastructure dominance
A philosophy graduate who led Morrison & Co’s expansion across the Tasman says the asset manager wants to be as big in the Northern Hemisphere…
COVID-19: Foreign break for Boris Johnson not ruled out – after Britons told to ‘holiday at home’ by minister
Downing Street has not ruled out the prospect of the prime minister embarking on a foreign break this summer, as the travel industry reacted with…
Obama dog Bo, once a White House celebrity, dies from cancer
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama’s dog Bo died Saturday after a battle with cancer, the Obamas said on social media. News of Bo’s passing…
Meghan and Harry interview: Boris Johnson says he has always had the highest admiration for the Queen
Boris Johnson says he has always had the “highest admiration” for the Queen but he would not comment on other Royal Family matters. Speaking at…
Sahayb Abu: ‘Jihadi rapper’ bought 18in sword as he allegedly plotted terror attack, court told
An alleged terrorist planning a sword attack during lockdown filmed himself in a combat hat and balaclava he had bought for the mission, rapping that…