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Retiring Judge Joanna Maze, is looking forward to losing her anonymity in the South Canterbury community she loves but has remained at arm’s length from for the past 11 years. Maze, Timaru's resident District Court judge since September 2011, finished her final court sitting on Friday with "a courtesy farewell between bench and bar" and told The Timaru Herald she made the decision to retire "when I knew that I was beginning to run out of energy ... and a sense that I wanted to have some time left still to do things for myself". "It's a job where you have to maintain a degree of separateness in your life, and that does suit my personality, and this has been a wonderful community to be part of, but I'm ready to be more part of it and that isn't entirely consistent with being a judge in a small community,’’ she said. "South Canterbury really is a delightful community. The people have good values, it is a caring community, it is an ideal size. It's more like a big village really. … [Read more...] about South Canterbury community calling retiring District Court Judge Joanna Maze

Meghan Markle comments 'not attacking' royals says expert Sign up for FREE royal alerts SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Meghan and Prince Harry 's interview with Oprah Winfrey is set to open a Pandora's box which is going to be "really difficult to close", according to royal commentator Camilla Tominey. The expert believes the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to keep speaking about Megxit paves the way to endless scrutiny from the media and the public and further reactions from Buckingham Palace. Related articles Queen urged to 'publicly apologise' to Meghan amid Royal backlash Meghan Markle & Harry interview to land Oprah £5 MILLION In a video comment for the Daily Telegraph, Ms … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle and Harry warned over ‘poking hornets nest’ – ‘This is an ongoing saga’

Meghan Markle: Joanna Lumley discusses Oprah interview Sign up for FREE royal alerts SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The much-awaited exclusive interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Oprah has been on everyone’s radar in recent weeks. In a recent teaser clip, the Duchess of Sussex claimed the Royal Family were “perpetuating falsehoods” about the couple, who recently broke ties with the Queen . When it airs on CBS on Sunday, the interview is sure to provide exclusive insight into the rocky relationship between the couple and the rest of the British Royals, but actress Joanna Lumley admitted she won’t be tuning in for it. Related articles James Martin walks off set after co-star swipe 'Don't … [Read more...] about Joanna Lumley refuses to watch Meghan and Harry Oprah interview in royal snub ‘Hate it’

Watching Harry scooting up and down our street with his best friend Bella is magical. You would never guess that the first year of Harry’s life was a whirlwind of blue-light emergencies, brain surgeries, and unimaginable fear. You would never think that, under his mop of unruly blonde hair is a shunt – a device which drains the fluid from his brain, and keeps him alive. Harry is my fourth child, and my pregnancy with him was actually my easiest. I had mild gestational diabetes (GD), which was controlled by diet, but other than that I actually glowed. While I was pregnant, I was scanned every four weeks from 20 weeks onwards, which is common for pregnant people with GD. At 36 weeks, my husband and I walked into the scan room. We were calm, expecting a routine appointment. However, about five minutes in, the sonographer went quiet. She then said she needed to get someone else, so we waited. Another lady came in, said nothing and then, after what felt like forever, … [Read more...] about I’m on a mission to make sure every new parent regularly measures their baby’s head

Marlon Brando stars in classic film The Godfather Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Marlon Brando has been hailed as one of Hollywood’s first leading men, making his name known in all genres from The Godfather to A Streetcar Named Desire. However, the star fell into family drama in his later years, a saga which ended up with him cutting one of his children from his will. Related articles Amanda Owen confirms sudden split from grumpy husband Clive Novak Djokovic's sad confession about marriage to wife Jelena Brando was one of the first in Hollywood to be able to demand large salaries for the smallest of roles because his fame … [Read more...] about Marlon Brando took adopted daughter out of his will – but who got his millions?

Published 2 days ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic A woman who made a BBC journalist feel like "prey" during an anti-lockdown protest told a court she had "just wanted to talk". Djazia Chaib-Eddour, 44, is accused of being part of a crowd that intimidated Newsnight's political editor Nick Watt at a Whitehall rally in June 2021. She told the court she "assumed" they were having a discussion. Ms Chaib-Eddour and four others denied using words or behaviour with intent to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Ms Chaib-Eddour, of Islington, Christopher Aitken, 62, of Lambeth, Martin Hockridge, 58, of Harpenden, Alexander Peat, 34, of Wandsworth and Gary Purnell, 45, of Shepherd's Bush, all appeared before Westminster Magistrates Court. Footage played to the court showed protesters shouting in the face of Mr Watt, who put … [Read more...] about Woman denies intimidating BBC Newsnight journalist Nick Watt

IMAGINE a place surrounded by picturesque lakeside villages, medieval castles and hundreds of vineyards. Rovereto is nestled in the base of Italy’s Trentino region and surrounded by the Piccole Dolomiti (the little Dolomites). Perhaps because superstars like the Kardashians are distracted by the uber-expensive Portofino area and the Amalfi coast, Trentino, in the north of the country, is somewhat overlooked. Yet it is a paradise for living la dolce vita, and I soon come to the conclusion it is Italy’s best-kept secret. Germany provides the biggest market for tourists, then Austrians and Scandinavians in search of the Mediterranean sun, minus the scorching temperatures of the south. Italians also flock here to go rock climbing, camping, sailing and to breathe in the Alpine air. READ MORE ON TRAVEL LOVE THIS ISLAND Spanish Balearic isle of Majorca has more to it than just love TOP FLIGHT Secrets to avoid airport chaos … [Read more...] about The Italian holiday hotspot which is away from the British crowds – with cheap wine and 5* hotels

On this "Face the Nation" broadcast moderated by Margaret Brennan: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Rep. Adam Schiff , Democrat of California German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Dr. Henning Tiemeier of Harvard University Click here to browse full transcripts of "Face the Nation." MARGARET BRENNAN: I'm Margaret Brennan in Washington. And on this Fourth of July weekend on Face the Nation, we will look at the challenges facing an increasingly divided America. President Biden's message after a week of consultation with our closest allies on the issues threatening global stability: All is well with our friends. The biggest threat to the world view of America is from within. (Begin VT) JOE BIDEN (President of the United States): You haven't found one person - - one world leader to say America is going backwards. America is better positioned to lead the world than we ever have been. The one thing that has been destabilizing is the outrageous … [Read more...] about Full transcript of “Face the Nation” on July 3, 2022

ENERGY bills are rising, petrol prices have gone through the roof and even feeding the family is costing more than it should. All of which means expensive foreign holiday you were planning may have to take a back seat yet again. Buy it’s possible to have an incredible trip away without breaking the bank — and without leaving the UK. And time it right, and you’ll get the best of British weather, the best of British scenery — and have a good, fun, active time. So it was for us in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, where my family and I were able to tackle, among other things, bike rides, swimming and even tank driving — and all within the site we were staying. Hafan y Mor is one of Haven’s biggest holiday sites. And just about one of the biggest activities we faced there was the Aerial Adventure. This obstacle course of high platforms, ropes and zip wires took on added meaning for my eight-year-old lad Jack, who had got the jitters and backed out of doing something similar a year or so … [Read more...] about I stayed at one of Haven’s biggest holiday parks in the UK – here is what you can expect

STUFF Justine Shera shares her weight loss surgery journey When Justine Shera realised she was being a spectator in her son’s life due to her weight, she knew she had to do something about it. “I just had this epiphany moment crying like, oh my god, I'm just watching this little boy grow up, and his memories are going to be of dad playing with him and that's not going to involve me,” the 45-year-old New Plymouth woman says. After losing and gaining the same 40 kilograms three different times in her adult life, Shera decided to get $25,000 weight loss surgery to try and keep the weight off for good. She explained to 11-year-old son Aiden she was doing it for him. READ MORE: Desperate bid for 'life-changing' breast reduction surgery Woman loses over 80kg after lifelong body battle: 'I'm finally starting my life now' New Zealand woman Ariana Omipi loses half her body weight after surgery “I've talked to him a lot about this is something I'm doing because I … [Read more...] about The Taranaki mum who cashed in KiwiSaver to get life changing weight loss surgery