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A lawyer says an illegal pub run from a Hells Angels gang pad is similar to moves made by the New Zealand Defence Force to curb drunken antics by soldiers in Palmerston North. The submission was made during the sentencing of Lyall Charles Henwood​​ in the Palmerston North District Court on Thursday. He was fined $2000 for allowing people to run the bar at the gang's Palmerston North pad. The maximum fine was $40,000. Henwood, 60, is a long-time Angels member who owns the pad on Albert St, which he rents to the gang for $400 a week. READ MORE: Hells Angels member admits running illegal bar at Palmerston North gang pad Large haul of alcohol seized in Hells Angels raid in Palmerston North Hells Angels starts a new chapter in one of Palmerston North's richest streets There is no doubt the property is the gang’s pad – the iconic death’s head logo is emblazoned on the main building facing the street – and he has a cabin out back he uses as he wishes​. Police raided … [Read more...] about Hells Angels member did not get a dime for letting gang run illegal pub from his home

A computer specialist hired by Waka Kotahi used his access to driver licence databases to mislead police, create a false identity and take out massive loans in other people’s names to pay for methamphetamine. One of those people had their life ruined, going from a near-perfect credit score to one so bad he could not rent a house. David Allan Davies​, 38, claims he was pressured into the frauds by gangs to pay a drug debt for a boarder. But that boarder, who was believed by a judge, said there was never a debt and Davies had to fund his own meth use. READ MORE: Car registration, licensing costs set for overhaul Warning on scam urging people to renew licence plate Recidivist fraudster gets more jail time for loan scam Davies was sentenced in the Palmerston North District Court on Thursday to two years, five months and two weeks’ prison for a plethora of dishonesty offences stemming from his time working for Waka Kotahi . His job as a contractor gave him … [Read more...] about Waka Kotahi contractor uses stolen identities to take out fraudulent loans

Taupō’s council has welcomed a review by the Chief Ombudsman after being named as one of eight councils to be investigated for possibly “undermining local democracy” by using workshops to make decisions behind closed doors. Taupō District Council (TDC) chief executive Gareth Green said all the council’s workshops were open to the public, unless they contained material that would meet the requirements of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA) to be publicly excluded. On Thursday, Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier announced he had launched an investigation into concerns that councils were undermining local democracy by using workshops to discuss issues and make decisions behind closed doors. “There is nothing to prevent councils from holding workshops, but I am concerned at reports that some councils may be using them to avoid their responsibilities under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. READ MORE: ‘Undermining … [Read more...] about Taupō District Council on ombudsman’s workshop hit list

A US fighter pilot was reportedly left shaken after he spent 30 minutes duelling in the sky with a white shape that appeared to totally outclass his fighter plane. Lieutenant George F. Gorman was a veteran World War 2 aviator but was stunned by the eerie encounter he had in the skies over Fargo, North Dakota . And his so-called "dogfight" with a UFO on October 1, 1948, is one of the most baffling encounters from the early days of the phenomenon . Gorman is alleged to have witnessed a bright white ball of an object which seemed to totally outclass his P-51 Mustang. Serving with the North Dakota National Guard at the time, the pilot was on a training mission when he spotted the object at around 9pm. It was also seen by those on the ground and a civilian plane - but when Gorman flew to intercept he ended up in a game high speed cat and mouse with the shape for 27 minutes. READ MORE ON UFOS SKYFALL How a US fighter pilot was KILLED … [Read more...] about How a UFO ‘got into a DOGFIGHT with a US fighter plane for 30 minutes in 400mph chase that left his jet radioactive’

A "petty" and "childish" note has sparked debate after being left on a car windscreen in a seaside town. The hand-written letter informed the driver the street is a “residential road and not a car park” and asked the driver to park elsewhere. The driver’s “highly disappointed” mum took to Facebook to vent her anger over the letter. She said she has been parking in the Colwyn Bay road in North Wales to work twice a week for the past four months and was not causing any problems, Nor th Wales Live reports. The mum added: “I would suggest that the person who wrote this note contacts the local council if they have a problem with the parking outside the property - instead of taking their frustration out on a young lad who just wants to work for a living and not cause mischief around the town like others his age.” The letter read: "Hi there, it has been noted that you have been parking outside out home on an extremely regularly basis these past couple of weeks. "Yet you … [Read more...] about ‘Petty’ note left on car windscreen sparks parking row as some brand it ‘childish’

HAVEN has released even more deals for last-minute staycations this month. The deals start from £149 per stay, and departures are available from this weekend, so you'll have to be quick to bag one of the bargain stays. Haven has more than 35 parks across Britain, including popular hotspots in Sussex , Dorset , Kent , Essex , Northumberland , the Lake District, Wales , and Scotland . The holidays all come under Haven's 'Hideaway' option, which is ideal for people looking to relax, change their surroundings, and use a Haven park as a base to explore the surrounding region. They come with self-contained accommodation and access to Haven's onsite restaurants, takeaways, and shops, allowing guests to dine out if desired. The accommodation can sleep up to four people, meaning a family of four can bag a staycation from just £18pp a night this summer. Read More Travel Deals SANDS LOVELY The best family resorts in Tenerife - from … [Read more...] about Haven release last-minute breaks from £18pp a night in August – but you must be quick

Everton v Chelsea: Pictures 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 Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have been sent an auspicious message amid their interest in Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar. The two Premier League giants are reported suitors of Skriniar, joining Paris Saint-Germain, and will take encouragement from Inter's recent activity in the transfer market. Related articles Arsenal still have forgotten £31.5m transfer target who has 'dream' Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel 'does not trust' star and ready to sell duo According to Foot Mercato , Nerazzurri chairman Steven Zhang still considers Skriniar a sellable asset to balance the books at the San Siro. And while no club has yet to offer the … [Read more...] about Chelsea and Tottenham sent Milan Skriniar transfer message as Inter Milan take action

CHINA has threatened to impose “re-education” on Taiwan to make its citizens “patriotic” if it successfully invades the island. The warning is a chilling echo of the policy of mass re-education camps in China where millions of  Uyghurs have been held , which has been described as genocide by several countries. China regards the democratic and self-governing island of Taiwan as being part of its territory and vowed to re-unify it with the mainland, by force if necessary. Beijing was infuriated when senior US politician Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan and launched six days of war games around the island, which encroached just a few miles from its shore. In the wake of Pelosi’s visit , two of China’s ambassadors said that Beijing would impose its will on the population by re-educating them to think correctly. “We will re-educate,” Lu Shaye, China’s ambassador to France to local TV. READ MORE ON CHINA BLITZED TO BITS China would destroy … [Read more...] about China threatens to open mass ‘re-education’ camps if it invades Taiwan in chilling echo of Uyghur genocide