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An estimated $18 to $20 million will be required to finish the Rotorua Museum renovation, a council report reveals. It follows Local Democracy Reporting revealing a confidential April 14 Rotorua Lakes Council report which said the 106-year-old museum – which has been closed since 2016 due to seismic concerns following the Kaikoura earthquake – would need an estimated minimum $15m more to finish . The building’s renovation has funding to date of $53.5m, including $15.5m from the council. Last month, the council confirmed $6.3m had been spent. The confidential report revealed the council considered accepting a lower, 70 per cent New Building Standard for the museum, in order to avoid an estimated $15m extra cost to achieve the original 80 per cent target. READ MORE: Rotorua Museum renovation: $30 million could be added to project, according to confidential council report Rotorua attraction named among world's top bucket list experiences Rotorua's Sir Howard Morrison … [Read more...] about Rotorua Museum revamp shortfall now estimated to be at least $18 million

On a chilly autumn morning in northwest London, just outside the Euston train station, Adam Roberts stops at the top of an outdoor staircase, looks around for police, and tries to appear inconspicuous. This is harder than it sounds, and not only because he’s 6 foot 3. Roberts pulls a plastic-wrapped package from his pocket, tears it open, and slides out a long, slender tube and a swab that looks like an overgrown Q-tip. After checking again for anyone watching, he trots down the stairs, dragging the swab along the handrail, and slips the swab into the tube and the tube into his pocket. Then he strolls away. Listen to the audio version of this article: Feature stories, read aloud: download the Audm app for your iPhone. After a block, Roberts veers off busy Euston Road and down side streets toward his lab at University College London. He’s not up to anything nefarious—quite the opposite—but with closed-circuit TVs everywhere and London on high alert for terrorist threats, … [Read more...] about Hunting for Antibiotics in the World’s Dirtiest Places

Bec Ansley Emma the duck is back with her owners after she managed to end up 40km from her home in Rangiora. We live in unusual times. It all gets a bit much some days. So each weekday we're bringing you a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness out there too. Duck found 40km from home A plucky pet named Emma Stone has been reunited with her owners after a three-day adventure across Canterbury . The 6-month-old Muscovy duck had been hand-reared by her human mum Milly Ansley, 16, alongside Emma’s bigger brother, Andrew (Andy) Garfield – before things went a bit odd. READ MORE: The Antidote: Five happy things to read about today, July 5 The Antidote: Five happy things to read about today, July 4 The Antidote: Five happy things to read about today, July 1 The duck that loves to perch on roofs and peer into backyards crossed paths with a concerned neighbour whose actions saw her taken to an animal … [Read more...] about The Antidote: Five happy things to read about today, July 6

Novak Djokovic came from two sets down to defeat rising star Jannik Sinner 5-7 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-2 in a stunning win that saw the World No.1 clinch a place in the semi-finals of Wimbledon. The match presented a clash of two talents at very different stages of their career, as the quarter-final was Djokovic’s 53rd appearance at such a stage compared to Sinner’s third. However, the young Italian put in a performance that belied his years but he ultimately ran out of steam as the Serb battled back from two sets down. Heading into the match, Djokovic had won 25 successive matches on the hallowed grass of SW19 and to many fans it was a formality that the 35-year-old would defeat Sinner as he pursues a 21st Grand Slam title to close the gap on Rafael Nadal in the battle to have the most men's major singles titles in history. To the delight of thousands of fans packed into a raucous Centre Court , Sinner clearly hadn't read the script. Djokovic started perfectly, and led proceedings … [Read more...] about Novak Djokovic stages comeback to beat Jannik Sinner in five-set Wimbledon epic

“D uck and cover!” a mechanized voice screamed. The ground shook and the window rattled. I rolled from my bed to the floor of my trailer and felt for the armor I’d forgotten in my office. I lay there and sweated and swore. The voice from the loudspeaker urged me to get away from the windows. I was inside a tin can. I crawled to the door. My hand was on the knob when I realized I was naked. The next impact knocked the air conditioner to the floor. I grabbed a light-blue cotton robe and bolted. To hear more feature stories, see our full list or get the Audm iPhone app. I raced along a row of sandbags, one hand holding the robe closed. The duck-and-cover bunkers were 100 feet away. Another series of explosions, and I hit the rocks. I was lying there, panting, when I saw a bright-yellow bunker tucked behind a row of sandbags and palm trees. I was up, running, full out. My robe fell open and flew out behind me. Another hit. I was 20 feet away. Ten. Five. I crashed into the … [Read more...] about What I Wish I’d Known About Sexual Assault in the Military

Vladimir Putin had to hold onto a table for support during a meeting with a top official. The warmonger, who has long been dogged by rumours of ill-health, held a firm grip as he listened to Russia’s top grain boss in Moscow. It appeared to be a carbon copy of a meeting Putin had at the same table last month. Footage showed the 69-year-old gripping the table so hard his veins started to bulge. These are just the latest in a long line of appearances coming under the spotlight amid reports of secret surgeries and body doubles. A clip from a recent awards ceremony showed Putin’s legs shaking as he swayed back and forth with his arms straight by his side. It is also widely believed he is taking steroids or receiving cancer treatment, which has left him looking puffy-faced. Professor Erik Bucy, a body language expert from Texas Tech University, told The Sun : ‘This is not a portrait of a healthy Putin but one appearing increasingly feeble and barely able to … [Read more...] about Putin seen tightly gripping a table again during meeting with grain boss

CPS react to sentencing of Logan Mwangi's killers Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition 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 Logan Mwangi was cruelly beaten by his mother, stepfather, and stepbrother, punished severely, called names, and killed in his own home before being callously dumped in a river like fly-tipped rubbish by those who were meant to protect him. His body was found in River Ogmore in Bridgend, South Wales, by police on July 31, 2021. Related articles Footage shows residents' panic as blasts boom from fire-engulfed house Murderers of Logan Mwangi jailed as judge lifts order naming killer Stepdad John Cole had carried lifeless Logan into the … [Read more...] about ‘Cheeky’ schoolboy murdered at home and dumped like rubbish in a river

Man Utd & England stars Allessia Russo and Mary Earps look ahead to EURO 2022 Sign up HERE for breaking transfer news, team updates and latest gossip 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 Manchester United have set an updated return date for Cristiano Ronaldo as severe uncertainty over his future looms. Ronaldo wants to leave United this summer and failed to show up at Carrington for pre-season training due to 'family reasons'. Related articles Chelsea on brink of Raheem Sterling transfer in £45m Man City deal Leeds give Barcelona Raphinha ultimatum after Prem duo 'make offers' United's failure to qualify for the upcoming season's Champions League and the 25 per cent deduction that came with it … [Read more...] about Man Utd set new Cristiano Ronaldo return date as club await wantaway icon’s exit strategy

An ambulance travels to a job (file image) (Image: Reach Plc) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition 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 Kenneth Shadbolt, 94, was told help was "being arranged" following his fall at home but an ambulance didn't arrive until around five hours after his first 999 call. The grandfather later died in hospital as a result of a bleed to the brain. Related articles GP drives man to hospital as ambulance wait was six hours Pensioner left 'moaning in agony' for hours before ambulance arrived When Mr Shadbolt fell, he hit his wardrobe and collapsed to the floor. The retired carpenter and factory worker called for an ambulance at around 3am, and paramedics … [Read more...] about Tragic grandad told 999 ‘hurry or I’ll be dead’ amid long ambulance wait

M4 protester on why she's taking part in 30mph demonstration Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition 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 Vicky Stamper, from Cwmbran, was among 12 drivers arrested shortly before 11am on Monday near the M4 Severn Bridge. She was held on suspicion of breaching a police notice not to drive under 30mph. Related articles Police officer faces hearing for 'leg-sweeping' handcuffed woman Police 'shoot' at tractors amassing at Dutch border Two convoys had been holding up traffic since around 7am with slow-moving roadblocks on both sides of the bridge. Police impounded Vicky's Vauxhall Corsa and the other vehicles involved in the protest … [Read more...] about M4 protester raging after being kept for hours in ‘disgusting’ cell