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Violent schizophrenic 501 to be deported to New Zealand 15 May, 2021 08:07 AM 3 minutes to read Kingston Tapiki sought a review after his visa was cancelled. Photo / 123rf NZ Herald A schizophrenic man who committed violent crimes in Australia will be deported to New Zealand despite having little connection to this country. Kingston Tapiki, whose visa was cancelled under the controversial 501 section of the Australian Migration Act, moved across the Tasman from New Zealand with his family in 1995 when he was just 18 months old. In 2017 he was diagnosed with schizophrenia after being taken into psychiatric care for three months. Kalton, Tapiki s twin brother, wrote in 2018 that his brother s mental health hit an all-time low . ....
Skyline Rotorua gondola to close for a week for maintenance 14 May, 2021 12:39 AM 2 minutes to read The skyline over Mt Ngongotahā will be a little quieter on Monday. Photo / Supplied Rotorua Daily Post The skyline over Mt Ngongotahā will be a little quieter next week with the iconic Skyline Rotorua gondola paused for maintenance. The 2200m haul rope that connects the 900m-long gondola system is to be replaced as part of scheduled maintenance. The rope is replaced every eight to 10 years in line with industry and manufacturer guidelines and was last replaced in late 2013. Skyline Rotorua general manager Andrew Jensen said the haul rope was being replaced early to ensure maximum safety for visitors and at a typically quieter trading time to minimise disruption. ....
Mary Holm: After penny pinching for decades, why not splurge a little? 14 May, 2021 05:00 PM 11 minutes to read Why not splurge a little on the good beer. or take your wife out for a nice meal? Photo / Getty Images Why not splurge a little on the good beer. or take your wife out for a nice meal? Photo / Getty Images OPINION: Q: I m 82, my wife 83. I m a multi-millionaire, and have been for many years. I worked hard and saved even harder. We want for nothing, been there, done it all. I think nothing of buying cars, motorhomes, overseas trips, holiday homes. But small things, I m a nutter. Drink beer I don t particularly like because it s cheap, specials at supermarkets all the time. ....