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The Spinoff
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Spinoff
The Friday Poem: ‘Haere Rā, Department Store' by Nicola Andrews
A new poem by Nicola Andrews (Ngāti Paoa, Pākehā), from their debut poetry collection Overseas Experience, published by Āporo Press in early June. Haere Rā, Department Store It is an institution. Just about as old as a treaty, and around the corner from that stationers, that isn't there anymore. Consider it, on opening day: Registers cracking open like laughter, dutiful recording of new accounts, brass warming, herringbone settling. How will you use our reo? Our reo will be used as an introduction to the latest textures of luxury: washcloths, women's hats in blackened straw, gowns of suppression and coverings for sleep, worsted socks, men's suits in a deep blue weave, stiffened shirts to be broken in with hard work, yards of staunch calico in overcast grey, and always with the blankets, as if our moni could buy your refinement, as if we couldn't keep our people warm. How will we tend our reo? Our reo will be cared for like a final blazing fingernail summoning us up the maunga: from Mā is White and Kia Ora Shortland Street, to searing letters to the editor, transcribed in triplicate, kura kaupapa kids coaching their parents through self-checkout, Whaea Pahi chiming, ā tērā tūnga pahi Tiriti o Kuīni as kaumatua and mokopuna stream outwards, marching proudly: Toitū te Tiriti, From the Awa to the Moana, Not One Acre More each kupu, karakia, kōrero, a seedling in the forest, each utterance a sonic hīkoi, a devotion Does anyone know the reo for Chanel? Āue. When the chandeliers darken, and the bouquets greet the compost, the Numakete outpost thanks its loyal patrons in English When Te Waka o Rangi departs, Animatronic cherubs in grass skirts bob gently, paddling their canoe under a single flag. Haere Rā.
Irish Independent
29-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Louth woman (20) bit Garda during early morning incident outside nightclub
Anete Zukule (20), Glenwood, Dublin Road, Dundalk, pleaded guilty to two counts of Section 2 assault, resisting a Garda, being intoxicated in public and using or engaging in threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour or words, in Park Street. It was stated on her behalf that she deeply regretted what occurred and wanted to apologise directly to the officer. She had mental health problems. Judge Nicola Andrews remanded Ms Zukule on continuing bail to November 19 for a community service assessment. Court presenter Sgt Letitia McConnell said that at 5am on October 1, 2022, Gardaí were flagged down outside Ridley's nightclub. A woman was trying to gain entry. She called one of the officers a 'f**king c**t' and shouted that she 'wasn't f**king drunk'. The defendant resisted and 'attempted to bite a number of Gardaí'. She did bite one of the officers and tried to gouge the eye of another. There were two previous Public Order charges.
Sunday World
09-05-2025
- Sunday World
Motorist cleared of alleged drink driving after judge checks audio recording of evidence
Judge Nicola Andrews made her decision after adjourning the original hearing to listen to a Dgital Audio Recording (DAR) of the case. A 21-year-old man accused of drink driving has been cleared of any wrongdoing after a judge ruled that there was no evidence of a time of driving given by the prosecuting Garda. Judge Nicola Andrews made her decision after adjourning the original hearing to listen to a Dgital Audio Recording (DAR) of the case. James Carroll, Rathmount, Seafield Road, Blackrock, Dundalk, contested a charge of drink driving at Millgrange, Greenore, on March 25, 2024. Gda Paul Lynch testified that he was observer in a patrol car on this occasion. At 3am a report was received about a hit and run at Dundalk Road, Carlingford. A Volkswagen Golf was suspected of being involved. Further information was received that a grey Golf was travelling towards Greenore. They came upon this car and drove after it. At 3.14am the driver came to a stop at Millgrange. Gda Lynch continued that he got out of the patrol car. The driver of the other vehicle opened the door. He got a smell of alcohol. This man's speech was slurred and he appeared nervous. The witness said he formed his opinion at 3.16am and arrested Mr Carroll on suspicion of drink driving. He was brought to Dundalk Garda Station, arriving at 3.55am The defendant was treated as a specified driver on the night. All he had on him was a learner permit. He couldn't find his full licence but was adamant he had one. Mr Carroll subsequently produced the driving licence. Gda Shane Murphy gave evidence that Mr Carroll said he was asthmatic but that he did not think it would stop him providing a breath sample. The court heard that he provided an over the limit sample of 92mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath. Solicitor Conor MacGuill submitted that no time of driving was noted. Judge Andrews said, "I've a question mark about the time of driving in my notes.' The case was put back to May 7 to check the DAR. On the adjourned date, the judge said the time of driving was not on the DAR. The charge was dismissed.
Irish Independent
09-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Louth motorist cleared of alleged drink driving after judge checks audio recording of evidence
Judge Nicola Andrews made her decision after adjourning the original hearing to listen to a Dgital Audio Recording (DAR) of the case. James Carroll, Rathmount, Seafield Road, Blackrock, Dundalk, contested a charge of drink driving at Millgrange, Greenore, on March 25, 2024. Gda Paul Lynch testified that he was observer in a patrol car on this occasion. At 3am a report was received about a hit and run at Dundalk Road, Carlingford. A Volkswagen Golf was suspected of being involved. Further information was received that a grey Golf was travelling towards Greenore. They came upon this car and drove after it. At 3.14am the driver came to a stop at Millgrange. Gda Lynch continued that he got out of the patrol car. The driver of the other vehicle opened the door. He got a smell of alcohol. This man's speech was slurred and he appeared nervous. The witness said he formed his opinion at 3.16am and arrested Mr Carroll on suspicion of drink driving. He was brought to Dundalk Garda Station, arriving at 3.55am The defendant was treated as a specified driver on the night. All he had on him was a learner permit. He couldn't find his full licence but was adamant he had one. Mr Carroll subsequently produced the driving licence. Gda Shane Murphy gave evidence that Mr Carroll said he was asthmatic but that he did not think it would stop him providing a breath sample. The court heard that he provided an over the limit sample of 92mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath. Solicitor Conor MacGuill submitted that no time of driving was noted. Judge Andrews said, "I've a question mark about the time of driving in my notes.' The case was put back to May 7 to check the DAR. On the adjourned date, the judge said the time of driving was not on the DAR. The charge was dismissed.
Irish Independent
07-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Further remand in custody for Louth criminal damage accused
Accused of spraying graffiti on wall at Parochial House in Ravensdale A man charged in connection with several alleged criminal damage incidents in Ravensdale, Dundalk, including at the local parochial house, has been further remanded in custody. James McArdle (32) appeared before Dundalk District Court on Wednesday via video link having been remanded in custody from last Friday. The defendant, of Villa Isis, Doolargy, Ravensdale, is accused of, on April 26 last at the Parochial House, Ravensdale, criminal damage of an Audi Q5, criminal damage by spraying graffiti on a wall and trespassing. He is further charged with, on a date unknown between April 28 and 29 at Doolargy, Ravensdale, criminal damage of a silver Ford Focus and criminal damage of a grey Nissan Leaf. Judge Nicola Andrews remanded Mr McArdle in custody to May 21 via video link for DPP directions.
