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NZ Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- NZ Herald
Paaka Davis rejects $50k gambling deal on ethics because mana is more important than money
The many sides of social media influencer Paaka Davis. Montage / Paul Slater. Māori social media personality Paaka Davis turned down a $50,000 offer to promote online gambling stating his mana is more important than money. With almost 500,000 followers on social media, Davis told the Herald his principles are worth more than cash. 'There have been a lot of opportunities that I
The Herald Scotland
05-07-2025
- The Herald Scotland
This is where Holywood star Grace Kelly stayed in Dublin
SLEEPING MATTERS The Martin Burke suite door opens onto a hall, and I walk into a bright room where the sun beams through a large window. The view of St Stephen's Green is stunning. In front of me is a chaise longue and coffee table with books, bottles of water and some luxury Irish chocolates. The bedroom provides 300-thread Egyptian cotton bedding. A power shower decorated in marble is the ideal way to recover from an early flight. Comfortable robes and slippers are also provided. The hotel features a variety of rooms, all with style and character. NICE TOUCH The Horseshoe Bar is the ideal place to start or finish a night in Dublin with one of their classic cocktails. The friendly barman is happy to freestyle and chat through several options. The Horseshoe is frequented by politicians and cultural figures who stop by for a quiet drink. The film-noir lighting, red walls and brass-trimmed curved bar all add to the low-key atmosphere. Upstairs 1824 displays a variety of Irish figures in a mythological setting featured on mural panels painted by artist Paul Slater. Every choice of late-night tipple you can imagine is on display behind the bar in rich wood panelling. Even better is that both of these magnificent bars are on site. FOOD FOR THOUGHT Sunday evening in the Saddle Room was a relaxing and enjoyable experience, I was well looked after by the staff on a warm, quiet evening with a view. I opted for Bantry Bay scallops for the starter and a fillet of Black Angus beef. The sommelier was happy to answer questions and provided the perfect red wine. Another excellent choice, a two-minute walk away, is Hugo's. The turquoise blue outside decor with gold lettering is an iconic Dublin landmark. It's like entering into another magical world brimming with atmosphere. The Guinness & black treacle bread and dressed West Cork crab are a hunger-quenching start to the evening. Murphy is passionate about local produce, and the Andarl Farm pork chop was a mouth-watering highlight. DRINK IN THE SIGHTS Glasnevin is Ireland's National Cemetery. I was given a tour that included fascinating stories from the world of sport, art and politics. Among them was Manchester United player Billy (Liam) Whelan, who was killed in the Munich Air Disaster in 1958, musician Luke Kelly from The Dubliners and writer Brendan Behan. A short walk from Behan's grave is a pub appropriately known as The Gravediggers, also known as John Kavanagh's, built into the cemetery walls. It's known to serve the best pint of Guinness in Ireland. GETTING THERE Direct access to Dublin is available from airports across Scotland. DETAILS Rates begin at £523. For more information
NZ Herald
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
‘RunIt' events under fire after tragedy highlights risks
Participants in a Runit event held in West Auckland. Photo / Mike Scott; Artist / Paul Slater THREE KEY FACTS On the Friday nights of my preteen years, you would find me in front of the TV watching wrestling. Repeating the line, 'don't try this at home' as I leapt from the couch, dropping my best impression of a People's Elbow on to my unsuspecting little brother.
NZ Herald
20-05-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Budget 2025: Govt spending needs to fund communities, not corporate greed
Marama Davidson says her Green Party's alternative Budget invests in people over profits to build a fairer Aotearoa. Illustration / Paul Slater A better world is possible and we make no apology for trying to build it. When we launched our Green Budget, we knew there would be people out there, like our CEO Prime Minister, who would rather sling insults and half-baked hot takes than engage in the substance. We must
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Waterfront photo highlights sad reality for Aussies: 'People will do anything'
As the federal election looms, Australia's housing crisis is at the forefront of voters' minds, with many calling for urgent action on the rising price of homes and the shortage of available properties. In 2025, rental prices remain dizzyingly high. And although in February the national vacancy rate rose to 1.3 per cent, up from 1.0 per cent in January, they're still well below the three per cent threshold typically indicative of a balanced market. This week in Queensland, a shocking video surfaced online, capturing an individual's camp in quite an unexpected location — on a body of water at the Gold Coast. The footage, filmed in Surfers Paradise, shows a tent suspended by rope and supported by two paddleboards, floating on the Nerang River. It sparked widespread concern among responders, with some saying they were "struggling to process" the sad scene. "This is what the housing crisis has come to," one person replied. "People will do anything when there is a lack of funds and care," another said. "There is no affordable housing available in this country," a third wrote. Speaking to Yahoo News Australia, a spokesperson for the City of Gold Coast council said its officers had referred the matter to the Department of Housing and local welfare services, which are equipped to provide proper support. "The City does not provide any direct housing or welfare services," they said. Across the country, it's far from uncommon for Australians to resort to sleeping in tents — though more so on a body of water — with a lack of available resources forcing people to take drastic action. Paul Slater, who runs the Northwest Community Group and manages a makeshift "tent city" in Musgrave Park, in Brisbane's south, said he's struggling to keep up with the enormous demand for his services. Paul gets dozens of messages every week from those seeking help and has supplied over 500 tents to battling Australians last year alone. He said within the last couple of decades, there's been an "absolute failure on all levels of government" when it comes to social housing. "It's clear we're in an emergency," he earlier told Yahoo. "I've got people calling me multiple times per day, sleeping on concrete with nowhere to go. "I've got one lady... she's been searching every day for rentals. She's been to 100 inspections and can't get anywhere within her budget for her and her two children. She's not getting any support, and she has two weeks until she's homeless. "I got a call last night from another woman out at Redcliffe who's sleeping in her car with three children, 8, 10, and 14 — three girls. She's been sleeping in her CAR." Despite this, homeless people in Brisbane's tent cities were earlier this year given 24 hours to pack up their things and leave, amid a crackdown on temporary housing on public land. The move was announced by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner in mid-March, stating the public had raised concerns about the safety of people sleeping on public land, particularly at Musgrave Park. Real estate agent's 'disgusting' post highlights dark problem in Australia Rough sleepers in tent city face uncertainty as upcoming festival threatens community Wild weather exposes 'real problem' struggling Aussies living in tents face The idea sparked widespread condemnation, with Gabba Ward councillor Trina Massey branding the decision "cruel and hypocritical". "The Lord Mayor's cruel and opportunistic stance, criminalising homelessness just days after vulnerable communities were exposed to severe weather, does nothing to support those facing domestic violence, substance abuse or others falling through the cracks," she said. And tent living is not just a Queensland issue, with similar "cities" popping up right across Australia due to a shortage of adequate accommodation. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
