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Scoop
16 hours ago
- Scoop
Commissioner Congratulates Honours Recipient
A police officer who has dedicated her career to supporting her community has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours. Senior Constable Terri Middleton, a School Community Officer based in Greymouth on the West Coast, has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for Services to New Zealand Police and the community. In 34 years in Police, Terri's work has included work with young people in and out of school, victims of child abuse and family harm, in drug education, Blue Light and inside the Gloriavale community (citation below). Today Commissioner Richard Chambers led the congratulations. 'I congratulate Terri on this fantastically well-deserved honour,' he says. 'I'm absolutely delighted to see her awesome work in her community recognised at the highest level. 'It is impossible to count the lives Terri has changed for the better, or quantify the harm prevented by her engagement with some of the most vulnerable people in our society. 'I'm proud of the great work our people do every day to support their communities and, as a former Tasman District Commander, especially proud to see this honour go to a Tasman colleague who exemplifies the very best of community policing.' Terri says she is humbled and deeply honoured. 'It is a privilege to be involved in so many people's life experiences,' she says. 'I am passionate about helping people and trying to make a difference and for this to happen you need to be well supported by others.' She thanks her Police Leadership Team, her colleagues and her family. 'I very much want to thank them as I know it isn't easy for any family to have a police officer in the mix – there are definitely some challenges. I very much appreciate their love and support as I couldn't do my job without them.' CITATION Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit For Services to New Zealand Police and the community. Senior Constable Terri Middleton Terri Middleton joined New Zealand Police in 1991 in Greymouth, spending nine years as an interviewer and investigating child abuse, and as the West Coast School Community Officer since 2002. Ms Middleton has been instrumental in delivering education and prevention initiatives into all West Coast schools, as well as volunteering thousands of hours to local organisations, sporting clubs and charity events. She has introduced numerous initiatives over and above her School Community Officer role including Youth Boot Camps, life skills programmes and others, intensive programmes requiring considerable coordination. More recently, she has been a driving force for a Prevention First Drug Education across the region, both within schools and the broader community. She has chaired the West Coast Blue Light branch since 2010 and is the West Coast Health and Safety Area Representative for the Police Association and Welfare Officer. She developed Te Wa Maaku in 2021, a community approach to help women exposed to family harm through fitness and wellbeing. In 2015, Ms Middleton initiated engagement with the school principal of Gloriavale Christian Community that led to a multi-agency response of active engagement with Gloriavale, enabling her to build trust and co-deliver a range of initiatives that would otherwise have not been introduced to the young people of the community.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Hiking Influencer Hannah Moody's Family Speaks Out After She Was Found Dead Near Arizona Trail
Hiking influencer Hannah Moody, 31, was confirmed dead after her body was discovered along a trail in Scottsdale, Arizona on May 22. She was reported missing the day prior On Wednesday, May 28, Hannah's mother, Terri Moody, spoke to Arizona's Family about grieving as the family awaits more clarity about what happened to her daughter, who had over 42,000 followers on Instagram Terri said she believes the tragedy was due to heat-related causes. It was over 100 degrees outside on the day Hannah disappeared during her hikeHannah Moody's mother is speaking out less than one week after the hiking influencer's body was discovered along a trail in Arizona. Hannah was reported missing on May 21 and found dead on May 22, per a press release issued by the Scottsdale Police Department last week. On Wednesday, May 28, her mother, Terri Moody, told Arizona's Family about how she's been processing the heartbreaking death of the 31-year-old social media star. 'Yeah, it's numbing. I feel like it's not real,' Terri told the local outlet. The late influencer — who had over 45,000 Instagram followers — was found about 600 yards off the actual trail about 24 hours after she embarked on the hike. Related: Body of Hiker Hannah Moody, 31, Found Near Arizona Trail 1 Day After She Was Reported Missing 'It's ... a mystery to us right now," said Terri. "And we're trying to piece it all together because we don't know of any conditions that she had or anything like that that would have caused anything." She added, "We're all assuming it was heat-related, but you know that's inconclusive. There were no signs of foul play." Per Arizona's Family, it was 102 degrees outside on the day of Hannah's fatal hike. Per the press release from authorities, her body was discovered around noon, "near the Gateway Trailhead of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale.' Terri told the publication that Hannah intended to hike a trail she was fond of. She was meant to meet people for lunch after completing the route. Her friends reported her missing after she failed to show up for their plans. 'Anytime she could climb on top of something and look out over the nature and see the sunrise or the sunset, those were her favorite things to do,' said the grieving parent. Related: Influencer Dies at 28 After Falling 65 Feet While Mountain Climbing Terri also shared her appreciation for the many groups — comprised of both friends and strangers — who joined search and rescue teams in the initial effort to find Hannah: 'The fact that there were so many people who loved and cared for her that took on that role, all when we couldn't was really…we're really grateful for that," said Terri. She also shared a reminder for other hikers, urging them to learn from the tragedy. 'I feel like the best thing people can do is bring a friend. I know that's hard because people like to be in their solitude, but that would be my advice,' Terri said. Arizona's Family reported that Terri and the wider Scottsdale community will host a memorial hike in honor of Hannah on what would've been her 32nd birthday this Saturday, May 31. Read the original article on People
Herald Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Herald Sun
Robert Irwin leaves his mother ‘fuming' after he's spotted on night out with mystery woman in Las Vegas
Don't miss out on the headlines from Entertainment. Followed categories will be added to My News. Robert Irwin has been spotted with a young woman in Las Vegas as he enjoyed an evening out. Ahead of his debut on the US version of Dancing with the Stars in a few weeks, Robert travelled to Vegas with his mum, Terri, and sister, Bindi, for the annual Steve Irwin Gala on May 10. Rob was spotted ditching his family later in the evening to go for dinner with a mystery blonde woman. Photos emerged of the pair walking closely together down the Vegas strip before they sat next to each other in the corner of a small ramen restaurant. A source close to the family told Daily Mail Australia that Robert's decision to be seen with the woman may have left his mother disappointed. 'Terri doesn't care who the girl is. She just thinks the whole thing looks really bad, especially with Robert about to appear on the US version of Dancing with the Stars,' the insider said. 'While the cat's away, the mice will play. 'Robert doesn't usually get much downtime, so he let his hair down but Terri was expecting him to keep things low-key, not hit the strip with a blonde on his arm.' Rob was left to fend for himself in the US when Terri rushed to hospital to be with her daughter after Bindi had to go in for emergency surgery. 'They're in full damage control,' added the insider who said Terri is 'fuming' with her son over his latest antics. 'The line from the Irwins is 'there's nothing to see here'. But behind closed doors, Terri is fuming,' they said. Irwin's love life has been somewhat scattered in recent months. He was first linked with Australian Zoo worker Charlotte Briggs last July when they arrived in Sydney together. Reports later emerged claiming the pair had made things official behind closes doors in November. However, it emerged in February that Irwin and Briggs called it quits shortly before they made the step to go public. The pictures of Irwin with a mystery new woman come after his sister, Bindi, was rushed into surgery for a ruptured appendix. Bindi addressed her concerned fans directly, in a video filmed from her hospital bed shortly after she underwent surgery. 'Hey guys, Bindi here. I just wanted to thank you so much for your incredible well wishes. I just got out of surgery about an hour ago,' the mum-of-one groggily announced, before revealing just how serious the surgery had been. 'I had my appendix removed. I also had 14 new endometriosis lesions that had to be removed and they kindly stitched up my hernia as well.' Originally published as Robert Irwin leaves his mother 'fuming' after he's spotted on night out with mystery woman in Las Vegas
Perth Now
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Robert Irwin seen with mystery blonde on wild Vegas night
Robert Irwin has reportedly caused some trouble with his mum after enjoying a night out in Vegas with a mystery woman. The 21-year-old — who is set to appear on the US version of Dancing With The Stars — travelled with his mum, Terri, and sister, Bindi, to Las Vegas for the annual Steve Irwin Gala on May 10. But what was meant to be a wholesome trip descended into chaos when Robert left his family to grab dinner with a blonde woman. Photos emerged of the pair walking closely together down the Vegas strip and beaming with happiness as they sat next to each other in the corner of a small ramen restaurant. In one picture, Robert is seen with his top unbuttoned, showing off his chest. Robert Irwin is seen spending time with a mystery woman in Las Vegas. Credit: AKMG / BACKGRID A source close to the family told Daily Mail Australia that Robert's antics have 'deeply disappointed' Terri. 'Terri doesn't care who the girl is. She just thinks the whole thing looks really bad, especially with Robert about to appear on the US version of Dancing with the Stars,' the insider told the media outlet. 'While the cat's away, the mice will play. 'Robert doesn't usually get much downtime, so he let his hair down but Terri was expecting him to keep things low-key, not hit the strip with a blonde on his arm.' The pair reportedly ignored other people in their party and went to a small Ramen food place in a dark corner of the Las Vegas strip. Credit: AKMG / BACKGRID The wildlife warrior was left to his own devices when his sister and mum were forced to pull out of the Gala after Bindi suffered a ruptured appendix and had to undergo emergency surgery. The insider told Daily Mail that Terri is now trying to calm speculation that his late-night antics will impact his upcoming appearance on DWTS. 'They're in full damage control. The line from the Irwins is 'there's nothing to see here'. But behind closed doors, Terri is fuming,' they said.
Miami Herald
14-05-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Dog's family of 8 years didn't take her in move. Now the snuggly pup needs a home
A dog in Philadelphia is looking for a new warm lap to snuggle in after her comfortable world was shattered. Terri, a terrier mix pup with soulful eyes, may come off as shy at first, but that's for a reason, the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) said in a heart wrenching Facebook post. 'For eight years, Terri was part of a family. She had a home, a routine, and people she loved,' the shelter said in the May 13 post. 'But when that family had to move unexpectedly and couldn't take her, Terri was returned to our shelter. 'After nearly a decade in a quiet home, the kennels were overwhelming. So we moved her into a foster home, thinking it would only be for a short time. Surely someone would step up for a dog as sweet and gentle as Terri.' But Terri is still without her very own spot in the world. 'Her foster family says she's one of the easiest and most loving dogs they've had. She's house trained, crate trained, and loves to snuggle,' the shelter continued. 'She's calm, affectionate, and open to meeting kids and other dogs. She just wants someone to love again.' Once Terri learns to trust, she becomes a beloved human's 'loyal shadow,' her pet profile says. Terri is set to be returned to the shelter on May 17. For more information, visit the SPCA's website.
