A View from Afar: Buchanan and Manning – A moment of friction

In New Zealand, the rising cost of dairy products, particularly butter, has become a significant concern, with prices nearly doubling in the past 14 months; a 500g block of butter now costs $8.60, up from $4.49 last year. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is engaging with Fonterra's CEO to understand the factors contributing to these escalating prices amidst the country's substantial dairy industry. Want More Context? 🔎

Ōrewa College, located north of Auckland, has requested help in identifying those responsible for significant damage to its sports fields caused by a vehicle on Tuesday night. The school aims to resolve the matter without police involvement and has urged anyone with information to come forward. Want More Context? 🔎

A jury found Julia DeLuney guilty of murdering her 79-year-old mother, Helen Gregory, after a series of text messages that initially appeared loving but were linked to a $10,000 loan request. The crime occurred at their home in Khandallah, Wellington, just months after the request for financial assistance. Want More Context? 🔎

The Court of Appeal has dismissed Michael Topp's appeal regarding his conviction for the murder of his 3-month-old daughter, rejecting his claims of unfair trial and attributing injuries to the infant's mother instead. Topp contended that expert witness testimony had tainted the jury's decision, but the court upheld the original ruling. Want More Context? 🔎

Irish pub Danny Doolans has condemned a musician's actions after he struck a female football player in the head with a drumstick during a celebration on July 13. The incident, captured on video, involved the player, who chose to remain anonymous, describing the attack as a full-force whack to her forehead while she was out with teammates. Want More Context? 🔎

Farmers near Dannevirke discovered 65 calves had been stolen from their paddock after the gate lock was cut. The hand-reared, 12-week-old dairy calves, valued at approximately $65,000, were taken overnight, highlighting a significant loss for the farmers, Jennifer and Ben Corbin. Want More Context? 🔎