In Germany, the gloomy puppet Bernd das Brot celebrates his 25th anniversary as an unexpectedly popular children’s TV character beloved by adults for his grumpy demeanor and catchphrase “Mist!”. Created in 2000, Bernd’s deadpan humor and reluctance to be a TV presenter have won him a cult following, leading to awards and even a kidnapping incident. Despite his desire to leave the show, new episodes and online activities are planned as Bernd, alongside his pals Chili and Briegel, hilariously attempts to become a bread influencer with their social media channel “Better with Bernd.”
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Rotorua man charged with abducting 3-year-old from daycare for sex
SummaryJohn Tekuru, a 19-year-old, appeared in the Rotorua District Court charged with abducting a 3-year-old girl from a local early childhood center for sexual purposes. He did not enter a plea to the charge of unlawfully taking the girl on March 10 and has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance on May 14. Judge Joanne Wickliffe granted permanent name suppression for the daycare center to protect the identity of the victim. Full...
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