Spark Foundry welcomes two to senior leadership team

Tinā, following its school choir practice for a competition, has become the sixth-highest grossing Kiwi film of all time, inspired by a Samoan love ballad. After its February premiere, lead actress Anapela Polataivao's 80-year-old aunt urged her church congregation to watch the film, emphasizing its significance beyond familial ties. Polataivao expressed her appreciation for the film's representation of their culture, noting its importance in reflecting the values imparted by the older generation back to them....

In October 2017, Bradley Rhoton, a 43-year-old software marketer in Boston, began experiencing a whistling sound while inhaling, leading him to seek medical help. After being diagnosed with a deviated septum and undergoing surgery that included the removal of turbinates, Rhoton faced worsening symptoms such as nasal congestion, fatigue, and anxiety, ultimately visiting 17 doctors over nearly six years before receiving a correct diagnosis and solution. He expressed disbelief at the extended struggle to find...

More than 56 hectares of prime farmland in Tauranga has been rezoned for residential development, with plans for 469 homes. Landsdale Development Limited initiated the rezoning of land at 120 and 125 Upper Ōhauiti Rd from rural and greenbelt to medium-density residential to address the housing needs of the growing city. The Tauranga City Council approved this change after an independent commissioner’s recommendation, and the real estate agency Bayleys noted it as a significant opportunity...

A small electrical fire at Westfield Manukau's food court prompted an evacuation sign this afternoon. A witness reported a strong rubber smell and smoke in the area, occurring just after 3pm. Fire and Emergency NZ extinguished the fire without activating any alarms during the incident. Full Article

Auckland's Mission Bay fountain was dyed red in an apparent protest on Anzac Day, prompting condemnation from Councillor Desley Simpson, who labeled it as willful damage to public property. The red dye, likely cordial, was poured into the water, and police are currently assessing the situation. Simpson expressed her respect for peaceful protests but emphasized that she does not condone the destruction of public assets. Full Article

Two firefighters were rescued during a fire on Auckland's North Shore after their aerial unit malfunctioned, leaving them trapped above the flames. The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union criticized the incident as indicative of an ageing and poorly-maintained fleet, highlighting that all backup options to lower the basket failed, including a manual lever that broke. Fire and Emergency New Zealand emphasized that staff safety is paramount, stating that the malfunctioning truck will remain out of...