Noraini Abbas Milne, who lost her son in the Christchurch mosque attacks, started the 51 Threads project, where community members create embroidered pieces for healing. Using a limited color palette, participants reflect on words like hope and peace while learning embroidery. The project provides therapeutic benefits and a sense of unity for those involved.
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Historic ship The Tui ablaze near Waitangi Bridge in Paihia
Firefighters are battling a significant blaze on the historic ship, The Tui, located by the Waitangi Bridge in Paihia, which ignited around 4am. Four fire crews initially responded, with two additional crews dispatched later as the timber ship is reported to be fully ablaze and severely damaged. Fortunately, there were no individuals on board at the time of the fire, and the cause remains under investigation by Fire and Emergency NZ. Full Article
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