292 days ago

Bob Francis Wins Senior New Zealander Of The Year

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.

Bob’s award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.

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3 hours ago

Attempted kidnapping

The Team from Canterbury Police

A man has been charged after allegedly trying to pull a person into his vehicle in Christchurch, and Police would like to hear from people who were in the area around the time of the incident.

It occurred about 3pm on Thursday 2 January, when a man approached the victim on the northern end of Tennyson Street, before attempting to pull them into a vehicle.

On Friday 10 January, Police arrested a man, who is due to appear in Christchurch District Court on 16 January, charged with attempted kidnapping.

As part of our ongoing enquiries, we would like to hear from anyone who was in the Tennyson Street area between 2:50pm and 3:10pm on Thursday 2 January.

If you have any information that could help our enquiries, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250102/6559.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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13 hours ago

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1 day ago

Tastes like summer

Charles Upham Retirement Village

Chef Troy at Ryman’s Diana Isaac Village serves up a mouthwatering array of summer dishes inspired by patio gardens teeming with herbs.

This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any summer holiday occasion! It features a crunchy gingernut biscuit base and a smooth, creamy mascarpone filling that’s both tangy and sweet. Topped with a layer of lemon curd and finished with mint and edible flowers, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Click read more for the recipe.

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