Author: Susan Edmunds

A Far North pensioner says he has been left out of pocket by the way New Zealand Superannuation interacts with foreign schemes.

People who qualify for a pension from another country are often required to offset that against their New Zealand pension so that the full amount they receive is the same as someone who had stayed in New Zealand their whole working life.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/118230669/pension-mixup-sees-80yearold-docked-80-a-week
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A Welsh town is gaining a much needed tourism boost from having the world's steepest street - but surveyor Toby Stoff is adamant the title should be returned to Dunedin's Baldwin St.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/118402229/worlds-steepest-street-surveyor-says-finding-backs-up-his-baldwin-st-claim
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Dear Newsie Readers,

As announced, Newsie has now permanently ceased it's services as of Friday 20th December 2019. 

Newsie has been an owner-funded operation since day one.

Article: https://www.newsie.co.nz/news/169622-thanks-and-goodbye-newsie-is-now-closed.html
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Author: Rob Mitchell

It didn't need to end this way.

Damaged exterior cladding, walls, ceilings and kitchen drawers, broken glass, plus new carpet needed in two bedrooms and the hallway.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/118152052/landlords-looking-to-sell-up-over-proposed-changes-to-rental-rules#comments
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A Navy vessel has been diverted from the White Island recovery efforts to rescue an injured crew member onboard a fishing vessel.

Article: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12294709
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Author: China Uncensored

The Chinese Communist Party, using the Chinese telecom company Huawei, has created a network of mass surveillance and government oppression throughout Africa. Huawei is creating smart cities and building the backbone of future 5G networks, complete with surveillance cameras armed with AI facial recognition technology. The Belt and Road Initiative is a noose for African countries.

Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUMPx-MTnio
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