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What is a blood clot?
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Blood clots normally form after an injury to protect your body from losing too much blood, but they can also develop in an artery or vein even if there is no obvious injury. Complications can occur if it doesn't dissolve naturally or if you don't … View moreWhat is a blood clot?
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Blood clots normally form after an injury to protect your body from losing too much blood, but they can also develop in an artery or vein even if there is no obvious injury. Complications can occur if it doesn't dissolve naturally or if you don't get treatment. The signs and symptoms of a blood clot differ depending on where it isβin the heart, brain, arm, leg, lung, or abdomen. Some of these symptoms are common in other health issues, so always consult with your doctor, and keep in mind that it's not uncommon for clots to cause no symptoms at all. That being said, it's important to know the silent signs and symptoms of blood clots to watch out for.
Leg cramps
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People who have experienced a blood clot in the leg say they've felt cramps or pain similar to a charley horse. A blood clot that forms in a major vein, often in the lower limbs, is called a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and it can cause leg aches, pain, and cramping. The clots can develop slowly or appear suddenly, specifically after a prolonged time in a sitting or cramped position, like on a long-distance flight.
"Ignoring a blood clot in the leg for even a day can end up in a pulmonary embolism, which is much more dangerous," according to Kristine Arthur, MD, an internist at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California. A pulmonary embolism can occur if a portion of the clot in the legs breaks off and travels to the lungs. About 1 in 3 people with DVT will have a pulmonary embolism, which is a potentially life-threatening medical emergency.
Back pain
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Back pain might not seem like one of the likely blood clot symptoms, but it can be an indication that a blood clot is present in the pelvic area or in the inferior vena cava, which is the major abdominal vein. According to the American College of Cardiology, 2.6 to 4% of people with DVT have inferior vena cava thrombosis. Although blood clot-related back pain seems to be one of the more rare symptoms, these types of clots can result in permanent damage if not treated, as they cut off blood to the extremities. If you experience this along with other blood clot symptoms, contact your doctor.
Discolored skin
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A blood clot disrupts normal blood flow, and it can result in discolored skin. If an area of one leg appears to be red or has a different color in any way, a blood clot is one possible cause. This symptom should be checked by your doctor, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Skin is warm to the touch
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Another common blood clot symptom is a variation in temperature where the clot is suspected. Much like the discoloration, this is caused by a disruption of blood flow. If this temperature variation continues and you have a history of increased risk of blood clots, call your doctor. Usually, these three symptoms appear together: Warm skin, leg cramps, and discolored skin.
Swelling
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Swelling in the arm, hand, foot, ankle, or leg is one of the most common signs of a blood clot, according to the CDC. Blood clots are only one of the reasons why a body part may suddenly feel swollen.
Excessive sweating
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When paired with other symptoms, excessive sweating can be one of the blood clot symptoms you shouldn't ignore, located in either the lung or heart. These are very serious types of blood clots that should be treated immediately as a medical emergency.
Shortness of breath
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A pulmonary embolism, when a blood clot blocks a vessel in the lung, can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and chest pain. Another lesser-known symptom of a blood clot in the lungs is back pain. In some cases, people with a pulmonary embolism may have a drop in blood pressure and pass out, or they may even cough up blood.
These symptoms are a medical emergency, but any clot symptoms should be taken seriously and investigated by your doctor. In addition to prolonged sitting, other risk factors for DVT and clot formation are injuries, including fractures and major surgery; chronic conditions, like heart and lung disease; confinement to a bed; pregnancy; and hormone use, such as birth control pills.
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Labour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?
As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who… View moreLabour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?
As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who inspires you to give your best? Your family, community leaders, coworkers, or someone else?
These kΔkΔpΕ, rainbow lorikeet and ruru birds are a hoot for the kids to make using pinecones and their favourite Resene colours. Find out how to make and paint your own feathered friends with these easy step by step instructions.
It is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!
Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card π
*Unleash your … View moreIt is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!
Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card π
*Unleash your imagination before the 30th of October to be in to win!
πβ¨ MEF Night Market! β¨π
Come and join us for a fun-filled evening at the MEF Night Market! Bring your family and friends along to enjoy great food, unique finds, and a lively community atmosphere β all under cover, rain or shine!
π Date: Friday, 31 October 2025
π Time: 5:00 … View moreπβ¨ MEF Night Market! β¨π
Come and join us for a fun-filled evening at the MEF Night Market! Bring your family and friends along to enjoy great food, unique finds, and a lively community atmosphere β all under cover, rain or shine!
π Date: Friday, 31 October 2025
π Time: 5:00 PM β 10:00 PM
π Location: 34C Stoddard Place, Mt Roskill
Enjoy a variety of stalls offering hardware, tools, food, and household items β thereβs something for everyone! Please note this is a cash-only event (no EFTPOS).
Itβs a great way to support local community and spend a memorable night out with your family and friends. We canβt wait to see you there!
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Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Norman Talo, 50, who has a warrant for his arrest.
Police believe someone may have information on his whereabouts. Talo is thought to be in the wider Auckland area.
Anyone with information is urged not to approach him … View morePolice are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Norman Talo, 50, who has a warrant for his arrest.
Police believe someone may have information on his whereabouts. Talo is thought to be in the wider Auckland area.
Anyone with information is urged not to approach him and instead to call 111 immediately and quote file number 241018/9095.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Aucklanders, a friendly reminder that all 14 TΕ«puna Maunga will be closed in the evenings during Guy Fawkes to help prevent fireworks-related fires. π₯π«
Recent fires have caused serious damage to these sacred sites β including Te Pane o Mataoho / MΔngere Mountain last year. Even one spark… View moreAucklanders, a friendly reminder that all 14 TΕ«puna Maunga will be closed in the evenings during Guy Fawkes to help prevent fireworks-related fires. π₯π«
Recent fires have caused serious damage to these sacred sites β including Te Pane o Mataoho / MΔngere Mountain last year. Even one spark can harm the cultural and natural beauty of our maunga.
Letβs protect these special places together.
Join us for a spooky time!
Bring your friends & family and enjoy a festive and fun afternoon!
What: Halloween in Mt Eden Village
When: Saturday 1 November β 12noon* to 2pm
*Due to setup required, the event will not start until 12noon
Where: Essex Reserve*, Essex Rd, Mt Eden Village… View moreJoin us for a spooky time!
Bring your friends & family and enjoy a festive and fun afternoon!
What: Halloween in Mt Eden Village
When: Saturday 1 November β 12noon* to 2pm
*Due to setup required, the event will not start until 12noon
Where: Essex Reserve*, Essex Rd, Mt Eden Village
*In case of bad weather, the event will move to the Mt Eden Village Centre hall (449 Mt Eden Rd)
Please follow our facebook page for updates on the day if the weather is changeable
Come in costume!
Activities and entertainment for the kids
Prizes and gifts for the young ghouls
Be very scared! (or else)
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Want your child to play a summer sport without committing to a whole season?
Sign up for 6 weeks of fun and netball on Saturday mornings at Windmill Park. Suitable for children years 1-8, whether they are new to netball, or want to refine their skills.
Venue: Windmill Park, Mt Eden
Dates: 1 … View moreWant your child to play a summer sport without committing to a whole season?
Sign up for 6 weeks of fun and netball on Saturday mornings at Windmill Park. Suitable for children years 1-8, whether they are new to netball, or want to refine their skills.
Venue: Windmill Park, Mt Eden
Dates: 1 November - 6 December
Cost: $100 per player
Year 1-4, 9am-10am
Year 5-8, 10:15am-11:15am
Inland Revenue says even people with relatively small tax debt can expect to get a phone call about it.
The tax department is cracking down on overdue tax as it tries to pull in an estimated $10 billion in tax debt.
It said it had started calling customers with overdue GST and employer tax, even … View moreInland Revenue says even people with relatively small tax debt can expect to get a phone call about it.
The tax department is cracking down on overdue tax as it tries to pull in an estimated $10 billion in tax debt.
It said it had started calling customers with overdue GST and employer tax, even if they were at relatively small amounts, because it wanted to stop the debt getting larger.
Since 9 October, it has been calling people with debt of at least $1000, that is between six months and five years old.
It said it would tell customers what they owed and point out the penalties and interest that could be charged.
People who owed more than $10,000 would get a warning about the potential legal consequences.
Customer segment leader Tony Morris told RNZ's Checkpoint that IRD was ratcheting up the pressure on people who owed tax, after a period of taking a gentler approach.
People who did not respond to the call could be visited.
If none of those options worked, the department could take money fro bank accounts or start insolvency proceedings.
Since mid-June Inland Revenue has sent out 16,500 notices about planned bank deductions - 25 percent more than for the whole of last year.
Between mid-June and September 30, 8181 deductions were completed with $17 million of debt recovered.
While some accountants told RNZ that the heavier-handed tactics were hard for businesses that were struggling in tough economic times, Morris said there was also support for the increased collection efforts.
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Sandringhamβs Street Festival is back in early November this year and it's going to be a huge!
We invite anyone from around Auckland to come and experience a free-wheeling taste of famous Sandringham! Try new foods, check out the amazing flavours coming from our shops, and enjoy different … View moreSandringhamβs Street Festival is back in early November this year and it's going to be a huge!
We invite anyone from around Auckland to come and experience a free-wheeling taste of famous Sandringham! Try new foods, check out the amazing flavours coming from our shops, and enjoy different cultures and music in the Reserve and side streets.
Thereβll be food trucks, new food from around the world (& some old favourites!), retail and trading stalls, amusement rides, and competitions. In the morning we'll have schools, community groups and bands performing on stage in the Sandringham Reserve, then the Pipi Pickers, Hoop and the Elementary Penguins are there to keep you entertained in the afternoon!
Buskers, competitions, community groups, plenty of fun and games for kids, and heaps of delicious food and drinks for everyone!
Thanks heaps to the Albert-Eden Local Board for the funding to help make this event happen each year!
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Where---Sandringham Village and Reserve, 598 Sandringham Road, Sandringham, Auckland
The Festival is based in Sandringham Village and Reserve including the closing of of Kitchener Road, Calgary Road and Lambeth Streets where they intersect with Sandringham Road.
When----Saturday 1 November 2025----9am-3pm
Cost----Free
Contact-----Mark Scherer-----sandringhamba@gmail.com---027 457 7577
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A record number of long-term ACC clients have had their payments stopped, because ACC has decided they are work-ready or no longer injured.
However, many said they canβt work and believed they were being dumped as a way for ACC to save money.
In the year to June nearly 8000 clients were removed… View moreA record number of long-term ACC clients have had their payments stopped, because ACC has decided they are work-ready or no longer injured.
However, many said they canβt work and believed they were being dumped as a way for ACC to save money.
In the year to June nearly 8000 clients were removed from the long-term claims pool β a 20% lift on the previous year.
ACC said these people were ready to work, or were no longer injured, with chief executive Megan Main describing it as an βimportant achievementβ in the annual report.
However, ACC advocate Warren Forster told RNZβs Nine to Noon many clients β most of whom have chronic and enduring injuries β were not work-ready, and those seeking reviews of their cases are having to wait months.
βIf ACC had somehow tripled the effectiveness of their rehabilitation in the last 10 years Iβd be the first person celebrating.
βIf we had evidence of real rehabilitation, of actually people being supported to get back to work, then Iβd be taking my hat off to ACC, saying βincredibleβ. We donβt have any evidence of that.β
ACC Minister Scott Simpson had previously asked ACC, via his Letter of Expectations, to focus on long-term claimants and said the numbers were a βhuge resultβ.
βOften ACC staff deal with clients who have long-standing and challenging personal situations, and I rely on ACC staff to use their judgment given each clientβs individual circumstances.β
βFeel like theyβre throwing us on the trash heapβ
One of those people recently deemed work-ready was Jonathan Simcock.
He received a letter from ACC last Monday advising him he was work-ready and his payments would cease in 28 days.
This is despite the most recent medical advice provided to ACC advising he was not work-ready, and strongly advised against discharging him from his long-term claim.
He lived with chronic pain, anxiety and depression after a bike accident left him contending with a brachial plexus injury that has mostly paralysed his dominant arm.
Simcock said the correspondence from ACC was βtotally out of the blueβ.
βIt was based on some of the internal guidance and Iβd been working on a back-to-work programme, working with ACC to try and get work capability for me and capacity to see wherever that would end up.
βWe were working towards this and then literally, from another internal guidance, totally went against any of the other information I was working on and believed that we were working together to get back into some sort of work and to see where that would progress to.β
His last medical assessment suggested he could work three hours a day, up to 10 hours a week.
βThen on the 20th of this month [October] ACC wrote another internal guidance without having any more medical advice or any more investigation, and then from that, they said youβve been identified to be able to work in two roles over a 30-hour week full time.β
Simcock said it would be βimpossibleβ to work 30 hours a week with his condition.
He said the pain he suffered impacted his sleep and quality of life.
βI would become more anxious, more stressed, lose sleep, wouldnβt be able to do anything around home, Iβd only be able to do some work, and then Iβd have to have days off being sick.
βIt would be horrendous.β
He said it felt like ACC would find any means necessary to get long-term claimants off the books.
βIt just feels like theyβre stacking it up, and theyβre just putting their people in to get the answer they want, and the answer they want is they want all long-term people off ACC because we donβt fit into the nice model.
βI have a serious injury that affects my disability, that affects my life every single day. Itβs an incredibly complex and difficult situation. ACC is meant to help me, and basically theyβre just throwing us, all of us, onto the trash heap.β
After inquiries from Nine to Noon, ACC agreed to reassess Simcockβs case, and reinstated his payments in the meantime.
Forster said the βexit strategiesβ used by ACC were systemic, and it was about more than one person.
βYouβve just heard an example of an individual case where that assessment was the person couldnβt go back to work, but ACC still cut them off, and thatβs happening across the board at scale.β
ACC responds
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ACC client recovery acting head Matthew Goodger confirmed they were reassessing Simcockβs case.
βIβm sorry to hear about Jonathanβs situation and the distress this is causing him.
βWe are taking another look at his case. While we do, he will continue to receive weekly compensation.
βHis case manager has been in touch with him to let him know. We will continue to work with his GP and his other providers and fund any rehabilitation or treatment he needs for his covered injuries.β
Goodger said ACCβs role was to support people to recover from their injuries so they could return to work and independence.
βIn mid-2024 we changed the way we managed some long-term claims to ensure these clients were getting the dedicated, interdisciplinary support they needed to get back to independence, including the establishment of new teams of one-to-one case managers.
βThis focus is reflected in an increased number of long-term claims being closed as clients were successfully supported to recover from their injuries so they could return to their pre-injury role or other work types, or in some cases identifying that covered injuries had resolved.β
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Beneficiaries and people on NZ Super are experiencing faster increases in the cost of living, while the biggest spenders are getting some relief, new data shows.
Stats NZ has released data for the September quarter, which shows the average New Zealand household experienced a cost-of-living … View moreBeneficiaries and people on NZ Super are experiencing faster increases in the cost of living, while the biggest spenders are getting some relief, new data shows.
Stats NZ has released data for the September quarter, which shows the average New Zealand household experienced a cost-of-living increase of 2.4 percent over the previous 12 months.
That is less than the 3 percent rate of inflation, because it includes a 15.4 percent drop in mortgage interest payments.
Mortgage interest payments were the main contributor to highest-spending households recording the lowest annual inflation, Stats NZ said.
Their annual inflation rate was 0.8 percent, compared with 3.9 percent for superannuitants, who are less likely to be paying mortgage interest. Beneficiaries had costs increasing 3.4 percent and the lowest-spending households had an increase in costs of 4 percent.
Rents increased 2.6 percent over the year to September. Rent makes up 29.5 percent of beneficiary household expenditure. This compares with 13.1 percent for the average household, and 5.1 percent for highest-spending households.
Council of Trade Unions policy director Craig Renney, a former adviser to then-Finance Minister Grant Robertson, said it had historically been the case that people on the lowest incomes had the highest rates of cost-of-living increases.
That had changed after Covid when home loan rates increased sharply but now the situation had reversed. He said it was likely that the impact would continue to be felt in this way.
Council of Trade Unions (NZCTU) policy director and economist Craig Renney.Craig Renney. Photo: Stuff / ROBERT KITCHIN
"Much of the challenges are in administered costs, rates, electricity, going to see the GP, which are rising faster than general inflation."
But Satish Ranchhod, a senior economist at Westpac, said it was important to note that some of the lower-income people who were experiencing higher rates of inflation would be young people in the earlier stages of their careers, who had not yet reached a point where they could buy a house.
"It's misleading to say they're getting hit, they're just at a different place in the lifecycle."
But he said times were still tough for many households, including many lower-income earners.
He said people who had mortgages had experienced large increases in recent years and a much bigger squeeze on their incomes.
The relief they were experiencing was likely to continue as the impact of falling interest rates filtered through to more people, he said.
Other significant increases were an 11.3 percent increase in electricity on average and an 8.8 percent increase in rates.
How are cost increases felt?
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Inflation experienced in the 12 months to the September 2025 quarter:
all households 2.4 percent
beneficiaries 3.4 percent
MΔori 2.4 percent
superannuitants 3.9 percent
highest-expenditure household group 0.8 percent
lowest-expenditure household group 4 percent.
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