Georgie Campbell, the British event rider, suffered a fatal bleed on the brain when she was killed in a fall while competing, an inquest has heard. Campbell died during last month’s Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon when her mount, Global Quest, tumbled at a fence and the pair fell into water. Despite attempts to save Campbell by medical responders, the vastly experienced and successful 36-year-old rider died at the scene. Exeter coroner Alison Longhorn told a hearing on Wednesday that Campbell suffered a fall from her horse on May 26 and suffered a fatal injury. Following her death, glowing tributes were paid to Campbell, who was married to fellow event rider Jesse Campbell – who competed for New Zealand at the last Olympics and is on the long list for this summer’s Games in Paris.

June 05, 2024 20:08 UTC

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has initiated a referendum among growers regarding the continuation of the commercial grower levy, which funds the organization's efforts in policy, advocacy, labour, and capability development. The proposed levy rate is to remain at 15 cents per $100 of sales, with the outcome determining the levy's future for the next six years. Barry O'Neil, president of HortNZ, highlighted the critical role of the organization in providing a strong sectoral voice, emphasizing the importance of grower participation in the referendum to avoid the organization's dissolution. Nadine Tunley, HortNZ's chief executive, reported positive feedback from growers on the organization's work, especially in areas such as water management, climate change adaptation, and food security. The feedback also indicated a desire for less duplication and a more unified sectoral representation.

June 05, 2024 12:19 UTC

Drug registrationNational has managed to pull another rabbit out of the hat, some of the cancer drugs still need to be registered, allegedly. “We’re looking to deploy the cancer drugs that we campaigned on. But Chris Luxon puts the cart before the horse and now tries to blame procurement for not funding the 13 new cancer drugs. There are additional considerations to enable access to the cancer drugs such as from workforce and system capacity limitations. By sabotaging the procurement process led by PHARMAC Luxon has all but guaranteed a sub-optimal outcome.

June 05, 2024 11:05 UTC

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June 05, 2024 10:37 UTC

The average selling selling price declined for the second month in a row to $1,182,630. That means the average May selling price was down $96,017, or 7.5%, from the December 2021 peak of $1,278,647. Unusually, Barfoot's median selling price headed in the opposite direction, rising to $1,011,900 in May from $1,007,500 in April. That means the current stock level is at its highest level in 13 years. Barfoot & Thompson Managing Director Peter Thompson said the boost in sales over May was the result of vendors cutting their asking prices.

June 05, 2024 08:13 UTC





Picture: Robert Downs / INMANew Zealand’s Stuff “abandoned” the traditional inverted pyramid structure for its “most contentious” stories as part of its battle against news avoidance. Future Of Media USA Our weekly does of strategic insight about the future of news media aimed at US readers. Haywood said news avoidance was a “real threat” to Stuff’s mission “to help make New Zealand a better place”. It requires, though, our journalism to have impact – and for our journalism to have impact it needs to reach people.”He said Stuff data backs up the news avoidance report, with people “consuming fewer sorts of news and spending less time”. In a really, really simple way that didn’t even require the product team to build anything, which was awesome.

June 05, 2024 08:04 UTC

Discovery ANZ has announced its revamped networks leadership team, as it looks to the future in its new business model. Juliet Peterson, VP, Head of Networks, ANZ, who leads the business, says the new team is an exciting mix of new, and experienced faces. “This year has been immensely challenging for the WBD ANZ networks team, with huge and disruptive changes. We have the best team in the sector, and clear plans to scale audiences with market leading content and products,” says Peterson. “I especially want to single out Matt Barthow, who has been working in the Flower Street studios since 2007, starting out as an intern.

June 05, 2024 07:34 UTC

Stuff Group and Brodie Kane Media are joining forces as part of a partnership that will provide new opportunities for audio products and sponsorships. Brodie Kane Media produces a number of podcasts, including The Girls Uninterrupted, which is sponsored by Green Cross Health, Kiwi Yarns and Three Gals, One Beehive. “It’s no secret that Stuff Audio is on a roll and joining forces with Brodie’s exceptional brand talent is afantastic fit. “This is a real pinch-me moment showing how far Brodie Kane Media has come. My podcasts started inthe middle of the 2020 lockdown in my bedroom at Waikuku Beach with my Mum and Connor Dog asmy chief advisers, and now Brodie Kane Media is partnering with New Zealand’s leading mediaorganisation.

June 05, 2024 04:12 UTC

Stuff Signs Partnership With Brodie Kane MediaStuff Group’s growing audio division has signed a new strategic partnership with Brodie Kane Media, producer of the successful The Girls Uninterrupted and Kiwi Yarns podcasts. Announcing the news today, Stuff Head of Audio Laura Heathcote said the partnership will provide opportunities for new audio products and sponsorships in an ambitious growth period for Stuff’s audio division. “It’s no secret that Stuff Audio is on a roll and joining forces with Brodie’s exceptional brand talent is a fantastic fit. “This is a real pinch-me moment showing how far Brodie Kane Media has come. My podcasts started in the middle of the 2020 lockdown in my bedroom at Waikuku Beach with my Mum and Connor Dog as my chief advisers, and now Brodie Kane Media is partnering with New Zealand’s leading media organisation.

June 05, 2024 03:26 UTC

The Rt Hon Winston Peters, joined by Mike King, has announced $24 million over four years for the ‘I Am Hope Foundation’, and will provide young people aged between 5 to 25 years with free mental health counselling services. This funding will help I Am Hope’s ‘Gumboot Friday’ initiative give

June 05, 2024 00:05 UTC

Key elements: a new no-right turn from Nuffield St onto Remuera Rd; then on Broadway itself, only allow filtered access for some modes, e.g. Bike lanes can also be installed along Broadway, providing another healthy and safe alternative to driving. The Main Act – A Transit MallAs already mentioned, my thinking is to only allow bus, cycle and small-wheeled traffic through Broadway between Morrow St and Remuera Rd. This also allows you to close the slip lane (and left turns) from Remuera Rd into Broadway. Broadway is a major bus corridor as has been discussed so it should have solid bus lanes throughout.

June 04, 2024 23:41 UTC

Two people were rescued after a fishing vessel ran aground on Otago Peninsula this morning. A rescue operation was launched around 7.30am after the boat became "stuck" off Harington Point near Taiaroa Heads. ADVERTISEMENTDebris floats off the coast in Otago after a boat ran aground. (Source: James Berthelsen)Footage shows a helicopter flying low above the boat amid the rescue. Debris floats off the coast in Otago after a boat ran aground.

June 04, 2024 23:00 UTC

Dennis Chan discovered a 'fascinating' fish at a beach in Singapore before it began gasping for air and vanished into the sand - people compared the creature to a 'sleep paralysis demon'A man was left shocked after he spotted a mysterious creature with "venomous spines" that had washed up on a beach. Dennis Chan said he stumbled across the "uncommon sight" which was buried in the sand in Singapore. Dennis warned that they possess a powerful sting but it didn't seem to put him off investigating the creature. Image: Jam Press Vid/@untamed_paths) Jam Press Vid/@untamed_paths) Image: Jam Press Vid/@untamed_paths) Jam Press Vid/@untamed_paths)Speaking about his discovery, Dennis said: “An uncommon and fascinating sight, these quirky fish bury themselves in the sand with only their heads exposed, seemingly gazing at the stars while waiting for unsuspecting prey." Image: Jam Press Vid/@untamed_paths) Jam Press Vid/@untamed_paths) Image: Jam Press Vid/@untamed_paths) Jam Press Vid/@untamed_paths)Over in Wales, locals vowed to "never swim in the sea again" after a woman spotted a monster-sized jellyfish that people compared to an "alien".

June 04, 2024 14:36 UTC

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June 04, 2024 05:11 UTC

Written By: lprent - Date published: 12:14 pm, June 4th, 2024 - 30 commentsCategories: Economy, national/act government, Politics, same old national, welfare - Tags: msd, outagesToday is my 65th birthday. Please make a note of your support ID number if you need to get in touch with us about this. Your support ID is: 6371240326365614833Ummm. Go to look for outages and get a perfectly formed (/sarc) MyMSD site outage pageYep, copyright 2024 to the National/Act government! They cost-cut their way to driving off their technically competent and causing failed services, all while artificially accentuating a recession.

June 04, 2024 04:17 UTC