NZ woman finds plate-sized tool in abdomen 18 months post delivery
Wellington: In a severe case of medical negligence, a New Zealand woman found a surgical tool, the size of a dinner plate, in her abdomen 18 months after her C-section delivery, the media reported. New Zealand’s Health and Disability Commissioner, Morag McDowell, found Te Whatu Ora Auckland — the Auckland District Health Board — in breach of the code of patient rights, in a report released on Monday. “Te Whatu Ora pointed to a lack of expert evidence to support the conclusion that [the code] had been breached and referenced known error rates,” McDowell wrote. In a statement, Te Whatu Ora Group director of operations for Auckland Mike Shepard apologised to the woman. For ethical and privacy reasons we can’t comment on the details of individual patient care.
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 05, 2023 14:58 UTC
Brothers who own deadly New Zealand volcano have charges dismissed
The three brothers who own New Zealand’s Whakaari White Island where 22 people died in a volcanic eruption in 2019 have had charges against them dismissed in an Auckland court. Andrew, James and Peter Buttle, their company Whakaari Management Ltd and tour operators ID Tours NZ Ltd and Tauranga Tourism Services Ltd went on trial in July for allegedly failing to adequately protect tourists and staff. The deadly White Island eruption. Of those killed, 14 were Australians, five were Americans, two were New Zealanders and one was a German, with prosecutors alleging that the eruption at the popular tourist destination was not predictable but was foreseeable. There were 47 people on the island when the volcano erupted, many of whom were badly burnt by searing gas and ash.
Source:Stuff
September 05, 2023 14:21 UTC
The case for an empty house tax
An empty house tax targets home owners who let a property sit empty for a certain length of time. New Zealand would not be breaking new ground with an empty house tax. What’s more, New Zealand has the infrastructural prerequisites needed to implement an empty house tax. In Ireland, the empty house tax is three times the property’s existing base local property tax. To ensure the success of the empty house tax, we need to include credible measures to monitor compliance.
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 05, 2023 13:34 UTC
Full Disclosure season 2 podcast debuts on Stuff
Not only do they all have their own coming out story, they are candidly sharing the highs and lows of their experience with Karen O’Leary in her podcast Full Disclosure, debuting on Stuff today. I want to thank all those who appear on the podcast - hopefully it will help someone else with their journey too." Sponsored by Southern Cross Travel Insurance, Full Disclosure launches today, with a new episode dropping weekly. The first series - featuring comedians Tom Sainsbury and Eli Matthewson, and Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson - is also available. Listen at Stuff, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts
Source:Stuff
September 05, 2023 12:43 UTC
Guinea Pigs strut their stuff at national show
Guinea pig enthusiasts from all around New Zealand descended upon the small rural town of Prebbleton in the weekend for the annual national guinea pig show. More than 100 spruced-up cavy were competing for ribbons and trophies awarded by two Swedish experts judges fresh from officiating in Australia. He says gunea pig enthusiasts are a close-knit and passionate community, with their shared passions helping to form some strong friendships. It just happens to be guinea pigs". Lennie said there were a reasonable amount of spectators over the weekend, which he hopes will attract more numbers to their niche hobby.
Source:Stuff
September 05, 2023 10:51 UTC
Daily review 05/09/2023
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 5:30 pm, September 5th, 2023 - 9 commentsCategories: Daily review - Tags:Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …Share this: FacebookLinkedInRedditPinterestMastodonTwitterPrintEmail
Source:Stuff
September 05, 2023 10:35 UTC
Global News Hourly Roundup: 2023-09-04 19
EntertainmentGood Morning America Staffers Share Their Hidden TalentsStaff members of the popular morning show Good Morning America showcase their hidden talents in a recent video. From singing and dancing to magic tricks, the GMA team reveals their diverse skill sets. With rising global temperatures, efforts to control mosquito populations and protect against diseases like dengue fever and Zika virus become crucial. The heavy rainfall has submerged subways and streets, leading to widespread disruption. Subways and Streets Submerged as Spain Hit by Record RainfallRecord-breaking rainfall in Spain has led to the submergence of subways and streets.
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 05, 2023 09:28 UTC
Plunder for protection? Why is the British Museum’s refusal to return the artifacts untenable?
CGTN published this video item, entitled “Plunder for protection? Why is the British Museum’s refusal to return the artifacts untenable?” – below is their description. For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video As the UK continues to reject several countries’ demands to return their stolen artifacts, Greek archaeologist Prof. Christos Tsirogiannis says the reasons given for the refusal are not legitimate. CGTN YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Please note comments are moderated before publication.
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 05, 2023 08:12 UTC
Steve Harwell, Smash Mouth Frontman, Dead at 56
Entertainment Tonight published this video item, entitled “Steve Harwell, Smash Mouth Frontman, Dead at 56” – below is their description. Steve Harwell, Smash Mouth’s lead singer and founder, has died. The band, which reached fame in the early 2000s after their mega-hit, ‘All Star,’ confirmed the sad news Monday on X (formerly Twitter), calling Steve a ‘true American Original.’ Entertainment Tonight YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 05, 2023 08:10 UTC
'Solar’ Cannot Become The Password For An Easy Ride When Our Environment And Land Resources Are At Stake
Grass-roots group Save Waipara Valley (SWV) have identified disturbing signs of ‘greenwashing’ in one developer’s approach to industrial-scale solar generation. Far North Solar Farm Ltd (FNSF) are currently considering the development of 11 large-scale solar plants around New Zealand, including a 200-hectare plant in the Waipara Valley. "Of course renewable energy has huge promise," says Kelsey, "but just because a company generates renewable electricity doesn’t mean that overall it is sustainable and environmentally-friendly." Meeting renewable energy targets must not come at the expense of New Zealand’s environment and food production capacity. Sources:1) Save Waipara Valley have identified disturbing signs of ‘greenwashing’ in FNSF’s approach to the Waipara Valley proposal: See
Source:Stuff
September 05, 2023 07:22 UTC
Government Locks in Big IT Contracts Despite Pledge to Cut Contractor Spending
Public agencies in New Zealand have continued to secure large IT contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars, even as the government promises to reduce spending on contractors. The Labour Party’s recent commitment to cut contractor and consultant spending by $165 million next year has raised questions about the tension between their pledge and the awarded contracts. These contracts align with the government’s push for agencies to utilize private off-site cloud services instead of managing their own information. While the government has faced criticism from the National Party regarding contractor spending, the specific targets for the proposed $165 million cuts have yet to be determined. However, there are concerns that agencies may rush to secure big IT contracts to meet these targets, potentially impacting domestic contracts.
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 05, 2023 02:51 UTC
Open mike 05/09/2023
Good afternoon and thank you for the chance to speak with you today. This province is famous for its energy resources, but long before that and yet now, for being an agricultural powerhouse, and the province of newer industries. During the Covid years we were reminded of just how important
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 05, 2023 00:15 UTC
Act soars, Labour slumps to new poll low
PHOTO: NZ HERALDLabour's vote has collapsed to fresh lows according to a new poll, which shows National and Act on track to govern after the October 14 election. The latest monthly Roy Morgan survey shows Labour has just 24 percent support, down two percent from last month. The Australian company's result is marginally out of step with Kiwi pollsters, who have both Labour and National higher - but with a similar margin - and Act polling in the low teens. The campaign proper began on the weekend with Labour and National holding their party launches in Auckland. The poll results do not capture those events, when Labour launched a new policy to make free basic dental care to under 30s.
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 04, 2023 23:11 UTC
We Talk: Mexicans say Japan’s dumping of nuclear-tainted water is hasty and unethical
CGTN published this video item, entitled “We Talk: Mexicans say Japan’s dumping of nuclear-tainted water is hasty and unethical” – below is their description. For more:https://www.cgtn.com/videoJapan has been releasing the Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean since August 24. On the other side of the Pacific, CGTN Stringer hit the streets of Monterrey, Mexico to interview the local residents. Most strongly opposed and criticized Japan’s practices and were worried about its negative impact on countries like Mexico. “I think Japan’s decision is very hasty, unnecessary and unethical,” a local activist said.
Source:New Zealand Herald
September 04, 2023 20:53 UTC
Cardrona Alpine Resort, New Zealand, Employee Charged as Australians Admit to Free Skiing Scam
Four Australian skiers have admitted to using free passes to ski at Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wānaka, New Zealand, obtained dishonestly through a resort employee. According to a police summary, Michelle Nguyen, 34, who worked for Cardrona Ski Field, provided the passes. Nguyen was charged with dishonestly using a Cardrona ski pass and accessing the resort’s computer to provide the free passes. According to Wikipedia, Cardrona Alpine Resort is an alpine resort in New Zealand’s South Island. The resort is located near Wānaka, a 5.5-hour drive from Christchurch, a three-hour drive from Dunedin, and a 50-minute drive from Queenstown.
Source:Stuff
September 04, 2023 17:30 UTC