New Zealand rugby league player dies after on-field injury
A New Zealand rugby league player has died after suffering a brain injury during a weekend game. Pāpāmoa Bulldogs rugby league player Tere Livingstone was critically injured on the field on June 10 during a shield competition match at Mitchell Park in Tauranga. (Stuff)Scans had revealed a major brain injury and despite surgery, a series of tests revealed his body and brain had not recovered. READ MORE: Man killed in ute crash during Sydney police chaseNew Zealand Rugby League chief executive, Greg Peters, said a full investigation into the incident was underway. "We are deeply saddened by the extremely tragic incident that occurred at Mitchell Park over the weekend with Pāpāmoa player Tere Livingstone."
Source:Stuff
June 16, 2023 15:04 UTC
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Union says New Zealand staff on Qantas New York flight getting a raw deal over rest, airline fights back
An Australian union says New Zealand-based cabin crew on some ultra-long haul Qantas flights are getting shorter rest breaks than crew flying out of Australia. New Zealand-based crew are staffing the new Qantas Auckland-New York non-stop flight and some other long-haul routes. He told the Herald it flies in the face of fatigue concerns around the appropriate rest cabin crew should be receiving. Flight attendants on the New York flight are mainly Kiwis and have two nights on the ground in New York after their flights which are in the air for about 16 hours. Unions in this country accused Air New Zealand of doing the same when it opened a base for cabin crew in Shanghai.
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 16, 2023 14:34 UTC
Small Cap Value Report (Fri 16 June 2023) - TSCO, MER, CTA, PEEL, TPK
Have a lovely weekend, let's hope the warm weather continues (with some heavy showers overnight, for the garden!) It's been great having Roland here this week, covering for Graham's holiday, so many thanks to Roland. Also I saw that Roland did an interview with Paul Hill, which I listened to last night - lots of interesting (mostly mid cap) share ideas. Red - means we see significant, or serious problems, so anyone looking at the share needs to be aware of the high risk. As it's quiet for small cap news today, I'll stray into larger territory too (our usual £1bn upper market…
Source:Stuff
June 16, 2023 14:01 UTC
Finalists for the 2023 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards announced
The TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards organisers, NZ Marketing magazine and NZ Marketing Association, are delighted to unveil the finalists for this year’s competition following the successful completion of round one judging. This year’s celebration promises to be an unforgettable affair,” says David Nothling-Demmer, Editor of NZ Marketing. Tickets to the Awards night are currently on sale and finalists and their marketing partners are encouraged to get in quick. For further information pertaining to the Awards, including the latest announcements and FAQs, visit the NZ Marketing website. The 2023 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards are once again proudly brought to you by Premier Sponsor and supporter of exceptional marketing in New Zealand, TVNZ, as well as Category Sponsors oOh!media, Stuff, NZME, Google, The Radio Bureau, ThinkTV, REACH, Cartology and Are Media.
Source:Stuff
June 16, 2023 13:12 UTC
NZ news: Malaysian who hutang 14 Ah long
New Zealand Immigration and Protection Tribunal denied his appeal. The man was in Malaysia when he started a money lending business in 2003, taking money from investors and lending it out at a high interest rate. But in 2008, when business became rocky, he decided to borrow money from loan sharks and other lenders to keep afloat. New Zealand Immigration and Protection Tribunal found the man’s statements credible, but did not find any evidence that his life was under threat. New Zealand Immigration and Protection Tribunal denied his appeal.
Source:Stuff
June 16, 2023 12:03 UTC
Open mike 16/06/2023
The Independent Electoral Review out today has included a recommendation to ‘affect the Treaty of Waitangi andPrinciples’ and make it one of the Act’s ‘explicit objectives’. What ‘principles’ are they talking about exactly? Our Electoral Act is the foundation of unwavering equality for every New Zealander
Source:Stuff
June 16, 2023 09:27 UTC
Daily review 16/06/2023
Written By: notices and features - Date published: 5:30 pm, June 16th, 2023 - 25 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: Tweet
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 16, 2023 06:53 UTC
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‘Pretty sh*t’: Farmers worry about huge costs & IMF assesses NZ economy
Farmers at Fieldays say they’re struggling with costs and a lower Fonterra forecast payout, while the International Monetary Fund warns more rate hikes may be needed. Video / NZ HeraldNew Zealand’s recession is rural, with farmers describing the state of the economy in dire terms. The International Monetary Fund was more optimistic - its assessment of our economy released this week said the slowdown was necessary, but it saw economic growth ahead. The IMF NZ mission chief explained its forecast in today’s episode of Markets with Madison above. Get investment insights from the experts on Markets with Madison every Monday and Friday on the NZ Herald.
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 16, 2023 06:04 UTC
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Stuart Nash saga: Conflict of interest identified in investigation into sacked minister
Chris Hipkins has announced that ex-Police Minister Stuart Nash will be stripped of all his cabinet portfolios after a new scandal has emerged. Video / NZ HeraldAn investigation into sacked minister Stuart Nash’s communications with his donors has identified another conflict of interest. However, the report did highlight one matter when Nash identified a conflict of interest when a close associate and donor was appointed to a government advisory board Nash was linked to. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins sacked Stuart Nash as a minister earlier this year following the Napier MP's communication with donors. Photo / Mark MitchellThe report said Nash removed himself from the appointment process in an effort to manage the conflict, but Hayward determined Nash should have done more.
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 16, 2023 05:04 UTC
How close is Luxon’s ‘Get NZ back on track’ to Trump’s ‘Make America Great Again’
Seeing as the issues we face currently have their roots in the underfunding of Key, I’m not sure where National now want to go back to. All their policy platform is slash and burn rhetoric with a promise to put kids in ankle bracelets at a younger age than ACT want to. National already have older voters, they need something to gain younger voters and playing to some rose coloured glasses nostalgia seems misplaced. Since when the hell was NZ ever on track past the neoliberal revolution anyway? If you can’t contribute but want to help, please always feel free to share our blogs on social media
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 16, 2023 04:33 UTC
Why Rawiri is right, Opotiki gang hysteria and ACTs subhuman comment – don’t you sometimes wish National and ACT were actually in power?
Gang presence in Ōpōtiki after murder ‘unacceptable’ – LuxonLabour’s “inaction” around the gang presence in Ōpōtiki after a gang leader’s murder is “unacceptable”, according to National Party leader Christopher Luxon. TDB Recommends NewzEngine.comYou get that the creators of these gangs were the kids abused by the State in State care right? Part of me wishes that ACT and National were actually in power, because what are they seriously suggesting here? That’s why David Seymour’s ‘subhuman’ comment is so disgraceful and in fact far more terrifying than angry gang mourners because once someone is determined ‘subhuman’ by the State, the State legitimises any response. To have the leader of the 3rd largest political party in NZ start the ‘subhuman’ game is a dangerous escalation.
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 16, 2023 04:04 UTC
NZ Herald's Liam Dann: GDP result makes it more likely the Reserve Bank won't increase rates
The data is in, and New Zealand is officially into a technical recession. New figures from Stats NZ show GDP fell 0.1 percent in the March quarter- the second consecutive quarter of negative growth. NZ Herald business editor Liam Dann says there could be another bump that puts pressure on the Reserve Bank, but the GDP figure make it likely the bank won't increase rates. LISTEN ABOVE
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 16, 2023 02:45 UTC
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Air New Zealand’s longest-serving flight attendant retires
Ron Twine who has worked for Air New Zealand as a flight attendant for 53 years is gearing up to take his last flight before retiring. Photo / SuppliedAlready, Twine is the longest-serving flight attendant in the airline’s history. “Being a flight attendant isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle and something that I have absolutely relished for 53 years. As for words of wisdom, Twine said anyone who loved travel and people should consider a job as a flight attendant. “As a flight attendant, you wear so many hats, you take on the role of counsellor, nurse, babysitter, entertainer and the best part is you get to help people.”
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 16, 2023 01:55 UTC
NZ farmers 'shouldn't pay for emissions if other countries aren't'
ACT leader David Seymour says his party wants a system that doesn’t drive production offshore. New Zealand should not be a first mover when it comes to a farm carbon tax, ACT leader David Seymour says. “If farmers in countries who are our biggest trading partners are not paying a price for their methane emissions, neither should New Zealand farmers,” said ACT party leader David Seymour when he announced the party’s primary industries policy at Fieldays in Hamilton on Thursday. Gerhard Uys/Stuff ACT leader David Seymour says he understands that agriculture is important to the country’s economy. “This would allow farmers to trade surplus water allocations amongst each other according to a sensible pricing system,” Seymour said.
Source:Stuff
June 16, 2023 00:31 UTC
Boozed man in crashed car claims he wasn't driving
An intoxicated man found in a car that rolled on a Dunedin motorway claimed he was not the driver - despite being the only occupant. Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said the vehicle was travelling south when it crossed into the opposite lane of the northern motorway near Waitati Valley Rd at 6.30pm last night. The vehicle rolled and spun around to end up facing north along the motorway. When police arrived officers talked to the occupant of the vehicle, who was processed for drink driving and blew 844mcg. Snr Sgt Bond said the occupant told police ‘‘he wasn’t the driver at the time.’’Police were still investigating if there was another person in the vehicle.
Source:Otago Daily Times
June 15, 2023 23:53 UTC