IPL 2023: CSK opener Devon Conway backtracks on 'biggest victory of career statement' after final win
By India Today Sports Desk: CSK opener Devon Conway has backtracked on his big claim that the IPL 2023 final win on Monday was the biggest victory of his career, after receiving backlash from the New Zealand cricket team fans. advertisementAfter the win, the CSK opener said, as quoted by ANI, that it was the biggest win of his career. Conway also said that the WTC final win was very, very special for him. “I think it’s the best T20 victory of my career, I wouldn’t say it’s overall my best. But certainly best T20 victory or achievement in my career,” Conway told RNZ, backtracking from his original statement.
Source:Stuff
May 31, 2023 04:12 UTC
We have juicy intel about what REALLY goes down behind the scenes on MasterChef Australia
Where do the MasterChef contestants live during filming? Despite the confusion caused by the behind-the-scenes greenroom photos, Refinery29 confirmed that the MasterChef contestants live in serviced apartments during filming. The MasterChef contestants live in serviced apartments. Yawn, that sounds tiring…Do the MasterChef judges try every dish? The MasterChef judges try every single dish prepared for them.
Source:Stuff
May 31, 2023 03:27 UTC
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Beckenridge mystery: Stepfather, boy used code names in texts, witness says
John Beckenridge, left, disappeared with his stepson Mike Zhao-Beckenridge, right, in March 2015. John Beckenridge, left, disappeared with his stepson Mike Zhao-Beckenridge, right, in March 2015. He said prior to their disappearance a phone used by Beckenridge sent some cryptic messages:“Falcon, the one that has 603 at the end. The one that ends on 603, okay.”The 603 number seemed to refer to the phone Beckenridge used, the hearing was told. He said Beckenridge had an air-to-ground phone that looked very similar to a satellite phone, but sold it in 2014.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 31, 2023 03:22 UTC
Large sum of money stolen from ATM on Christchurch street
The burglary happened on Stanmore Rd in Linwood, Christchurch, early on Sunday, May 14. (File photo)A large sum of money was stolen from an ATM on a Christchurch street, prompting a police call for help from the public. The burglary happened on Stanmore Rd in Linwood sometime between 4.30am and 6am on Sunday, May 14. *CORRECTION: Police initially said the ATM was stolen. They later said the ATM was broken into and a large sum of money was stolen from it, but the ATM itself was not taken.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 31, 2023 02:01 UTC
Breakfast briefing: Pandemic consequences bedevil China
The Dallas Fed survey of factories in their oil patch is quite subdued in May which is probably no surprise given the languishing oil price. And with today's oil price retreat it will probably be even lower in June. And staying in China, a strong echo from their brutal pandemic lockdown is starting to play out in their economy. In Japan, their jobless rate fell back to the 2.6% level it was a few months ago, which was a better result than expected. But oil prices are a lot lower today from yesterday at just over US$69/bbl in the US and that is down -US$4/bbl.
Source:Stuff
May 31, 2023 01:28 UTC
Open mike 31/05/2023
The passing of the Fair Pay Agreements Bill last year was described as one of the most significant changes to New Zealand’s employment relations landscape for a generation. Yesterday, hospitality workers took a major step towards gaining an FPA of their own. More than 150,000 hospitality workers and 24,000 employers ...
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May 31, 2023 00:58 UTC
Allan gives wrong speech on freedom camping bill
Justice Minister Kiri Allan was given the wrong speech to read by Labour whips. Photo: NZ HeraldLabour Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan has read the wrong speech at the third reading of a freedom camping bill in Parliament. Allan was roped in to speak on the bill at the last minute and Labour whips gave her the wrong speech to read. She should have realised it was the wrong speech, the wrong reading." It's not the first time MPs have read the wrong speech.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 31, 2023 00:17 UTC
Minister investigated, scrap yard fire burns & Loafers Lodge inspections revealed
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Minister investigated, scrap yard fire burns & Loafers Lodge inspections revealed | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Minister investigated over accusations she misled parliament, fire crews fight blaze in South Auckland and Wayne Brown lashes out on the eve of his final Budget proposal in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/3p6756raSubscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jXCheck out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oqFollow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXeFollow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbvnzherald.co.nz YouTube Channel
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 30, 2023 20:14 UTC
Blues hooker Ricky Riccitelli signs on for more
Ricky Riccitelli commits to the Blues for another two years. The Blues’ stocks continue to look healthy with dynamic hooker, Ricky Riccitelli signing a two-year contract extension through to the end of 2025. Riccitelli has played 21 matches for the Blues since shifting north from the Hurricanes in 2022 where he earned 92 Super Rugby caps. Hannah Peters/Getty Images Ricky Riccitelli will play for the Blues through to the end of the 2025 Super Rugby season. Joe Allison/Getty Images Ricky Riccitelli on the charge for the Blues against his old Hurricanes team.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 30, 2023 19:32 UTC
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8 of the best islands to visit by cruise ship
Photo / Hawaii Tourism & Tor JohnsonDiscover some of the world’s best islands to visit on a cruise ship, from a tiny tropical paradise that was home to Paul Gauguin to off-beat European destinations and the untamed beauty of Papua New Guinea. Dine on traditional fare at a Hawaiian luau, visit famous movie locations, or combine soft adventure with the island’s rural history on a tubing tour around a former sugarcane plantation. Paul Gauguin Cruises, Marquesas, Tuamotus & Society Islands, 14 nights, from $11,850ppSingaporeWant to visit an island and an entire country at the same time? Singapore is a popular cruise departure port that’s compact, clean, easy to get around and perfect for a pre- or post-cruise stay. Join a walking tour of Hvar’s historic Old Town, tour a vineyard and meet the winemaker, or go off-road on a 4WD tour through the Dalmatian countryside.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 30, 2023 18:33 UTC
Security update causes widespread outages to NZ websites, apps
An internet glitch rendered banking apps and a number of .co.nz websites inaccessible for some users this morning. “Our apologies, we’re aware that certain Internet Service providers are encountering issues this morning. Our teams are looking into this at the moment and we hope to have this resolved soon.”On Twitter, Hamish Mack posted: “NZ sites RNZ, New World shopping online and Kiwibank sites are not working? One customer of One NZ (formerly Vodafone NZ) said he had issues accessing multiple .co.nz internet addresses from around 11.30pm last night. It’s better to wait until your internet service provider has followed InternetNZ’s instructions to flush its own cache (temporary storage of websites and related data, designed to speed up loading).
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 30, 2023 11:37 UTC
PM Hipkins accuses National Party of ‘dog whistle’ over Te reo Māori road signs
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “PM Hipkins accuses National Party of ‘dog whistle’ over Te reo Māori road signs | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. PM Chris Hipkins took a swing at National during his weekly post-Cabinet press conference, referencing how Air New Zealand had tried to trademark “kia ora”. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/fz3wfj8w Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jX Check out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249 Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oq Follow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXe Follow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbv nzherald.co.nz YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.
Source:New Zealand Herald
May 30, 2023 08:13 UTC
Open mike 30/05/2023
Before the pandemic, thousands of international students came to New Zealand from India each year. Now the borders are open again, students are returning, and India is a ‘growth market’. W hat does the transaction of international education mean for those who participate in it, both in New Zealand and India, ...
Source:Otago Daily Times
May 30, 2023 07:20 UTC
'Gracious and heartfelt': Tributes flow for Tonga's Princess Mele
Tributes are pouring in for Tonga’s “beloved” Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili who died in Auckland on Sunday, aged 75. Princess Mele was a cousin of King Tupou VI, and the eldest daughter of the late Prince Fatafehi Tu'ipelehake and Princess Melen'aite. “I recall Princess Mele’s emotional and powerful speech during the Dawn Raids Apology in 2021. “Her speech at the Dawn Raids Apology in 2021 was breathtaking and demonstrated the dignity and elegance of true leadership,” Sorensen said. Both King Tupou VI and Princess Mele are the grandchildren of the late Queen Salote.
Source:Stuff
May 30, 2023 06:40 UTC