Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua calls for sin-bin sanction to ensure ‘clean’ game
Legendary Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has called for a change to the contact rules in the game to ensure players are safe and games are clean. Taurua believes any head-high contact should see the perpetrator removed from the game, to help protect players from head and neck injuries. “I would definitely put across anything that’s head high should be an automatic taken off the court,” she told nzherald.co.nz. In the AFL case players are seeking compensation for pain and suffering, economic loss and medical expenses due to head injuries. A similar class action in the United States brought by former NFL players resulted in an initial payout of more than US$1 billion.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 15, 2023 02:50 UTC
$13k payout: Flyer wins lawsuit after seat he pays for isn’t seat he gets
When you fork out the kind of money you need to in order to fly business class, you expect to get exactly what you pay for. But a New Zealand man says he and his wife did not – and was compensated for the subpar experience. Morgan told the tribunal the Dubai-based carrier had even sent a photo of the business class seats onboard the newer planes after he had bought his ticket. “Emirates advertised a business class service that consumers were very unlikely to receive,” Disputes Tribunal referee Laura Mueller stated. “The advertising of a service that Emirates knew would unlikely be delivered is misleading and deceptive,” she remarked.
Source:Stuff
March 15, 2023 01:02 UTC
Government launches port safety action plan following worker deaths
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Government launches port safety action plan following worker deaths | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. Transport Minister Michael Wood announces an industry-wide change to health and safety at the ports after two workers died within less than a week of one another in April last year. Full story: https://bit.ly/3YPyUgDSubscribe 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
March 15, 2023 00:49 UTC
Michael Wood on City Rail Link budget blowout
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Source:New Zealand Herald
March 14, 2023 23:56 UTC
International Boxing Association president Umar Kremlev strikes conciliatory tone after war of words with IOC
A day prior to the 2023 Women’s World Boxing Championship beginning in New Delhi, the president of the International Boxing Association (IBA) Umar Kremlev continued his war of words with the International Olympic Committee about the Olympic qualifiers ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The premier organisation of boxing was suspended in 2019 by the IOC and the Tokyo Olympics qualification was handled by the Olympic committee itself. We are sure that all the boxers who support IBA will not participate in any other competitions organised by other organisations. “If the IOC wants boxing to be present at the Olympics, they need to cooperate with us, according to our constitution,” said Kremlev later in the conference. They’ve got to make an emphatic statement very soon … they’ve encouraged us to do everything we’re doing and advised us, but they could help more.”It didn’t take Kremlev long to swat away at the hint of a threat from a rival boxing federation’s plan to host its own World Boxing Championships.
Source:Stuff
March 14, 2023 21:21 UTC
Floods, cyclones, thunderstorms: is climate change to blame for New Zealand’s summer of extreme weather?
That extra water vapour tends to fall out as extra rain, but it also provides extra energy to a storm. As the climate continues to change, storm intensity is likely to increase on average, as sea levels continue to rise. An ex-tropical cyclone like Gabrielle, moving over very warm water, can pack a devastating punch. That itself is partly related to the ongoing La Niña event in the tropical Pacific, which tends to pile up warm water (and tropical cyclones) in the west. Warmer seas load the atmosphere with water vapour.
Source:Stuff
March 14, 2023 21:02 UTC
Magician allegedly attacked onstage during cruise ship performance: ‘Absolutely nuts!’
But during a recent performance on a Royal Caribbean cruise, audience members weren’t the only ones left in shock during his act — so was Murphy when an unruly passenger allegedly assaulted him onstage. In it, the Australian TV host and popular magician sits on the edge of the stage performing a trick with a female volunteer from the audience. Glad magician Ben Murphy is ok. Haven’t been able to find how/if Royal Caribbean addressed the pax, but agree with Murphy: their vacation should have ended instantly. #cruisenewshttps://t.co/Aj3Xh9muIm — This Cruise Life (@thiscruiselife) March 14, 2023Magician Ben Murphy attacked on Royal Caribbean cruise – NZ Herald, 12 Mar 2023 #RCCL https://t.co/5oU2xhsbpdAn Australian magician has shared horrifying footage of the moment he was brutally attacked during a live show on a Royal Caribbean cruise. — Cruise Headlines (@cruiseheadlines) March 12, 2023Though the assailant has not been named publicly (nor has the female volunteer), Murphy told 7News that the incident wouldn’t be easy to forget.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 14, 2023 20:44 UTC
Breakfast briefing: US bank stocks shake off contagion fears
In the event, it reported CPI inflation running at 6.0%, the rate markets were expecting and down from 6.4% in January. Despite easing inflation pressures, their retail impulse can't keep up with retail inflation, so retail volumes keep sliding. As we noted yesterday, we are keeping an eye on global investment bank Credit Suisse whose share price has fallen sharply. The bank said overnight that withdrawals had continued into this month, even after it started a huge campaign to win back client confidence. The bitcoin price is much higher again today and is now at US$25,668 and up another +7.0% from this time yesterday.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 14, 2023 20:17 UTC
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Sharks on tour: Great white conservation research reveals ‘incredible’ journey
The 2.75-metre great white Daisy has shown up again after going missing for a month. Rare conservation research has revealed the secret lives of great white sharks - live-tracking one on a more than 1000km round trip around the upper North Island. “A recent Niwa report shows 53 great white sharks were caught and killed in commercial fishing [over the past decade] - and that’s just what’s reported,” he said. Great white sharks are visual predators - they prefer to be in water where they can see their prey [food]. [They eat] kahawai at the surface, whereas stingrays or school sharks [great white prey] are bottom-dwelling.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 14, 2023 20:00 UTC
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Schoolgirl’s polarising note to mum after ‘healthy’ lunchbox punishment
A mum has been left gobsmacked after her daughter wrote a cheeky note back after she was given a “healthy” lunchbox for school. The Melbourne mum explained her primary school-aged daughter was refusing to eat the healthy items in her lunchbox for school every day. So instead of giving in, the mum replaced the special treats she would provide and swapped them for more healthy food until she learned her lesson. But when the mum opened the lunchbox it contained another item - a scathing note from her daughter. “This week after seeing yet another lunch box come home with all the healthy stuff untouched, I made good on my threat to only pack healthy stuff and no treats unless the healthy stuff was eaten,” the woman explained.
Source:Stuff
March 14, 2023 19:51 UTC
"He runs through brick walls for you" - Gary Stead impressed by Neil Wagner's spirited efforts against Sri Lanka in Christchurch
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead lauded Neil Wagner's spirit as it helped them script a thrilling two-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Christchurch. Despite sustaining a back injury while bowling on day three of the Christchurch Test against Sri Lanka and was doubtful of batting on the final day. Wagner felt pain on Day 3 at Hagley and the scan today revealed the extent of his injuries. Wagner felt pain on Day 3 at Hagley and the scan today revealed the extent of his injuries. The second and final Test against Sri Lanka begins on Friday in Wellington.
Source:Stuff
March 14, 2023 17:13 UTC
Women Who Lost Loved Ones in Christchurch Mosque Attacks Transform Tragedy through Creativity
Women directly affected by the terror attacks have turned photographs of lost loved ones into artworks which are now being made into a powerful new exhibition. Over a series of therapeutic workshops, women who had family and friends murdered in the attacks have turned carefully-selected, deeply-personal photos, which they also felt communicated healing and peace, into remarkable prints. Dr Kiran Munir, who lost her husband in the terror attack, took part in the Finding Peace workshops. She said the exhibition is the final stage of the Finding Peace journey for the women, which will allow them to express and communicate their messages to the wider community. Ambreen Naeem, who lost her husband and son at Al Noor Mosque, says the workshops have helped her on her healing journey.
Source:New Zealand Herald
March 14, 2023 16:04 UTC
Teen who fatally stabbed Zion Purukamu in Christchurch sentenced to 5 years, 6 months jail
Khanye Eruera Harimate Te Heuheu attacked Zion Purukamu and the other boys, aged 14 and 17, with a knife outside a Fendalton rental property in August 2021. Kinley told the court she found out Zion had been stabbed minutes after she woke in fright that night. Adam Purukamu told the court Zion was the baby of the family, and the pain of his son's loss was unbearable. "Nothing can justify what you've done," she told Te Heuheu. A fight broke out, in which Te Heuheu stabbed Zion in the abdomen and back.
Source:Stuff
March 14, 2023 11:08 UTC
Daily review 14/03/2023
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Source:Stuff
March 14, 2023 09:50 UTC