Crotty's sister worried about concussions
gettyimages-1018610756.jpg Wallaby David Pocock checks on Ryan Crotty after he was knocked down early in the match. Photo: Getty ImagesRyan Crotty's sister has voiced her concerns over the All Black's concussion problems after the midfield back was forced out of last night's Bledisloe Cup match against the Wallabies. gettyimages-521335018_0.jpg Ryan Crotty with sister Shea at a Crusaders match. Crotty has suffered six concussions in the past 15 months, including during Super Rugby games in March and May this year. Crotty will miss the second Bledisloe Cup test in Auckland next Saturday.
Source:Otago Daily Times
August 18, 2018 22:18 UTC
Double bogey finish sinks Ko
Double bogey finish sinks New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko in IndianapolisANDY LYONS/GETTY IMAGES Lydia Ko has stayed right in the hunt at the LPGA Tour's Indy Women In Tech Championship in Indianapolis. A double bogey on the 18th hole of her third round has seemingly sunk the hopes of Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko at the LPGA Tour's Indy Women in Tech Championship on Sunday (NZ time). Her third round was then sparkling, with Ko picking up shots at four, five, nine, 10, 13 and 14, before her first bogey, at 15. She made amends by birdying 16, but then was left to stew over her final-hole blunder. READ MORE: Lee keeps PGA Tour cardMeanwhile, fellow Kiwi Danny Lee shot a three-under 67 in his third round at the PGA Tour's Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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August 18, 2018 22:07 UTC
South Africa rally to beat Argentina
gettyimages-1018770128.jpg South Africa's Tendai Mtawarira (Beast) looks to off-load the ball at Jonsson Kings Park. Photo: Getty ImagesWingers Aphiwe Dyantyi and Makazole Mapimpi scored two tries each as South Africa rallied in the second half to beat Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener on Saturday. Lukhanyo Am and Faf de Klerk claimed South Africa's other tries while Nicolas Sanchez, Pablo Matera and Matias Moroni crossed the line for Argentina. Am opened the scoring after eight minutes but Argentina hit back quickly as they took advantage of errors to see Sanchez and Matera over the tryline. Earlier on Saturday, the All Blacks beat Australia 38-13 in Sydney in the opening game of this year's competition and first Bledisloe Cup test.
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August 18, 2018 21:45 UTC
Hire women, and men work harder
Hire women, and men work harderSUPPLIED Ports of Auckland operates a fleet of 13 metre tall manual straddle carriers which can stack containers up to three high. Hiring women had a big impact on the men at Ports of Auckland. Diane Edwards, general manager for people, systems and technology at Ports of Auckland, believed hiring women was key to lifting productivity. "Lashing is a hard, physical job, therefore you didn't get many women," Edwards said. "When you have women downstairs, and women in management roles, men behave differently," Edwards said.
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August 18, 2018 21:45 UTC
Crash knocks down pole near Port Chalmers
Emergency services are attending a crash in Dunedin after a car knocked down a power pole this morning, closing part of State Highway 88. A police spokeswoman said the single-car crash happened in Sir John Thorn Dr in Sawyers Bay near Port Chalmers at 8.30am and it was believed the driver was not injured. The concrete power pole has blocked part of Sir John Thorn Dr (SH88 between Roseneath and Port Chalmers) and fire crews were also sent to the scene. The New Zealand Transport Agency advised the highway between the intersections of Station Rd and Wickliffe Tce was closed and a diversion was in place. Northbound traffic should use Station Rd, Stevenson Ave, Borlases Rd and then back onto SH88.
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August 18, 2018 21:33 UTC
All Blacks set for World Cup date with Namibia
All Blacks set for World Cup date with NamibiaMike Hewitt All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett attempts to beat a Namibia defender at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The All Blacks will play Namibia at the 2019 Rugby World after the Africans qualified for their sixth consecutive tournament with a win over Kenya. Namibia - coached by Welshman Phil Davies - join world champions New Zealand, South Africa, Italy and the Repechage winner in Pool B. READ MORE:* Gaffe mars Bledisloe broadcast* Crotty, Ioane out* All Blacks romp home* How we rated the ABsPhil Walter The All Blacks applaud Namibia off the field after their 2015 Rugby World Cup match in London. World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumount congratulated Namibia on winning the Rugby Africa Gold Cup and said they were "impressive throughout the competition and are deserved champions".
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August 18, 2018 19:41 UTC
McCartney withdraws injured
Kiwi pole vaulter Eliza McCartney injured in Diamond League eventANTHONY AU-YEUNG/PHOTOSPORT Eliza McCartney was forced to withdraw from the Diamond League in Birmingham due to a foot injury. (FILE PIC)Kiwi pole vault queen Eliza McCartney was forced to retire from the Diamond League event in Birmingham on Sunday morning (NZ time) after suffering an injured heel. McCartney was on just her second jump of the day, trying again to clear 4.20m, when the mishap happened. She drops a place to seventh in the Diamond League season standings, with just the final round left. That is split between Zurich (Switzerland) and Brussels (Belgium) in a fortnight's time, with the women's pole vault taking place in the former.
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August 18, 2018 19:41 UTC
Springboks surge past Pumas
Springboks rely on 2nd-half surge to see off Argentina 34-21GALLO IMAGES/GETTY Marcos Kremer of Argentina has words with Malcolm Marx of South Africa during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina. South Africa scored four tries in the second half to come from behind and beat Argentina 34-21 in the Rugby Championship, avoiding a second straight surprise defeat to the Pumas in Durban. Centre Lukhanyo Am put South Africa in front in the eighth minute but the home team couldn't hold the lead. Matera, in his 50th test, strode in to score when South Africa again lost possession. South Africa was still in control when debutant flyhalf Damian Willemse, who came off the bench, threw a high looping pass to another newcomer, flanker Marco van Staden.
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August 18, 2018 19:09 UTC
Bledisloe Cup broadcast marred by gaffe
Bledisloe Cup broadcast marred by gaffeMark Kolbe An Australian rugby commentator offended some viewers with a comment about Wallabies hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau during a Bledisloe Cup broadcast in Sydney. Veteran sports broadcaster Gordon Bray has come under fire for describing an Australian player as having a 'golliwog haircut' during the Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney on Saturday. When contacted by Fairfax Media after the match, Bray said it was a poor choice of words. Did Gordon Bray just use the term "Golliwog haircut"?! #BledisloeCup — Joel Werner (@joelwerner) August 18, 2018Cameron Spencer Veteran Australian rugby broadcaster Gordon Bray.
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August 18, 2018 18:22 UTC
Sir Ted rides again
Sir Graham Henry, the Great Redeemer rides again with Auckland DAVID LONGCHRIS MCKEEN/ STUFF 16082018 Chris McKeen/Stuff NEWS PHOTOS: Sir Graham Henry at an Auckland rugby training session in Sandringham in Auckland. "Also, to be frank, I've been a bit disappointed with what's happened to the greater Auckland rugby scene. "Rugby coaching is in the blood, it's been part of me for a long time," he said. "Massive for Auckland Rugby and obviously the culture that comes with Ted (Henry) is very important for us. "It's been good for our coaches and if you ask Ted, it's been good for him as well.
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August 18, 2018 17:03 UTC
Interim chief's focus on relationships
Andrew Pragnell focused on relationships during his time in charge at NZ Football ANDREW VOERMANABIGAIL DOUGHERTY/STUFF Andrew Pragnell wants to be approachable during his time as NZ Football's chief executive. Those complaints prompted an independent review, currently being carried out by employment lawyer Phillipa Muir, its scope expanded to cover the conduct of all of NZ Football's staff and officials. "I'm of the view that we need to give them every opportunity to perform well at the next World Cup," he said. To lead NZ Football in the short term, Pragnell has taken unpaid leave from his day job at Sport NZ, where he is manager of its partnerships team. While he awaits the completion of the Muir review, his immediate focus is on ensuring the governing body's relationships with federations, clubs, and other stakeholders are healthy.
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August 18, 2018 17:03 UTC
Don McGlashan: Small towns, surprising songs and sexy crayfish
Don McGlashan: Small towns, surprising songs and sexy crayfishThe trout or the kayak? "It's fantastic touring to such small places" says Don McGlashan. It becomes a celebration, both for you and for them," says Don McGlashan. READ MORE:* Former Mutton Birds' front man Don McGlashan announces NZ tour* Don McGlashan: Lost for words at WOW* Don McGlashan - counting his lucky stars* The outsider's search for homeMcGlashan is currently in Vancouver – his second home due to his wife's work commitments there – but his mind has flown back here, to the lesser travelled backroads of his homeland. Leisha Knox From Blam Blam Blam, The Front Lawn, From Scratch and of course, The Mutton Birds, Don McGlashan has been performing since the early eighties.
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August 18, 2018 17:01 UTC
The worrying joy of warm elbows
The worrying joy of warm elbowsDAMIEN O'CARROLL The Mercedes-Benz S560 coupe is a veritable blitzkrieg of luxury. Including the ability to warm your elbows. OPINION: With a basic asking price of $257,600, the Mercedes-Benz S560 coupe is undoubtedly a one-percenter's car. We have, as a species, finally made it to the point in our 'civilisation' where someone, somewhere almost certainly actually uttered the phrase "our customers will want warm elbows." Someone who truly appreciates having warm elbows.
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August 18, 2018 17:01 UTC
Smash the avocado toast habit and find financial freedom
Smash the avocado toast habit and find financial freedomBen Pruchnie Buying overpriced coffee every day is a habit that will cost you $20,000 over 10 years, but it’s not easy to go cold turkey. Smash your avocado toast habit. I used to think the key to financial success lay in resisting these sorts of everyday temptations. Duhigg breaks a habit down into three parts: the cue or trigger, the behaviour itself, and the the reward that reinforces the cycle. For example, if it turns out you're really just craving a break, you can go talk to a coworker, or do some stretching, or just walk around the block.
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August 18, 2018 16:52 UTC
Pike River boss Peter Whittall guilt-free, living in Australia
Pike River boss Peter Whittall guilt-free, living in AustraliaJONATHAN MARSHALL Former Pike River chief executive Peter Whittall, pictured in Australia's Wollongong, New South Wales, where he works at a resthome. Unrepentant former Pike River boss Peter Whittall has horrified the dead men's families by dismissing a looming manslaughter prosecution, saying he has nothing to be ashamed of. READ MORE:* Intact body in Pike River Mine* Pike River mine recovery should be completed by March, 2019* Minister hands Pike River families key to mine access road* Pike River: Exploring the 'latest' footage* Pike River mum: 'What we wanted was, and still is, simple'Whittall's comments were met with fury by Anna Osborne, whose husband Milton died in the 2010 explosion. SUPPLIED For the first time since the Pike River Mine exploded in November 2010, Pike River Families Reference Group representatives Anna Osborne (left) and Sonya Rockhouse were able to walk 30 metres into the mine entrance tunnel (drift) today. Minister for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little said he was glad Whittall understood one thing: someone would be held responsible.
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August 18, 2018 16:52 UTC