One critically injured in South Otago crash
One person is critically injured after a crash on State Highway 1 near Clinton, South Otago. A police spokeswoman said emergency services responded to the two-vehicle collision, believed to be between a car and a truck, near the intersection of SH 1 and Black Bridge Rd, Ashley Downs. Nobody else was injured in the crash. The road was closed while emergency services worked at the scene but reopened shortly before 9pm. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are underway by the Serious Crash Unit.
Source:Otago Daily Times
June 01, 2023 13:42 UTC
Blues keep focus on task at hand
We have no preferences [about who they play]; every team is a good team once you get to the playoffs. One unexpected bonus for the Blues was the return of captain and No8 this week, Dalton Papali'i, a week early from suspension. Who takes the top try scorers crown?#SuperRugbyPacific pic.twitter.com/AjDNDndOAu — Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) May 31, 2023Papali'i went through the World Rugby intervention programme with McGrath. Dalton did a great job, so much so that World Rugby want to use some of the stuff he did as a tool for other coaching interventions. World Rugby said I have learned my lesson.
Source:Stuff
June 01, 2023 11:00 UTC
In full: Auckland Mayor presents budget proposal at chaotic press conference
nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “In full: Auckland Mayor presents budget proposal at chaotic press conference | nzherald.co.nz” – below is their description. People “went mad” about proposed cuts to art and culture, and “we heard that”, Brown said at the rambling press conference, which was delayed after some media were refused entry. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/yykuet2xSubscribe 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
June 01, 2023 10:34 UTC
Boucher steps down as Stuff CEO amid governance shake-up
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Source:Stuff
June 01, 2023 05:25 UTC
Wayne Brown's media ban attempt for Auckland Council budget speech an 'insult to voters' - Media Freedom Committee
Photo: RNZ / Marika KhabaziThe Media Freedom Committee has called Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's exclusion of certain media outlets from his budget speech on Thursday "unacceptable". Stuff reported amongst those allowed in were "business leaders, former politicians and former rugby league coach Sir Graham Lowe". A response from the mayor's office said the announcement was "not a press conference" and contents of the meeting were scheduled to be distributed via social media following the event. "taff and guests were disappointed with the conduct of some media who forced their way into the event and disrupted the mayors speech." Simpson said selling shareholding was not just a short-term fix, and would save the council $100 million a year in debt interest.
Source:Stuff
June 01, 2023 05:24 UTC
Boomer King announces firesale Airport privatisation while censoring media – if the Left did this there would be riots down Queen Street!
We are just seeing some of the most extraordinary tactics being used as the Boomer King attempts to ram his firesafe Airport privatisation through. He is now censoring media from the press conference where he’s attempting this firesale!!!!!!!!!! ‘Insult to voters’: Media Freedom boss pans Auckland mayor Wayne Brown’s cherry-picking of journalistsNew Zealand’s media alliance has panned Auckland mayor Wayne Brown over a “cack-handed” attempt to cherry-pick journalists to cover a council budget announcement. Brown’s office had cherry-picked the media organisations invited to the update. If you can’t contribute but want to help, please always feel free to share our blogs on social media
Source:Stuff
June 01, 2023 05:04 UTC
Settled Highlanders ready for Eden Park showdown
Continuity of selection means that the Highlanders have a more settled look to the side named to take on the Blues at Eden Park in Friday's DHL Super Rugby Pacific regular-season finale. Dermody said Gregory's high work rate would be part of the task in front of all the side to lift their efforts at Eden Park to ensure their playoff berth. "They are a team that feasts on that [turnover ball] – not just Mark Telea, but they're a dangerous team all over. That has been helped by a request for flanker Shannon Frizell to be exempted from his All Blacks' rest week. Blues v Highlanders: Friday 2 June, 7.05pm NZT, Eden Park.
Source:Stuff
June 01, 2023 05:03 UTC
The Daily Blog Open Mic – 1st June 2023
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day. The Editor doesn’t moderate this blog, 3 volunteers do, they are very lenient to provide you a free speech space but if it’s just deranged abuse or putting words in bloggers mouths to have a pointless argument, we don’t bother publishing. EDITORS NOTE: – By the way, here’s a list of shit that will get your comment dumped. Sexist language, homophobic language, racist language, anti-muslim hate, transphobic language, Chemtrails, 9/11 truthers, Qanon lunacy, climate deniers, anti-fluoride fanatics, anti-vaxxer lunatics, 5G conspiracy theories, the virus is a bioweapon, some weird bullshit about the UN taking over the world and ANYONE that links to fucking infowar.
Source:Stuff
June 01, 2023 04:43 UTC
New CEO and senior MDs vow to take Stuff into the AI era
Exactly three years to the day after Sinead Boucher acquired Stuff for $1 from reluctant previous owner Nine Entertainment, the company has a new CEO and three new managing directors to free its owner up to concentrate on strategy. Boucher becomes executive chair and publisher of the company, which
Source:Stuff
June 01, 2023 04:02 UTC
New leadership group for Stuff revealed
Stuff has taken a bold step towards the future, appointing a new CEO and introducing three Managing Director positions to spearhead its major businesses. Laura Maxwell has been appointed as Chief Executive of Stuff Group, while current owner and publisher Sinead Boucher will become the Executive Chair and Publisher of the company. Stuff Limited was purchased in a management buyout from its Australian owners Nine at the peak of the Covid pandemic. Chief Audio Officer Nadia Tolich has been appointed MD of Stuff Digital, and is charged with leading stuff.co.nz, Neighbourly and the rapidly growing audio division. The flourishing Stuff Events business will also fold into Stuff Brand Connections.
Source:Stuff
June 01, 2023 03:34 UTC
Sinead Boucher assembles new leadership group for the next generation of Stuff
Laura Maxwell has been appointed as Chief Executive of Stuff Group, while current owner and publisher Sinead Boucher will become the Executive Chair and Publisher of the company. Stuff Limited was purchased in a management buyout from its Australian owners Nine at the peak of the Covid pandemic. Chief Audio Officer Nadia Tolich has been appointed MD of Stuff Digital, and is charged with leading stuff.co.nz, Neighbourly and the rapidly growing audio division. The flourishing Stuff Events business will also fold into Stuff Brand Connections. Boucher said the line up of extremely talented new leaders, with unrivalled experience in digital and publishing innovation, editorial and commercial was a really exciting development for Stuff and its customers and people.
Source:Stuff
June 01, 2023 03:34 UTC
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Stuff leadership changes: Sinead Boucher steps down as CEO, becomes executive chair; Laura Maxwell to take reins
Stuff chief executive Sinead Boucher. Photo / StuffSinead Boucher is stepping down as Stuff CEO to become executive chair of her own company as part of a wide-sweeping change in leadership at the publishing firm. Former NZME executive Laura Maxwell will take the reins as CEO, while two other former NZME leaders take up two of three new managing director roles. Laura Maxwell is the new Stuff CEO. It is three years to the day since Boucher acquired Stuff Limited, for $1, from its Australian owners Nine at the peak of the Covid pandemic.
Source:Stuff
June 01, 2023 03:08 UTC
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Teacher found dead beside killer boyfriend’s body, police alerted after baby daughter’s cries
Florida teacher Amanda Hicks found dead beside her partner after her baby's cries alerted police to the scene. Photo / FacebookFlorida teacher Amanda Hicks found dead beside her partner after her baby's cries alerted police to the scene. Photo / FacebookA much-loved school teacher in the US was found dead beside her boyfriend in a suspected murder-suicide that has rocked Florida. Florida teacher Amanda Hicks found dead beside her partner after her baby's cries alerted police to the scene. Photo / FacebookHicks’ friend Raquel Magallon opened up about the 26-year-old school teacher, saying she was the “happiest person” and always dreamed of working with children.
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 01, 2023 03:01 UTC
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Cyclone Gabrielle: 700 homes unliveable, 10,000 need flood protection
A further 10,000 homes will require investment in flood mitigation around them so they are protected when the next severe weather event hits. The Government has set three categories for affected areas to be designated. Robertson said the Government will enter into a “funding arrangement” with councils to offer the buyout for homes in category 3. “The Government is committed to assisting local councils to find solutions for those who have been affected,” Robertson said. Councils would lead further engagement with affected property owners in their areas, Robertson said.
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 01, 2023 02:52 UTC
Mayor's media ban attempt an 'insult to voters'
Wayne Brown has had a strained relationship with media since taking the mayoral chains last year. Photo: RNZThe Media Freedom Council has called Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's exclusion of certain media outlets from his budget speech "unacceptable". Stuff reported amongst those allowed in were "business leaders, former politicians and former rugby league coach Sir Graham Lowe". Richard Sutherland Photo: RNZStuff queried the mayor's decision and was told only a "select few journalists… we feel were best able to convey the mayor's message" were invited. Sutherland called Brown's decision an "affront to the democratic process and an insult to voters".
Source:Stuff
June 01, 2023 02:32 UTC