Kiwi sports star pleads guilty after wild Cup Day incident
A sports star accused of dishonestly taking a vehicle and intentional damage in an incident after Christchurch’s annual Cup Day last year has pleaded guilty to a single lesser charge of wilful damage. An interim suppression order prevents the Herald from reporting his name and any other details that may identify him. However, last week he entered a guilty plea to one charge of wilful damage. According to the police summary of facts, on Wednesday, November 15, last year – the day after Cup Day in Christchurch – the man was at a suburban address. “The defendant crashed the vehicle into the victim’s garage, causing substantial damage to the garage and the vehicle,” police said.
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 18, 2024 19:19 UTC
Sir Ian McKellen hospitalised after falling off stage during London theatre show
Sir Ian McKellen has been taken to hospital after falling during a theatre production. Photo / APSir Ian McKellen has been taken to hospital after falling during a theatre production. Photo / APSir Ian McKellen is in hospital after falling off the stage during a theatre performance in London. McKellen reportedly “cried out in pain” and theatre staff hurried to help him. McKellen was playing Falstaff in the production and thus wearing a fatsuit costume, which may have cushioned his fall.
Source:New Zealand Herald
June 18, 2024 17:05 UTC
Dairy industry not so different from meat industry
Through most of the last 40 years, the dairy sector has been seen as the way to get rich, in stark contrast to the increasingly threatened red meat industry. The dairy industry was regarded as more fortunate than meat because during the 90s and the first part of the 21st century global demand for New Zealand’s dairy production grew strongly compared with our grassfed lamb and beef. Farmer-owned cooperatives were one structure favoured as an effective way of preventing overseas ownership of production facilities, although British companies Vesteys and Borthwicks controlled a substantial part of the North Island meat industry. This suggests the dairy industry’s latest rationalisation has started about 30 years later than the meat industry. The rest of the dairy industry concentrates on a narrow range of added value products, mainly directed towards food service, nutritional and consumer end uses.
Source:Stuff
June 18, 2024 13:31 UTC
Something Different to help businesses stand out
After 20 years working for global agencies, Kiwi Gareth O’Connor has created Something Different, a new venture which aims to make business strategies simple and easy to implement. O’Connor‘s work experience most recently includes running Harvey Cameron, with previous roles at Mindshare, Starcom, Whybin\TBWA, and PHD. O’Connor says in most industries, there’s a sea of sameness, where companies offer similar products and services, present and package them, and communicate about them in similar ways. “This makes it challenging for businesses to stand out, differentiate themselves and gain an edge over the competition, hindering potential customers’ ability to recognise and choose them. Something Different exists to help guide businesses to find their something different.”He emphasises that it’s not merely about being different for the sake of it: “I called my company Something Different because, with over 20 years of experience, I know the power and impact of creating distinctive and different brands with products, services, communications, and advertising to match.
Source:Stuff
June 18, 2024 12:45 UTC
MediaWorks takes out annual UnLtd Dodgeball Tournament
Over 150 people across the Auckland advertising industry came together last week to duck, dive and dodge for good at the second annual UnLtd: Dodgeball tournament. Scott Aitchison, Senior Account Director – Agency Radio at MediaWorks said: “The MediaWorks team was stoked to join yet another exciting UnLtd event. The winners were Publicis Groupe with their cleverly designed Publicis Dodgeball superhero logos. Ste Buck, Agency Account Director at Lumo said: “We love supporting UnLtd: Dodgeball and what a day it was – I can guarantee some sore bodies in the industry the day after! “Congratulations to MediaWorks for their victory in a dodgeball final Patches O’Houlihan would be proud of.
Source:Stuff
June 18, 2024 08:45 UTC
Fossil is proof pre-dinosaur creatures existed in NZ
GNS Science held onto the fossil after palaeontologist Dr Hamish Campbell discovered it in 1978, but it was not properly studied until this year. "I was blissfully unaware that this fossil had come to the attention of the right people: vertebrate palaeontologists who know their stuff. "We [now] know the age of this fossil, and it's a lot older than the oldest known similar fossil from the Southern Hemisphere," Dr Campbell said. "It's a sauropterygian, so to translate that it means 'lizard flipper,' a marine reptile," Dr Campbell said. ADVERTISEMENT"There's potential to find more fossils in New Zealand because we have lots of rocks of this age," Dr Campbell said.
Source:Stuff
June 18, 2024 08:14 UTC
NZ’s sheep prepare for baattle
To get ready for the new season of TV show House of the Dragon all must choose a side in the looming civil war – especially New Zealand’s 25 million sheep. As a dragon’s favourite snack, the sheep are in a precarious position, but DDB Aotearoa have come to the rescue, creating Baattlewear to keep them safe. Each suit of armour pays homage to both the characteristics of the factions in House of the Dragon, and the two breeds. Animal safety experts and handlers were engaged alongside two well trained sheep – a Romneycalled Kerry and a Merino named Sugar. “Kerry and Sugar in Westerosi-styled armour are recognisably Kiwi, while also being true to the style of House of the Dragon.
Source:Stuff
June 18, 2024 04:55 UTC
Housing market likely to remain firmly in buyers' favour over winter
The housing market appears likely to remain firmly in buyers' favour this winter, with more people wanting to sell properties than there are people who are willing and able to buy them. The huge overhang of unsold properties on the market that has built up over the last nine months is at least as big an influence on the housing market at the moment as the prevailing high interest rates. First home buyers will also likely be cheering recent comments by Housing Minister Chris Bishop, who said he regarded house prices as being too high. •You can have articles like this delivered directly to your inbox via our free Property Newsletter. To start receiving them, register here (it's free) and when approved you can select any of our free email newsletters.
Source:Stuff
June 18, 2024 04:41 UTC
Open mike 18/06/2024
Today the coalition government has announced that a select committee inquiry into banking competition will be led by the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee. New Zealand First campaigned to take on foreign owned banks, and we committed to that in our coalition agreement by ensuring the inquiry has a broad
Source:Stuff
June 18, 2024 02:37 UTC
Former Highlanders utility back Connor Garden-Bachop passes away at 25-years-old
Former Highlanders utility back Connor Garden-Bachop passes away at 25-years-oldFormer Highlanders utility back Connor Garden-Bachop passes away at 25-years-oldMaori All Blacks utility back and former Highlanders player Connor Garden-Bachop has passed away. [Image: stuff.co.nz]Maori All Blacks utility back and former Highlanders player Connor Garden-Bachop has passed away at the age of 25. The outside back had spent four seasons with the Super Rugby club and represented the Maori All Blacks in 2022. His brother, Jackson Garden-Bachop, spent six years with the Hurricanes and currently plays in France. Garden-Bachop passed away yesterday following a medical event.
Source:Stuff
June 18, 2024 01:18 UTC
Daily review 17/06/2024
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Source:Stuff
June 18, 2024 00:16 UTC
Highlanders' Connor Garden-Bachop dies from 'medical event' at 25
Open Extended ReactionsHighlanders and Maori All Blacks back Connor Garden-Bachop has died after suffering a medical event on Monday, New Zealand Rugby has announced. Garden-Bachop, the son of former All Blacks back Stephen Bachop and late Black Ferns player Sue Garden-Bachop, was 25. "Connor passed away on Monday following a medical event, and rugby's collective focus at this time is on supporting his family. All of rugby walks alongside the Garden-Bachop family at this time and we are collectively united in our grief. According to stuff.co.nz, Garden-Bachop died after suffering a medical event at a relative's home in Christchurch on Monday.
Source:Stuff
June 18, 2024 00:03 UTC
Breakfast briefing: China loses steam on property drag
This is all despite more property market stimulus from the government, which clearly hasn't turned the market yet. In Australia, stories are swirling that NSW is about to raise its land tax rate. The Kiwi dollar starts today little-changed at just under 61.3 USc. That all means our TWI-5 starts today down -20 bps at just on 70.9. The bitcoin price starts today at US$66,351 and down a very minor -0.2% from this time yesterday.
Source:Stuff
June 17, 2024 22:55 UTC
Stuff to launch new local paper for Waikato
A new free community newspaper for Waikato is aiming to extend Stuff’s reach across the region, bringing stories about local people right to the door. With the first publication coming up on July 3, the community paper, The Waikato Local Te Pūtahi, will be focused on locally relevant news to complement the daily Waikato Times masthead. Since the launch of the Waikato Times digital masthead in March 2023, the title’s reach has more than doubled with new subscribers choosing either a digital-only daily read, or a print and digital bundle. The Waikato Local free community title will build on that reach, ensuring Stuff continues to have the biggest print and digital footprint of any media company in the Waikato. “The way people consume local news is also changing, as we have seen with the hugely successful launch of our digital subscriptions for The Post, The Press, The Waikato Times and our regional dailynewspapers.”Stuff Brand Connections Managing Director Matt Headland says while readers can expect excellent local coverage in their area, advertisers will have a bumper bundled offering through the daily Waikato Times and the weekly The Waikato Local.
Source:Stuff
June 17, 2024 21:55 UTC
"Never be complacent" - Breast Cancer Foundation urges checks after Marama Davidson's cancer diagnosis - Newsable
Newsable is all about what everyone’s talking about. Highbrow, lowbrow, exclusives, analysis and hot takes - it’s a fresh way to get up to speed on the day’s big stories, delivered in a uniquely Stuff way. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Need more kick-ass podcasts in your ears? Find more Stuff podcasts here GET IN TOUCH Feedback? Email us at [email protected] Host: Imogen Wells Newsreader: Tom McKenzie Senior Producer: Philippa Tolley Senior Journalist / Producer: Aaron Dahmen Audio Producers: Connor Scott & John Ropiha Executive Producer: Chris Reed
Source:Stuff
June 17, 2024 18:09 UTC