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[] | 2016-08-29T20:49:44 | null | 2016-08-29T06:44:06 | The median price of properties in Mission Bay has doubled in the last six months compared to the same period last year, to more than $2 million, new figures show. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fbusiness%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D3%26objectid%3D11701608%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_090113NZHGBBEACH9_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Mission Bay property prices double to $2.2m | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | The median price of properties in Mission Bay has doubled in the last six months compared to the same period last year, to more than $2 million, new figures show.
Sales data from Auckland's biggest real estate agency Barfoot & Thompson shows the waterfront suburb has seen a huge increase, topping the firm's list of the region's 20 property "hot spots".
Between February and June 2015, data from the sale of 26 properties showed the median price of homes in the area was $1,080,500.
Over the same period this year, that increased to $2,158,000 based on the sale of 20 homes - a jump of 100 per cent.
Barfoot agent Andy MacDonald said the increase could be attributed to demand and an increase in high value sales in Mission Bay.
During the February to July period, half of the 20 homes sold in Mission Bay were more than $2m, while just five of 26 in the comparative six-month period in 2015 sold for that amount.
Other areas topping the agency's hot spot list were Mangawhai Heads, which recorded a 56 per cent increase to a median sales price of $655,000; Grey Lynn with a 48 per cent increase to $1,497,500; One Tree Hill up 40 per cent to $1,269,000 and Royal Oak up 36 per cent to $1,140,000.
Orewa in the north, and Weymouth, Waiuku and Tuakau to the south also feature on the list, with Barfoot managing director Peter Thompson attributing it to people looking for affordable housing within a commutable distance of Auckland business centres like the North Shore and Manukau.
The list excludes sections, car parks and rural land sales, sales of $5 million and above, and suburbs with fewer than 20 sales during a six-month period.
But according to CoreLogic senior research analyst Nick Goodall, the Barfoot figures paint a very different picture to the property information company's own, based on the median value of more than 1500 properties in Mission Bay.
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In February 2015 the median was $1,318,450, which changed to $1,472,700 in July last year and increased slightly to $1,487,850 in February 2016.
According to CoreLogic data, median July sales in Mission Bay were $1,617,200, showing a 10 per cent increase in a year and a 23 per cent increase in 18 months.
Goodall said this showed the effect a certain part of the market selling at any one time could have on sales data.
"It looks like it was the 'lower' part of the market in Mission Bay was selling throughout February to July 2015," he said.
This explained the median price of about $1m.
"More recently the top end has been selling for about $2.1m. This doesn't mean all property values in the area have grown by 100 per cent, just that different types and values of properties sold over the different periods," Goodall said.
Victoria University statistician Dr John Haywood said the Barfoot data were great as a snapshot of properties sold by the agency in particular areas at a particular time.
But he warned it was not necessarily a reliable indicator of what was happening in the dynamic and variable property market.
Haywood said sample sizes in the top five hot spot areas were all low (between 20 and 30 this year) and it was possible that a few high-value sales had caused the percentage increase.
Sales within the same suburb could vary.
Epsom, for example, was number five last time, with an increase of 38 per cent, but this time it was second-lowest, with a decrease of 10 per cent.
"The data is pretty volatile, especially when only viewed period to period over a relatively short time horizon," Haywood said.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11701608&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/5b20665f90f02992bb9ddfbce8c2a0a6497da96e82efaa45bfd943f5e2bf139f.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T00:47:28 | null | 2016-08-26T21:00:07 | Two heavily masked and disguised robbers had to flee for their own lives early yesterday as a corner-store owner and his son decided they were not going to put up with another raid - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701022%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/eb5d85a6d1dd9f2ebe300696e9c5e6498dd8312a_1024x761.jpg | en | null | Robber bashed as victim fights back in Napier | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Doug Laing - Hawkes Bay Today
Two heavily masked and disguised robbers had to flee for their own lives early yesterday as a corner-store owner and his son decided they were not going to put up with another raid on their dairy in Napier.
It was just 5.40am when robbers armed with a crowbar and a hammer burst into the Te Awa Dairy, at the intersection of Ellison St, Nuffield Ave and Georges Dr, and just moments later the robbers took to their scrapers, with only bruises and possible cuts to show for their efforts. Nothing was reported stolen.
"It was very quick," said Detective Glenn Restieaux, of Hawke's Bay CIB. He estimated at least one of the robbers would have been injured.
It was the second fruitless attempt to rob the store in seven weeks, at least one robber fleeing on the night of July 8 as the woman at the counter retreated to the rear of the store to get help. The same store had been robbed at least two times previously, in 2006 and 2010, while nearby Creagh St Store has also been a target in the past.
The two offenders in yesterday's botch-up, an aggravated robbery attempt which could be punishable by up to 14 years' jail, were last reported to have been fleeing on foot in Nuffield Ave heading towards Marewa, but it was not known if they had headed into Chambers St.
It was the second dairy or service station robbery involving use of weapons in Napier this week, coming as Hawke's Bay Today was preparing a special feature on the escalating number of dangerous robberies taking place in Hawke's Bay, with at least 13 targeting cigarettes and cash dating back to the day of Government Budget announcements of further increases in the price of tobacco products.
There has also been at least one aggravated robbery in the street, in which a man making his way home in Napier in the early morning was struck repeatedly with a skateboard and robbed of a cellphone, cards, and other items.
Hawke's Bay CIB officer-in-charge of investigations Detective Senior Sergeant Martin James said police believes there were likely to have been other incidents which hadn't been reported.
Males and females are suspects, and in an attempt to stop further robberies, police have embarked on a prevention campaign with dairy and bar proprietors and others stocking cigarettes and tobacco with advice on how they can make themselves less vulnerable. | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701022&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/522b197bf4d3f7e9bba47941b326cb2d5fe3b801e996fec761ce21ade57c03c4.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T00:47:58 | null | 2016-08-27T21:44:58 | The Australian media are grasping for any signs of light following the Wallabies' two-legged thumping at the hands of the All Blacks over the past fortnight. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11701158%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/160825AllBlacks_31_1024x768.jpg | en | null | All Blacks dominance continued: How the Aussie media reacted | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | The Australian media are grasping for any signs of light following the Wallabies' two-legged thumping at the hands of the All Blacks over the past fortnight.
"It wasn't a 34-point thrashing this time. It was only a 20-point thrashing," the Daily Telegraph said.
Here is some of the best Aussie reaction:
Scant consolation for outclassed Wallabies as All Blacks seal 14th consecutive Bledisloe Cup series win - The Daily Telegraph
"It wasn't a 34-point thrashing this time. It was only a 20-point thrashing.
That is the little consolation the Wallabies can take away from a 14th consecutive Bledisloe Cup series defeat in which they were comprehensively outgunned in every department." - Jamie Pandaram.
All Blacks beat Wallabies in Wellington to nab 14th consecutive series win - Sydney Morning Herald
"Last week the All Blacks cut through Australia's defence like wet paper, but this time around Cheika's call for his men to be more robust was answered, in patches.
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They weren't perfect but given the dire predictions throughout the week, the Wallabies far from embarrassed themselves.
As for the All Blacks? Their 20-point win may have looked more like a game of touch footy than a Test match, such was the pace it was played at. It was their 42nd consecutive win at home and 19th on the trot against the Wallabies in New Zealand." - Tom Decent.
Chieka 2015 coach of the year. Who were the judges? Please!! — Sonny Bill Williams (@SonnyBWilliams) August 27, 2016
All Blacks outclass Wallabies 29-9 in Wellington to retain Bledisloe Cup - news.com.au
"After thrashing the Wallabies 42-8 in Sydney a week ago, this victory enabled the All Blacks to lock the Bledisloe Cup away for another year making the third Test in October a dead rubber.
The cup is billed as the symbol of trans-Tasman rivalry, but it has been all one-way traffic since 2002 when it was last held by Australia.
In two Tests this month the world champion All Blacks have scored 10 tries and conceded one."
Always proud to b a part of @qantaswallabies However I got to admit this @AllBlacks team is clinical & know their game so well — Matt Giteau (@giteau_rugby) August 27, 2016
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11701158&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/d599e9f553efc3fc010c36c9f40c523d5cd321d398293a391ad75180d43e6cb6.json |
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"Kelly Makiha Is The Rotorua Daily Post'S Head Of News"
] | 2016-08-28T20:48:43 | null | 2016-08-28T07:13:41 | The family of a young girl fighting a rare life-threatening skin condition have been overwhelmed with support from strangers nationwide. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701266%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_260816sp2_1024x761.jpg | en | null | Watch: Valencia's family overwhelmed with support | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Video will play in Play now Don't auto play
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The family of a young girl fighting a rare life-threatening skin condition have been overwhelmed with support from strangers nationwide.
The Rotorua Daily Post told the story about Valencia Davies in yesterday's newspaper and since then the family have been inundated with messages, prayers and offers of donations.
Valencia, a 9-year-old Owhata Primary School pupil, was struck down with painful skin condition SJS (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome) at the start of this month.
After suffering flu-like symptoms, she was prescribed paracetamol but a few days later her condition worsened. Her body became covered in spots and lesions, including around her lips and eyes.
She couldn't eat and was finding it hard to breathe.
She spent nearly two weeks in Waikato Hospital before being transferred back to Rotorua Hospital last week.
Doctors have told the family that although she has turned a corner, she is not out of the woods yet and could face life-long scarring from the sores.
The Owhata school, Owhata Friends of the School and EBabies Early Learning Centre are holding a fundraising family day at the school this Saturday to raise money for Valencia to help her recovery and to support her family.
Her family, who have five children, have had a tough time in the past few months, with her father, Karamana Mikaere, being made redundant with the closure of Lumbercube and her mother, Ene Mikaere, being off work from her job at Countdown to be in hospital with her daughter.
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Mrs Mikaere said yesterday that she couldn't thank everyone enough for all the messages of support.
"I got two really helpful responses from two ladies who both had their daughters affected with the same thing, adding me to SJS groups and just giving me tips on what to keep a close eye on.
"One of the daughters was a patient in Rotorua Hospital, she was 15 and the very first case they had here."
Mrs Mikaere said the online comments via the Rotorua Daily Post had blown her away.
"The response has been so overwhelming, I try and keep up ... I think I've read each and every one of them to my daughter. Total strangers, sending their thoughts and prayers, simply amazing ... We are so very grateful."
Eleanor Mahaki, who is organising the weekend's fun day, said she too had been blown away with support and her phone had been ringing hot.
Today she picked up a cheque for $100 and prizes for raffles from a 94-year-old woman who didn't know the family but was affected by their story.
The fundraising day will run from 10am to 2pm on Saturday.
Those wanting to donate can make a deposit at the following:
Funds for Valencia
ANZ Bank
01-0414-0627233-50
Also any donations and contributions can be taken to Owhata Primary School. Contact Eleanor Mahaki for any queries, phone (021) 353 267. | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701266&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/f6195f8f901149a01fbe1d250a9b467c4b3f4bed77e2f9dd9c5817ed8e7b91b2.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T00:50:19 | null | 2016-08-31T00:31:20 | A 33-year-old Dunedin psychology student appeared in court yesterday in relation to a wild car ride which left a trail of destruction in Mornington. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11702234%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/PHOOTO_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Dunedin student charged over wild car ride | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | A 33-year-old Dunedin psychology student appeared in court yesterday in relation to a wild car ride which left a trail of destruction in Mornington.
Katherine Ann McWilliams failed in her bid for name suppression when she appeared before Judge Michael Turner in the Dunedin District Court.
McWilliams faces charges of sustained loss of traction, failing to stop to ascertain injury, dangerous driving and refusing to provide a blood sample to police.
The charges related to a dark Mercedes-Benz that was driven erratically - mounting the kerb and colliding with cars, according to witnesses - in Mornington on Monday.
McWilliams also faces one count of breaching her bail conditions in relation to three matters already before the court - assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest and disorderly behaviour on June 6.
Police alleged McWilliams was in breach of her bail conditions by consuming alcohol.
Judge Turner said he was not satisfied McWilliams had made any submissions which satisfied the need for name suppression.
He remanded her on bail until tomorrow, with conditions including a prohibition on alcohol and driving.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11702234&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/b4dadc4625fe64a5260625f4672b576fe5f2c2d29c80679735d7ab18b51eb0f4.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T22:49:24 | null | 2016-08-29T20:09:10 | Two Whangarei police officers are back on the beat after allegedly being fired at by a man who is considered dangerous and who remains on the run. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701668%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/c1fd70a2cd8ef7f80a1c49cfdfb3d79476e6a365_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Police carry weapons as search for gunman continues | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Kristin Edge - Northern Advocate
Two Whangarei police officers are back on the beat after allegedly being fired at by a man who is considered dangerous and who remains on the run.
In accordance with police policy, frontline officers in Northland and greater Auckland are carrying firearms as a precaution while the manhunt continues.
Police were still searching for Joshua Kite, 33, who has been evading authorities since he allegedly fired a shot at officers after a pursuit last Friday.
Police tried to stop Kite, who was driving on Bank St in central Whangarei, about 12.43am.
He fled and after a short pursuit crashed on Kamo Rd, outside Newberry's Funeral Home. It was then the shot was fired at the two officers, who ducked for cover.
Police said their unmarked patrol vehicle was stolen by Kite, who then drove south and stopped two people in another vehicle near Raumanga Valley Rd and ordered them to get out before driving off in their car. It is alleged he then ditched that car in Maungaturoto and was later sighted in Kaiwaka.
Maungaturoto went into lock-down on Friday and cordons were put in place after the vehicle was found abandoned on Bickerstaffe Rd. The cordons were later removed after Kite was spotted in Kaiwaka.
On Sunday night, police swooped on a house north of Kaiwaka with a search warrant but did not find any sign of Kite.
Detective Inspector Kevin Burke of the Northland police said they were throwing everything at trying to locate Kite, who was being treated as armed and dangerous.
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"We do know Mr Kite has extensive links across the North Island and we believe he may be trying to use those contacts to help him evade police," Mr Burke said. "At this stage we are continuing to focus on the Northland and greater Auckland areas, and want to advise anyone who may be helping Mr Kite that assisting someone to evade police is a crime in itself."
He confirmed the two officers who were shot at were back at work and had been receiving support from colleagues.
"As per our policy, frontline officers in Northland and greater Auckland are carrying firearms as a safety precaution while the investigation is ongoing," Mr Burke said.
While police were advising people in Northland to go about their business as usual, they want anyone who saw someone behaving suspiciously or fitting Kite's description to contact them on 111 immediately.
Kite's criminal history includes convictions for three major armed robberies in Auckland in 2007. He has also escaped custody after convincing court staff he was another person, and was wanted last month for allegedly possessing methamphetamine for supply.
It is the second manhunt in two days in Northland and follows the search by armed police for Mark Andrew Fletcher, who fled into bush and farmland in Whakapara on Thursday. He also remained on the run last night. | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701668&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/bdcc403a95bb2b8f9377e5ff3428d4ed895b151f66af70d0e27321488f9ed2e6.json |
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"Claire Trevett Is The New Zealand Herald S Deputy Political Editor."
] | 2016-08-29T04:49:20 | null | 2016-08-29T02:51:53 | Labour leader Andrew Little is to open a new Labour Party office in Auckland and re-deploy his chief of staff Matt McCarten as Labour prepares for battle in 2017. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701516%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_260214NZHMMLABOUR4_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Matt McCarten set to move from Andrew Little's chief of staff to Labour's man in Auckland | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Labour leader Andrew Little is to open a new Labour Party office in Auckland and re-deploy his chief of staff Matt McCarten as Labour prepares for battle in 2017.
Little said Labour's new office in Auckland would open by the end of September and McCarten had offered to head it.
It was part of the planning for election year, including how to target the voter-rich Auckland.
McCarten had volunteered to take on the role and was not being pushed.
"He wanted to do it. His strength is in the networks and setting up programmes and places for me to go to and getting stuff organised. And that is what I need."
Labour currently does not have a party base in Auckland other than its MPs' electorate offices.
Little said he would be spending a lot of time in Auckland and needed a base there. It would be formally announced at a Labour function for Auckland businesses, interest groups and movers and shakers on Wednesday.
Auckland was McCarten's stomping ground before he moved to Wellington in 2014 to become former Labour leader David Cunliffe's chief of staff. McCarten was retained by Little after he took over the leadership after the 2014 election.
That will leave Little without a chief of staff in the Parliamentary offices. He would not say what his plans were to fill that position.
Little is also yet to replace his former chief press secretary Sarah Stuart who left in May after little more than a year in the role.
In the past McCarten, a former Alliance Party President, has been involved with the Maori Party and the Mana Party as an advisor.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701516&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/d278e73e7ad2e1fc2c4e37ca62a252607785affeb61ff23e9ca28a03d90fe115.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T20:50:00 | null | 2016-08-30T20:08:01 | Waiheke Island Airfield, encompassing nearly 9ha of airstrip, buildings and bush is for sale, along with the resource consents and variations to develop and build a Waiheke Island - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fbusiness%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D3%26objectid%3D11702053%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_True_Commercial-171_Carsons_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Want a slice of paradise? Waiheke Island's airstrip is up for sale | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Colin Taylor
Chance to capitalise on Waiheke's popularity as a tourist destination,
Waiheke Island Airfield, encompassing nearly 9ha of airstrip, buildings and bush is for sale, along with the resource consents and variations to develop and build a Waiheke Island Airpark Resort.
"The sale of this freehold property in one title includes the transfer of all geotechnical, architectural and landscape designs for the resort concept," says Amanda Morrison of Barfoot & Thompson Parnell who, with colleague Andrew Clark of Barfoot & Thompson Commercial, is marketing 171 Carsons Rd, Waiheke Island, for sale by private treaty negotiation.
"We expect developers and investors will want to investigate this unique opportunity to create a landmark development and capitalise on Waiheke's ever growing popularity as a tourist destination," Morrison says.
She says the resource consent to create the Waiheke Island Airpark Resort is for 26 three-bedroom self-contained villas or townhouses that will provide luxury accommodation for up to 156 guests; 11 single aircraft hangars, one larger main hangar holding around three small aircraft; and a small terminal-styled reception building with the possibility of upstairs coffee shop and restaurant.
It also allows for the provision of a helicopter pad, swimming pool and gymnasium.
"The resource consent allows for flexibility in design, theme and management to suit a purchaser's requirement and it is valid until February 9, 2020," Morrison says.
Featuring panoramic views across the Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke Island Airfield (NZKE) is the only fully functional airfield on the island and is situated on a ridge 122m above sea level -- about halfway between Onetangi and Woodside Bay, and 3.8km east of Ostend.
"The 665m grass runway is aligned 17/35 on the top of ridge line, with a northerly landing direction. It is privately owned and run, with prior permission to land required," Morrison says. "Currently the airfield is fully operational as a Day/VFR [visual flight rules] field and has only one small house and a hangar on the land."
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She says the 8.9580ha aerodrome is used primarily for residents and visitors to Waiheke.
"It is also used for medevac [medical evacuations] from Waiheke Island to Auckland hospitals.
"The airfield is the only licensed landing site for helicopters on Waiheke, although there are other private landing sites.
"The airfield is surrounded by native bush and vineyard properties, in a quiet environment with only occasional aircraft movements during the day and none allowed after sunset."
The airfield is bordered by Batch Winery to the south and Peacock Sky wine estates to the east. To the north of the airfield is the Eco Zip zip-line attraction which carries tourists over and through the local native bush. Much of the airfield is bordered by native bush which is protected by law and covenants.
"The area round the airfield is very unlikely to be ever developed, particularly as a much of it is national park," says Morrison.
Clark says the airfield resort concept for up to 156 guests is timely because there is a considerable shortage of rental properties on the island and even fewer that can accommodate large parties of corporate or wedding guests.
"None of the nearby vineyards or restaurants has guest facilities which is a major limitation for their business.
"The property's attractive location on top of one of the highest points on Waiheke Island gives spectacular views over the island and the inner islands of the Hauraki Gulf, back to the lights of Auckland.
"The uniqueness of this project is based not only on its superb location but also the inclusion of the airfield, which will allow owners, guests and clients to fly directly to their villas."
Clark says how the resort concept is ultimately designed, themed and managed will be entirely up to the developer's vision.
The development could be designed to appeal to the Chinese group-tourist market, or to high-net worth individual customers. "However it is expected to feature five-star amenities, service and unqualified luxury, making it one of the most attractive developments on Waiheke Island. It is envisaged that the first class accommodation and leisure facilities will employ cutting-edge design using traditional and sustainable materials."
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- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11702053&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/a0b87e69b7d241d28b7ef26651f1204792096b58e495a29040c71dd1b11758bb.json |
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"Heather Du Plessis-Allan Is A Columnist For The Herald On Sunday"
] | 2016-08-27T18:48:22 | null | 2016-08-27T08:00:59 | We are just like the rest of the world. At least, that's what we seem to be saying. There are two New Zealands on display and each is as un-Kiwi as the other. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701107%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/SCCZEN_A_180816HOSNMRHOA07_1024x761.jpg | en | null | Heather du Plessis-Allan: Housewives put real in NZ divide | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | We are just like the rest of the world. At least, that's what we seem to be saying. There are two New Zealands on display and each is as un-Kiwi as the other.
Yes - says the Real Housewives of Auckland - we also have Rolls-Royces! We have fashion shows and white tablecloth restaurants and personal hairdressers who come to our houses for sundowners and styling.
RHOAK is saying, "We are just like you!" Little old New Zealand, at the bottom of the planet, isn't too far away for Louis Vuitton to send its dog leads to sell.
Julia is our ringmaster in the carnival of spending. In episode one, she asked how much a necklace cost. Cool as a cucumber, the shop assistant said $65,000.
Cups fell out of hands in front of TVs across the nation. Julia, though, absolutely had to have it.
Our housewives are holding their own with the stars of the multiple series from the US.
Soon RHOAK will be syndicated for the rest of the world to watch, and the Auckland housewives' houses will look as big as the mansions in the Real Housewives of New Jersey.
They'll be seen spending just like the five most wealthy housewives of Orange County, who are worth about $160 million combined.
But we don't really believe this show of ostentation do we? Yes, Julia is rich, but surely even she would baulk at the ridiculous cost of the necklace if the cameras weren't there? She is Kiwi after all.
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This isn't what we're about. We're humble. We drink beer in pubs, don't brag, and hate the thought of causing discomfort to anyone within a kilometre radius.
But equally, the poverty on display in the British newspaper the Guardian isn't very Kiwi.
A fortnight ago, the paper told the story of a family of six who'd lived in a South Auckland motel for a fortnight. In the online article, their picture sits underneath the headline, "New Zealand's most shameful secret".
A few days ago, Al Jazeera filmed a mother of two teenage boys also living in a South Auckland motel.
Her biggest fear was going back onto the streets.
The international media point out how we have changed as a country.
They say New Zealand used to be a pioneer of the welfare state, but now we're letting our own people down.
So, when you look at us through the eyes of the world, we really look no different.
- Herald on Sunday | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701107&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/b2a84c05b97d8078c419fc6ede44b1f025bca2ed5b9a38b85a0b5c72c7a0a46b.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T00:49:58 | null | 2016-08-29T23:44:49 | A 34-year-old Ngaruawahia woman who allegedly drove drunk while her son was sitting on her lap has appeared in Huntly District Court this morning. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701786%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_030516NZHNRCOURT6_1024x761.jpg | en | null | Woman in court after allegedly drink driving with son on her lap | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | A 34-year-old Ngaruawahia woman who allegedly drove drunk while her son was sitting on her lap has appeared in Huntly District Court this morning.
Tahi Mary Mahu faced four charges including neglect of a child.
The charge related to her driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a child who was in her care sitting unrestrained on her lap. The maximum penalty for the charge is 10 years imprisonment.
Mahu is also charged with driving in a dangerous manner, driving without an appropriate drivers licence and with a breath alcohol reading three times over the legal limit.
The charges relate to an incident where she was stopped by police on Great South Rd in Ngaruawahia on August 7 2016.
Community magistrate Ngaire Mascelle remanded the labourer on bail without plea until October 20.
The conditions of bail were that she was not to drive a motor vehicle, consume alcohol or enter a licensed premises.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701786&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/18e1cc866c41606520ab054e55e058c5a698de04686ab7a3ec821dc757d397c3.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T00:50:11 | null | 2016-08-29T23:23:53 | If the Backstreet Boys are looking for a sixth member, Kiwi basketball sensation Steven Adams would be a popular addition. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11701774%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/Adams32_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Watch: Carpool karaoke with Steven Adams | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Video will play in Play now Don't auto play
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If the Backstreet Boys are looking for a sixth member, Kiwi basketball sensation Steven Adams would be a popular addition.
While in New Zealand, the Oklahoma City Thunder center led his van in some carpool karaoke, with the song of choice being the Backstreet Boys' "I Want It That Way."
The 2.13m tall NBA star dominated the space in the van, the low harmonies and even threw in a few inspired dance moves.
Adams, 23, is back in New Zealand during the NBA off-season to conduct camps with Kiwi kids around the country to show them that basketball can provide both purpose and a pathway. He wanted it that way. | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11701774&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/bd9fc39921d04db04f37c49a0ac43d9c9faf46ad14dd8125746374e4e481bafe.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T04:48:04 | null | 2016-08-28T03:56:22 | Live updates of the New Zealand Warriors' clash with the Wests Tigers at 4.00pm. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11701234%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/GettyImages-584679224_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Live updates: New Zealand Warriors v Wests Tigers | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Live updates of the New Zealand Warriors' clash with the Wests Tigers at 4.00pm.
The Warriors are still alive in 2016 - just.
With destiny out of their own hands after two successive defeats, the Panthers did their bit for the Auckland club, with a nail-biting 15-14 win on the Gold Coast last night.
A 78th minute Matthew Moylan field goal sealed victory for the Sydney club, after the Titans had come back strongly from a 14-0 halftime deficit, setting up a must-win clash for the Warriors against the Tigers today.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11701234&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/86a11643fd2d7b04a50a7db453ebdfb9f049c649ff6796c93cb093d13b2a9740.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T00:48:51 | null | 2016-08-29T00:15:20 | A British dentist turned away a 25-stone (160kg) chef suffering from an unbearable toothache because he was too fat. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fworld%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D2%26objectid%3D11701436%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/GettyImages-126166511_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Man turned away by dentist because he was 'too fat' for chair | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | A British dentist turned away a 25-stone (160kg) chef suffering from an unbearable toothache because he was too fat.
Andrew Keitley, 55, was told by staff members at St David's Hospital in Cardiff that the reclining dentist chair would not be able to hold his weight.
Mr Keitley disclosed his weight in a registration form at the practice when a receptionist reportedly said he was too heavy.
The patient said the staff member told him: "You'll have to come back when you've lost some weight," according to The Sun.
He was informed that the chair at the dental practice could hold a maximum of 21 stone.
Mr Keitley said: "I was shocked. I know I'm a big guy but that's ridiculous.
"The NHS is meant to be there for patients, any shape or size. I feel completely let down."
He had first visited the A&E unit at the University Hospital of Wales suffering from terrible tooth pain when a bone became caught in his teeth.
He was prescribed antibiotics for an abscess by an emergency dentist and was instructed to seek further treatment for gum disease.
He then visited St David's Hospital, which offers free check-ups.
Since being turned away Mr Keitley has been treating himself with painkillers.
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In 2013 a dental company developed a chair that could cope with 71-stone patients in response to Britain's growing obesity epidemic.
The $45,000 Barico bariatric recliners are four times the price of standard seats.
David Vandyke, of UK supplier Bariatric Ltd, said at the time that the tide of obesity meant the seats were likely to become commonplace.
He added: "The Barico has a safe working load of 71 stone. Dental chairs at the moment have a safe working load of around 22 stone to 25 stone but they don't really work at those weights once a patient is sat back.
"It's something the NHS is very aware of and obesity is now classed under the Equality Act, which means everyone has the right to access services."
The patient claims he was not given any advice about where to seek other treatment.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, the group responsible for St David's Hospital, has been contacted for comment.
- Daily Mail | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11701436&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/75a0219a8dbd2242b52d89cfb5f264458f1c9ae8f0c7f053da23672129d868d5.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T02:48:06 | null | 2016-07-15T22:00:17 | • This is one of NZH Lifestyle's top stories of the year to date. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Flifestyle%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D6%26objectid%3D11675765%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201629/13423711_1173424839374652_4310215107993927270_n_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Betrayed wife writes letter to husband's mistress | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Sophie Haslett
• This is one of NZH Lifestyle's top stories of the year to date.
A woman who discovered her husband had been cheating when his mistress emailed her at work has penned a powerful letter to the other woman.
Writer and life coach Carlie Maree, from the Yarra Valley, wrote in raw detail on the devastating consequences her husband's secret affair had on their family.
"22 May 2015 is a date I will never, ever forget," Ms Maree, 31, told Daily Mail Australia.
"We started dating in 2005, and were married in 2011. Our daughter was born in 2013 and I found out about my husband's affair when she was nearly two years old," she said.
And just over a year later, she penned a letter on Mamamia to the woman who helped to end her marriage:
"A year ago today you hit send on an email that had a monumental effect on several people's lives. Mine, my husband's, my daughter's, both our parents and families, our friends.
"The level of detail that you went into, felt like it had been curated to inflict pain. You knew what a wife would need to hear to get her to the point of no return in her marriage and you delivered it, blow by blow.
"Sometimes I wonder how much of it was him trying to find what he had lost in me. I was once a cute blonde in a short skirt behind the bar at his favourite pub.
"Ten years later I was the mum in the yoga pants with the silver regrowth and bags under her eyes from being up all night with a sick baby. He was supposed to love that version of me too."
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At the time she found out, Ms Maree was predominantly a stay-at-home mum.
While she was studying to be a life coach, Ms Maree also filled her days by blogging, running a CV-writing business and spending one day a week in an office.
"My husband was away a lot for work," she said.
"But generally, he always came home at the weekends.
"I remember feeling awful for him missing out on our daughter... It had been hard for us to adjust to parenthood. We didn't expect to fall pregnant so quickly, and I had hoped that my husband might be around more," Ms Maree said.
"I knew he was being distant, and I felt that when he came home from being away he was often really cranky and tired. I wanted to feel connected with him, so I suggested counselling.
"He agreed, and in a few months, we were really starting to get back on track. Then, I found out about the affair."
Ms Maree found out on one of the days of the week she spent in an office, when she received an email entitled "Your Husband".
"My husband had ended the affair, and this woman he had been seeing for over a year had decided to tell me every sordid detail, in order to get revenge on him for that," Ms Maree said.
"She knew about me from day one, and had hoped that he would one day leave his family for her. I believe she was heartbroken when he didn't follow through with that."
After speaking to her husband, speaking to their counsellor and trying to move back in with her husband, Ms Maree knew she had to accept it wasn't going to work.
And now, just over a year later, Ms Maree told Daily Mail Australia that she wrote the letter to her husband's mistress for personal reasons, rather than out of hatred or spite:
"It was exactly a year later to the day when I wrote the letter," Ms Maree told Daily Mail Australia.
"I wrote it for me, not for her. Writing has been such a massive part of my healing. I don't wish her any ill-will.
"She did a really, really awful thing, but ultimately she's just a person who fell in love with someone who was totally wrong for them. And who hasn't done that?"
You can read more from Carlie Maree on her blog, which can be found here.
- Daily Mail | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11675765&ref=rss | en | 2016-07-15T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/cc29c7f1a1957fef85c3d2093911e5b245f12ca0b2da7dcc76d34fe6fb34cacf.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T04:49:46 | null | 2016-08-29T00:30:38 | By any measure, Shanghai is one of the world's biggest cities. It's home to more than 24 million people. Its subway system is the longest ever built, extending to its rural limits. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fbusiness%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D3%26objectid%3D11701448%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/GettyImages-561151585_1024x768.jpg | en | null | A city of 50 million? China wants three of them | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Adam Minter
By any measure, Shanghai is one of the world's biggest cities. It's home to more than 24 million people. Its subway system is the longest ever built, extending to its rural limits.
Crowds are so thick that burly "shovers" get paid to help pack the trains. Now the local government is saying enough is enough: Documents released this week reveal that Shanghai intends to admit a mere 800,000 new residents over the next 24 years, on its way to becoming an "excellent global city."
A population cap on one of China's most dynamic locales may seem impractical.
But the government is actually thinking bigger: The plan envisions Shanghai as the high-end hub at the center of a massive "city cluster" comprising 30 urban areas -- with a staggering total population of 50 million.
That might sound preposterous. But the Yangtze Delta Cluster, as it's known, is one of at least 19 such projects in the works.
The idea is to use an extensive hub-and-spoke rail system, much of it high-speed, to better integrate China's burgeoning urban areas.
The big three clusters -- located along the Pearl River, the Yangtze River and the Beijing-Tianjin corridor -- will each have 50 million people or more.
The effect could be transformative. For one thing, it will create the world's biggest labor markets, and further urbanize a country that's still more than 40 per cent rural.
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It should boost economic growth and efficiency. And it could help solve a growing dilemma: Many of China's biggest cities have simply reached their geographic and demographic limits.
"Adding more density to the cities won't work anymore," says Alain Bertaud, a senior research scholar at New York University who has consulted in China for decades. The problem, he says, is that those cities are increasingly fragmented.
Housing in Shanghai and Beijing has become so expensive that non-wealthy residents have been pushed to the furthest reaches of the suburbs, where commuters often face extended waits just to enter a subway station -- let alone actually get on a train. The result is a large labor force that can't be put to work by employers, largely defeating the purpose of urbanization.
Adding more density to the cities won't work anymore.
Clusters may offer an antidote.
In theory, those 50 million people in the Yangtze Delta Cluster will all be within commuting distance of Shanghai, yet they won't need to jam into its over-crowded neighborhoods or rely on its overloaded public services. They'll get the benefits of density, in other words, while spreading out its burdens.
There's some precedent for this approach. Long before anyone had heard the term "city cluster," China's relentless expansion had caused urban areas to start melding into one another. Most notable was the Pearl River Delta, where Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and several smaller cities merged into an informal cluster famous for its manufacturing.
The organic nature of that development, though, meant that there was no regional authority to deal with the problems that resulted -- the traffic, the pollution, the wasteful subsidized competition between neighbors -- and an uneven distribution of social services. China's planners are hoping that the new clusters can reap the advantages of the old ones, but with more order and efficiency.
That won't be easy.
Transportation poses a particular challenge: High-speed rail and subways can move commuters between cities, but the final journey -- from station to workplace or home -- is much harder. (Bertaud notes that China's urban planners "are very interested in self-driving cars.")
Another pressing task will be getting local governments to stop using land sales to finance infrastructure and services. Doing so induces further sprawl, raises the cost of public works and leads to the ghost cities -- or, at least, ghost neighborhoods -- that plague China's urban areas. New regional authorities will also be needed to manage clusters that will span thousands of square miles and tens of millions of people.
All this will be arduous. But with the benefit of decades, China's city clusters could become key economic engines -- and, maybe, a model for how cities around the world can keep growing. | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11701448&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/9d5ebc312c0d947f2ecf06ef060b134689ecb84457bece07c8ceb0fc761e69bc.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T02:47:19 | null | 2016-08-27T01:53:51 | The UFC's Dana White and WWE's Vince McMahon might be two of the more eccentric bosses in all of sports or entertainment, so it's no surprise that they've butted heads a few times - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11701066%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/Mcmahon_1024x768.jpg | en | null | UFC president Dana White talks about working with WWE supremo and 'maniac' Vince McMahon | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | The UFC's Dana White and WWE's Vince McMahon might be two of the more eccentric bosses in all of sports or entertainment, so it's no surprise that they've butted heads a few times over the years.
In the past year or so, White and McMahon have actually come together for a series of deals that allowed former women's champion Ronda Rousey to appear on WWE programming while Brock Lesnar was able to exit the WWE long enough to make a return to the UFC in July.
White recently documented his dealings with McMahon over the years while making an appearance on Ric Flair's podcast, where he explained what it was like dealing with the WWE CEO for so many years.
"I've been trying to work with Vince for years and it was obviously very difficult. Vince is a maniac. He's a f***ing competitor, that's what he is," White said.
"If you look at what Vince McMahon has accomplished in all of his years and to still be on top and still be doing it.
"The guy's got enough money, he's in it because he loves it, he's in it because he's still passionate about it. I would say that this last Brock deal and when Ronda went over did the WWE WrestleMania, those were the two out of all the years of dealing with Vince and everybody, those were probably the two best experiences."
While McMahon remains the man in charge over all of WWE, he has delegated a lot of power to his daughter Stephanie McMahon as well as her husband and former champion Paul "Triple H" Levesque, who are now two of the most influential figures at the company.
White admits that they've always been enjoyable to deal with in the few encounters he's shared with the husband and wife duo, but even the elder McMahon has been much more approachable recently.
"I think Vince and definitely Stephanie (McMahon) and Triple H - Stephanie and Triple H are always great, always cool to work with - Vince has been very difficult in the past but the past several years he's been much better," White said.
"He's a f***ing maniac, he's an animal, he's a competitor, he wants to win. That's his nature and I respect it." | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11701066&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/0ad38dffac70b9edbf43fd618df3a8ce6ff080f4d6cfae95f752b7ffd27ab9ac.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T20:49:47 | null | 2016-08-29T02:36:00 | A wound in a woman's breast wouldn't heal properly because it contained a 5cm-long foreign body. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701510%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/iStock_75566055_LARGE_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Auckland District Health Board criticised over 5cm 'foreign body' left in woman's breast | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Martin Johnston
A wound in a woman's breast wouldn't heal properly because it contained a 5cm-long "foreign body".
The Auckland District Health Board has been found at fault in the case, which involved its district nursing service.
In 2013, the woman, aged 33 at the time, gave up breastfeeding her baby because of the pain in her right breast, which had a lump and was red. Her GP referred her to hospital, where an abscess was diagnosed and surgically drained.
District nurses regularly dressed the 3cm-deep wound using a variety of products, including "Aquacel rope", an absorbent material, Health and Disability Commissioner Anthony Hill says in a decision published today on the case of "Mrs A", whom he does not name.
"When packing a wound with Aquacel rope, about 1cm at the end of the rope should be left resting on the skin," Mr Hill said.
When the end of the rope was not visible it was assumed - wrongly - that the woman had removed it herself.
The wound was slow to heal and three months after the dressings began, surgical excision of the wound revealed a 5cm piece of Aquacel rope dressing and this was considered to be the cause of the failure to heal properly.
A swab from the wound earlier had produced "light growth" in the laboratory of MRSA - methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus.
"It is concerning, first, that Aquacel rope was left in Mrs A's wound and, secondly, that
a number of staff failed to identify the error," Mr Hill said.
"Because of the poor record-keeping and the limited assessments of Mrs A's wound by
the district nurses, it is unclear when the Aquacel rope was left in the wound, or by
whom."
Mr Hill held that the DHB had breached the code of patients' rights.
"It was the responsibility of ADHB to have in place adequate systems and oversight of staff to ensure that Mrs A received appropriate care."
The commissioner said the DHB had done a review since this case and implemented changes. He asked the DHB to make a formal written apology to the woman.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701510&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/3c2b65f1ab45dcd18cddbcaeb85d7610d40745787d68191daf7b7d26e1249c85.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T06:49:37 | null | 2016-08-30T05:20:33 | An innocent man wants an apology after police held him at gunpoint in a case of mistaken identity. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701972%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_300816SPLREGAN3a_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Plimmerton man mistaken for gunman-on-the-run Joshua Kite | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | An innocent man wants an apology after police held him at gunpoint in a case of mistaken identity.
Plimmerton groundsman Regan Ingley was pulled over, yelled at and forced to lie on SH1 with a gun pointed at his head on August 28 when police mistook him for Northland gunman on the run Josh Kite.
Kite, who has a history of criminal offences, has evaded police since Friday after he allegedly shot at two unarmed officers and escaped a cordon.
Ingley, who said the "15 minutes of pretty terrifying stuff" left him too shaken to drive, would like an apology from police.
"The fact I've had no contact since is quite gutting in a way. Even just a 'hey Regan we're really sorry for holding you up at gunpoint' would be fine."
Ingley was driving back to Plimmerton from visiting a friend in Manawatu around 11.30pm.
He passed a truck and soon after noticed a police car was following him. He thought he had done something wrong by passing the truck. But then one police car became two, and two became three.
"The next minute it was just all on. Lights, sirens, everything."
Ingley said the officers yelled at him over their megaphone to get out of the car and to walk backwards with his hands in the air. Bewildered and wondering what he had done he complied. He saw at least three guns and one was only 30cm from his face.
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"The main thing I was thinking was 'is this the end? Am I going to get shot?'
"I was walking backwards but every time I turned around to look where I was going they kept yelling at me to face forwards.
"I kept asking what the hell is going on and one said 'don't f**king worry about it'."
Once the police found his licence and verified he wasn't Kite they said he could drive off.
Ingley said the whole incident was an eye opener to how scary a brush with law enforcement can be. He said he's had no contact since the incident and feels like there should be more support.
"The annoying part was afterwards they said 'go on your way'. But I said I can't bloody drive I'm shaken but they just said 'best you be on your way'.
"You guys just had all your rifles pointed at my face and you want me to have a quick stretch and be on my way?"
Ingley sarcastically said he and Kite would look "similar - to Stevie Wonder maybe". Ingley is 167cm tall, slender and Pakeha while Kite is 180cm, solidly built and Maori.
"Even our noses are different though.
"I'm armed with a lawnmower and that's about it."
The ordeal comes after a tough month for Ingley. His grandfather passed away a few weeks ago and he injured his back badly when a ladder fell on him from a mezzanine floor last Thursday.
"It's been all on... One day at a time."
Area Commander Manawatu Inspector Sarah Stewart said armed officers stopped Ingley's vehicle in Te Horo and spoke to the occupant after receiving information from a member of the public that they believed they had seen Mr Kite in the vehicle.
"Given the seriousness of the events surrounding the ongoing search for Mr Kite, and considering the fact he was believed to be armed, staff responded appropriately and swiftly in the interests of protecting the public by stopping the vehicle and questioning the driver.
"It was a very short time period until his identity was confirmed and at that point the senior officer spoke with the driver and explained the situation and reasons for tactics, and throughout ensured his welfare was taken care of.
"When it became clear the driver was not Mr Kite, he was released to go on his way."
Any sightings of Kite should be immediately reported to police by calling 111.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701972&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/788336c97a32307fe81d9f3c9f3e3d5ef81b66e4cdfa87dd5a3eb1f6d3408bab.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:50:52 | null | 2016-08-31T01:18:23 | Out with winter, in with spring. Please hurry. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fentertainment%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1501119%26objectid%3D11702256%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/doc_1024x768.jpg | en | null | 10 things to look forward to at the movies this spring | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Out with winter, in with spring. Please hurry.
After a bruising three months when moviegoers often had to strain to find something good to see, this year's fall film season looms like an oasis. It's about to get better at the multiplex. Here are 10 movies, performances and story lines that AP film writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle are most looking forward to, come summer:
Lonergan-Mania
Little is settled about this spring's coming awards season except for this: Kenneth Lonergan's Manchester by the Sea is one of the best films of the year. Already celebrated at its Sundance premiere, it's the third film from the acclaimed New York playwright following the wonderful You Can Count on Me and the criminally underseen Margaret.
Casey Affleck excels as a small-town New Englander haunted by tragedy. Lonergan's naturalistic touch and deft feel for the rhythms and details of life remain unmatched. - Jake Coyle
Ang Lee, Innovator
Ang Lee is continually pushing cinema to new technological heights, and his adaptation of Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk is no less ambitious than bringing a hyper realistic CG Bengal tiger to the frames of Life of Pi. The first screening will be in 4K, 3D and 120 frames per second - essentially, hyper reality. Oh, and he also manages to meld all that tech talk with some extremely resonant stories. Take us there, Mr. Lee. - Lindsey Bahr
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A more diverse Oscars
After two straight years of "OscarsSoWhite" blanketing a dishearteningly homogenous Academy Awards, a richly diverse array of possible nominees is lining up for this season. Though a rape case from the past is clouding the once-bright fortunes of Nate Parker's The Birth of a Nation, a revamped Academy of Motion Pictures may be hard pressed to ignore the likes of Denzel Washington's Fences, Barry Jenkins' Moonlight, Theodore Melfi's Hidden Figures and Jeff Nichols' interracial marriage tale Loving). - Coyle
Female directors to (re)discover:
While the percentage of female directors remains dismal, there are a number of exciting projects from new and veteran talents this fall, like the feature debuts of Julia Hart Miss Stevens, and Kelly Fremon Craig The Edge of Seventeen. Also coming are films from exciting veterans like Jocelyn Moorehouse The Dressmaker, Andrea Arnold American Honey and Kelly Reichardt Certain Women. - Bahr
A legitimately good Shia Labeouf
Performance-art theatrics have overshadowed the transformation Shia LaBeouf has undergone. He's made it easy to not take him seriously in recent years, and maybe that's been the point. But in Andrea Arnold's Midwest teenage odyssey, American Honey, LaBeouf and breakout star Sasha Lane are exceptional. The film is your opportunity to 1) See why LaBeouf was sporting a rattail last year; 2) Watch him dance to Rihanna on a Walmart check-out counter; and 3) See the vibrant latest from one of the most interesting directors currently working. - Coyle
Emma Stone gets a proper showcase
How do you come off of a dud like Aloha? By singing, dancing and romancing your way back into America's hearts in what could be a career-defining performance in Damien Chazelle's musical love story La La Land of course. Stone stars as Mia, a struggling actress in Los Angeles who falls for a moody musician in the form of Ryan Gosling. Looking like Singing in the Rain meets The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, 'La La Land - and Stone's touching melodies and emotive almond eyes - promises to have audiences swooning and sobbing in no time. - Bahr
Smarter spectacles
Even the blockbusters this fall look more enticing than the summer's. There's Denzel in glorious cowboy-hero mode in The Magnificent Seven, Peter Berg's visceral true tale Deepwater Horizon, the brainy smarts of Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange, the mind-bending sci-fi of Denis Villeneuve's Arrival and the cozy fantasy of J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Oh, and another little Star Wars film is coming: Gareth Edwards' spinoff Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. - Coyle
Old Hollywood through Beatty's lens
The Golden Age of Hollywood holds a not-so-surprising allure for directors of a certain age, but perhaps none has seemed quite as suited to the task as Warren Beatty, coming off of a 15-year hiatus from acting and an 18-year break from directing with his long-time-coming Rules Don't Apply, once simply known as the Warren Beatty Howard Hughes pic. Beatty plays Hughes, but it looks to be more of a showcase for a youthful romance between an aspiring actress (Lily Collins) and her driver (young Han Solo himself, Alden Ehrenreich). - Bahr
Hailee Steinfeld grows up
Steinfeld was just 13 when she made her Oscar-nominated breakout in the Coen brothers True Grit in 2010. In Kelly Fremon Craig's The Edge of Seventeen- a coming-of-age tale in the John Hughes tradition - her maturation is self-evident. As a whip-smart but confidence-lacking high-schooler, Steinfeld navigates embarrassment after embarrassment with wit and spirit. - Coyle
The understated Mike Mills
Director Mike Mills takes his time between projects, but each is a lovely, whispered little cinematic event, from the tender Thumbsucker to the achingly poignant Beginners. His latest, 20th Century Women takes him back in time to 1979 Santa Barbara, where three women (Annette Bening, Greta Gerwig and Elle Fanning) explore what love and freedom means in their time. - Bahr
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"David Skipwith Is The Herald'S Rugleague Reporter"
] | 2016-08-29T06:49:12 | null | 2016-08-29T05:03:27 | Another winter of discontent has seen the Warriors fall out of NRL finals calculations for a fifth straight season and the reasons why are neither new or startling. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11701579%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/GettyImages-596740276_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Five Winters of Discontent | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Another winter of discontent has seen the Warriors fall out of NRL finals calculations for a fifth straight season and the reasons why are neither new or startling.
The Warriors defence, both this season and since their 2011 grand final appearance, has been a well-worn joke that no longer inspires any laughing.
There are other associated problems that have plagued coach Andrew McFadden's side, relating to poor concentration under pressure, and unforced errors affecting almost every player at different times like a rampant virus.
As happened in Sunday's fatal loss to Wests Tigers, the Warriors have let slip results when they were there for the taking.
With Sunday's final round home game against Parramatta to come, the Warriors have leaked 561 this season at an intolerable average of 24 points per game.
McFadden's position is under threat despite him having a year remaining on his contract.
New assistant Justin Morgan was tasked with sharpening the team's tackling but he along with all players and the rest of the football department will come under intense scrutiny in yet another head-scratching post-season review.
A season that promised so much began disastrously with three straight defeats. They pegged back three wins but a sluggish start from marquee signing Issac Luke was followed by the loss of fellow new recruit Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to a season-ending ACL injury after just seven games.
The 42-0 Anzac Day massacre in Melbourne preceded the prescription pills and energy drinks saga involving six players that were dropped and made unavailable for test selection. The fallout saw veteran Manu Vatuvei granted medical leave and culminated with out of favour centre Konrad Hurrell being released in late May.
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With those dramas behind them, the Warriors steadied through a nine-week run of six wins and three golden point defeats to lurk around the bottom of the eight.
But the past three weeks saw the wheels fall off as they folded unexpectedly at home to the Rabbitohs, away to last year's premiers the Cowboys, with a diabolical display against the Tigers ruining their playoff hopes.
Publicly McFadden's players are wide in their praise and belief in his ability with many quick to point the finger of blame at themselves.
"Like today it just came down to individual executions and efforts," captain Ryan Hoffman said of both the defeat to the Tigers and their ruined campaign.
"We've had the right information and the right preparation all year.
"It's realising that you've got to play for 80 minutes. We're first grade footballers and we can't have minutes when we're not on.
"That goes for the team. We can't have moments when we lapse.
"We want to be a semi-final team and we've got to get wins."
Closer inspection of the side's poor tackling makes for grim reading and illustrates why they have fallen among the also-rans over the last five years.
They have conceded more than 500 points in four of the last five seasons, dropping 588 last year, 554 in 2013, and 609 in 2012, while they were only nine points shy of the mark in 2014.
History shows that to make the finals teams need to stay under that number. The Canberra side of 2012 is the only outfit in the last six years fortunate enough to have made the playoffs after leaking more than 500 points when they finished sixth with 536 against them.
Of the current top eight sides, the Titans have the worst defence having let in 465.
Apart from the Warriors, five of the other eight teams in the bottom half of the ladder have also leaked 500-plus points.
If the rot is to stop the Warriors need to fix this area of their game.
Do that and they have the attacking firepower to threaten the best sides in the competition but otherwise it's hard to see them breaking their premiership drought.
Warriors - Five Winters of Discontent
The Warriors have failed to make the NRL finals for the past five years along with Parramatta who last made the top eight in 2009.
Gold Coast have missed the playoffs the last six years but are currently in eighth position on the NRL ladder.
Along with the Warriors, the Raiders, Panthers and Tigers have made the finals just once since 2011.
In contrast, both the Storm (current table leaders) and last year's premiers the Cowboys (currently fourth) are set to make the finals for the sixth year running.
The Broncos (fifth) and Bulldogs (sixth) are in line to play finals footy for the fifth time in six seasons.
Warriors 2016:
Games: 23 (with one round remaining), won 10, lost 13 (43.47%).
Currently 10th, could finish as high as ninth.
Points for: 495 - Eighth ahead of Titans, Tigers, Sea Eagles, Rabbitohs, Roosters, Dragons, Knights, Eels.
Points against: 561 - Second worst behind only the Knights (772).
2015: Finished 13th
Won nine, Lost 15
For 445, Against 588
2014: Finished ninth
Won 12, Lost 12
For 571, Against 491
2013: Finished 11th
Won 11, Lost 13
For 495, Against 554
2012: Finished 14th
Won 8, Lost 16
For 497, Against 609
2011: Finished sixth
Won 14, Lost 10
For 504, Against 393
2016 record against current top eight teams: Games 13, Won five, lost eight (38.46%)
1. Storm - Two losses (21-14 & 42-0)
2. Sharks - Lost (19-18)
3. Raiders - Two losses (38-12 & 26-22)
4. Cowboys - Lost (34-6)
5. Broncos - One loss (25-10), one win (36-18)
6. Bulldogs - One win (24-20)
7. Panthers - One loss (30-18), one win (20-16)
8. Titans - Two wins (27-18 & 24-14)
Coach Andrew McFadden's record
66 games as coach
29 wins, 37 losses (43.93%)
McFadden ranks fifth overall in win percentage:
Daniel Anderson 55.43%
John Monie & Ivan Cleary 50%
Matt Elliott 44.8%
Andrew McFadden 43.93%
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[] | 2016-08-29T22:49:23 | null | 2016-08-29T21:31:27 | Video has emerged of the unbelievable moment a racing car files into the air and jumps over dog walking on the dirt track. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11701709%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/rallydog_1024x768.jpg | en | null | One lucky dog! Rally car jumps over dog | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Video will play in Play now Don't auto play
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Video has emerged of the unbelievable moment a racing car files into the air and jumps over dog walking on the dirt track.
The clip, which was posted on Anarchy 4x4 Accessories Facebook page, has had over 29,000 views.
The footage, recorded by a bystander believed to be speaking Spanish, shows the black and white dog casually walk along the dirt track.
The canine can be seen glancing towards the race watchers on his right, who is standing on the grass, away from the race course.
As the sound of the car gets louder, the dog picks up pace and begins to trot a little faster.
Seconds later, the racing car turns the corner and roars down the track with the pooch right in its sights.
As the high speed car gets closer to the dog, a speed bump forces the car to jump and momentarily fly in the air, flying a few feet above the dog.
People watching the race can be heard cheering in the background both for the car and the lucky canine who is followed by a man in a military uniform.
People on Facebook have shared their thoughts on the incredible video.
One man wrote: "Who owns that dog? Grab hold of it and buy a lottery ticket."
Another said: "How many different things had to partake in so many different lives for that to happen. Lucky dog." [sic]
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] | 2016-08-30T10:49:48 | null | 2016-08-29T01:47:49 | As the Real Housewives of Auckland enters week two, viewers were treated to another week of privileged excess and offensive stupidity. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fentertainment%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1501119%26objectid%3D11701487%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/CompImage3Template1_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Real Housewives of Auckland: Xenophobia, body-shaming and C-bombs | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Joanna Hunkin is the Head of Entertainment for the New Zealand Herald.
As the Real Housewives of Auckland enters week two, viewers were treated to another week of privileged excess and offensive stupidity.
As Anne Batley Burton hosted her annual Pussy Galore fundraiser, it didn't take long for the housewives claws to come out, with Angela Stone and Gilda Kirkpatrick once again engaging in a heated exchange.
We check out the most ridiculous moments of episode 3.
WHAT A STINKER
Firstly, a note to the producers: We get it. Anne likes cats. Anne likes to call cats pussies. Anne calls her cat sanctuary the Pussy Palace. It's the funniest joke in the world, if you're a 12-year-old boy. But we're not. So stop it.
Secondly - let's talk about Michelle. Anne dragged Michelle out to the Pussy Palace to help feed the cats.
Michelle doesn't like cats. Or women, it would seem. After visibly gagging at the smell, Michelle announced to camera: "It smelt like pussy alright, it stunk." Classy.
FUR-IOUS
Anne may be the country's number one pussy protector but she's clearly not too fussed about other animals. Like minks, possums, lambs or goats. She has coats made of all of them. But don't worry, she doesn't wear them because that, my friends, would be hypocritical. Much better to just keep them in the cupboard.
The irony wasn't lost on Michelle, who in between trying to convince Anne to bequeath the impressive collection to her, came out with this gem: "This animal activist pulls out so many meat coats... I was in heaven. So are they."
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Later, Anne's friends showed off even more "meat coats," including racoon and South American skunk, prompting Anne to declare: "Whether I wear them or not is never going to change a damn thing, but the main thing is they should be killed humanely."
To which her friend replied: "Well, not for profit anyway."
Yes, that's the real issue here. Price-gouging.
PENIS PUNS
Julia Sloane may come across as a vacuous blonde but listen closely and you'll realise she's doing a fine trade in smutty asides.
The first comes as she goes under the needle for a vampire facial, which leaves her neck looking like an infected scrotum from Embarrassing Bodies.
As the nurse begins injecting her own blood into her neck, Julia squeals: "Oooh, I'm not used to little pricks."
Later, she confides in Michelle that her husband's nickname is Dixie.
"You call your husband Dixie?" asks Michelle.
"Dixie-normous," cackles Julia.
Oh my.
INAPPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
This episode, we met Angela's PA Lea. She's supposedly French and wears comically large glasses but honestly, don't be surprised if it later emerges she is some kind of amateur drama student from Akaroa. Even by RHOA standards, this plot line feels ridiculously staged.
Unless Angela really is in love with her French assistant, which would explain why she strokes her hair while staring adoringly at her at a cafe on Jervois Road. Later, Angela repeatedly tells Lea how cute she is.
Later, Angela brings Lea to Anne's party, where she bids on a styling session with her own boss. Weird much?
Once again, Anne asks the question we're all thinking: "Who brings their PA to a party?"
Who indeed.
DICTIONARY, PLEASE
For the second week running, Angela proves she's not quite as smart as she likes to think she is, when she refers to herself as "the big runt".
Last week, she mistook the word lethargic for cathartic, leading to one of Anne's greatest moments as she explained the difference between the two words, while cackling to camera.
This week, after calling Gilda "the little runt" she went on to spurt this nonsense: "I'm the big runt of the litter and the big runt always gets picked first."
Dear Angela, by its very definition, a runt is "the smallest or weakest of a litter". You cannot be the big runt.
RUNT OR C...
While on the subject of runts, Angela dropped her deranged smiling facade for the second time, blurting to camera, "runt or c***?" when talking about Gilda.
I'll say it again, classy.
BODY SHAMING 2.0
As if calling her plus-size wasn't offensive enough, this week, Michelle told Angela to suck her guts in.
Well, the exact quote was: "Pull your tummy in, sweetie". But same diff.
Angela, who was wearing a skintight pleather catsuit, understandably took umbrage, before the pair got into an argument over exactly what size Angela was.
"You're not a size 10, you're a size 12," declared Michelle, insisting there was nothing wrong with "plus size" she just wanted Angela to acknowledge it.
XENOPHOBIA
This spat continued into what was perhaps the night's ugliest moment, with Angela questioning Michelle's New Zealandness.
"You're not even a New Zealander, Michelle," declared Angela.
Um, isn't she? She lives in New Zealand. She's married to a New Zealander. Her kids were born in New Zealand.
I'm going to raise a flag here Angela and suggest you back the truck up before you offend the huge number of New Zealanders, who like Michelle, weren't born here.
Also, no more dancing for you.
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[] | 2016-08-31T06:50:30 | null | 2016-08-31T02:49:35 | A devout Christian French teacher who was pictured in bed with a 17-year-old pupil has been found unfit to work with children, despite her husband denying the tryst took place. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fworld%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D2%26objectid%3D11702304%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/sfsdfaf_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Devout Christian teacher accused of 'sexual activity' with teenage pupil' found unfit to work with children | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | A devout Christian French teacher who was pictured in bed with a 17-year-old pupil has been found unfit to work with children, despite her husband denying the tryst took place.
Isabelle Graham, 28, was accused of repeatedly "engaging in sexual activity" with a pupil after being photographed with him in a Travelodge in Edinburgh after a prom night. She denied the charge. A disciplinary hearing found yesterday that she was guilty of charges against her and has been barred from the profession by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
The investigation began after a picture appeared on social media following the prom night in June 2014.
A hearing in Edinburgh was shown the photograph which showed a blonde woman in bed with a young boy standing by the door of a hotel room holding a bottle.
It was reportedly taken by a sixth year - the Scottish equivalent of year 13 - pupil who was sharing a room with his fellow student and returned numerous times to find the teacher in bed.
Classmates told The Telegraph that the teacher had bought drinks for students and rubbed the pupil's legs under the table at the prom.
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"It was just a one night stand," a former pupil at Whitburn Academy, West Lothian, said.
The investigation initially involved police but did not lead to criminal charges. For legal reasons, the pupil cannot be named.
Graham, who was not present or represented at the hearing, denied the charges and claimed to have no recollection of events after 10.30pm, having drunk four glasses of wine.
She is understood to be living abroad with her husband Andrew Wilkie, who is training for the clergy.
They were married in July 2015 and she claimed in a statement that, as a Christian, she was saving herself for their wedding.
"In all the time I have known her, Mrs Graham has always put her Christian faith above all other things," Wilkie said in a statement to the panel.
"I have never had any doubt that the allegations made against Mrs Graham were false."
The General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) investigated the teacher for travelling with the boy and other pupils from an upmarket Edinburgh hotel, where the prom took place, to a nearby Travelodge.
The former teacher is alleged to have spent three hours alone with the teenager - drinking with him, sharing a bed with him and "repeatedly engaging in sexual activity" with him.
Mr Thomson said evidence from students outlined how they saw "Pupil A and Mrs Graham lying on the bed, one on top of the covers and one underneath the covers".
Graham previously admitted that four glasses of wine would not normally intoxicate her to that level, and that her hair was similar to the one pictured, but denied recognising the teenager in the same photograph.
Carla Roth, the GTCS lawyer, said Mrs Graham's actions had a "public nature", and left some schoolchildren feeling "uncomfortable" and "somewhat shocked".
Detective Sgt Keith Mailer, who investigated the incident for Police Scotland, said there was no evidence the teacher's drink had been spiked when she was tested at hospital.
CCTV footage showed Graham kissing the pupil and the officer added that the way she moved and "conducted herself" suggested someone who was making conscious decisions.
The footage gave no indication that she was "under the excessive influence of drugs or alcohol", he added.
Graham said if the photograph was of her, then she was clearly unconscious.
She described herself as the "victim", adding: "The person in the bed in the photo is clearly not in control of the situation."
Graham, who resigned from her position after the allegations, was yesterday unavailable for comment.
A spokesman for West Lothian Council said: "Ms Graham is no longer employed by West Lothian Council and it would not be appropriate to comment further."
- Daily Telegraph UK | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11702304&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/b2b968d612193a11fc4d4353ba67039fbf807f68ca46114eb79d0e6b5ce5b3a6.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T18:50:30 | null | 2016-08-30T11:00:28 | Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin is done playing the good wife to Anthony Weiner, announcing she is leaving the serially sexting ex-congressman after he was accused of sending raunchy - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fworld%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D2%26objectid%3D11702017%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/6215c8539727741db4631e2f7694391464030eca_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Key Clinton aide Huma Abedin leaves husband Anthony Weiner after his sexting scandal | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Ken Thomas in New York, Jennifer Peltz
Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin is done playing the good wife to Anthony Weiner, announcing she is leaving the serially sexting ex-congressman after he was accused of sending raunchy photos and messages to yet another woman.
Abedin, who as vice-chair of Clinton's campaign is destined for big things if the Democrat is elected president, stayed with Weiner after a sexting scandal led him to resign from Congress in 2011 and after a new outbreak of online misbehaviour wrecked his bid for New York mayor in 2013. She didn't leave even when a recent documentary blew up tense moments in their marriage to big-screen proportions.
But yesterday, she effectively declared she had had enough.
"After long and painful consideration and work on my marriage, I have made the decision to separate from my husband," she said in a statement issued by the campaign.
"Anthony and I remain devoted to doing what is best for our son, who is the light of our life."
The New York Post published photos on Monday that it said Weiner had sent last year to a woman identified only as a "40-something divorcee" who lives in the West and supports Republican Donald Trump. The photos included two close-ups of Weiner's bulging underpants.
In one of the pictures, Weiner is lying on a bed with his toddler son while texting the woman, according to the Post. The tabloid also ran sexually suggestive messages that it said the two exchanged.
Weiner told the Post that he and the woman "have been friends for some time".
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"She has asked me not to comment except to say that our conversations were private, often included pictures of her nieces and nephews and my son and were always appropriate," the 51-year-old Democrat told the newspaper.
Weiner didn't return a call, text or email from the Associated Press.
He deleted his Twitter account yesterday.
The Post didn't say how it obtained the photographs and messages.
Abedin, 41, is a longtime Clinton aide and confidante who is often referred to as the candidate's second daughter.
Trump immediately seized on the aide's marital split to accuse Clinton of "bad judgment". He suggested that Weiner might have compromised national security, but offered no evidence to support the allegation.
"I only worry for the country in that Hillary Clinton was careless and negligent in allowing Weiner to have such close proximity to highly classified information," Trump said in a statement. "Who knows what he learned and who he told?"
Abedin has been under scrutiny during the probe into Clinton's use of a private email server while she was Secretary of State.
Federal prosecutors declined to file charges in the investigation, but FBI Director James Comey said Clinton and her aides had been "extremely careless" in their handling of classified information.
Abedin began working for the former first lady as a White House intern and became a trusted aide as Clinton won a seat in the Senate representing New York in 2000, ran for president in 2008 and served as President Barack Obama's Secretary of State.
Former President Bill Clinton officiated when Abedin and Weiner married in 2010.
The marriage would provide years of fodder for political commentators, armchair psychologists and spouses all over America who wondered: How could she stay with him?
Abedin was pregnant with the couple's son, Jordan, when a photo of a man's bulging underpants appeared on Weiner's Twitter account in 2011. After initially claiming his account was hacked, Weiner acknowledged inappropriate online communication with several women.
Two years later, Abedin was all-in for her husband's mayoral bid, raising money, appearing on the campaign trail and participating in interviews in which the couple talked about rebuilding their trust and marriage. Then a new series of sexually explicit pictures and messages emerged, and Weiner was forced to acknowledge he kept sexting after he had resigned from Congress.
Still, Abedin said, "I love him, I have forgiven him, I believe in him, and ... we are moving forward." Voters weren't ready to forgive, however. Weiner lost the Democratic primary.
Weiner has since remained in the public eye, commenting on politics on cable news shows. Weiner, the documentary offering a cringe-inducing inside view of his mayoral campaign and its unravelling, played in theatres earlier this year and is set to air on Showtime this fall.
He recently refused to answer when asked whether he was still sexting, telling the New York Times Magazine in an interview published on August 16: "I'm not going to go down the path of talking about any of that."
Some psychology experts, while cautioning they haven't treated him, suggested his behaviour smacks of extreme impulsiveness, compulsion or addiction.
"Impulsivity is something that a lot of people really struggle with," said Jeannette Stern, a New York therapist.
While there are various approaches people can try to change such behaviour, she noted: "They have to really be willing to stop."
7 Things to take from the scandal
1. It's a compulsion, isn't it? It must be. You know the old saying: Sext a strange woman once, then shame on you. Sext another woman later, then shame on you again. Sext yet another woman - once with your toddler-age son in the frame, in images obtained by the New York Post - then check in with your therapist and admit that this really isn't funny anymore.
2. Actually, this is the story of a man with two compulsions. One is the compulsion to sext, which the Centre for Internet Addiction cites as the most common online addiction, with the proliferation of "pocket porn" tied to the rise in mobile devices. The other is the compulsion to run for office. The first would be significantly easier to keep secret without the existence of the second. One assumes they might be related: Both combine an intense neediness for attention with an intense narcissism.
3. Thank God she left him this time. Huma Abedin, the glamorous Hillary Clinton aide whose long-suffering-wife status might be supplanted only by her boss's, announced the news via public statement, "During this difficult time, I ask for respect for our privacy."
4. Privacy. Is there a way we can give it to her, but not to him? He was the one who, in 2011, accidentally posted a picture of his junk on his public Twitter feed. He was the one whose second screw-up, in 2013, happened in the middle of his campaign for mayor of New York City. News conferences were held. More texts were produced, these to a woman named Sydney Leathers, resulting in a sexting scandal between two people with names that sounded like they were designed to end up in a sexting scandal.
"I love him, I believe in him, I have forgiven him," Abedin said after that one. Privacy for Huma. All the privacy in the world for Huma. For him, no. None for him.
5. Stolen from a friend on Twitter: "Anthony Weiner is proof that the Clintons don't actually have people murdered."
6. Oh good, Donald Trump is weighing in: "Huma is making a very wise decision," the Republican presidential candidate said in his own statement. "I know Anthony Weiner well, and she will be far better off without him." Sounds nice, right?
7. Oh wait, Donald Trump wasn't done yet: "I only worry for the country in that Hillary Clinton was careless and negligent in allowing Weiner to have such close proximity to highly classified information," he continued. "Who knows what he learned and who he told?" Sigh.
- AP, Washington Post | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11702017&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/856418a5d163c121432c24c3c64f58abfd0bbf5d14bf486a21f7f49e2dce9331.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:49:41 | null | 2016-08-30T06:43:01 | Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule has apologised to a crowd of hundreds gathered tonight in Havelock North. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701990%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_HBT16137306_1024x761.jpg | en | null | Hastings mayor: We apologise for 'misery' of contamination crisis | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule has apologised to a crowd of hundreds gathered tonight in Havelock North.
The first of two public meetings is underway in the township, where around 5,200 people have been affected by campylobacter, which came from their drinking water.
Yule said this has been the largest water borne outbreak of disease in New Zealand's history.
"On behalf of the councillors and the staff, we apologise for this, and deeply regret the inconvenience, the misery and financial implications of this contamination."
Yule said they still don't know the source of the bug, and will leave no stone unturned to find it.
Mr Yule assured the audience of the councils three priorities: to keep people safe, to find out what happened "to ensure this never happens again", and seeking to support affected businesses.
With the assistance of statistics of people presenting to hospital, and GPs with campylobacter symptoms, DHB chief executive Dr Kevin Snee explained how the crisis period transpired, showing what the DHBs actions were after Friday, August 12, when the presence of E.Coli in the water supply was first indicated.
"From a health perspective we think we're through the worst of it now," he said.
Ongoing concerns from the disease were also presented, such as secondary infections of cryptosporidium and Giardia - so far there were only background cases of these.
There was also a risk of reactive arthritis, and as a worst case, Guillian Barre syndrome.
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Focusing on the area around the brookvale bores, the council had undertaken three rounds of sampling around the bores from August 16 to 26.
The testing so far had found that while low levels of E.Coli were present in the Tukituki river, it was unlikely the contamination originated from there as no testing Showed the bacteria was present between the river, and brookvale bores.
They had identified campylobacter had a ruminant origin, and were now doing groundwater and floodwater modelling to identify potential pathways.
Hastings District Council chief executive Ross McLeod said water was being pumped from Hastings to Havelock North, the Brookvale bores have been closed, and a UV treatment is in place as a contingency.
Plans for the summer months were also being developed including enhancing infrastructure.
Issues raised from the contamination, "Brings us to a wider conversation the council will need to have with the community", around chlorination.
Full time chlorination would have prevented the outbreak, he said, however council was aware of how proud the community was of their pure aquifer water.
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[] | 2016-08-28T10:48:12 | null | 2016-08-28T09:31:19 | A police officer has been captured apparently pushing a teenager off his bike and up against a fence in a video that's going viral on Facebook. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701280%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_280816SPLBIKE1_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Video shows police pushing teen off bike | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Video will play in Play now Don't auto play
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A police officer has been captured apparently pushing a teenager off his bike and up against a fence in a video that's going viral on Facebook.
The clip shows a group of teenagers walking along the footpath in Mangere with a couple of the group on bikes with large speakers when a marked police car pulls over.
Two officers get out of the car, approach one of the teens on the bikes and one officer pushes him off, knocking the bike to the ground.
The uniformed officer then pushes the teen up against a chain-mail fence while his friends ask whether the one holding the phone is recording.
"It's recording, it's recording."
Someone says: "What the heck, gee? Aww gee, that's sad. He didn't do anything."
Posted on Saturday night, the two and a half minute video has already been viewed more than 25,000 times, been shared by 525 people and almost 800 people have liked it.
One of the teens in the group, Matthew Lamar, wrote on the post that a woman said she would ring the police so they ran down the street and hid.
A cop who caught up to him told him to "hurry home" so he started biking away.
Matthew said the police officer came back as they were going home in a group and again said to go home.
The teen said he swore at the cop under his breath which was when he got out of the police car and "threw me down off the bike then picked me up and threw me against the fence and cuffed me".
A police spokeswoman said they'd been made aware of the video and were looking into the circumstances surrounding it.
"Until the full picture is established, we are unable to comment on what may have taken place," the spokeswoman said.
"It is important to note that as this video appears to start part-way through communication between police and the young person, the full context and circumstances leading up to the event are still yet to be determined."
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] | 2016-08-27T18:48:28 | null | 2016-08-27T09:19:43 | Spring weather is expected to arrive on cue on Thursday - as homeowners in the Waikato and Auckland regions continue the clean-up from a destructive 36 hours of gale-force winds and - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701119%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/SCCZEN_030816SPLWEATHER4_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Wild winds blow in the Spring | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Spring weather is expected to arrive on cue on Thursday - as homeowners in the Waikato and Auckland regions continue the clean-up from a destructive 36 hours of gale-force winds and torrential rain.
WeatherWatch analyst Philip Duncan said the weather system that brought the carnage is set to blow itself offshore today.
A low-pressure system developing north of New Zealand meant today and tomorrow would be a bit gloomy with cloud but mostly dry.
Then on Wednesday, a high-pressure system was expected to make its way over the country and by Thursday - the first day of spring - the weather was forecast to be calm and settled.
"Spring arrived early this year because we had such a warm winter but it disappeared again and we certainly saw wintry conditions for the first half of August," Duncan said. "But I think most people will say it's mild and spring-like again. It was up to 25C in Hawke's Bay on Friday, which is incredibly warm for August."
Duncan said the first and second weeks of September looked to be dominated by high-pressure systems and settled weather, although it could still be frosty in inland areas.
Drought-affected Canterbury had a decent soaking on Friday but, unfortunately, Duncan said, it wasn't looking too good for the region for the next few weeks with a low possibility of rain.
The lack of rain was in contrast to the deluge that struck Auckland from Friday morning, with almost 36-hours of non-stop rain recorded in some parts of the region.
Gale-force wind gusts, some in excess of 100km/h, tore roofs off sheds, blew yachts ashore, flung a trampoline 80m across a section and left about 2000 homes without power.
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[] | 2016-08-28T10:48:11 | null | 2016-08-28T09:47:16 | No one can escape Sunday chores, such as cleaning the car - unless perhaps you're the Prime Minister's son. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701284%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_280816SPLKEY1_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Key to a good car wash? Make the Prime Minister do it | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Video will play in Play now Don't auto play
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No one can escape Sunday chores, such as cleaning the car - unless perhaps you're the Prime Minister's son.
But that's only because your dad does it for you.
In a video posted on SnapChat and subsequently Facebook, Max Key comes out through the garage of the family's Parnell mansion to show his dad, John, dressed in gumboots and a polo shirt washing the family's cars.
"Working hard to get my vote, are ya?," he quips.
His Prime Minister father responds: "There's an election coming up."
Key jnr then dances around, bending down and drying off the newly clean cars to the song Car Wash by Christina Aguilera then A$AP Mob's Yamborghini High.
After the chore's done, the effort is rewarded with a celebratory high five between the pair.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701284&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/5e086ba1abe1538d2d7dad6c5012fdf7aa01de5aefcd34dfbb8f41748e57bc25.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:50:22 | null | 2016-08-30T19:21:15 | Chris Brown has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, Los Angeles police say. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fentertainment%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1501119%26objectid%3D11702036%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/cb_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Chris Brown arrested after standoff with police | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Video will play in Play now Don't auto play
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Chris Brown has been arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, Los Angeles police say.
Police Lt Chris Ramirez says Brown was arrested and was being taken to downtown Los Angeles for booking.
The arrest came after a lengthy search of Brown's home.
Baylee Curran told the Los Angeles Times that Brown pointed a gun at her face in his home early Tuesday.
She says another man at his home and Brown became angry with her when she admired the man's diamond necklace.
Earlier, Brown took to Instagram to scold police officers outside his door after officers responded to a woman's distress call.
The Los Angeles Police Department said that officers from homicide and robbery division, which deals with celebrity cases, headed to Brown's address after a woman called for help at 3.11am.
Brown left his Los Angeles home peacefully after an hourslong standoff with police.
Ramirez said several people were escorted from the residence after a search warrant was served.
Police said the woman who made the call for help about 3am was not inside the hilltop estate in the San Fernando Valley. Ramirez did not identify the woman or elaborate on the assistance she needed. He did not know if she was injured.
Brown's attorney Mark Geragos arrived at the home shortly before the warrant was served.
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Brown posted videos on Instagram in which he sought to ally himself with the Black Lives Matter movement against police brutality.
"You've all got to stop playing with me like I'm the villain here, like I'm going crazy. I'm not," the visibly angry Brown said.
"When you get the warrant for whatever you need to do, you're going walk right up in here and you're going to see nothing, you idiots," he said.
"You're all the worst gang in the world, the police," he said.
* Watch the clips here (warning: explicit content).
NBC television said that the woman had told police that Brown pointed a gun on her. The gossip site TMZ said that Brown threw a duffel bag outside to the police.
The R&B singer, who topped the US singles chart with Run It! and Kiss Kiss, has had years of run-ins with the law.
Most notoriously, he was convicted of beating then girlfriend Rihanna before the 2009 Grammy Awards, forcing the pop singer to miss the music industry's annual gala.
In 2014, he pleaded guilty to assaulting a man outside a Washington hotel and earlier this year was accused of battery by a woman in Las Vegas.
He was accused last year of fraud in the Philippines for failing to perform a concert, also leading the singer to voice anger on Instagram while he waited to leave the country.
- AFP | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11702036&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/630859fb2362c7b05b1b663679d61e4469bba7dce05a2c0dc37d303467595d88.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:04:11 | null | 2016-08-25T20:25:50 | Imogen had dark hair and big eyes - a woman any man would find attractive. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fworld%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D2%26objectid%3D11700577%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/imogen-_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Melbourne students created the Tinder Experiment to catch child groomers | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Olivia Lambert
Imogen had dark hair and big eyes - a woman any man would find attractive.
She appeared to have an essence that was pure and innocent but she was actually a lure for child groomers.
She was 15, at least that's what the men she met on Tinder thought anyway.
Imogen was actually 21, but she posed as a 15-year-old on Tinder to expose paedophiles who were using the app to prey on young girls.
The Melbourne university student, with her friend Blake, spearheaded this entire sting operation, which they call the Tinder Experiment, and their actions have resulted in the arrests of two child groomers.
Blake told news.com.au curiosity was the reason for the experiment.
"I saw a lot of unusual things come up on my own Tinder account, including underage girls, and I wanted to run an experiment to see how other guys were reacting to such things," he said.
"Once the profile went up and we saw how they were reacting, we decided to go that step further and see how they acted in person.
"From that point it really became about raising awareness and showing the public what was happening in their community."
Men who looked like completely normal blokes were attracted to Imogen as a 15-year-old and would send her disgusting and horrific messages, some too explicit to publish.
They would talk to her about sex acts and fantasise about her body.
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THE PROFILE
Imogen had to create a believable 15-year-old character.
On her Tinder profile Imogen used photographs that were six-years-old.
"I ran the account and spoke in a way that typical teenagers would speak, based on what I had observed on social media and from younger family members," Blake said.
When Imogen would meet the older men in person, she dressed and did her make-up in a way that made her look young.
"All the meet ups were dimly lit anyway so it was easily believable. I wouldn't have questioned it myself," Blake said.
The profile said Imogen was 18-years-old - you have to be that age to download the dating app - but they wrote a bio clearly stating she was 15 and in fact, underage.
She liked every man that passed across her profile and nearly everybody liked her back, she had more than 500 matches.
A teenage Imogen attracted men in their 30s, 40s and even 50s.
She didn't initiate any conversations but many of the men did.
"Conversations progressed (usually quite quickly) and most of the men suggested a meet up or invited themselves over as soon as Imogen revealed that she had a 'free house' for the night," Blake said.
"After the first night we decided it would be safer to do the meet ups in public places instead."
Men would show up to a house that had three cameras in the lounge room.
One was on a shelf above the television, one behind the couch and one to the side.
Blake said every crew member was also filming on their iPhones.
A person was also hiding under the staircase at the entrance, showing the men entering and then running out of the house.
Blake said they tried to stay as close to Imogen as possible.
"There was always someone within two metres in the house. She was always in sight and within earshot of all of us in case something went wrong," he said.
When Imogen began speaking to the men, they would first compliment her appearance before sending her sexually explicit messages.
"A lot of the men would mention how much trouble they could get in, before continuing to pursue her," Blake said.
"In person, they all attempted to hug, kiss or grope Imogen."
One man even touched her breast.
In Victoria, you can secretly record a private conversation if you're involved and it's not a breach of surveillance legislation.
Blake also made clear their experiment was not entrapment and they did not encourage a person to commit a crime they otherwise wouldn't have committed.
n a YouTube video, Blake said no encouragement was given to the men and when Imogen met up with them she didn't ask them to kiss her.
"They did that on their own," Blake said.
Imogen slipped into her 15-year-old persona as soon as the older men would knock on the door.
She invited them in, asked them how the drive was and made small talk.
She sat on the couch with them and within seconds they would have their arms around her, or be trying to kiss her.
Every time she refused their advances and said she wasn't ready yet.
THE FIRST MEETING
The videos recorded by the hidden cameras were later uploaded to YouTube, exposing the scary reality that lurked behind the dating app.
The first man that showed up was in his 30s.
Moments after sitting on the couch with Imogen, he began to rub her back and tried to kiss her.
The man believed nobody was home, and Blake acted as if he was her brother, who came back after forgetting his wallet.
"Who are you?" Blake yells.
The man was scared and ran straight for the door.
"(He) took shelter in shrubbery near the house. He was terrified, which highlights that he knew that what he was doing was wrong," Blake said.
After he runs away, the secret video captures Imogen and some members of the crew laughing, but that wasn't because they weren't taking it seriously.
Blake told his YouTube channel it was the reaction to being released from an intense situation.
"Imogen obviously felt uncomfortable, she was trying to maintain her character and not crack," he said.
"As soon as the men left she was expressing release. As for the cameramen, they were laughing because the whole situation was ridiculous and they couldn't believe what they were seeing."
The next man to show up was in his 40s.
He came over about 11.30pm and asked her about school.
He put his arm around her and asks how old she is really.
She again tells him she's 15, but that people say she looks about 18.
He asks her if she has been with men his age before and she tells him she's used to it.
He tries to kiss her and she rejects him.
He tells her he's nervous right before Blake storms back into the house.
Blake interrogates him and asks what he is doing there with his 15-year-old "sister".
The man gets up to leave straight away and Blake asks him how old he is.
He lies and says he is in his 30s and denies knowing Imogen is 15.
The man leaves the house and runs off down the street.
WHEN IMOGEN MET TOBIAS
Tobias was a 43-year-old man, caught by the Tinder Experiment twice.
When he wrote to Imogen on Tinder he told her he hadn't had sex with a 15-year-old in ages, but he was "excited".
The messages he wrote her were incredibly graphic and disturbing.
He invited Imogen over to his house in Melbourne for some "no strings attached fun".
Blake, still pretending to be her brother, dropped Imogen off.
She met the man outside his house and after some quick small talk, Blake confronted him.
He asked the man what he was doing with a 15-year-old and the man becomes defensive and says he didn't have any sexual intentions, and just wanted to hang out.
Blake asks if that's normal for him and then takes Imogen's phone and pretends to read the messages he sent to her.
Blake threatens to call the police and tells the man to leave and he did.
But Imogen received another message from him the next morning.
"He was mean I really liked you, I hope maybe we could still arrange to meet up privately," he said.
He sent her another message saying "I can't wait to kiss you all over".
"Whatever happens between us has to stay private, it's illegal for me to be with someone your age, I could go to jail, cause you are so young and fresh," he said.
The man proceeds to send sexual messages and asks Imogen what her breast size is.
Imogen meets up with the man again and this time he is ambushed by Blake and other members of the Tinder experiment.
He walks away and defends himself and says he wasn't doing anything wrong, despite trying to kiss her when he saw her.
This man, Tobias Kilsby, has now been jailed.
THE ARRESTS
AAP reports two men who used Tinder to groom young girls were jailed after they were exposed by the Tinder Experiment.
Detective Senior Constable Emma O'Rourke, from the Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team, said Blake and his team gave police half a dozen names of people who made contact with Imogen.
"Not all of these people came to meet them, some did and as a result of that we approached them covertly to engage with us," Detective Senior Constable O'Rourke told AAP.
"And as a result two of the males have been charged and convicted."
Kilsby was jailed for two years for sending sexually explicit messages to an officer pretending to be a 13-year-old.
Videos of him filmed by the Tinder Experiment were presented before the court.
Kilsby pleaded guilty.
"The Tinder Experiment did what police were already doing - just on a different platform," Detective Senior Constable Tas Gagatsakis told AAP.
"We operate on all platforms, Tinder is usually for users 18 and over, but when these things come to light we are very interested in trying to find out what is going on."
Nicolaos Katsamas, another man caught by the Tinder Experiment, was sentenced last month to two-and-a-half years jail.
According to AAP, he will be released on a $5000 good behaviour bond after six months behind bars.
Police became aware of Katsamas after he made contact with Imogen.
AAP reports the County Court of Victoria heard that Katsamas sent sexual messages to an officer posing as a 13-year-old and was trying to organise a meet-up at a hotel.
Blake told news.com.au members of the Tinder Experiment did not expect it to lead to arrests.
"We're obviously really happy with the results now," he said.
"It was a long process, with a lot of time spent working with the police, so we're glad to have closure now."
Blake said their videos shocked people, which highlighted the importance of raising awareness.
"So many people have told us they're going to be more careful or more vigilant with their children's internet use."
The Tinder Experiment has now been shut down, following advice from police.
"We didn't do a whole lot of risk assessment at the start; we just made sure we had enough men on hand to diffuse any possible conflict," Blake said.
"In hindsight, we didn't really consider the possibility of one of the men bringing a gun. Thankfully this didn't happen.
"We did have one scenario where Imogen realised halfway through a meet up that the man was dangerous. Thankfully this one was in broad daylight, in a public place and she was able to make an excuse to leave without any problems. We definitely didn't want to confront this particular person."
- With AAP
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[] | 2016-08-28T20:48:52 | null | 2016-08-28T19:14:22 | Has Colonel Sanders' nephew inadvertently revealed to the world the secret blend of 11 herbs and spices behind KFC's fried chicken empire? - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Flifestyle%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D6%26objectid%3D11701304%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_271104HOSSPLKFC_1024x768.jpg | en | null | The colonel's secret recipe revealed? Not so fast, says KFC | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Has Colonel Sanders' nephew inadvertently revealed to the world the secret blend of 11 herbs and spices behind KFC's fried chicken empire?
The company says the recipe published in the Chicago Tribune is not authentic. But that hasn't stopped rampant online speculation that one of the most legendary and closely guarded secrets in the history of fast food has been exposed.
It all started when a reporter visited with Joe Ledington, a nephew of Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Colonel Harland David Sanders.
The reporter was working on a story for the Tribune's travel section about Corbin, Kentucky, where the colonel served his first fried chicken. At one point, Ledington pulled out a family scrapbook containing the last will and testament of Sanders' second wife, Claudia Ledington.
On the back of the document is a handwritten list for a blend of 11 herbs and spices to be mixed with two cups of white flour. While Joe Ledington initially told the reporter that it was the original recipe, he later said that he didn't know for sure.
KFC - which is a subsidiary of Yum Brands Inc. - calls its recipe "one of the biggest trade secrets in the world." It says that the recipe the reporter saw is not the real thing.
"Many people have made these claims over the years and no one has been accurate - this one isn't either," KFC said in a statement.
The Louisville, Kentucky-based company says that the original recipe from 1940 handwritten by Sanders is locked up in a digital safe that's encased in two feet of concrete and monitored 24 hours a day by a video and motion detection surveillance system.
Joe Ledington could not immediately be reached for comment.
- AP | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11701304&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/d4ab37044e96d53c9efd077121a68689bca9d777d0569c51d288ee3e47fad7d3.json |
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"Energy Writer For The Business Herald"
] | 2016-08-29T00:48:53 | null | 2016-08-28T21:16:18 | Auckland Airport is paying its staff with a $1500 bonus as its underlying profit spiked 20 per cent to $212.7 million in the past year. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fbusiness%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D3%26objectid%3D11701343%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_021013NZHDPEMIRATES13_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Auckland Airport pays $1500 staff bonus as profit soars | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Provided by NZX
Auckland Airport is paying its staff with a $1500 bonus as its underlying profit spiked 20 per cent to $212.7 million in the past year.
Shareholders will also get an increased dividend - up nearly 20 per cent to 17.5c per share. And the airport's chief executive, Adrian Littlewood, also enjoyed a big pay rise - his remuneration, excluding exercising any share options, went up nearly 9 per cent to $1.555m.
The company's chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden, said it had been another year of growth right across the business.
''We have seen a significant lift in the number of international airlines and capacity servicing Auckland. We have added new retailers and passenger products and we have also completed several large property developments this financial year,'' he said.
''To recognise the efforts of our team and the exceptional performance in the 2016 financial year, we will pay a performance bonus of $1500 (before tax) to all permanent employees who do not participate in the short-term incentive scheme."
One of the airport's biggest users, Air New Zealand, is also enjoying big profits on the back of the continuing tourism boom. Last week it accounced a record $463m full year profit and is also paying a staff bonus.
More than 8,200 Air NZ workers will get up to $2,500 in bonus payments.
Sir Henry said today that to support growth, Auckland Airport had started a major upgrade of its international departure area, and has continued the planning and design work required to successfully construct the 30-year vision's combined domestic and international terminal building and second runway.
In the 12 months to June 30, the total number of passenger movements was up 9.1 per cent to 17.3m. International passengers (excluding transits) were up 8.1 per cent to 8.8 million, and domestic passengers were up 9.8 per cent to 7.9 million.
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Revenue was up 12.9 per cent to $573.9m, while expenses were up 11.8 per cent to $143.6m. Earnings before interest expense, taxation, depreciation, fair value adjustments and investments in associates (EBITDAFI) increased 13.2 per cent to $430.3m.
Total profit after tax was up 17.4 per cent to $262.4m, while underlying profit was up 20.6 per cent to $212.7m.
As a result of this, underlying earnings per share was up 20.6 per cent to 17.9 cents for the 2016 financial year.
The final dividend is 9 cents per share. This results in a total dividend this financial year of 17.5 cents per share − representing an increase of 19.9 per cent compared with last year.
The final dividend is imputed at the company tax rate of 28 per cent and will be paid on October 13 to shareholders who are on the register at the close of business on September 29.
Revenue growth was achieved, once again, through strong performances by retail (up by 19.3 per cent to $157.5m), aeronautical (landing and passenger charges up by 10.3 per cent to $258.3m) and transport (up by 11.8 per cent to $52.1m).
Operating expenses increased by 11.8 per cent to $143.6m this financial year, in part due to professional services related to our infrastructure projects, airline marketing and increased out-sourced transport and hotel activity.
Including the impact of valuation changes, the company's share of profit from associates was a loss of $8.4m. This included a share of North Queensland Airports' asset impairment of $16.0m, its fair valuation loss on financial instruments of $8.1m and its investment property revaluation gain of $1.7m, as well as its share of Novotel Auckland Airport's gain on investment property of $2.3m and its fair valuation loss on financial instruments of $100,000.
After adjusting for non-cash valuation impacts, the total share of underlying earnings from associates was $11.5m this financial year, an increase of 7.5 per cent on the previous year.
Van der Heyden said continuing strong growth and performance meant that the company was confident it would continue to deliver strong financial results in the next 12 months.
''We expect underlying net profit after tax (excluding any fair value changes and other one-off items) for the 2017 financial year to be between $230 million and $240 million. This guidance would deliver an increase in underlying earnings per share of between 8.1% and 12.8 per cent," he said.
Guidance was subject to any material adverse events, significant one-off expenses, non-cash fair value changes to property and deterioration as a result of global market conditions or other unforeseeable circumstances.
See the Airport's latest investor presentation here:
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11701343&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/f1041bae051f8e130c7f2d2184b4ac1271294306ad85a492fcaaa60a3e3b7d4e.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:06 | null | 2016-08-26T08:12:07 | He has already killed seven people and injured two others. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fworld%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D2%26objectid%3D11700941%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/6eeeb86cfe8c1340ac6294e769231efa_1024x768.jpg | en | null | 'No one is safe': Serial killer terrorises Phoenix | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | He has already killed seven people and injured two others.
The killer has access to multiple cars which he uses to hunt down his victims before shooting them and driving off.
Most of the shootings have taken place at night as his victims were standing or sitting in a car outside a home.
Dubbed the Serial Street Shooter, the killer has been terrorising the US city of Phoenix for months.
Stalking predominantly Hispanic neighbourhoods, the gunman appears to strike at will and police have warned no one is safe.
His most recent killing was his most daring when three people were shot dead.
Angela Linner, Maleah Ellis, and Stefanie Ellis were killed in front of a home in the area of 6300 West Berkeley Rd on June 12.
The killings happened just 2km from where Krystal Annette White, 55, was discovered in the early-morning hours of April 19. Police believe she was the killer's second victim.
A BIG CLUE
Up until recently, few people could testify as to what the killer looked like, but then he slipped up and one witness got a good look at his face.
On July 11, a man who was with his four-year-old nephew had his car riddled with bullets at point blank range.
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The bullet just missed the boy in the passenger seat before exiting the car door.
The 22-year-old victim told The Phoenix New Timesthat the gunman could clearly see his nephew in the car when they were shot near 30th Street and Thomas Road.
The man, who wants to remain anonymous, said it was a miracle they weren't hit.
The suspect driving a black, four-door BMW and described as a young-looking, clean-shaven Hispanic man with short black hair, pointed a black handgun and fired it at them.
The man ducked his head and covered his nephew's before speeding away.
"I was like, 'I gotta get away from this dude!'" he said. "It was so quick and so surprising."
But authorities fear the killer's victims won't be so lucky next time.
FRESH APPEAL
Police have had hundreds of leads since the shootings began in March, all of which have taken place around Phoenix, Arizona.
A previous reward leading to the killer's arrest has been upped from $50,000 to $75,000 as police face a race against time to find him.
The suspect, also known as the Maryvale Serial Killer, doesn't appear to discriminate, with young, old, men, women and children targeted.
Of the nine shootings in total, five have taken place in the suburb of Maryvale.
'SOMEONE KNOWS SOMETHING'
At a press conference on Thursday, Phoenix Police reassured the public that solving the Serial Street Shooter case remains a top priority and re-released a series of sketches to catch the killer.
City Police Chief Joe Yahner made a fresh appeal for information, saying someone out there knows something.
"We collectively know somebody out there has information about the suspect involved in these crimes, and we desperately need that information," he said.
"Someone out there knows who did this. We need our community to call us or Silent Witness and help us solve these cases, bring justice to these families and victims, and prevent more violence from occurring."
At a joint news conference with the mayor, the Arizona lawyer general and officials from the FBI and the US Marshal Service, authorities appealed for people to take precautions.
US Marshal David Gonzales said it was known that serial killers like to brag about the atrocities that they commit and he didn't think that this was any different.
'HE WILL STRIKE AGAIN'
It has been a more than a month since the last attack on July 11 and unlike other victims, the man who survived that shooting got a clearer glimpse of the suspect.
In a recently released police report, authorities said the victim came to rest at a stop sign at a four-way intersection when a black BMW made a right turn.
At that point, their cars were facing each other. The man told police he looked over at the other driver, who then pointed a handgun at him.
The driver fired once.
The victim said he immediately ducked and reached for his nephew. He heard more gunfire and sped away. He made it home, where he called police.
Investigators found three bullet holes on the victim's car, according to police records. They also recovered five shell casings from the intersection.
Police have canvassed the neighbourhood and obtained footage from surveillance cameras in businesses in the area.
Despite an overwhelming amount of physical evidence including ballistics, investigators said they believe their big break will come from the public.
Authorities have urged witnesses or victims fearful about their immigration status not to be afraid to come forward with any information they may have.
However police cannot confirm whether the killer himself is white or Hispanic.
-With Associated Press.
- news.com.au | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11700941&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/72dd3b9911347ccd02b505b41250f996cb0a4a5a595dba167db07ce76ec38567.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T22:48:56 | null | 2016-08-28T20:47:10 | Tensions are at an all-time high between the All Blacks and Wallabies. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11701335%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/592277476_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Wallabies Nick Phipps at centre of unsportsmanlike play | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Video will play in Play now Don't auto play
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Tensions are at an all-time high between the All Blacks and Wallabies.
Back-to-back Bledisloe defeats for the Wallabies were one thing, but the post match arguments between commentators, fans, and coaches has left the trans-Tasman relationship on rocky ground.
Now, footage has emerged of Wallabies replacement halfback Nick Phipps performing an unsportsmanlike action during Saturday night's test in Wellington.
Down 29-9 with just seven minutes on the clock, Phipps appeared to dislodge the left boot of All Blacks midfielder Malakai Fekitoa while tackling him low to the ground just outside the 22m line.
Frustrated with his side's performance, Phipps then hoisted the boot as far as he could into the Westpac Stadium crowd.
Fekitoa was then forced to hobble around bootless before the next stoppage in play.
It follows a string of incidents from the Bledisloe test which included an alleged eye-gouge from All Black Owen Franks, accusations that Michael Cheika was not invited to a pre-match referee meeting, and Cheika himself criticising the refereeing of Saturday's match saying he was "bitterly disappointed."
The All Blacks and the Wallabies will next face off on the 22nd October at Eden Park in the third and final Bledisloe Cup test.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11701335&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/ec6ae003c81bb59413eef9b75a47ee3b8b99ae2f11e1f4f6ce048796a127ef8a.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T22:48:49 | null | 2016-08-28T20:14:08 | Kylie Bax says her friend Donald Trump will make a fantastic president if he wins the upcoming American election. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fentertainment%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1501119%26objectid%3D11701318%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/GettyImages-451214903_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Kiwi supermodel Kylie Bax says Trump 'will do an outstanding job' | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Kylie Bax says her friend Donald Trump will make a fantastic president if he wins the upcoming American election.
The New Zealand-born model makes the claim in a new interview with Fairfax, in which she says: "It may be scary for people to think of him as being the President, but I think he will do an outstanding job," she said.
Also! Kylie Bax thinks Donald Trump "will do an outstanding job" as US President. Presented without comment. pic.twitter.com/uYs1fyE7eb — Jessica Williams (@mizjwilliams) August 28, 2016
Bax has a long-standing friendship with Trump dating back to her days as a top model in the late '90s - and she admits she once tried to fix his bonkers haircut.
"I did try to fix his sweepover once, but he wasn't having a bar of it."
In a previous interview with Spy, Bax said Trump's appeal was similar to that of current New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key.
"People will respect he can put great deals together and the way he can sell an idea to almost anyone - he is a very smooth negotiator," she said.
Read more: Trump's a 'Perfect 10' for Kylie Bax
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Trump is known for his brazen speeches and controversial attitude towards immigrants.
But behind Trump's strong words was a big heart, Bax said.
"When I lived in New York, I saw Donald a lot and his extended family welcomed me warmly. Donald is a mega star in New York. Everywhere he goes, people yell out to him like he is a long-lost friend.
"Donald's sense of humour is very, very funny. He calls a spade a spade and he is who he is."
Trump is on the campaign trail heading towards the US presidential elections, in which he'll face Hillary Clinton when voting takes place on November 8.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11701318&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/034550ea718ef2c80f820cb25cc751224fe8ed1df42660b6e6cbaa9f7ed47d60.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T02:48:11 | null | 2016-08-28T01:41:19 | A man has fallen off the roof of a Palmerston North bar after being denied entry. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701210%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/92282424_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Man critical after falling from bar roof | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | A man has fallen off the roof of a Palmerston North bar after being denied entry.
The Herald understands the man, who was in his early 20s, had been denied entry earlier in the night from the Daily sports bar on Main St at about 12.50am today.
He had then been climbing around the side of the building to find another way to get in when he slipped, a source said.
A police media spokeswoman confirmed the man fell from the roof.
The man was taken to Palmerston North Hospital in a critical condition, but has since been transferred to Wellington Hospital.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701210&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/9689a3b3ae6387deaa2dd4ebc53399edd5b23a265a0e9ee8d0a525fb43f75909.json |
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] | 2016-08-28T00:48:18 | null | 2016-08-27T06:34:30 | The grand hope of home buyers and the Government alike is that the Unitary Plan notified last week will unleash a boom in housing development, swamp the market with supply and suppress - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fbusiness%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D3%26objectid%3D11701100%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/SCCZEN_A_231206HOSCSISLAND02a_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Bernard Hickey: Land is for living, not savings | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | The grand hope of home buyers and the Government alike is that the Unitary Plan notified last week will unleash a boom in housing development, swamp the market with supply and suppress prices.
Instead, it has unleashed a boom in ads encouraging buyers to scoop up the just-rezoned land and sit on it as land banks.
Here is this week's example of a 3.33 ha lifestyle block in Alfriston set to be rezoned Future Urban in the Unitary Plan: "Investors can enjoy rental income whilst land banking or your family can enjoy a relaxed country lifestyle whilst you land bank," the advertisement proclaimed, in a listing headed, "Land banking at its Best in Alfriston!"
"Urbanisation is closing in, get ready to tap into Auckland's growth," it concluded.
Another advertisement for an 818sq m section in Glendene pointed out the land had consent for two houses: "Make this Your Next Project with Land Banking Opportunity," it shouted.
On Wednesday Realestate.co.nz had 1062 listings for bare land, including sections and lifestyle blocks, using the phrase "land bank".
This frenzy is understandable. It's all about price expectations and holding costs. Auckland land prices increased eight-fold in the 18 years to 2014, making it the best choice in the history of New Zealand investment.
A block of land bought for $1million in 1996 would have produced $7m in tax-free profit over that period, while growing grass. There was no stamp duty for buying and few ongoing costs for holding it. Auckland's region-wide shift in 2013 from rating a property on land value to rating it on capital values has accidentally worsened the problem.
Ultimately, as Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith said this week, the only way to change the land-banking behaviour is to zone so much land for urban development that prices stop rising because of supply shock.
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He points to the experience in Christchurch where a surge in housing and land supply during the rebuild has stopped prices rising so fast, and last year they fell a bit.
Auckland is different. Its population is rising at more than two per cent per annum from migration alone and we already have a shortage of 40,000 houses.
Which politicians will be brave and honest enough to propose taxes to stop land banking?
There is also plenty of capital surging into Auckland land prices from overseas that has also not been such a factor in Christchurch. Much of this money seems happy to sit around for a long period without earning much from rent or development, as if it really is a land bank rather than a generator of cash.
The chances of any sort of fall in prices Auckland, let alone a slowdown, seem much more remote, at least in the minds of potential land bankers. And their expectations are the crucial component in this latest frenzy of land banking.
The only way to truly change expectations is a price shock, and the only way to change holding costs is to apply a tax. A couple of options have been recommended to the Government at various points in the past eight years to deliver the price shock and increase holding costs.
The 2009-10 Tax Working Group that proposed a GST-hike-for-income-tax switch also proposed a land tax-for-income-tax switch. John Key rejected the land tax because the one per cent tax would have led to an immediate 17 per cent drop in land values.
Labour has promised to reconvene the Tax Working Group if it leads the Government next year, and would consider such a land tax as part of a wider review of taxing capital. The up-front price shock of a land tax and the ongoing holding costs should scare the living daylights out of land-bankers.
Another option is encouraging councils to levy targeted rates that capture the "value uplift" from zoning changes. This is essentially a tax on the capital gains created by a council redrawing the lines on a map. This was proposed last week by the Productivity Commission in its draft report on Better Urban Planning.
Council would include an extra rating charge for areas where the land values had risen sharply because of a public policy decision. It would kill two birds with one stone by encouraging housing development and paying for the infrastructure needed to underpin those new houses.
Both a centrally levied land tax and targeted rates for zoning or resource consent-related value uplifts would be more than enough to stop the land bankers in their tracks. They are conventional policies used widely and regularly overseas.
New Zealand has the lowest tax rates on land in the developed world so we should not be surprised that these investors abound in Auckland.
Which politicians will be brave and honest enough to propose either or both taxes?
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11701100&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/9e49b2c4ee228d6d05bebcc26204ea453214fc70d8962fddafada8af40f3c9c5.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T08:48:10 | null | 2016-08-25T02:37:45 | A married teen couple have told the dramatic story of how they became homeless in a YouTube clip ... and they're quickly becoming the most mocked people on the internet. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Flifestyle%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D6%26objectid%3D11700391%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/homeless_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Married teens trolled over 'homeless' video | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | A married teen couple have told the dramatic story of how they became "homeless" in a YouTube clip ... and they're quickly becoming the most mocked people on the internet.
Unless you're a 14-year-old girl who's super interested in contouring, there's a chance you don't know who these shiny shiny people are.
The perfectly named Brianna Joy White, 18, is a beauty vlogger with more than 21k followers on Twitter and 44.7k on Instagram (where she references the Philippians 4:13 bible passage in her profile "I can do all this through Him who gives").
Her husband Jaelin White is a real estate investor.
The bright-eyed pair decided to move to the Edgewater area of Chicago to pursue business opportunities (they've both just graduated high school in Arizona).
Anyway, things didn't go to plan, you guys! They had a shocking time on their first day in the area. So much so that they packed up and moved out that evening, even though they just bought a bunch of stuff from Ikea.
They tell their tale in the YouTube clip titled "THE REASON WE'RE HOMELESS" ... with a pretty sleek granite-benched kitchen in the background.
I won't give away any more spoilers because they do a darn good job of telling the story themselves. In a very earnest manner. It's almost like a parody.
The clip has been viewed more than one million times.
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There are so many highlights here that it's hard to know where to start.
• Jaelin's constant hair flicking (the one at 7.18 is the best - he almost dislocates his neck).
• His utter disbelief that someone would want to punch him in the mouth.
• The number of times Brianna drops into conversation that they have a Volkswagon Jetta.
• The intricate, intricate detail (such as the fact they need to tell us that tickets for the train cost "like $5 for the both of us").
Then after all that Brianna comes to the conclusion that it was just all part of God's plan lol.
At the end of the clip Brianna and Jaelin encourage viewers to share their own scary stories in the comments section. This probably seemed like a good idea at the time, but comments have now been disabled, presumably because they were spectacularly trolled.
But that's okay! Because we always have Twitter for some good ol' fashioned feedback ...
@BriannaJoyWhite you and your husband are terrible. Please don't come back to Chicago. — Jeremy Scheuch (@jeremyscheuch) August 21, 2016
@BriannaJoyWhite @YouTube otherwise known as "Local Man Foils Gentrifying Couple" — Dani Deahl (@danideahl) August 21, 2016
@BriannaJoyWhite @YouTube Right. Stainless steel and granite countertops homeless. The struggle is real for privileged little white kids. — Heather (@Faith_Nomad) August 20, 2016
One viewer on Facebook wrote "holy cringey waste of precious time" and another simply said "this is why the terrorists hate us."
- news.com.au | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11700391&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/896e6bf6fe6e46f80885e19de7533fa44c0a797ed89274e261d4750b34475a01.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T00:50:21 | null | 2016-08-30T23:54:07 | Your dog gets you. I mean, he really gets you. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Flifestyle%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D6%26objectid%3D11702210%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/GettyImages-480985493_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Your dog really does know what you're saying, and a brain scan shows how | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Video will play in Play now Don't auto play
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Your dog gets you. I mean, he really gets you.
No, really - he actually does. So say scientists in Hungary, who have published a groundbreaking study that found dogs understand both the meaning of words and the intonation used to speak them. Put simply: Even if you use a very excited tone of voice to tell the dog he's going to the vet, he'll probably see through you and be bummed about going.
It had already been established that dogs respond to human voices better than their wolf brethren, are able to match hundreds of objects to words and learn elements of grammar, and can be directed by human speech. But the new findings mean dogs are more like humans than was previously known: They process language using the same regions of the brain as people, according to the researchers, whose paper was published in Science.
This had already been demonstrated in studies that observed dogs, but no one had seen how it works inside the canine brain.
To determine this, Attila Andics and colleagues at Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest recruited 13 family dogs - mostly golden retrievers and border collies - and trained them to sit totally still for seven minutes in an fMRI scanner that measured their brain activity. (The pups were not restrained, and they "could leave the scanner at any time," the authors assured.)
A female trainer familiar to the dogs then spoke words of praise that all their owners said they used - "that's it," "clever," and "well done" - and neutral, common words such as "yet" and "if," which the researchers believed were meaningless to the animals. Each dog heard each word in both a neutral tone and a happy, atta-boy tone.
Using the brain activity images, the researchers saw that the dogs processed the familiar words regardless of intonation, and they did so using the left hemisphere, just like humans. Tone, or the emotion behind the word, on the other hand, was analyzed in the auditory regions of the right hemisphere - just as it is in people, the study said.
In an e-mail, co-author Tamas Farago acknowledged that the left hemisphere's response to praise words didn't prove the dogs were comprehending meaning and not simply reacting to familiarity. But, he said, it's safe to assume the dogs hear the neutral words in daily human conversation as often as they hear the praise words, "so the main difference will be not familiarity, but whether the word is addressed to the dog or not." In other words, whether it has meaning for the pooch.
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Finally, the researchers saw that the dogs' "rewards center" - which is stimulated by pleasant things such as petting and food and sex - did the brain equivalent of jumping and yelping when positive words were spoken in a positive tone.
"It shows that for dogs, a nice praise can very well work as a reward, but it works best if both words and intonation match," Andics said in a statement. "So dogs not only tell apart what we say and how we say it, but they can also combine the two, for a correct interpretation of what those words really meant."
The researchers said it's unlikely that human selection of dogs during their domestication, which occurred at least 15,000 years ago, could have led to this sort of brain function; Farago said that it's more possible it would be a side effect of other dog traits selected by humans, such as attention. But he said he and his co-authors think these neural mechanisms are probably far more ancient, and perhaps "more widespread than we thought before."
That means we aren't as special as we like to think, at least when it comes to how our brains deal with language. What makes words uniquely human, Andics said, is that we came up with using them.
Oh, and if you're a cat person? Farago said it's likely they (and other domestic animals) might also be able to understand words and tone. But given that cats were domesticated thousands of years later and have generally lived less closely to humans, they might not be as adept as dogs. They certainly wouldn't be as cooperative on an fMRI scanner.
- Washington Post | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11702210&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/3a85d8a51ac743fe24ffad1654fd76f3905fb652f0d2df4c10732e3d10658547.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T02:48:17 | null | 2016-08-27T22:24:25 | There's something a little different about Taylor Swift lately. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fentertainment%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1501119%26objectid%3D11701168%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/GettyImages-513016326_1024x761.jpg | en | null | New Taylor Swift photos spark boob-job rumours | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | There's something a little different about Taylor Swift lately.
The pop star's been the subject of plenty of talk lately, thanks to her high-profile split with Calvin Harris and subsequent hook-up with Tom Hiddleston, and now it appears she may have gone under the knife.
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Swift, 26, has been spotted heading to a dance class in New York City in tight workout wear with a noticeably fuller chest.
Or is it just clever padding?
Taylor appears to have a much fuller bust.
The rumours began swirling yesterday when the Shake It Off singer stepped out in a red crop top - with many fans pointing out it looks like she may have gotten breast implants.
This is the picture that started all the speculation.
She's certainly been off the radar for the past couple of weeks, after a very high-profile stint on the Gold Coast, alongside Hiddleston while he filmed the new Thor movie with Chris Hemsworth.
Swift's yet to comment on the rumours of her chest enhancement.
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[] | 2016-08-31T00:50:32 | null | 2016-08-30T22:56:52 | Patients should be warned about the dangers of chemotherapy after research showed that cancer drugs are killing up to 50 per cent of patients in some UK hospitals. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Flifestyle%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D6%26objectid%3D11702165%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/GettyImages-480135293_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Chemotherapy warning as hundreds die from cancer fighting drugs | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Patients should be warned about the dangers of chemotherapy after research showed that cancer drugs are killing up to 50 per cent of patients in some UK hospitals.
For the first time researchers looked at the numbers of cancer patients who died within 30 days of starting chemotherapy, which indicates that the medication is the cause of death, rather than the cancer.
The study by Public Health England and Cancer Research UK found that across England around 8.4 per cent of patients with lung cancer, and 2.4 per cent of breast cancer patients died within a month.
But in some hospitals the figure was far higher. In Milton Keynes the death rate for lung cancer treatment was 50.9 per cent, although it was based on a very small number of patients.
At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals the 30 day mortality rate was 28 per cent for palliative chemotherapy for lung cancer, which is given when a cure is not expected and treatment given to alleviate symptoms.
Deaths of lung cancer patients from chemotherapy were also far higher than the national average in Blackpool, Coventry, Derby, South Tyneside and Surrey and Sussex, according to the research.
Similarly, around one in five people who underwent palliative care for breast cancer at Cambridge University Hospitals died from their treatment.
Public Health England (PHE), said it had contacted the hospitals concerned to ask them to review practices.
Dr Jem Rashbass, Cancer Lead for PHE, said: "Chemotherapy is a vital part of cancer treatment and is a large reason behind the improved survival rates over last four decades.
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"However, it is powerful medication with significant side effects and often getting the balance right on which patients to treat aggressively can be hard.
"Those hospitals whose death rates are outside the expected range have had the findings shared with them and we have asked them to review their practice and data."
The study looked at more than 23,000 women with breast cancer and nearly 10,000 men with 9634 non-small cell lung cancer who underwent chemotherapy in 2014. Of those treated 1,383 died within 30 days.
Chemotherapy is toxic for the body because it does not discriminate between health and cancerous cells.
The researchers also found that there were significant differences in survival for older people and those in poorer health. They advised doctors to be more careful in selecting patients for treatment where it could do more harm than good. "The statistics don't suggest bad practice overall but there are some outliers," said Professor David Dodwell, Institute of Oncology, St James Hospital, Leeds, UK.
"It could be data problems, and figures skewed because of just a few deaths, but nevertheless it could also be down to problems with clinical practice.
"I think it's important to make patients aware that there are potentially life threatening downsides to chemotherapy. And doctors should be more careful about who they treat with chemotherapy."
Professor David Cameron, Edinburgh Cancer Centre, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, Scotland, added: "The concern is that some of the patients dying within 30 days of being given chemo probably shouldn't have been given the chemo. But, how many ? There is no easy way to answer that, but perhaps looking at those places/hospitals where the death rate was higher might help.
"Furthermore, if we give less chemo then some patients will die because they didn't get chemo. It's a fine balance and the more data we have the better we can be at making sure we get the balance right."
Professor Peter Johnson, Cancer Research UK's chief clinician, said: "Chemotherapy is an important part of treatment for many people with cancer. Having information about how well it is being delivered is vitally important to patients and to the health service."
All the hospitals named said they had since reviewed the cases and were satisfied that chemotherapy prescribing was safe.
The research was published in The Lancet Oncology.
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[] | 2016-08-29T02:48:42 | null | 2016-08-28T23:46:40 | Kiwi choreographer Parris Goebel's influence has already taken over the VMAs - and it's only just started. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fentertainment%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1501119%26objectid%3D11701419%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/GettyImages-597562932_1024x761.jpg | en | null | Parris Goebel's choreography dominated Rihanna's opening performance at the MTV VMAs | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Kiwi choreographer Parris Goebel's influence has already taken over the VMAs - and it's only just started.
Rihanna opened the 2016 ceremony with a short medley of hits, but barely even sang as she was too preoccupied with the dance moves arranged for her by Goebel, who also worked with the pop star on her Anti tour.
Goebel, who arrived on the white carpet in a Pacific mermaid-style dress, is up for three awards herself.
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She's been nominated for her work on Justin Bieber's Sorry, including the new category for Breakthrough Long Form Video and the top award; Video of the Year.
Rihanna is this year's recipient of Michael Jackson's Video Vanguard Award, also known as the awards' Lifetime Achievement Award - an honour given to artists who have created some of the most acclaimed music videos in the industry.
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Hers is only the first big performance of the night, with more to come from Britney Spears - returning to the VMA stage for the first time in a decade - and Beyonce, who was announced as a performer just a couple of hours before the show.
No one knows what's planned but the singer - who arrived with daughter Blue Ivy, and the mothers of Trayvon Martin, Oscar Grant, Eric Garner, and Mike Brown - is tipped to be getting a good chunk of time dedicated to her hits.
Kanye West has also been given "free reign" to do whatever he wants with his four-minute slot, and the performance is shrouded in so much secrecy, the rapper reportedly declined to do a rehearsal before show in order to keep it under wraps.
Other performances will see Ariana Grande teaming up with Nicki Minaj for their hit Side to Side, and Nick JOnas, Ty Dolla Sign, Future, Halsey, The Chainsmokers and more artsits are also slated to perform.
Presenters include rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, actor Ansel Elgort, talk show host Jimmy Fallon, the "Final Five" Olympian gymnasts and Michael Phelps.
And on the awards front, Beyoncé and Adele lead the pack with a respective 11 and eight nominations each.
The MTV VMAs are currently on MTV (Sky Channel 15)
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11701419&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/e6f919634d26b139a9b2788fb6894465638f6da11664c4e5514234040c9aa4ea.json |
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] | 2016-08-29T22:49:37 | null | 2016-08-29T21:00:00 | A woman worked at a cafe in Carterton for four months, but was only paid $92 for her 275 hours of work. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fbusiness%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D3%26objectid%3D11701690%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/40740643_l_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Cafe worker paid $92 for four months work | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | A woman worked at a cafe in Carterton for four months, but was only paid $92 for her 275 hours of work.
Nicole Crabtree began working at Graham Murrell's Surf N' Turf Cafe & Takeaways on April 16 2015 and was dismissed from her position four months later on August 12.
She sought arrears of wages from the Employment Relations Authority (ERA), saying she wasn't paid throughout her employment, except for a cash payment of $92 on the day she was dismissed.
Murrell did not participate in the ERA hearing, but told a prior investigation that Crabtree had never been a employee. The cafe has since closed.
The ERA queried whether Murrell had believed Crabtree was working as a volunteer.
Evidence of text messages between Murrell's daughter and Crabtree referred to an employment contract and wages that were being prepared for Crabtree.
Crabtree told the ERA she understood her wages might be paid two or three weeks late initially as her employer had incurred set up costs which made finances an issue for the cafe.
She was prepared to be patient because she considered Murrell's daughter a friend and she was told on numerous occasions that her wages would be ready the next week but there was always an excuse for them not being available.
The ERA was satisfied Crabtree had been an employee of the cafe and not a volunteer from April 16 to August 12 2015.
The ERA was provided written evidence of the hours Crabtree had worked and awarded her $4,174.25 in outstanding wages, $333.94 holiday pay and ordered the cafe to pay her hearing costs of $71.56.
Read the full decision here:
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[] | 2016-08-27T00:47:27 | null | 2016-08-26T23:13:29 | Bastian Schweinsteiger doesn't look like ever playing the Manchester United first team again, and for that reason he's seemingly won the lottery. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11701049%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/SCCZEN_AP160729203507_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Bastian Schweinsteiger could stay at Manchester United and make millions without playing | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Bastian Schweinsteiger doesn't look like ever playing the Manchester United first team again, and for that reason he's seemingly won the lottery.
The German midfielder said this week that United would be his "last club in Europe" and vowed to fight for his place in the team.
The 32-year-old has been frozen out by new United manager Jose Mourinho and is yet to make a competitive appearance this season after being sent to train with the reserves.
Mourinho's treatment of the German prompted Dejan Stefanovic of world players' union FIFPro to say earlier this month that the Portuguese should be jailed for ''bullying".
But is Schweinsteiger's demotion really bad news for the World Cup winner?
The Red Devil could spend the next two years - the rest of his contract - earning millions of dollars without having to play first-team matches.
Schweinsteiger, who makes £190,000-a-week at United, could be kicking heels with the likes of Joe Hart, Samir Nasri and Yaya Toure, who also haven't been guaranteed regular football at Manchester City. It's also given him more time to watch his tennis-playing wife Ana Ivanovic, though he has received some flack from teammates.
With the close of the transfer window just a week away, Schweinsteiger told fans on Twitter that he has no desire to leave Old Trafford.
"MUFC will be my last club in Europe," Schweinsteiger wrote. "I respect other clubs, but Manchester United was the only one which could make me leave Bayern Munich. I will be ready, if the team needs me.
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"This is all I can say about the current situation. I want to thank the fans for the amazing support over the recent weeks."
United would happily take a small transfer fee to rid themselves of the German, but a problem exists with the player's monumental pay, like the three City players.
Hart could spend the rest of the season as City's number three keeper on £150,000-a-week, Nasri, who earns £120,000-a-week, was dumped from Pep Guardiola's Champions League squad for being overweight, and Toure, who banks £220,000-a-week, also faces an uncertain future at the Etihad.
At Liverpool, Mario Balotelli earns £110,000-a-week, but has been training by himself while looking for a new club, and at Arsenal, Tomas Rosicky only played 19 minutes of the last EPL season due to injury, but still made £70,000-a-week.
Don't forget that Radamel Falcao was paid £290,00-a-week by Manchester United and £140,000-a-week at Chelsea during one-year loans from Monaco.
Schweinsteiger may be happy to run out his United contract, but if he wants a move, then it seems it will be to Major League Soccer or Asia.
There have been previous rumours linking the midfielder to MLS, but as the league's transfer deadline has already passed, United would have to buy out the rest of Schweinsteiger's contract and allow him to leave for free to facilitate a move this year. United are reportedly considering the move.
There would be no shortage of potential suitors in MLS. Schweinsteiger only turned 32 earlier this month and despite being bogged by down injuries by last season, has proven he still has plenty left in the tank when healthy. In MLS, he could become the next big playmaker after Andrea Pirlo, Frank Lampard and Kaka to prolong his storied career.
But the German has seemed to enjoy his time at Manchester United without playing.
Schweinsteiger came through the youth ranks at Bayern Munich and spent 13 years as a first-team player there, winning eight Bundesliga titles, seven German Cups and the 2012-13 Champions League.
He joined United for a reported fee of £14.4m a year ago and made 31 appearances last season, scoring one goal.
THE DISCARDED PREMIER LEAGUE XI (Weekly wage in brackets)
GK: Hart (£150,000)
RB: Debuchy (£70,000)
CB: Mangala (£100,000)
LB: Sakho (£75,000)
RM: Cuadrado (£90,000)
CM: Toure (£220,000)
CM: Schweinsteiger (£190,000)
LM: Nasri (£120,000)
CF: Markovic (£45,000)
ST: Remy (£180,000)
ST: Balotelli (£110,000)
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"Bernard Orsman Is Super City Reporter For The Nz Herald.",
"Phil Goff"
] | 2016-08-28T02:48:13 | null | 2016-08-27T22:53:54 | Immigration numbers should be reduced until Auckland's housing and transport can cope with population growth, says Labour MP and mayoral candidate Phil Goff. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701171%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_280816NZHBPPHIL_GOFF2_1024x761.jpg | en | null | Cut immigration to ease housing woes, says Auckland mayoral candidate Phil Goff | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Immigration numbers should be reduced until Auckland's housing and transport can cope with population growth, says Labour MP and mayoral candidate Phil Goff.
"Urgent and bold action is needed to stop the worsening housing crisis and restore the affordability and availability of housing," Goff said at his campaign launch in West Auckland this afternoon.
He said Auckland was growing by a record 825 people a week, two thirds of whom are new migrants.
The kiwi dream of owning our home is slipping out of the reach of more and more Aucklanders and rents are becoming less affordable Phil Goff
"Immigration is good for New Zealand - it brings skills and energy - but it needs to be at a rate transport and housing infrastructure can cope with."
Goff's housing policy calls for an easing of record migration numbers to allow infrastructure to catch up with population growth.
"This can be achieved by slowing the issuing of temporary work visas currently running at over 209,000 a year or by lifting the threshold for permanent residency," Goff said.
A Spinoff/SSI poll released this week found that housing was people's main priority for the new Auckland Council, at 50.7 per cent. This was well above the 33 per cent for transport.
"The kiwi dream of owning our home is slipping out of the reach of more and more Aucklanders and rents are becoming less affordable," Goff said.
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He said the solutions to Auckland's housing crisis were multifaceted and involved central government, council, the private sector and developers, iwi and non-government organisations(NGOs).
Goff wants to work with central government and other parties to tackle chronic homelessness based on the principle of first finding a house for homeless people and then wrapping services around them - "a proven successful model internationally and in New Zealand".
As mayor, Goff would institute an immediate review of council's consenting process to make it faster and cheaper, and put more support behind affordable housing schemes, like the 280-unit Waimahia housing project at Weymouth.
He supports infrastructure bonds for new development, but says the Government's $1 billion infrastructure fund is too limited to have a meaningful impact and needs to be significantly expanded.
As mayor, Goff said he would advocate for policy changes by the Government which promote the interests of home buyers.
They include further increasing bank deposits for developers, extending the bright line test requiring tax to be paid on capital gains from two to five years, eliminating negative gearing and requiring foreign investors to build new units rather than buying existing ones.
"Housing provision is in crisis but there are solutions.
"We need Auckland Council and central government not to indulge in a blame game but to work together to put those solutions in place," Goff said.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701171&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/dd6ce3eb4a7eb95be17008a79b8d6b4e16a5c025f0848c17a573670b829abe9b.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:50:32 | null | 2016-08-31T04:05:55 | Axed, canned, shown the door... - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fentertainment%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1501119%26objectid%3D11702345%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/GettyImages-114470312_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Stars who landed the job but got the sack before their films even got rolling | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Axed, canned, shown the door...
These are the stars who landed movie roles only to have them taken away.
So why were they fired?
Ryan Gosling - The Lovely Bones
The dreamy actor was cast as Jack Salmon in Peter Jackson's 2009 movie, The Lovely Bones.
But Gosling was fired after he gained 60kg by drinking melted Haagen Dazs ice cream before filming began.
"We had a different idea of how the character should look," Gosling said to The Hollywood Reporter, "I really believed he should be 210 pounds (95kg)".
The actor admitted there had been a breakdown in communication between himself and Peter Jackson about the character.
"We didn't talk very much during the pre production process, which was the problem," he said.
"It was a huge movie, and there's so many things to deal with, and he (Peter Jackson) couldn't deal with the actors individually. I just showed up on set, and I had gotten it wrong."
Mark Wahlberg went on to play the character.
Eric Stoltz - Back to the Future
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He was cast as Marty McFly in 1985's Back to the Future, but after just a few weeks of filming he was given the flick and was replaced by Michael J. Fox.
According to a book called We Don't Need Roads: The Making of the Back to the Future Trilogy, Stoltz was fired because he wasn't funny enough.
"I felt for Eric," Christopher Lloyd (who played Dr Emmett Brown) said, according to Vulture.
"He was a really good actor. Although he was doing the part well, he was not bringing that element of comedy to the screen."
Lea Thompson (who played Lorraine Baines) agreed.
"Eric is such a different actor and he could be very difficult," she said in the book.
"Eric had such an intensity. He saw drama in things. He wasn't really a comedian, and they needed a comedian. He's super-funny in real life, but he didn't approach his work like that, and they really needed somebody who had those chops."
In a 2007 interview, Stoltz opened up about his sacking and said it was a blessing in disguise.
"You know, it was 20-something years ago and I rarely look back, if at all; but in retrospect, I think just getting through that difficult period helped me realise how freeing it really was," he said to Movie Hole.
"I went back to acting school, I moved to Europe, I did some plays in New York and I actually invested in myself in a way that was much healthier for me. If I had become a massive star, I don't know if I wouldn't have gone into therapy. On the other hand, I would've been exceedingly rich which would've been wonderful!"
Megan Fox - Transformers 3
The actress was preparing to film Transformers: Dark of the Moon when she was fired by executive producer, Steven Spielberg.
The Hollywood heavyweight was outraged by Fox's comments about director Michael Bay who she compared to Hitler in an interview with Wonderland magazine.
"He's like Napoleon and he wants to create this insane, infamous madman reputation," Fox said about Bay.
"He wants to be like Hitler on his sets, and he is. So he's a nightmare to work for but when you get him away from set, and he's not in director mode, I kind of really enjoy his personality because he's so awkward, so hopelessly awkward. He has no social skills at all. And it's endearing to watch him."
Apparently Bay wasn't too upset about Fox's comments, but Spielberg wasn't so forgiving.
"Steven (Spielberg) said, 'fire her right now'." Bay revealed to GQ.
The actress was replaced in the third Transformers movie by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
James Remar - Aliens
He's best known for playing New York hotel magnate Richard Wright in Sex and the City, but James Remar could have been known for starring in Aliens if he hadn't completely blown it.
The actor revealed in a podcast why he was sacked from the 1986 movie.
"I had a terrible drug problem, but I got through it," he said.
"I had a great career and personal life, and messed it up with a terrible drug habit ... I was initially cast as Corporal Hicks, and I was fired after a couple weeks of filming because I got busted for possession of drugs and Michael Biehn replaced me."
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One man's loss is another man's gain, but Remar's replacement wasn't happy about one thing in particular when he was handed the role.
"The one thing I didn't like about it was they made me wear Remar's vest, his chest plate," Biehn said.
"Every actor got to create his own chest plate, and James Remar created his and he painted [it]. Everybody painted theirs, and he painted his with a heart with a lock on it, and the painted heart was right where his heart was, and I thought, 'F**k me, I'm not wearing that - that looks exactly like a target to me!'
"All this camouflaged green, and then, all of a sudden, you'd see this pink blur and think, 'I'm going to shoot at that'. I didn't really appreciate that."
Stuart Townsend - Lord of the Rings
The Irish actor was cast as Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings trilogy but was sacked by director Peter Jackson.
"I was there rehearsing and training for two months, then was fired the day before filming began," Townsend said to Entertainment Weekly.
"After that I was told they wouldn't pay me because I was in breach of contract due to not having worked long enough. I had been having a rough time with them, so I was almost relieved to be leaving until they told me I wouldn't be paid.
"I have no good feelings for those people in charge, I really don't. The director wanted me and then apparently thought better of it because he really wanted someone 20 years older than me and completely different."
The role was given to Viggo Mortensen instead.
James Purefoy - V For Vendetta
You might know the British actor from playing Mark Anthony in Rome or the serial killer Joe Carroll in The Following.
But you definitely wouldn't know him from V For Vendetta because he was fired from the 2005 film.
It's not known why he got the sack, but there are rumours that he was unhappy about having to wear a mask for the whole film and for not having a strong enough voice.
"I don't really talk about it much because we agreed not to," the actor said to comicbookmovie.com about getting fired.
"The only rumour I can scotch is that if anybody thinks I was too pussy to wear a mask, they're completely wrong. It was nothing to do with wearing the mask.
"It was genuine creative differences," Purefoy explained.
"It was genuinely about the way to approach that character, which is what creative differences are all about - and sometimes they become intolerable. Sh*t happens, doesn't it? You can't get too busted up about it."
Hugo Weaving ended up playing V in the movie.
- news.com.au | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11702345&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/e0609028a5c7470c6a65347cb0c730c6ac01e27a2ff59d2eac1de23649523120.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:47:09 | null | 2016-08-26T21:08:02 | A Kiwi man is missing in Western Australia in mysterious circumstances. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701023%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/SCCZEN_270816SPLHURIA1_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Mysterious disappearance of Kiwi Michael Huria in Western Australia sparks massive search | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | A Kiwi man is missing in Western Australia in mysterious circumstances.
A massive search has been launched for Michael Junior Huria, 23, who was last seen in Ellenbrook, Perth on Monday when he left his home about 4.15am.
He failed to return home and was reported missing. Police are investigating whether his disappearance is linked to reports of a car hitting a pedestrian in the area.
Search and rescue crews, police horses and a helicopter have been called in to assist, the Herald Sun reported.
His vehicle, a white Mitsubishi Triton, was located on Wednesday but Huria has not been heard from. His disappearance is out of character and police have concerns for his welfare.
"Inquiries into his whereabouts continued overnight and the search has escalated this morning with police horses, State Emergency Service volunteers and a police helicopter being called in to assist with the search," police said in a statement.
The RAC rescue helicopter is also helping with the search.
Huria, who is believed to have links with Wellington and Hawke's Bay, also uses the surname Sullivan.
It is believed he was wearing a white shirt, blue shorts (possibly denim) and was not wearing shoes.
Police said that as part of their investigation they were reviewing a report received on Monday night about an incident in which a woman believed her car may have hit a pedestrian near Great Northern Highway and Apple Street in Upper Swan, the Herald Sun reported.
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"The driver ... believed her car and the pedestrian made contact. Despite inquiries at the time the pedestrian was not located," police said.
Acting Inspector Phil Bonner said it was out of character for Mr Huria to go missing.
Bonner urged anyone who may have picked up any hitchhikers in the area to call police.
The woman who believed she may have struck a pedestrian on Monday night was assisting police.
"She's obviously distressed about the whole incident," he said.
"She's done the right thing, she's stopped and contacted police and we are conducting inquiries with her."
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701023&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/227003fb472199d9e986871a5af704301b0182f0af587b7ad9f9a2976f1d9fa4.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T04:49:35 | null | 2016-08-30T02:53:39 | After comfortably beating Australia in two Bledisloe Cup tests, and with Rugby Championship fixtures to come against Argentina and South Africa - both of whom have beaten each other - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11701888%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_270816NZHMMTEST42_1024x768.jpg | en | null | When will All Blacks winning streak end? | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | After comfortably beating Australia in two Bledisloe Cup tests, and with Rugby Championship fixtures to come against Argentina and South Africa - both of whom have beaten each other over the past fortnight, All Blacks' supporters might be entitled to ask: When will their team's winning streak end?
The All Blacks have now won 13 tests in a row, a streak which started with their 41-13 victory over Australia at Eden Park last year, their final match before the World Cup.
The record test streak for top tier nations is 17, which the All Blacks have accomplished twice - in 1965-69, and more recently in 2013-14. The Springboks also accomplished it between 1997-98.
In 2014, Australia stopped the All Blacks' winning streak in Sydney with a 12-all draw.
Should the All Blacks win their next four tests against the Pumas and Springboks, whom they play twice each, home and away, the record-breaking 18th victory could be achieved against Australia at Eden Park on October 22, the Bledisloe Cup dead rubber.
It's a big 'if', and the record will be the last thing occupying the minds of the All Blacks, who will be looking to make incremental improvements before their next test against Argentina at Waikato Stadium a week on Saturday. But it's there all the same, and this All Blacks team under Steve Hansen, the first to win back-to-back World Cups, has shown a willingness to embrace challenges.
The last time the All Blacks were on the brink of equalling the record, hooker Keven Mealamu said: "It will be something we walk towards and really embrace because it hasn't been done before and it would be awesome to be the team to do it."
Argentina, who moved ahead of France to seventh on World Rugby's rankings following their 26-24 victory over South Africa in Salta at the weekend, will be buoyed by their success after pushing the Boks close a week earlier in Nelspruit, but they have never beaten the All Blacks, and have injury concerns over first-five Nicolas Sanchez, lock Tomas Lavanini and key midfield back Juan Martin Hernandez.
The Springboks, who lost a test to Ireland in June, have struggled to get their attack going against the Pumas in the first two tests of the Rugby Championship as they adapt to life under new coach Allister Coetzee. Coeztee, the former Stormers coach who took over from Heyneke Meyer following the World Cup, has been criticised at home for his team's performances and apparent lack of a game plan.
Following the Australia test at Eden Park in October, the All Blacks will play Ireland twice - once in Chicago and once in Dublin - plus Italy and France on their November tour this year.
In October 2012, the Wallabies stopped the All Blacks' winning streak at 16 with an 18-all draw in Brisbane.
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All Blacks next fixtures:
Sept 10 v Argentina in Hamilton
Sept 17 v South Africa in Christchurch
Oct 2 v Argentina in Buenos Aires
Oct 9 v South Africa in Durban
Oct 22 v Australia in Auckland
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World Rugby rankings
1. New Zealand 96.30 points
2. England 89.49
3. South Africa 85.08
4. Australia 84.23
5. Wales 82.49
6. Ireland 81.67
7. Argentina 81.44
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[] | 2016-08-29T06:49:00 | null | 2016-08-29T06:16:19 | An alleged drunk driver has been apprehended by members of the public after being chased for several kilometres through Dunedin, where she was involved in two crashes. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701603%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/odt2_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Members of public catch alleged drink-driver | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By John Lewis
An alleged drunk driver has been apprehended by members of the public after being chased for several kilometres through Dunedin, where she was involved in two crashes.
Police were called to Mornington Rd about 4.30pm, when a dark-coloured Mercedes Benz crashed into two vehicles.
The car then continued driving and struck another vehicle on Maori Rd about 4.40pm.
The driver of the Mercedes fled the scene on foot, and was chased by members of the public, who caught her.
Police arrested the driver and processed her for driving with excess breath alcohol.
Nobody was injured.
- Otago Daily Times | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701603&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/aefee1a1dcc433632254dfff57340c54130c7cbc106beb01c3ceed2c013f64a7.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T10:47:28 | null | 2016-08-27T09:28:36 | The Wallabies brought attitude, in the form of niggle, and Quade Cooper wearing a new pair of what were surely the brightest boots to have left a sprig mark on the Westpac Stadium - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11701121%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/270816NZHMMTEST4_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Rugby: Wallabies gambles come up short | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Video will play in Play now Don't auto play
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The Wallabies brought attitude, in the form of niggle, and Quade Cooper wearing a new pair of what were surely the brightest boots to have left a sprig mark on the Westpac Stadium turf.
Neither could light the way for their team tonight. The stadium was plunged into darkness for five minutes before kick-off for the pre-match entertainment, and Michael Cheika and his men would have left it in a similar mood; their sixth test loss in a row, the Bledisloe Cup gone for another year.
Even the thought of going home to their own beds might not hold as much appeal as it should given the critics who are no doubt waiting for them. Former test wing Clyde Rathbone had a crack at them during the week, who's going to put the boot in next?
The controversial Cooper, unmistakable in his florescent orange numbers, tried to hide away from the front line on defence in a sweeper's role. He wasn't to blame for this latest defeat, his first test for the Wallabies since the pool stage of the last World Cup, but he presented no threat whatsoever on attack in the first half, carrying the ball only twice and making no progress with it.
In the second half, Cooper carried twice again, but was again stopped behind the advantage line.
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles was more of a threat with the ball. Yes, Coles had the benefit of playing in a dominant pack, but the fact remains that the selection of Cooper, with regular No 10 Bernard Foley at second-five, was a gamble that didn't pay off for coach Cheika. As All Black new boy Anton Lienert-Brown had a night to remember in his specialist position of second-five, Australia's backline had all the consistency of a roll of the dice.
The All Blacks' own compromise of playing Israel Dagg on the right wing, meanwhile, worked a treat, the regular fullback scoring a double in the first half and looking like he belonged in the No 14 jersey. The world champions, who swept Wales in June and have twice put big scores on Australia, are on a special kind of roll, as is coach Steve Hansen.
Cooper's opposite Beauden Barrett appeared to be playing a different game.
One of his trademark arcing runs resulted in Dagg's second try, Cooper one of the men beaten in the right corner, and a short 22m dropout went straight into Jerome Kaino's hands.
He has become used to pulling the strings for the Hurricanes on his home pitch and the same applies to the black No 10 jersey.
Barrett, the recipient of a late shoulder charge from Adam Coleman, which resulted in the lock being sent to the sinbin, disappointed only with his goalkicking, kicking four from seven.
Otherwise it was his night again. As a head to head battle between Barrett, who moved to fullback for the final 15 minutes after the arrival of Aaron Cruden, and Cooper, it wasn't even close. The future remains bright for the All Blacks, for the Wallabies there is little light at the end of the tunnel.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11701121&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/b11c392b5a470912258386c14ffaec280a8799a90709caea475c179eb1bac227.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T08:50:26 | null | 2016-08-31T06:59:14 | Why is it that we want so desperately for our heroes to have feet of clay? - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fentertainment%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1501119%26objectid%3D11702392%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_310816NZHJOMCIVOR12_1024x768.jpg | en | null | When Kerre McIvor met Richie McCaw | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Kerre McIvor
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Why is it that we want so desperately for our heroes to have feet of clay?
There's a delicious shiver of schadenfreude whenever the mighty are brought low. Look at the reaction to Tiger Woods' personal and professional meltdown in the wake of revelations of sleazy hookups every time he escaped his girl next door wife and two perfect children.
Tiger Woods, the sublime golfer and the perfect family man, was revealed as a complex, flawed individual. Just like the rest of us.
It says a lot about the age we live in when people are only interested in the salacious and the sordid and it seems that that's what people were hoping for with the release of 'Chasing Great', the documentary that followed Richie McCaw through his final season and his ultimate goal of captaining the All Blacks through back to back World Cup wins.
I would have thought that the story of a bright young man, arguably one of the greatest All Blacks of all time, who had managed to not only survive but thrive in a world where everybody has smart phones and a desire to expose the rich and the famous, is a pretty exceptional story in and of itself.
The interview was scheduled for the morning after the world premiere of 'Chasing Great' and McCaw looks fit and healthy despite flying in from the United States 24 hours previously and staying out at his own party til 3am.
He's also polite and welcoming, despite having conducted a press conference and two one-on-one interviews, with another two to go. I found it astonishing that such a private man would allow the filmakers such extraordinary access, especially a year leading up to the Rugby World Cup.
"One of the things that convinced me", he says, "is that as a young fella, I got inspired by watching my heroes on TV and I guess I saw that by making it authentic - doing it in real time, rather than talking about it a year later - it would inspire kids; to show that you don't have to have a special background or upbringing to live your dream."
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McCaw had worked with the filmakers, Michelle Walshe and Justin Pemberton before, and trusted them to do the right thing.
He said he didn't want to edit himself but if he said something that really didn't come out the way he wanted or he felt misrepresented his true meaning, he wanted the opportunity to film it again.
In fact, he says, that never happened. Which indicates that he's a very smart man and a very considered man.
Given that he lives in a global fishbowl and a video of Richie McCaw caught in a compromising position would make the person who filmed it a fair bit of money, it seems extraordinary that he's never been caught with his pants down - metaphorically or literally. And yet he says that's because it doesn't happen.
"I think if you're putting out the perception that you're living one sort of life, and the reality is you're living another, that's when you get into trouble. With me, what you see is pretty much who I am."
I do wonder though whether the pressure of living under a spotlight in a very small country has taken its toll.
Years ago, possibly 2004, I was MC-ing the Canterbury Sportsperson of the Year Awards and the young Richie McCaw was open, fun and appeared to be loving life. Over time, throughout McCaw's long career I watched as he seemed to grow more and more serious.
I wondered whether the playful side of his personality had been put into a box until his rugby career was over, or whether the open, fun Richie was still able to slip the leash in front of trusted friends and family.
"There's no doubt that when you're the captain of a team like the All Blacks, when you talk, you talk on behalf of the team. So going and being - I guess - controversial - that's not going to help us perform in the weekend. And I guess that's one of the reasons why I wanted to do this film. It's not just about everything running smoothly and turning up on Saturday and playing. You have your ups and downs and I wanted to show that, rather than just show glimpses through the media. The last thing you want to be is the big headline because you've said something controversial because all that does is put pressure on the rest of the guys and will distract you from what you have to do on Saturday."
If the pressure doesn't get to professional athletes during their careers, often they're tripped up when they leave the game.
"One of the big things I've observed," says McCaw, "is that it's a big thrill running out in front of 50,000 people, but that's a thrill you'll never, ever replace somewhere else. I sometimes wonder whether people who finish their sport look to find that thrill again, in other places, and they get disappointed."
McCaw says he's looking forward and has no need to look backwards.
"If you're looking back - for whatever reason - regrets, injuries, that can make it pretty tough."
I told McCaw that a mate of mine who has played international rugby for another country had observed wryly that while having 50,000 people cheer for you is amazing, having 50,000 people boo you off the field can be pretty s***.
McCaw laughs.
Yeah, well, playing for the All Blacks, that doesn't happen too often.
This year has been about adjusting to the fact that he's no longer a professional rugby player.
"You had a schedule at the start of the year and I could probably tell you where I was going to be every day of the year," says McCaw.
"It's necessary and it's a great thing for performance but I'm loving the spontaneity of my life at the moment. I loved what I did but I've shut that chapter with no regrets and now I'm looking at the opportunities that are out there."
And the wedding plans?
"To be honest," laughs McCaw, "with Gemma being at the Olympics and with her focus on that this year, there hasn't been too much in the way of planning so I think that's about to start. It's quite exciting - I'm looking forward to it. And my job is to just keeping saying yes, isn't it?"
If you're looking for a warts and all expose in 'Chasing Great', you won't find it. But if you're looking for the story of how a Kiwi kid from an ordinary background achieved extraordinary things in his sporting career by harnessing his innate talent with a finely honed mental toughness, you'll enjoy this documentary (The home video footage is pure gold, too).
Let's set aside our cynicism and celebrate success that comes without a sordid side story and believe just once, that great athletes can also be good people.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11702392&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/257d9f0acb8d70dfe35944af5c8096842632267d49b72ba48256319e4623d976.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T18:49:50 | null | 2016-08-29T11:43:35 | Police will review CCTV footage and visit schools after up to 100 students used knives, chairs and pieces of wood in a mass brawl that spilled from an Auckland street into a KFC restaurant - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701641%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/088874a1f45daa15619a4b198ea8268c6d14af4c_1024x761.jpg | en | null | Mass brawl spills into Auckland KFC: 'Knives, chairs, bits of wood' | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Morgan Tait, Ben Hill
Police will review CCTV footage and visit schools after up to 100 students used knives, chairs and pieces of wood in a mass brawl that spilled from an Auckland street into a KFC restaurant.
Terrified staff locked themselves inside businesses on Massey Rd, Mangere, yesterday afternoon while others watched in horror as students suffered injuries bad enough to draw blood. Many filmed the violence on mobile phones.
Five people were arrested by police, who had to send 13 units to subdue the crowds shortly after 5pm yesterday.
Three youths and two adults had been arrested, police said.
A Mangere East KFC employee, who did not wish to be named, said about 30 students from what she believed to be two schools burst into the restaurant.
"It was a really big fight between school students. They came down to our store and started punching a guy.
"They just started smashing him.
"They just came in. They picked up chairs and everything."
She said the students were boys and girls, and looked to be under 16. Some appeared to be injured, and were bleeding and covering their faces with their hands.
A large police presence quickly swarmed the area, she said.
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KFC management declined to comment last night.
A police spokesman said four people, two adults and two juveniles, were arrested following the incident.
"There were about 100 people there. Weapons used included knives, chairs and bits of wood," a police spokesman said.
He said CCTV would be reviewed, and "a number of" schools would be visited today.
It was not clear what the fight was over, he said.
Staff at Mangere East Library said they saw about 100 people gathered outside the KFC before the fighting broke out.
"There was a swarm of at least 50, it could've been 100 of them, and they were running up and down the road and then it all started," a staff member said.
The staff members, who wished to remain anonymous, said they could see some of the group had weapons.
They locked the doors of the library once they saw the commotion in order to protect customers.
"It was crazy. They arrested about 15 people. Some of them didn't look like they were even school kids."
Mangere East Community Centre director Roger Fowler said the fight was ugly and unfortunate, with a large group of young people watching on.
He said it was not as bad as many witnesses had described.
One school principal said he had not been contacted about the fight as of last night.
"We will be on to it first thing in the morning and will take it seriously," he said.
Appropriate disciplinary action would be taken if required, he said.
A spokesman from another school confirmed he had been informed about the fight.
"I can't comment at this stage because we are still unaware of the facts," he said. "We are going to ... get to the bottom of it."
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701641&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/312582b15cf174248f3a7e72f81b4ecd60e0114859b40e253e33575c86c0032f.json |
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Wallabies coach Michael Cheika made a good point when he suggested his captain, Stephen Moore, wasn't shown due respect by referee Romain Poite.
The curt interactions and then refusal to allow Moore to engage with him reinforced Cheika's opinion that the Frenchman has it in for his side. It's an issue he has brought up with World Rugby and when Poite was happy to talk with Kieran Read and other All Blacks, it wasn't appropriate that Moore was dismissed as a nuisance and afforded no chance to inquire about decisions.
But the thing is, as unfair as it is and wrong that the national captain of Australia can't gain an audience in a test match, it's also true that the Wallabies bring a fair bit of that woe upon themselves.
They have become world renowned for their endless niggle and off-the-ball work. Their secret is out. It was a feature before the World Cup, at the World Cup and has only got worse in 2016.
The series against England was marred with scuffles, verbal sprays, jersey pulling and push and shove.
England didn't stand for it, gave it back as good as they got it. The All Blacks, too, weren't in any mood for it in Wellington.
It didn't come in Sydney but, then again, nothing really did over there. The Wallabies were ghosts - no niggle but no physicality of any kind, either.
In Wellington it was different. They were more urgent and aggressive in the places they needed to be, but it was hard to tell - hard because they put so much emphasis on niggling the All Blacks.
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They were all at it - Moore, Rob Coleman, Scott Fardy, Michael Hooper and Dean Mumm when he came on. Verbal nonsense, pushing, shoving, holding, lashing out. And it was relentless. They didn't stop. There was no heated early exchanges and then a cooling off period as both teams settled.
Nope, the Wallabies just chipped away, focusing largely on Brodie Retallick in the first half and Dane Coles in the second.
Poite kept bringing Kieran Read and Moore together, told them to get a grip more times than adults really should be told to change their behaviour.
The Wallabies could hardly wait to get back into the cheap stuff, though and it was telling when All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was asked whether he had expected this sort of approach from the Wallabies: "You had to accept something from them was coming after last week when nothing came," he said.
"They have copped a fair bit of criticism back home and they are proud people so they were going to bring whatever they had to bring. That was just a good, old, hard game of footy."
It was hard, but it was also marred by the nasty stuff - the worst of which may yet prove to have been committed by an All Black as Owen Franks will no doubt be answering questions about a first-half incident when his hand roams across Kane Douglas' face with some intent.
He'll be dealt with by the judicial process if needs be, whereas Australia are being dealt with more by reputation. If they want to get a better deal from referees, they simply have to show some willingness to clean up their act.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11701138&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/da4eafc6f1775147a030b550afeeb96d904a80b03c7798901ebeb1a7a20df28b.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T12:50:33 | null | 2016-08-31T10:25:27 | One person has died after two cars collided about 1km north of Waipukurau. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11702414%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/carbetter_1024x768.jpg | en | null | One dead in car crash north of Waipukurau | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By - Hawkes Bay Today
One person has died after two cars collided about 1km north of Waipukurau.
Emergency services were called to the crash at 9.40pm where a white car and a blue car had crashed on State Highway 2 near Lindsay Rd.
A resident said it sounded like "two houses colliding".
St John ambulance service, the fire service and police all attended the scene.
Diversions were put in place with an expectation for them to remain for some time.
The resident said conditions were good with clear skies and dry roads.
The driver of one car has died while two adults and two children in the other car received minor injuries.
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[] | 2016-08-30T10:49:43 | null | 2016-08-30T09:04:02 | Former ice addicts are visiting schools to tell children aged just seven years old about their experiences with crystal methamphetamine. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fworld%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D2%26objectid%3D11702008%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_190810NZHGBDRUGS2_1024x768.jpg | en | null | The Meth Project: Ex-ice addicts teaching kids of seven how to dodge drugs | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Emma Reynolds of news.com.au
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Former ice addicts are visiting schools to tell children aged just seven years old about their experiences with crystal methamphetamine.
It's a confronting program based on a US model called The Meth Project, in which ex-users describe what the drug that's become the scourge of Australia can do to you.
The former junkies show kids aged from seven to 18 deep scars as they relate stories about attempting suicide, getting involved in violent crime and sex work and watching friends die.
It may sound extreme but the speakers say it's a necessary step: because what they're hearing back from the children is even more chilling.
Some sob in the talks because they have family members on ice, others say they've tried free "sample packs" dealers bring into schools or found it online. Some have even turned to selling their bodies for money.
Andrea Simmons, an ex-addict from the Gold Coast who has adapted the American plan, said she'd even seen "a 13-year-old kid die because of a drug deal" when the money wasn't produced.
"I was able to detox her friend on my couch, because the wait for rehab is two to three months," Ms Simmons told news.com.au.
"She was 17. But the 13-year-old I wasn't able to fish out. She was murdered. The 17-year-old watched that happen.
"How does a 13-year-old get hooked on that product? The answer is, her parents gave it to her, sitting on the couch, they passed her a pipe.
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"I'm sure that parent loved her, it's just your brain is taken over by the drug."
'It's taking over the brain much quicker'
Ms Simmons knows that only too well. She tried ice for the first time at 40 when going through a difficult divorce, and soon abandoned her daughters and successful career to pursue a $500-a-day habit that almost killed her.
It's a crisis that's reflected across the nation. Australia is in the grip of an ice epidemic, which is destroying families and tearing communities apart.
More than 500,000 Australians aged 14 years and over have used ice in some form over the past year, according to the Australian Drug Foundation, and Ms Simmons says 27 children a day are trying it for the first time.
"The potency is 70 to 90 per cent, as opposed to five years ago when it was 15 to 17 per cent," she said. "It's taking over the brain much quicker. Kids are suiciding all over the place."
Her organisation, Australian Anti Ice Campaign, has visited schools and held community forums across Queensland and she's been contacted by educators desperate for the program to be rolled out in other states before it's too late.
She's submitted a document to the Federal Government and is working with health minister Sussan Ley and the Department of Education and Training while she waits for a response on how the scheme can be brought in nationwide.
In the meantime, she is relying on community and corporate support, with the program costing around $10 per child.
'My kidneys still bleed'
All AAIC speakers have been ice addicts, attended rehab for at least 12 months and are cleared to work with minors and trained in drug education. They supply information, cards with detox phone numbers children can leave out for parents and guides to the different street names for the drug, of which there are around 20.
With children as young as nine trying ice, Ms Simmons believes primary-age kids need this.
"They're going to see it on the street," she said. "Ice users can smoke from a light bulb. It can be melted down, shot up or mixed with water.
"If it's scary, good. We're just exposing the reality of ice. It's that or lose their loved one.
"It saves kids' lives."
Her daughters, who were once furious with their mother because she had "lost the plot, now both work for the AAIC, one as a psychologist and the other as an accountant".
"I should have been dead today," said Ms Simmons. "I've been given a second chance."
The Meth Project reduced ice use by 64 per cent in eight states over 10 years.
Ms Simmons says its success relies on the fact the former addicts don't lecture students on the dangers of drugs, like their teachers might.
"What's different with us is we've been there," she said. "We can tell them how we were affected, and still are now - my kidneys still bleed.
"We can share the hell we lived through and say, 'Do you really want this?'
"We're not your parents. We're not even going to tell you not to do it. We're going to tell you what happened to us."
- news.com.au | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11702008&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/7253ddc7c54bd6394060596f4bd857255bd86d7dc6239264600a20c3b655b4cb.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T08:49:57 | null | 2016-08-30T06:50:24 | NZ First leader Winston Peters says a move to set up a new ethnicity-based political party for Asian and Indian immigrants is a an extraordinary demand which will harm New Zealand - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701992%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_wta230514abwinston02_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Political party for Indian & Asian migrants angers Winston Peters | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | NZ First leader Winston Peters says a move to set up a new ethnicity-based political party for Asian and Indian immigrants is a "an extraordinary demand" which will harm New Zealand.
The People's Party has been set up and acting leader Rohan Nauhria told RNZ it would campaign on issues such as crime and was aiming to get into Parliament by focusing on the Indian and other Asian communities.
The announcement of the People's Party got a frosty reception from NZ First leader Winston Peters who said race-based parties were bad news.
"No country is going to progress if we have political parties spending time accentuating their differences. For people to come into New Zealand and say we're going to start an ethnic-based party is an extraordinary demand to make."
Prime Minister John Key said he was not surprised the party had emerged given the recent focus on migration.
"It's not just Winston Peters with an anti-migrant message, it's also been people like Labour. So you're always going to get people wanting to make sure their voice is heard the other way."
Key doubted it would get into Parliament, based on the history of similar one-issue parties and its lack of a well-known leader.
He said it was important for ethnic communities to be represented, but they were better served by the major parties selecting candidates from those communities rather than forming their own party. "I think that's a far more effective and likely to be successful."
Peters said ethnic groups were already well represented in Parliament and there was no need for a separate party.
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The party launch coincides with Key writing an open letter to ethnic media outlets in a bid to reassure ethnic communities that the Government was focused on crime after concerns about rising burglaries.
Labour leader Andrew Little rejected Key's claim Labour's immigration stance was to blame, saying the People's Party had made it clear its main concern was crime - not Labour.
"And we know that because crime, particularly burglaries, robberies and assaults, have been increasing and that's because of the way this Government has failed to manage Police resources."
Labour does not currently have any Asian or Indian MPs in its caucus, but Little said it had a strong ethnic sector group from which to draw candidates in future elections.
The People's Party plans to stand in the Mt Roskill by-election if Phil Goff is elected Mayor in the Auckland Council elections.
National's likely candidate in the byelection will be Indian-born Parmjeet Parmar, who migrated to New Zealand in 1995.
Labour has already selected Michael Wood, who is well known in the electorate as a local board member.
The byelection could be a test run for an electorate deal between Labour and the Greens.
The two parties have agreed to cooperate in some electorates to maximise the chances of winning - which could see the Green Party opt not to stand candidates in marginal seats.
Little said that had not yet been discussed for Mt Roskill but was a possibility.
Although Labour has held the seat for decades, National got more of the party vote in 2014.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701992&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/be238cdff0ed62f2316149aa1a5f4d4b6c19c95a148f6cb5d659c40caf538cd9.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T20:49:28 | null | 2016-08-29T19:57:31 | Eliza McCartney is back in New Zealand and says it took her a while to process her Olympic bronze medal win. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11701665%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_GettyImages-592242194_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Olympic bronze medallist Eliza McCartney back in New Zealand | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Eliza McCartney is back in New Zealand and says it took her a while to process her Olympic bronze medal win.
The 19-year-old took a holiday before returning to the country this morning.
"It actually did take me a little while because I was rushing everywhere - it was just one thing after another," she told TVNZ.
"We were just rushing to places and I was on the plane and I was off again. So it was nice to have a little break and I was able to think about everything and God, there was a lot to think about."
Asked if she was aware of the fervor for her in New Zealand, McCartney said: "It's so different... even flying home, most of the air hosteses knew who I was... so it is different...It probably will be a bit of a different life."
Speaking to Mark Sainsbury, who was filling in for Paul Henry on his morning show, coach Jeremy McColl talked about how he had set up a Givealittle page to raise the money for new poles for McCartney and other young athletes.
When asked how much of their own money had been spent making McCartney's Olympic dreams come true, McColl said he dreaded to think about how high the number was - "I don't want to say."
More to come.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11701665&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/90510959a62091e7803e33ff274fc5ba07f36536a7342a86904e3e0807acf612.json |
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] | 2016-08-28T18:48:37 | null | 2016-08-28T00:56:48 | I've been studying psychology. Before one tutorial, the lecturer made a careful point of being solicitous of the emotional welfare of anyone who might be triggered by the upcoming - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Flifestyle%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D6%26objectid%3D11701202%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_020516SPLGoT1_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Deborah Hill Cone: Sometimes it's good to be offended | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Deborah Hill Cone
No matter how many warnings we put on things, we can’t protect our children from pain, rejection, anxiety, fear or frustration.
I've been studying psychology. Before one tutorial, the lecturer made a careful point of being solicitous of the emotional welfare of anyone who might be triggered by the upcoming discussion about IPV (intimate partner violence.)
That was fine. But then blah, blah, turn right onto gender constructs, via genetic engineering, blah blah and all of a sudden she arrived at the statement that babies produced by IVF could be less than human.
Jeez! I did six cycles of IVF, thank you very much. Frankly, I thought I could get rather offended by her comment, if I'd wanted to, since she had put the idea of getting "triggered" into my head.
Uncharacteristically for me, I just seethed quietly, drew a doodle of the lecturer with a volcano coming out her butt, and filed the incident away as an illustration of the fraught notion of trying never to offend anyone.
In recent times there has been an exponential growth in what is known as "trigger warnings", particularly on university campuses.
In an article in Inside Higher Ed, seven humanities professors complained that when students come to expect trigger warnings for any material that makes them uncomfortable, the easiest way for the faculty to stay out of trouble is to avoid material that might upset the poppets.
Robust debate ahoy! Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and lawyer Greg Lukianoff , in their essay The Coddling of America" say there is an aim to turn campuses into "safe spaces" where young adults are shielded from words and ideas that make some uncomfortable.
It is generally considered unacceptable - blaming the victim - to question the reasonableness (let alone the sincerity) of someone's emotional state, particularly if those emotions are linked to one's group identity.
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In that way "I'm offended" becomes an unbeatable trump card. This leads to a kind of offendedness sweepstakes: "I'm more offended than you!"
I have highly sensitive children, I've been in therapy for seven years, I can't bear to watch Game of Thrones but even me, fragile ninny that I am, do not think this current move towards feeling you have a right never to be offended is helpful.
In fact it is counter-productive.
Granted, it is gratifying to see that underlying the idea of trigger warnings is a compassionate approach, trying to protect young people from psychological harm.
Hooray for progress. Being gentle is a lot better than the old "kick 'er in the guts Trev" days when we walloped kids for eating with their mouth open and Prince Charles greeted his mother by shaking her hand. But it is still missing the bloody point.
No matter how many warnings we put on things, it is impossible to protect our children from pain, rejection, anxiety, fear, frustration or getting served pasta with the wrong kind of cheese.
Yes, as I write this, I'm painfully aware of the incongruity of this coming from me, given I am someone who wanted the school to ban the cross-country.
I might hate compulsory sport, but even so I can acknowledge we can't protect children and young people from heartache and pain. Or even coming last on the cross-country.
But this is not to say we should return to the bad old days of bigotry and brutality. What we can do is teach kids better ways to manage the inevitable sadness, loss and disappointment they will experience in their lives.
Rather than trying to avoid discomfort, the best way out is always through (Robert Frost).
That means rather than trying to shield kids from anything they might find uncomfortable we would be better off teaching them how to manage their feelings if they are triggered.
Haidt and Lukianoff's solution is that university students should be taught Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I am not a fan of CBT, which few people seem to realise is actually not recommended for trauma survivors, and in my view often amounts to little more than "think happy thoughts".
CBT essentially teaches that you should stop feeling what you feel, and instead think differently. In my experience suppressing feelings doesn't work, and when you carry on feeling bad, it only makes you feel more stink that there is yet another thing at which you have failed.
Instead, I suggest a Kierkegaardian approach: "Anxiety is freedom."
Let's encourage young people to be able to be present for their negative emotions. At one time or another we all try to silence painful emotions but in feeling nothing we lose the only means we have of knowing what hurts us and why.
In my experience healing comes from being curious about feelings rather than controlling them.
Maybe true empowerment comes from not from avoiding discomfort but from learning that we can live through it and most importantly, we can actually choose whether or not to be offended.
But I do hope no one has found this column triggering.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11701202&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/c6544b8460f723b29befef8cc7eadd4c78a823f43aa79f4feb0fce74de9d158c.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T00:47:21 | null | 2016-08-24T22:10:53 | You have to admit it: it's hard not to envy this picture-perfect family. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Ftravel%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D7%26objectid%3D11700235%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/13113803_159204991143342_805131876_n_1024x768.jpg | en | null | This family sold everything to see the world and help people | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | They've been to 25 countries — a lot more than many of us — and they have no plans to end their permanent holiday.
You have to admit it: it's hard not to envy this picture-perfect family.
They're young, beautiful and they recently got rich — really rich. They've been to 25 countries — a lot more than many of us — and they have no plans to end their permanent holiday.
Their Instagram account is littered with mouth-watering snaps from their adventures abroad, and if that isn't enough, they're on a mission to help as many people in need as they possibly can.
A photo posted by The Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) on Aug 21, 2016 at 4:51am PDT
So, yes — on top of it all, they're genuinely lovely people.
This is The Bucket List Family — Garrett and Jessica Gee, and their two young children Dorothy and Manilla.
The developer of a mobile scanning app, 25-year-old Garrett sold it to Snapchat last year for a whopping $71 million. But rather than relax and enjoy a lavish lifestyle, the family decided to sell everything they owned, including their Utah home, their cars, furniture and most of their belongings, so they could head off and see the world - and change it for the better.
They were most recently in Nepal, where they decided to set up a school for young women at risk of human traffickers, and have since made their way to the Czech Republic.
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A photo posted by The Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) on Aug 16, 2016 at 5:59am PDT
News.com.au spoke to Jessica about the family's 12 months on the road, their latest charity venture, and what it's really like to travel the world with two little kids in tow.
Can you tell us about your time in Nepal?
We've been working with effect.org learning about the problem of human trafficking and what can be done to help. We learned that more schools in poor villages would educate and protect these young women from traffickers.
We've decided to open a school! We are doing a fundraiser for anyone who would like to learn more about the fight against human trafficking and possibly donate.
At first we were quite nervous bringing our children to Nepal. Everything is so different. But it is different in a good way and we've really loved exploring such a unique culture.
A photo posted by The Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) on Jul 27, 2016 at 7:56pm PDT
Where has The Bucket List Family been so far, and what have been some of the highlights?
So far, we've travelled to 25 different countries together. Some highlights have included swimming with humpback whales in Tonga, watching leatherback turtles lay their eggs in Dominica, and hopping alongside a troop of kangaroos in Australia. We really love wildlife!
How did The Bucket List Family concept come about?
When my husband [Garrett] was a student in college he created an iPhone app and later sold it to Snapchat. After he sold it, we had the financial freedom to do a lot of different things.
We considered buying a house or maybe a new car but it didn't feel right to splurge. We were raised to be frugal and we didn't want money to change us. So we decided to do something very different.
A photo posted by The Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) on Oct 12, 2015 at 9:00pm PDT
Instead of buying a house to settle down, we decided to take off for a family adventure around the world. But we didn't want to spend our new savings. So we put all the money into safe investments and agreed not to touch it. To fund our travels around the world, we sold all of our belongings. We sold our apartment, two cars, furniture, clothes, and everything else.
How do you continue to fund your travels?
When we sold everything we left with about US$50,000 (NZ$68,418). We agreed that we would travel until that finished and then stop as to not touch our savings.
My husband is very entrepreneurial so he took it upon himself as a goal to find ways to save money and make money along the way so we could extend our travels. He experimented with many projects including building a brand around our family and creating an Instagram account and YouTube channel where we post weekly video updates every Sunday.
A photo posted by The Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) on Jun 19, 2016 at 6:30am PDT
As our audience began to grow, we've been able to work with sponsors and brands that pay us to feature their products, services, or resorts. We've worked with brands like The Ritz-Carlton, Sheridyn Swim, and some Australian-based children clothing brands.
We had spent about US$35,000 ($48,000) of the initial US$50,000 ($68,418) when we began making enough money to break even. Initially, we budgeted our travels to last six months, but now we've been away for 10 months and still making it stretch!
You guys do a lot to help people in need. Why is it important to give back?
We are very grateful for the blessings in our lives and we believe the best way to express our gratitude is to pay it forward and bless the lives of others.
Sometimes we do anonymous acts of service and sometimes we involve our followers on Instagram and Facebook for larger projects.
A photo posted by The Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) on Nov 10, 2015 at 1:17am PST
Last Christmas we surprised seven people in need with free Lasik eye surgery. Last month we surprised a special family with a free trip to the Bahamas.
Now, this month we are focused on building the school to help young women at risk of human trafficking in Nepal.
What's it like travelling with the little ones?
We were very cautious and nervous as we left for this journey around the world with two very young children. But it has actually been so amazing! Our son, Manilla, was just one when we left and it has been so much fun watching him learn different animal names and noises while actually interacting with the animals in the wild all around the world. Our daughter, Dorothy, learned to swim in the Caribbean and now she believes she is a real life mermaid!
A photo posted by The Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) on Jun 2, 2016 at 7:17pm PDT
Most of all, we're just very grateful for the unique amount of quality time we're able to spend together.
Do you have any practical advice for other families travelling with kids?
We thought it would be difficult to live out of suitcases and pack so light. But, living minimalistic has been very liberating and has removed a lot of stress from life that we didn't even realise was possible.
Also, along the way we've learned little tips and tricks that help with travelling with kids. When we have long flights we will packs snacks that take a long time to eat and keep our children occupied for longer. Stuff like string cheese, lollipops, or raisins that take a long time to pull out of the box.
A photo posted by The Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) on Nov 2, 2015 at 8:40pm PST
Also, it's kind of weird but it helps when we tell bedtime stories about our upcoming adventures.
The night before a long flight we will tell our kids a bedtime story about a "magical land called Thailand where we will see elephants, eat yummy noodles, and see beautiful floating lanterns!" This helps them get excited and think more about the destination ahead and less about the long stressful flight.
How has this experience brought you together as a family, and what have you learned about yourselves, and the world, so far?
Probably the most important lesson we have learned so far is how good and loving the world is. Everywhere.
A photo posted by The Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) on Jun 13, 2016 at 5:44am PDT
People can often focus on the negative and heartbreaking stories in the media so it sometimes feels like the world is a dark place full of evil and tragedy. But during our journey around the world we've seen that although evil exists, there is so much more light, peace, love, and goodness in the world.
No matter the country or culture, we find people and families full of kindness and beauty. It has given us so much hope and comfort for our children and the future they will grow up in.
To help The Bucket List Family build a school for young women at risk of human trafficking in India, visit their effect.org campaign here.
Follow their global travels through The Bucket List Family blog, and on Instagram and YouTube.
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[] | 2016-08-29T02:48:44 | null | 2016-08-29T01:49:22 | Ten years ago Ruby Seeto was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701489%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/teatowel_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Watch NZ Herald Focus: Cool pops for a cause | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Video will play in Play now Don't auto play
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Ten years ago Ruby Seeto was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer.
The then nine-year-old required surgery to remove a 1.6kg tumour from her liver.
She then spent 12 months at Starship Hospital undergoing intensive chemotherapy.
"I don't remember much. I think my brain has blocked out a lot of the bad memories," says Ruby.
"But I always loved to draw. I used to draw in my little notebook all the time."
It was a pastime that helped her get through the year and now, ten years later, has grown into a significant fundraiser for the hospital.
At the end of her stay in hospital, Ruby's mother had one of the designs in her notebook turned into a tea-towel.
The tea-towels sold so well, they did the same thing with another design the following year.
The year after that Wallace Cotton came on board and, eight designs later, Ruby's tea-towels have now raised an incredible $400,000 for the Starship Foundation.
"It is so rewarding to give back to the amazing hospital that helped me get better, connecting with children who are going through their own tough journey," she said.
This year Ruby returned to Starship to launch her latest fundraising tea-towel "Watermelon ice pops for Starship".
The new design incorporates a recipe for watermelon ice blocks with edible flowers.
There's also a colouring-in version complete with fabric markers so children can add their own creative twist.
Money raised from the sale of the tea towels and Nice Blocks will help establish an ovarian tissue cryopreservation banking protocol for New Zealand Paediatric Haematology/Oncology Services, to benefit young cancer patients.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701489&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/2ed29d922f8882a3e31fde76e394951cc977519f2bcbd643b640f78a8be5ff68.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T08:49:58 | null | 2016-08-30T01:46:30 | - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fentertainment%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1501119%26objectid%3D11701848%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/mccawss_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Richie McCaw movie Chasing Great premieres in Auckland | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | He may have been a reluctant movie subject, but Richie McCaw has embraced the red carpet for Chasing Great's premiere at Auckland's Civic Theatre.
The big screen McCaw documentary was unveiled at a glitzy premiere this evening, featuring the rugby great himself, who attended with his fiancee, New Zealand hockey representative Gemma Flynn.Filmed over his last year as All Black captain in the build up to the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Chasing Great is an intimate portrayal of McCaw featuring rare footage, candid interviews and behind-the-scenes moments.
Directors Michelle Walshe and Justin Pembertonrecently told the Herald that McCaw was initially relucant to star in a feature film, but soon came around to the idea.
Despite filming him during intensely private moments, Walshe says McCaw never once asked for the cameras to be turned off.
"He gave us access to his friends, his family, his coaches, and told them all to say exactly what they wanted. He had no idea what they'd say [but] he understood this needed to be a story," says Walshe.
"He's been quite careful about keeping it about rugby for the last 15 years. When he does give you a little bit, it feels like a lot."
The film, which was edited down by Pemberton from 700 hours of footage, opens in theatres this Thursday.
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Kiwi shoppers are enjoying lower grocery prices as the country experiences a sustained fall in the price of food.
Three different sets of statistics confirm the downward trend which started five years ago.
According to the latest Statistics New Zealand figures, food prices fell 1.3 per cent in the year to July 2016.
The drop was driven by a 10% fall in dairy prices for cheese, yoghurt and butter and a 3.2 per cent fall in the price of fresh milk.
"Food prices in New Zealand are heavily influenced by international factors. Since 2011 we've seen low international commodity prices for dairy and also other products such as flour and sugar and this flows on to what New Zealand consumers are paying," says Consumer Prices Manager Matt Haigh from Statistics New Zealand.
Prices in supermarket chain Countdown's 'Basket of 100' were 1.9 percent lower in July compared to the same time last year.
The trend is also backed up by a study by Otago University's Department of Human Nutrition.
The study found the average weekly cost for a basic diet for an adult in New Zealand fell from just under $64 in 2014 to just under $60 in 2016.
That's a 6.2 per cent drop in food prices in the past three years.
"We've also seen New Zealand exchange rate being quite high and that has a direct impact on price of imported food products," says Matt Haigh.
But while the food deflation is a godsend for cash-strapped consumers, there are a few exceptions.
Beef prices are up 4.6 per cent compared to a year ago, honey's up 37% and cucumbers are currently at a 20 year high.
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Two days before Christmas, Lisa lost her baby daughter.
She lost herself 18 months before in a glass pipe of crystal meth passed to her by an older man, "from a very respectable profession".
"It became a huge problem. It hooked me quickly. I chased it every day. My entire life tumbled down in 18 months."
Lisa (name changed to protect privacy) smoked up to a gram a day. She kept the cost down by selling meth to friends and selling her body working as a prostitute from home while her daughter was at daycare. Men would come from 10am to 2pm.
"I didn't think it was wrong. I just wanted more."
Her clothes hung off her skeletal size six frame. She was 49kg. Her body was shrunken but her mind raced. She rarely ate. Her hair was different colours -- she would dye it herself at 2am. She didn't sleep. She would text friends at odd hours.
She was so paranoid she couldn't even go out to put the rubbish on the road. She picked at her face. Once she tried to slice it open with a razor.
She would hallucinate, hear voices or see people that weren't there. Once she rang the police thinking there were prowlers in her yard. When the police knocked at her door, convinced it was the prowlers, she nearly opened the door with a loaded firearm.
When her parents had taken her daughter for a break to the South Island, Lisa stole their savings. She spent it on meth.
Arriving back at Christmas, Lisa's parents kicked Lisa out of their Tauranga home, filed a protection order against her, and kept Lisa's 2-year-old child, their granddaughter.
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That night, as Lisa drove alone in the dark, with no money, homeless, carrying just her clothes, she had a moment of clarity, realising she had to get clean.
"I loved my daughter more than anything in the world. Without her, my entire life was destroyed. I told myself I would get off the meth and get her back."
But first she went round to see her friend. He was a P cook.
Haydee Richards spent her 40th birthday in jail. A cake baked by cellmates at Wiri prison in South Auckland wasn't exactly the party she had planned at her waterfront home in Tauranga. She received two letters, one from each of her children, then 21 and 17.
"My daughter's letter was pages long. She told me how I had affected her childhood, her life. The letter from my son was short. It didn't say much. But it was covered in teardrops ... it broke my heart."
Richards had discovered speed 12 years earlier in Tauranga when her daughter was just 11 and son 7. In just a few months she moved on to crystal meth and thought it was "awesome".
Before that she had struggled managing everything, but now she felt like she could cope.
"I was in control, I thought I am on to it. Actually I thought I was amazing."
Her house was "immaculate". She stayed up all night cleaning. Everything was "perfectly organised" for her children.
"Lunches, rosters, bring-a-plates ... I had everything under control."
At just 27, she morphed from a solo mum who had left school at 15 feeling like "she would never amount to much", who would drink top-shelf spirits to boost confidence, who always "felt like she was missing out on life", to a gregarious party girl.
"I stopped drinking, I lost weight. I felt so confident."
She didn't think of herself as a drug user.
"It didn't seem like a big deal, as I only did it weekends. Soon I would start Friday. Then I'd feel so bad on Monday I'd have a pick-me-up. Soon I was on it all week."
Her weight dropped to 39kg.
"I was super skinny. Clothes hung off me. I thought I was awesomely hot."
Earlier confidence began to crumble. Within a year she was taking meth intravenously.
"I would never take drugs in front of the kids but, when I became stressed, I'd go in the bedroom, shut the door, inject meth, come out and be able to cope."
By then Richards was injecting so much meth -- up to 3 grams a day, a street value of $3000 -- that she began dealing to fund her habit.
"It becomes a fulltime job. I became totally self-absorbed. I would only hang out with people who did drugs. I would do deals. I didn't care, the only thing that mattered was making sure I had enough. I had to inject more and more, just to feel okay. I never thought I had a problem. The only problem was running out."
She injected so much that to get blood into a vein she had to swing her arm several times as through readying to throw the shotput. When those veins packed up, she would inject into her fingers, toes and neck. Jewellery hid the marks.
When her daughter left school and started work, Richards would borrow money from her and hit the pokies.
"Once she had a friend over ... I was doing dinner and needed sour cream. I asked if I could borrow her friend's card to get it, it would only be $5. I went to the cashpoint machine. I got out $20 thinking I will just have a quick go on the pokies. After $20 was gone, I thought I will just get another $20. I went back to the house having spent her entire pay. With no sour cream. There was no dinner. They were in tears. I just went in my bedroom and got my needles out."
Twelve years after she first took meth, police raided her house. Her son, then 17, was still living with her.
"He was disgusted with me, hurt."
Richards brushed aside the charges which hung over her for a year.
"I did more drugs than ever to forget about it. It was my first offence so I thought I would get 'Home D'. I was in lala land. My mum and kids came to support me in court. I injected before I went. I remember the judge talking to me, but I was high. I was even smiling at him. I heard him say "two years, three months prison". My son walked out.
Her daughter had to sell the family home.
"She had to go pack up everything ... she found drug paraphernalia, needles."
There was no detox help in jail.
"I had awful cramping. I could hardly breathe ... It hurt to walk."
Physically detoxed but with no counselling, Haydee took comfort in food. She put on 20kg.
"I ate the cake and read the letters and I looked in the mirror at myself and just wanted to vomit. I was not taking meth, but I was still an addict."
It's eight years since Lisa smoked her last crack pipe. Haydee Richards has been clean for more than five years.
Being former P addicts is not something the women are proud of, but nor is it something they are ashamed of.
Both want to speak out now at a time when methamphetamine use is on the rise in the Bay of Plenty, with experts and local Tauranga MP Simon Bridges saying the region is facing "a resurgence", with a widening number and cross section of users including young people, women, and professionals. (See news story).
The comments come as agencies report a spike in the number of people testing positive for meth in the workplace, an increase in the number of people presenting for treatment, particularly women and professionals, and a record number of police seizures of the drug.
It is difficult to accurately measure methamphetamine users in New Zealand. Not all may present for treatment. For those who do seek help, until recently, information about effectiveness of treatment has been only recorded by individual treatment providers, but this is set to change, says Vanessa Caldwell, chairwoman of the National Council for Addiction Treatment.
"We do not currently have accurate national figures for this. The Ministry of Health introduced mandatory recording of this information in July 2015 however, so within the next six months to a year this information will be available."
Dr Caldwell says two things are being seen nationally -- a slow rise in the number of users and a significant rise in people experiencing problems with methamphetamine.
"It takes a while to develop an addiction, what we are seeing more visibly now is the number of people that have developed addiction issues."
Dr Caldwell agrees there is an increase in the number of people seeking help for problematic methamphetamine use given that over the past year a number of treatment facilities have reported from their entry data that methamphetamine -- not alcohol -- is the primary substance of choice for most people seeking treatment.
This is the first time, says Dr Caldwell that more people will present with meth addiction than alcohol addiction.
It is a trend noticed by Johnny Dow, director of Higher Ground residential clinic in Auckland, where two-thirds of residents currently list meth as their "drug of choice".
"Although our research shows between the 2012 to 2015 period 48 per cent of residents had methamphetamine as their drug of choice, since April this year the numbers have been between 62 per cent and 70 per cent."
Dr Caldwell says an issue facing provincial areas outside of Auckland, such as the Bay, is they do not have the range and scope of addiction services as say Auckland, and even in Auckland services are under pressure to cope with the number of people seeking treatment.
"We have feedback from a number of communities around New Zealand which suggest that the problematic use of methamphetamine is more evident and there is an increase in difficulty accessing appropriate treatment due to wait lists and lack of provision of services in several locations."
For the 2015/16 year, Bay of Plenty District Health Board expects to spend $62.1 million on mental health and addiction services -- 4.4 per cent of the government's total spend of $1.4 billion for the same period. In the Bay of Plenty, there is one contracted detox bed and no residential services in the region but Mental Health Services clinical director Dr Sue Mackersey says there is access to residential services outside the region for Bay residents.
Bay addicts needing treatment may face big waiting lists.
Higher Ground currently has 70 people waiting. Dow says if he counted all self-referrals from prisons it would be 200. The clinic has 48 beds, with just eight funded for people outside Auckland. Three of these eight beds are currently occupied by people from the Bay of Plenty, and two of these are women. Dow agrees the meth problem is increasing in the provinces.
"It is getting worse everywhere and I have seen it get worse year on year. Northland has a huge meth problem so does Waikato and it's getting worse in the Bay."
Dow says there needs to be funding for more beds for people outside of Auckland, particularly areas such as the Bay where there are no residential services, which is a problem, says Dow when people have been addicted a long time, like Haydee Richards.
On average, clients who attend Higher Ground have been addicted to meth at least 10 years.
"A therapeutic residential community facility is essential for people with such long addictions who also may be cross addicting. Clinics like Hanmer in Tauranga do a great job and do what they can but certain clients need to be referred to us. These clients compete for beds with the rest of New Zealand."
Dow says a residential approach for long-term meth addiction helps women in particular.
"When people come off meth there is a void and a risk of cross addicting to food or shopping. Women face particular issues -- they may have lost care of their children, have suffered emotional and physical and sexual abuse. They may have eating disorders which surface when they stop using."
Women find it harder to come to treatment, he says, because of families, and often their addiction is hidden when children are small as they are at home. Professional women -- and men -- also find it harder to seek help and many don't, although he has seen an increase in professionals and women.
"There used to be a 60/40 male female split but now it is about equal. And we are seeing more professionals nurses, lawyers, businesspeople."
Dow says women may turn to dealing or sex work to fund their habit -- one female professional client had been spending $7000 a week on meth.
Salvation Army national director of addiction services Lieutenant Colonel Lynette Hutson says in the Bay of Plenty it is "alarming" to note there are currently three times as many females presenting for treatment compared to males.
"The usual proportion is a 60/40 male/female split. We think this is an alarming statistic."
Of these women, 80 per cent are pregnant and all have partners who are in prison, says Hutson.
"This is an unusual situation for us but reflective of some current dynamics ... methamphetamine is available in the Bay of Plenty and we suspect that these men are in prison for drug-related offences while the women may have been using the methamphetamine but have a lesser involvement in the criminal activity."
Hutson says the increase in women seeking treatment may arise from motivation to get help due to the government focus on the Vulnerable Children's Act -- that the threat of losing their children prompts them to present for treatment. The stronghold of their addiction and the increased supply of meth in the Bay is something that services battle.
"Those at the coalface report meth is definitely 'more prevalent out there' in the Bay. When it is available in the community it is harder to get people into treatment as they are currently using and therefore slower coming to treatment."
Their services too were treating professionals, with "highly qualified professional people coming to us with significant addiction problems".
Dale Kirk, a former drug squad detective in the Bay and Waikato for 13 years, thinks there should be more emphasis on the demand than the supply chain at the border.
"We are seeing an epidemic of meth in New Zealand, with the increase in import activity ... when $448 million of meth washes up on a beach it is not hard to figure out there is demand for it -- it is the demand we need to tackle."
Kirk, based in Mount Maunganui, is starting a charitable trust, Project Meth, in which he will run workshops in high schools starting in the Bay.
"People are in denial about the extent of the problem ... how available it will be to your child ... so the issue is, will they take it? If they want to take it, the suppliers will get it to them no matter how much you try to cut off supply ... so what you need to focus on is stop the demand, get the message out there about how bad it will get for them if they get on meth."
Former meth addicts Lisa and Haydee Richards know just how bad it gets.
Lisa is alarmed at an increased wave of P users in the Bay fuelling demand and supply.
'There is definitely a growing problem in the Bay. People you wouldn't think are doing it. I can walk past people in the supermarket, and know they are on it."
She recognises in others the denial she had.
"You function for a while. You look to the outside world like you are okay but it quickly starts to unravel. P is a real mind f**k, your brain is telling you you are fine. But you are really not fine."
She says like Bridges -- that usage is prevalent in a new class of social users.
"P used to be seen as a gutter drug -- even heroin addicts thought P users were scum, but it's changed, and people are using it socially, and women, mothers who hide it as they do it at home. I have watched the demise of some, it is too hard to watch."
That Christmas in 2008, Lisa was saved by the one friend she had left who didn't do drugs.
"Everywhere was closed as it was Christmas. I stayed in her house, asleep most of the time. I had huge boils on my face. I had no money ... eventually I got into Hanmer Clinic."
Having her daughter taken off her had "scared the shit" out of her. She had to learn at Hanmer -- where she attended two years -- how to live without meth. She started home detention for the theft of the money. She got a job, the anklet still on.
"Every time someone believes in you, it gives you a boost."
Eight years on, Lisa is happily married, a mother of four -- as well as her daughter, she has three other children. When her daughter was about to start school, Lisa relinquished custody.
"It was right for her, she had a bond with my parents and it wouldn't have been right to unsettle her." She has a good relationship with her parents and her daughter. Slim, glamorous, and beautiful, you would never pick her out of a line up as once being a P-addicted hooker.
But it is not all happy endings.
Lisa was recently diagnosed with cancer. The irony now is she must take lifelong drugs to control the disease.
Lisa still sees a counsellor. Recovery and staying healthy is something she needs to do still. Despite this, life is better than good.
"Life is amazing. If I had lived a normal life before then being diagnosed with cancer would have been a huge deal, but given all I have overcome, I know I can cope."
She wants to use her experience to help others.
"There is a better life than the one you think that pipe is giving you."
Despite her positivity, her eyes tear up. "Don't think that meth won't get you, that it won't destroy you. It will. I lost my daughter ... I paid the ultimate price ... so did she."
In September Haydee Richards will tell her story to 500 people at a national addictions conference in Rotorua.
Now 45, Richards lives in Auckland and is a peer support worker for Phoenix, a drug counselling service which works with meth addicts in the community. She comes to the Bay at weekends to visit her daughter, now 27, her two grandchildren, and her son, 23.
Richards agrees Tauranga needs more treatment services, including community and residential care.
She thinks the meth problem is getting worse, and affecting a wider cross section of users.
"It's getting worse, I read it, I hear it, I know people close to me, and I see it at work. My clients are more women than men -- and it is not just a stereotype of a user, it can be the top of the top of society ... anyone. It used to be fairly hard to get meth in Tauranga, now it is easier to get meth than cannabis."
Richards says if she hadn't attended Higher Ground, she would have probably come out of jail and gone back on meth. Detoxing, says Richards, is not the hardest bit, is dealing with addiction.
"At first it was awful, you have to talk about your real shit, spill your guts, face things about yourself that you don't want to."
Leaving the facility, she was encouraged to stay in Auckland to avoid slipping back with the same crowd in the Bay.
"I lived in like a boarding house. I got a job cleaning a motel which was 6km away and I had to walk there and back. I thought -- I am 40 and is this my life, cleaning a motel in a city where I know no one? The life I'd had on drugs seemed more glamorous. I had a house and beautiful clothes."
People she thought were friends no longer contacted her. "I had nothing they needed any more."
Slowly she has rebuilt her life. Her work at Phoenix means she can be honest about "all the bad stuff in my life ... I didn't have to hide anything".
She decided "not to waste her life any more" and has travelled and plans to do more.
She wants to do more work with former addicts.
"I want to show people that there is a better life than on it."
Richards spends a lot of time with her grandchildren.
"I enjoy taking them to the park, doing things, being present. With my kids, I used to be always rushing, telling them to get in the car, quick, as I just wanted to get on it.
"To have my grandkids who have just known me as I am today is special. They have never seen nanny fried." | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701244&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/728535765ded44081855df9d8c4aa36793941f941ba06ad8fd6a71a170abc004.json |
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Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd is launching a comeback just weeks after suffering a heart attack.
The Tauranga-based rocker says his band is heading to Europe in October -- and was doing a "Paul McCartney session" and hoping to hook up with some other rock legends, with a bigger tour of UK and Europe planned for next year.
Rudd also reveals today Wednesday in an exclusive interview with the Bay of Plenty Times that he has a new Rotorua partner and wants to help local young people with P addiction.
The upcoming trip comes after he needed an operation in Tauranga Hospital to fix a blocked artery.
''Yeah, I had a f**king heart attack, but I am good now, got a stent inside.''
Rudd, who turned 62 in May, said he was "ready to rock" and "life is good" and he was "fired up" after his brush with death a few weeks ago.
"I was just at home walking around at home, and I started feel, well just funny. You know how you can feel funny? I had a strange pain in my chest. So my housekeeper took me to the hospital, when they hooked me up and did all these tests turned out I had a big heart attack...my artery was all blocked up, and they said I had to stay in and have an operation."
The rocker was unfazed.
"I sneaked out to the shop to get some cigarettes, then I realised I had no car, so I walked home to get the Ferrari, and drove back to the hospital."
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Rudd had a stent inserted via his arm.
"Weird because they shave your man parts, but they put it in your arm. All I have is a tiny scar in my wrist. And my hair has grown back too so I am all good, I am healthy and got so much colour in my cheeks."
Rudd is now looking forward and said he was hitting the road as his eight-month home detention following his sentencing in Tauranga District Court in July last year, and a further six months of post-release conditions have expired.
He last year admitted to charges of threatening to kill an employee, and for 91g of cannabis and 0.478g of methamphetamine found in his home during a police raid last year.
But he is putting all that behind him and re-releasing Head Job, his 11-track solo album with Kiwi musicians Allan Badger of Rotorua and Geoffrey Martin of Auckland.
Support of family, friends and fans helped get him through the last couple of years, he said.
"I made mistakes, but I am really good now. Life is good. I'm positive and healthy. I really appreciate the support of the fans around the world, which kept me going through, you know, some of the dark times, and I cannot wait to play the music for them, it is going to rock."
Rudd last Friday signed an international deal with London-based agents Simon Brit ton and Alan "Big Al" Bellman, of record company Wave 365 Media. In his various roles as producer and A and R director, Brit ton has worked with artists including Julian Lennon, David Gray, Jimmy Cliff, Sting, Talib Kweli & Run DMC.
Britton told the Bay of Plenty Times Rudd would visit the UK and Europe in October and visit Sir Paul McCartney's charity, the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, to give a masterclass to students.
A tour is planned in the UK and Europe in 2017 in which Britton said Rudd and his band would likely play at all the key European festivals in 2017.
Rudd said he would not rule out a return to AC/DC but said for now he was focusing on his own music with "Badge and Spence.''
"If Angus wanted me to play then that is up to him... but I don't really want to play with Axl Rose... I don't really rate him."
"Geoffrey [Spencer] is a great guitarist, just as good as Malcolm, better than if you ask me."
Rudd played drums on AC/DC's 17th studio album Rock or Bust and recorded it together with the band in Vancouver, Canada, but his Tauranga arrest ended his chances of going on the Rock or Bust world tour. Chris Slade replaced him and the band finished the European leg of the tour in June with Guns N' Roses front man Axl Rose roped in when vocalist Brian Johnson had to give up the tour in April due to hearing loss.
Rudd also revealed he was in a new relationship.
"I am real good, doing really well and positive, happy, got a new girlfriend, family is good".
Rudd's new love is Rotorua-based fashion, portrait and wedding photographer Michelle Cutelli.
"Michelle is great with the girls. She lives in Rotorua but comes over at the weekends. We have been friends for around 30 years but just got it together. And it's good."
Cutelli told the Bay of Plenty Times they were very happy,
"We used to date in the early 80s when Phil first came to New Zealand, and now we have got together again."
Rudd took his daughters to New Zealand fashion week along with Michelle.
Daughter Tuesday, who is a model, got to walk on the catwalk for Rotorua fashion designer Kharl WiRepa whose head photographer was Cutelli. Cutelli said,
"I asked Tuesday if she would like to model in NZFW...she is exquisitely beautiful in a 1940s way. I I posted the pics to Kharl. I did not give him any names. 'To glam to give a damn'. Kharl said yes...Kharl only found out the name days before the show."
Rudd was proud of his daughter on the catwalk,
"She did brilliantly, she just got up there and did it. Michelle introduced her to some fashion designers... I was at the show, fashion week, that's hectic, so many women, nearly had another f**king heart attack."
Rudd is also putting up his hand to help with the Bay's methamphetamine epidemic, offering to join Project Meth, a new trust being set up a former drug squad cop to talk about meth in schools across New Zealand, starting in the Bay.
Rudd said he was keen to help out in a new charitable trust called Project Meth, which former drug squad cop Dale Kirk was starting.
Mount-based Kirk wants to initiate a roll out of workshops and talks on methamphetamine in high schools, starting in the Bay, and Rudd told the Bay of Plenty Times he wanted to help.
"There is a big problem and you do need to talk to the young people, but if you make it a voluntary thing, only the straight kids come. I think something in schools that all the kids attend would be good. I would like to help where I can."
I am real good, doing really well and positive, happy, got a new girlfriend, family is good. Phil Rudd
WHO IS PHIL RUDD?
* Born Phillip Hugh Norman Witschke Rudzevecuis on 19 May 1954 in Melbourne.* Drummer in Aussie rock band AC/DC from 1975 until 1983, and again from 1994.* AC/DC is the fourth biggest selling band in the history of recorded music.In 2003, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with the other members of AC/DC.* Rudd lives in a waterfront mansion in Bureta, Tauranga* He moved to New Zealand in 1983 after being sacked from AC/DC and stayed here after he rejoined.* In 2011 he bought a restaurant at Tauranga's Bridge Marina Phil's Place. He also owns a cafe the Last Gasp.* Motorsport fan known for his collection of "toys" including a helicopter, a launch Barchetta and a supercar collection including a Ferrari 599, an NZV8, a 2010 Mercedes SLS AMG with the numberplate Sonor, a 2011 Bentley Mulsanne, and a Can Am race car* This year was named one of the top 100 drummers of all time, coming in at number 86 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of drumming greats* Six children Steven, Thomas, Jack, Milla, Tuesday and Lucia | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11701697&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/926c38e18c5dfa3bfd4a8600c8f04f5a8ad53c646d56dbf3afc701c9ea2b79e1.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T18:50:28 | null | 2016-08-30T07:50:56 | In the space of a few years, the KiwiSaver industry has established a significant presence in New Zealand's financial landscape. About 2.5 million New Zealanders belong to a scheme - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fpersonal-finance%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D12%26objectid%3D11702000%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_wta041214stockmoney01_1024x761.jpg | en | null | Editorial: KiwiSaver fee impact worth a vigilant eye | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | In the space of a few years, the KiwiSaver industry has established a significant presence in New Zealand's financial landscape. About 2.5 million New Zealanders belong to a scheme, with nearly 200,000 joining last year. Assets controlled by schemes are worth about $32.5 billion, or 12 per cent of GDP. Ten schemes have at least $1 billion in assets, and a further six manage between $200 million and $1 billion.
With these sorts of numbers it is little wonder fee income is growing. An investigation by the Herald's data journalism website Insights, using information filed by New Zealand's 39 schemes with the Financial Markets Authority, found total annual fees jumped by 16 per cent in 12 months.
In the year ending March 31, 2016, funds charged fees of $357 million. Fees vary among providers but range from just under 0.5 per cent to more than 2 per cent.
Investors in higher risk funds run by a provider could expect to pay more in fees, given active management of an investment could deliver better returns. Conversely, KiwiSaver members in conservative default schemes with low-risk passive investments and limited hands-on involvement should not expect to see their returns reduced by high fees.
Erosion of capital is potentially high, especially for members in schemes for a number of years. Steep fees for a six-figure KiwiSaver account could easily see thousands of dollars of income paid over the life of the investment. Providers may well earn their fees but there are steps members can take to protect their savings and ensure they maximise funds cashed out on retirement.
The lesson for members from the Herald's inquiry is for account holders to take an active interest in their investment. To a degree this appears to be happening because the FMA found that members do change between funds, in much the same way power retailers know consumers can be persuaded to change suppliers.
The FMA now requires default providers to report on financial literacy initiatives, including their communications to encourage members to choose an investment fund.
Last year, about 93,000 KiwiSaver members switched between investment funds. The amount involved was almost $1.4 billion. A net $100 million was switched out of active default funds and conservative funds. Members who switched went in the main to balanced funds, followed by growth funds.
So, clearly, thousands of people are taking a close interest in their money but equally it appears many more have let things slip. Last year nearly 1 million members, or 42.6 per cent, were regarded as non-contributors because they failed to make contracted payments for at least two months. But while they neglected to keep up their contributions, they would still be paying fees and potentially losing money. And of course by not making regular payments, members risk missing out on the Government's $521 tax credit. For individuals, the good news is there now are accessible and powerful tools to monitor investments and compare providers. For a long time, it seems members often have ignored their account, assuming it would grow. The impact fees could have on an investments suggests that it pays to keep a close watch.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/personal-finance/news/article.cfm?c_id=12&objectid=11702000&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/75ba9016164b5dd37099c4d8a0460ddd26dffdaa6b5c0f43595f4ef9ee26fdde.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T00:50:25 | null | 2016-08-30T22:52:43 | The death of a young New Zealand accountant during a running race in Singapore has been described by a coroner as a sad misadventure'' and prompted calls for more resuscitation devices - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11702159%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SimonGould_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Simon Gould's death during running race in Singapore prompts safety calls | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | The death of a young New Zealand accountant during a running race in Singapore has been described by a coroner as a "sad misadventure'' and prompted calls for more resuscitation devices at sporting events.
Simon Brinsley Gould, 29, had just returned from a two-week work trip to London and Oslo, when he took part in a 10.5km race on March 6 this year, The Strait Times has reported.
An inquest into his death heard that Gould had not been "properly acclimatised to the local climate and high humidity", and had not run for three weeks before the race, the paper reports.
At the 9km mark, Gould who is originally from Auckland, collapsed.
He was taken by stretcher to a private ambulance some 600m to 1km away but it was one of three not equipped with an automated external defibrillator (AED) which can restart a heart that has stopped beating.
State Coroner Marvin Bay agreed in his findings with a doctor who treated Gould that AEDs should be readily available at all sporting events.
However, The Strait Times reported that the doctor wasn't sure if an AED would have helped in this case.
"I should also add that it would be beneficial for all ambulances covering such events to be equipped with inotropic drugs, such as adrenaline, and where practicable, be installed with appropriate mechanical resuscitation devices,'' the coroner said.
Coroner Bay concluded that Gould's death, occurring from oxygen deprivation to the brain, was a "sad misadventure''.
Gould moved to Singapore on March 18 last year.
He had been working as a senior analyst for real estate at Norges Bank Investment Management based in Singapore.
A death notice published in the Herald four days after his sudden death paid tribute to a "darling son, brother and friend".
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11702159&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/1defeda8d7555dc8036470b1fe4495387c2fa7a730bdf4e8f8e74c8dbdbcb6e7.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T18:48:34 | null | 2016-08-28T18:24:01 | Chef Paleo Pete Evans is mired in yet another controversy after making the bizarre claim that calcium from dairy can remove the calcium from your bones. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Flifestyle%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D6%26objectid%3D11701294%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_140415HOSSPLEVANS_1024x768.jpg | en | null | 'Paleo Pete' Evans tells osteoporosis sufferer to ditch dairy because it 'removes calcium' from bones | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Chef "Paleo Pete" Evans is mired in yet another controversy after making the bizarre claim that "calcium from dairy can remove the calcium from your bones."
The My Kitchen Rules judge told a woman with osteoporosis to remove dairy from her diet and eat "the paleo way", after she asked for help managing her condition during a Facebook Q&A.
His suggestion goes against standard medical advice, which recommends people with the condition ensure they have enough calcium in their diet through foods such as dairy.
"Most doctors do not know this information," Evans explained.
His comments have drawn anger from the medical director of Osteoporosis Australia, Professor Peter Ebeling, who told the Daily Telegraph: "He shouldn't be saying these things. It's really bad and just not true.
"The keystone to preventing osteoporosis is adequate calcium intake and this is achieved by three (daily) serves of calcium-rich foods like dairy. Dairy is the most easily available source and has the highest calcium content in it."
He also told another woman whose husband is taking cholesterol medicine to "look into the side effects and the science showing how dangerous these meds are."
The chef's name was trending on Twitter this afternoon with Australians mocking him and his views.
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"People, don't ask Pete Evans for advice," tweeted J Kaul. "You'll get better advice from a rock."
Another user, Cameron Edwards, said Evans was "just promoting his insane views", while Erin Elizabeth called his advice "dangerous".
Evans has come under fire for his unconventional health advice many times before.
Last year, the publication of his paleo cookbook for young children was dumped by the publishers after backlash over a baby milk formula recipe, containing liver and bone broth, which dietitians labelled harmful.
He clashed with the Australian Medical Association over his anti-fluoride links in 2014, when he met with controversial group Fluoride Free, which claims water fluoridation leads to disease, to discuss "ideas".
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The celebrity chef also angered cancer research experts by saying that people who use "normal" sunscreen are just covering themselves in "poisonous chemicals".
He said he used "generally nothing", but suggested "non toxic sunscreen if spending long times out in the sun".
Doctors have previously expressed concern over Evans's grand claims about the health benefits of the paleo diet, which involves cutting out carbohydrates, grains, legumes and dairy while eating large quantities of meat, poultry, fish, eggs, fruit and vegetables.
Evans has said this "caveman" style of eating could help shrink tumours, lead to cancer remissions, assist in treating autism and stop asthma.
The chef has also appeared to imply that it may ease the risk or symptoms of "mental illness, including dementia and Alzheimer's disease".
- news.com.au | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11701294&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/87f5264c971514c49be11f75027779692548e2d31d632d17b121802d5679516e.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T00:47:24 | null | 2016-08-26T23:36:08 | The Kardashians have been advised to stop deceiving their fans with deceptive advertising on their social media accounts or they could find themselves in trouble with the law. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fentertainment%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1501119%26objectid%3D11701051%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/kimkad_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Kardashians under fire for deceiving fans with product placement Instagram posts | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | The Kardashians have been advised to stop deceiving their fans with deceptive advertising on their social media accounts or they could find themselves in trouble with the law.
It turns out the reality stars have been keeping it far from real in over 100 social media posts in which they set out to deceive their fans, a watchdog group claims.
Truth in Advertising issued a letter last week saying Kim, Kourtney and Khloe, as well as family members Kendall and Kylie Jenner, needed to disclose when their Instagram posts were paid ads and product placements or they would be reported to the US Federal Trade Commission.
The non-profit organisation has requested the family add the hashtag #ad to any posts they were profiting from.
The sisters appear to be taking it seriously. Kim Kardashian has since added the hashtag to an Instagram post from June promoting a hair care vitamin, while Khloe has added #sp, meaning sponsored post, to her posts for a slimming tea brand.
Bonnie Patten, a spokesperson for Truth in Advertising commented to FOX News saying, "[TIA] is happy to see they are taking steps in the right direction but this issue does not go away until all ads disguised as regular social media posts are clearly labelled as ads."
"For far too long, the Kardashian/Jenner family and many companies endorsing them have been violating the law and it's time they are held accountable."
The group had investigated the sisters posts and discovered undisclosed endorsements from everything from sneakers to vitamins.
In America the FTC makes it illegal for both celebrities and journalists to not disclose any financial compensation for product promotions.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11701051&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/1c1a5ebcadb17c09276debeb5d3aadf39a302542850a4eeebfa7b657416e01b4.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T22:49:32 | null | 2016-08-29T20:18:53 | Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has today polled exactly the same votes as she did in the second round of the Security Council's votes for the UN Secretary General job. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fworld%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D2%26objectid%3D11701670%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_AP_339661851146_1024x761.jpg | en | null | Helen Clark polls the same in latest United Nations Secretary General vote | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Audrey Young
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has today polled exactly the same votes as she did in the second round of the Security Council's votes for the UN Secretary General job.
She got six "encourage" votes, eight "discourage" and one "no opinion.
Clark is essentially still ranked seventh out of 10 with another candidate on six votes (but with fewer discourage votes), three candidates with seven positive votes, one with nine and one, former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres, with 11.
Clark has three candidates behind her, which means less pressure on her to pull out.
Guterres has topped all three straw polls now.
The biggest movement in this vote is by the Slovakian Foreign Minister, Miroslav Lajcak, who has moved into second spot from the depths of seventh in the first ballot to 10th in the second ballot.
He is playing a prominent role in the European Union at present with Slovakia holding the presidency of the EU for six-months.
The highest ranking women candidate in this ballot are Irina Bokova of Bulgaria, favoured by Russia, and Susana Malcorra of Argentina, favoured by the United States.
They both have seven "encourage" votes but Bokova has fewer "discourage" votes than Malcorra.
Helen Clark is in Cameroon in Africa in her capacity as head of the United Nations Development Fund.
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She responded to the latest poll results by tweeting "La lucha continua" - Spanish for 'the struggle continues.'
In the tweet, Clark wrote: "many thanks to UN Security Council members for continued support for #Helen4SG. La lucha continua."
The phrase is most closely linked to Argentinian Marxist revolutionary Che Guevera, who reportedly used it when leaving Cuba for Bolivia: "la lucha continua no terminara facilmente' [the struggle continues, it will not end easily.]
On a regional rotational basis, it is considered Eastern Europe's turn - a view strongly held by Russia - although countries supporting that view have not got behind a single candidate.
Foreign Minister Murray McCully told the Herald he had just spoken to Clark in Cameroon and he saw no need for her to withdraw.
"It is a perfectly respectable result from Helen Clark's point of view.
"It is still the case that the Eastern European sort-out is going to occur before there is room for others."
Guterres had done pretty well although there was no clear picture emerging.
"Simply what we had always expected which is that some time in October people are going to sit down and do some serious horse-trading.
"And Helen Clark is not out of that picture at all."
It is possible a fourth straw poll could be held in September during a month of New Zealand's presidency of the Security Council.
If that did happen, Russia would conduct the ballot, given New Zealand has a candidate.
At present, it is not known which candidates are attracting "discourage" votes from the five Security Council members with a veto.
During past selections for Secretary General, at later ballots the P5 votes are a different colour to the elected members ballots in order to tell which candidates could attract a veto.
Today's ranking based on highest number of "encourage" votes (followed by first-round then second-round rankings).
Third round:
1. Antonio Guterres, Portugal (1, 1)
2. Miroslav Lajcak, Slovakia (7, 10)
3= Irina Bokova, Bulgaria (3, 5)
3= Vuk Jeremic, Serbia (4, 2)
5. Susana Malcorra, Argentina (8, 3)
6. Srgjan Kerim, Macedonia (5, 6)
7. Helen Clark, New Zealand (6, 7)
8. Danilo Turk, Slovenia (2, 4)
9= Christiana Figueres, Costa Rica (9, 8)
9= Natalia Gherman, Moldova (10, 9)
Security Council members
• Angola
• Egypt
• Japan
• Malaysia
• New Zealand
• Senegal
• Spain
• Ukraine
• Uruguay
• Venezuela
With veto
• Britain
• China
• France
• Russia
• United States
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11701670&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/d994a378c023338eab548baa821cb7704d37501f90c0e4db873cc6f036cf2950.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T06:47:15 | null | 2016-08-27T03:59:48 | WARNING: Fake blood/violence - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701083%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/270816NZHMCCRASHTEST03_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Hundreds watch as car crash simulation stops Auckland city traffic | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Russell Blackstock is a senior reporter at the Weekend Herald and Herald on Sunday.
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An Auckland CBD street was turned into the scene of a spectacular two-car crash today, with injured victims being freed by the Jaws of Life.
Hundreds of passers-by looked on as blood-soaked and screaming victims were cut from the smashed vehicles and treated at the side of the road.
The lifelike simulation saw St Paul St closed off as paramedicine students from the AUT south campus were put through their paces with a realistic accident scenario.
The exercise tests complex decision making, problem solving, clinical knowledge, communication and teamwork - while under pressure.
Two crews from the New Zealand Fire Service leapt into action, giving the students valuable experience in collaborating with other emergency services.
One of the 'victims', third year student Albertine Ongley, 24, had a simulated gash to her face and was drenched in fake blood.
"Real crash scenes are nothing like you see on TV dramas," she said. "The noise and confusion is incredible, to the point it is almost surreal.
"The experience of playing a victim is invaluable to us, as it gives us a better understanding of how trapped people might be feeling when we have to do this for real."
Stuart Cook, a lecturer in paramedicine at AUT, said it was the first time a crash like this had been staged in the city centre.
"I think people were pretty shocked when they saw the frantic level of activity that goes on when there is a bad car accident," he said.
"But it is good for the students to realise the stress of dealing with a situation like this and the importance of working alongside other agencies.
"It is also important for them to experience what it is like to be in a patient's shoes."
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701083&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/89e26a842c78010359f5700002f5c4f611f021a8bdf4133fd3c5524f1df52d53.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T02:50:14 | null | 2016-08-30T22:33:57 | Levin woman Katrina Henry grew up listening to her half-brother being beaten by her father while she lived in guilt, fear and helplessness. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11702148%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_lvn310816ackhenry01_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Sister of domestic violence victim: 'He would beat my brother severely' | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Ashleigh Collis
Levin woman Katrina Henry grew up listening to her half-brother being beaten by her father while she lived in guilt, fear and helplessness.
Now she has become a champion for the It's Not OK campaign and hopes her story will help those suffering from domestic violence to seek help.
Katrina's father had a gambling and alcohol addiction problem and would vent his frustrations through violence.
"He would beat my brother severely at every opportunity. I would go to my room, lock the door and cry. My parents response to me crying was just be grateful it's not you."
For eight years Katrina sat helplessly in her room listening to the screams of her older brother, struggling to make sense of why it was always him and not her receiving the beatings.
She said the guilt she felt was a heavy burden for such a young child.
"I wasn't able to understand why it was happening to him but not me."
In an effort to even the scales her brother would throw stones at Katrina but it would only make her dad beat him harder.
"It was like a never-ending cycle of abuse. My brother hated me. I never understood why but I understand now. I would hate me too if I was him."
When Katrina was eight, the beatings got so bad that her brother, then 16, was taken away by Child Youth and Family and put into a foster home.
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"I never saw him again. The violence stopped after that but my mum hated me. She resented me because dad never touched me but her son was taken away."
Katrina said she still doesn't quite understand how her parents let it happen.
"How could they do what they did to their own children? How do they live with themselves? People say my parents did the best they could at the time. I kind of get that, but you just don't treat children like that."
She said that her father gave her a warped view of how men should treat women and children.
At the age of 13 Katrina's father left and her mother got a new partner who was also an alcoholic, with gambling and drug addictions.
"He came home drunk one night while my mum was at work, he held a knife to my throat and threatened to rape me but he was too drunk to follow through. I called the police and when my mum got home from work her response was 'you're ok' and she went to the police station with him. I was left at home. She didn't care about the effect it had on me."
Katrina's life was at threat of repeating the cycle when she met her first partner.
"I ended up in a relationship with someone who was manipulative. He got drunk and threw me into a fence that left a scar on my forehead. Years later my three-year-old asked me where I got the scar on my head and why it hadn't healed. Having to have a conversation with your three-year-old about domestic violence is hard. How do you explain it to a three-year-old?"
Katrina said she eventually realised her worth.
"I wanted more than what my parents had and what they gave me."
Katrina later met and married her husband Nick, breaking the cycle.
"My husband may look like a tough guy but he is a devoted husband and parent to our two children, Evan 3, and Gemma, six months."
Determined to help others break the cycle, Katrina said her role as an It's Not OK champion is just the beginning.
"At no point did anyone ask if I was ok, or if anything was going on at home. I'm not going to sit by and do nothing about the domestic violence that is happening in our community."
She hoped her work with the campaign would help to change lives.
"Those of you who have grown up around violence, you can be the one to break the cycle. Stand up and say it's not OK. Your children deserve that."
If you're in danger NOW:
• Phone the police on 111 or ask neighbours of friends to ring for you
• Run outside and head for where there are other people
• Scream for help so that your neighbours can hear you
• Take the children with you
• Don't stop to get anything else
• If you are being abused, remember it's not your fault. Violence is never okay
Where to go for help or more information:
• Women's Refuge: Free national crisisline operates 24/7 - 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843 www.womensrefuge.org.nz
• Shine, free national helpline 9am- 11pm every day - 0508 744 633 www.2shine.org.nz
• It's Not Ok: Information line 0800 456 450 www.areyouok.org.nz
• Shakti: Providing specialist cultural services for African, Asian and Middle Eastern women and their children. Crisisline 24/7 0800 742 584
• Ministry of Justice: www.justice.govt.nz/family-justice/domestic-violence
• National Network of Stopping Violence: www.nnsvs.org.nz
• White Ribbon: Aiming to eliminate men's violence towards women, focusing this year on sexual violence and the issue of consent. www.whiteribbon.org.nz
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- Horowhenua Chronicle | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11702148&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/741feb48e54c0a4a597d5a133eaf59ec439a287f74b47a211d113709bc524ff2.json |
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"Sonya Is A Social Issues Reporter At The Bay Of Plenty Times"
] | 2016-08-29T18:49:54 | null | 2016-08-29T06:03:09 | Sixty-nine-year-old woman Lynette Haines shared her experience of being a retiree living in a campervan at the Cross-Party Homelessness Inquiry. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701600%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_290816gn20bop_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Lynette Haines shares her experience | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Sixty-nine-year-old woman Lynette Haines shared her experience of being a retiree living in a campervan at the Cross-Party Homelessness Inquiry.
"I shouldn't be 69 years old and living in this," she said, holding up a photo of a 3.3m caravan. "New Zealand retirees have been left on the back foot and I'm one of them."
Haines said she was 60 with a full-time job when the Global Financial Crisis hit and within weeks she was jobless. She could not find another job and decided use her savings to live in a caravan park.
She decided this year that because of her age, she would try and find a permanent home to live in, but she had not had any luck. The homes she found that she could afford on the pension were not suitable for an ageing person or were in neighbourhoods where she would not feel safe.
Single mum Marion (Mazz) Adams, whose plight has been reported on in the Bay of Plenty Times, said not knowing where you were going to go the next day with five kids was hard.
"I can't even begin to explain what that's like. There's no way of knowing what you're going to do tomorrow. No idea how you'll cook your next kai for your kids. Some people have asked why I don't go to Whanganui. Why would I go there if my kids are stable and I have a job?" | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701600&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/a09fd6589d9e6a562ee96663feb7c5aeae581cae2443043c62336dddb47f8d0d.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T10:47:31 | null | 2016-08-27T10:27:04 | All Blacks prop Owen Franks may find himself in hot water after appearing to have his hands in the face of Wallabies lock Kane Douglas during a maul in Saturday's second Bledisloe - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11701127%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/r_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Rugby: Did All Blacks prop try to gouge Aussie? | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Video will play in Play now Don't auto play
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All Blacks prop Owen Franks may find himself in hot water after appearing to have his hands in the face of Wallabies lock Kane Douglas during a maul in Saturday's second Bledisloe Cup test.
In a game full of confrontation, Franks was caught on camera raking Douglas' face while caught upright in a maul early in the game.
The incident was right in front of referee Romain Poite and his assistant referee on the sideline, but it was either missed or not deemed worthy of futher action.
However, the incident was seen and widely shared on social media, with many suggesting the SANZAAR judiciary may have to make a ruling.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11701127&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/762723ba6e4c1dc64c0cfceebca42a8be5020d6293cdba6e91eb58559787658c.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T08:50:04 | null | 2016-08-30T06:39:05 | A domestic abuse charity has condemned the actions of a man who beat his child with a bamboo cane, under the guise of parental discipline. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701988%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_030516NZHNRCOURT6_1024x762.jpg | en | null | Christian man sentenced after caning children with bamboo | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Matiu Workman
A domestic abuse charity has condemned the actions of a man who beat his child with a bamboo cane, under the guise of parental discipline.
The South Canterbury man, who has permanent name suppression, has been sentenced to five months home detention at Timaru District Court.
He was found guilty of two representative charges of assault with a blunt object, after he struck his 13 year old son with a piece of bamboo in October.
The court heard how attack left his son with welts and broken skin, but the man claimed the treatment was permissible under God's law.
However Jill Proudfoot, a spokeswoman for the charity Shine which campaigns against domestic violence, said the man's behaviour has nothing to with religion.
"I don't think this is Christian behaviour at all. I don't it's got anything to do with Christianity. I think it's about patriarchal power."
Meanwhile, a church leader is calling for Christians to show leadership in how it treats children in the wake of the case.
Salvation Army Social Services Secretary Pam Waugh said as a community Christians should be showing the way in how people should be treated.
"We want Christians to stand in solidarity and show example to the community, that we can effectively discipline our children by using a more loving type of method."
Two earlier incidents involving the man's son and his 10-year-old daughter were also mentioned in court.
Defence counsel Jay Lovely told the court that community detention would be the best punishment, as the man had a Bible study one evening per week.
However, this option was declined by Judge Joanna Maze at sentencing.
- Newstalk ZB | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11701988&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/c7ec52d1c1447fadce181fd5566b3dfd512aba8b4d354717dace0a6e2a0f6794.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T20:48:39 | null | 2016-08-28T09:58:06 | Stand-in captain Faf du Plessis scored his fifth Test century before his bowlers ripped through the New Zealand top order to leave South Africa firmly in charge after day two of the - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11701287%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_AP160829023258_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Cricket: Black Caps in big trouble against South Africa | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By David Leggat
Stand-in captain Faf du Plessis scored his fifth Test century before his bowlers ripped through the New Zealand top order to leave South Africa firmly in charge after day two of the second Test at Centurion.
Du Plessis was unbeaten on 112 on Sunday when South Africa declared on 8-481 before reducing New Zealand to 3-38 at the close with superb fast bowling on a wicket that has both sideways movement and variable bounce.
Skipper Kane Williamson is not out on 15 and will carry the hopes of the touring side into the third day, along with Henry Nicholls who is unbeaten on four.
South Africa's opening bowlers, Dale Steyn and Vernon Philander, both returning to the side for this series after injury layoffs, used the conditions superbly and were unlucky not to find more success.
Philander had Martin Guptill (eight) caught at slip by Stiaan van Zyl before Steyn induced an edge from Tom Latham that was caught by wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock.
With plenty of deliveries beating the bat and the scoring rate slow, Ross Taylor (one) showed signs of panic. He took on the arm of the nippy Temba Bavuma at midwicket and was run out to compound the misery for New Zealand.
Du Plessis had earlier shown the way with a patient innings that took 234 balls and was his first Test ton in 17 visits to the crease, a timely return to form as he stands in for regular captain AB de Villiers.
JP Duminy, restored to the team in the absence of De Villiers, missed out on his century, though, falling for 88 caught behind off a wild hook.
Neil Wagner was the pick of the New Zealand bowlers with figures of 5-89 in 39 overs.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11701287&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/b9602351942187c1227c78be4f7eb4af90ddefb4bd6d4f29e538a404384c1ab0.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T00:50:34 | null | 2016-08-30T23:25:58 | A toddler allegedly overdosed on the drug ice after discovering his mother's stash in the family's NSW home. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fworld%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D2%26objectid%3D11702187%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/GettyImages-608983853_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Australian mother charged after toddler found, ate methamphetamine | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | A toddler allegedly overdosed on the drug ice after discovering his mother's stash in the family's NSW home.
The mother of the 21-month-old child will today face court for almost killing the boy and exposing him to the toxic substance.
Police allege the boy was put to sleep in his mother's bedroom while she spent the night in another room of the Koonawarra house on the NSW south coast one night late January.
During the night, the child allegedly came across and consumed a quantity of the drug in the room.
He was found suffering seizures and was taken to Wollongong hospital where he tested positive to having consumed methylamphetamine or ice, police allege.
Following the incident, detectives from the state's Child Abuse Squad searched the south coast home where they located and seized ice, cannabis, and drug paraphernalia.
After a seven-month investigation, the mother has been charged with abandoning a child under seven, causing danger of death, and various drugs charges.
The boy is in the care of NSW Department of Family and Community Services.
The woman is due to appear at Port Kembla Local Court today.
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[] | 2016-08-31T08:50:29 | null | 2016-08-31T07:14:00 | Police are investigating after a mass brawl broke out during a schoolboy rugby match in Feilding last weekend. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11702394%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/GettyImages-55803695_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Schoolboy rugby ends in mass brawl | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Police are investigating after a mass brawl broke out during a schoolboy rugby match in Feilding last weekend.
Up to 50 people were involved in the altercation at an under-15s match between Feilding High School and Levin's Waiopehu College, during which one boy - a spectator - broke his leg, Fairfax reported.
The brawl was reportedly sparked when a bad tackle saw punches thrown by players and spectators run in from the sidelines.
"There was a tackle, arms and legs flying [and it] fell out of the field of play and the kid was knocked," Feilding High School principal Martin O'Grady told Fairfax. "In this case, it was a terrible accident."
Manawatu Rugby Union operations manager Martin Brady was quoted as saying the match was called off after the incident.
"Any match that is called off will go to the judiciary," he said. "Given that it was minors involved, that is all I can say."
Feilding police acting Senior Sergeant Jeff Veale reportedly said they received a call stating 50 teenagers and adfuls were involved in a fight on Feilding High School's rugby field.
"We have spoken to a number of people but still have a number more to speak to. We're still trying to get a full picture of what happened." | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11702394&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/6882247a0bf7864f0bcfec664e74976d69188e706fb2c22342983cda57b9a3d2.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T04:49:01 | null | 2016-08-29T02:37:39 | If you're a bald man, this may make for uncomfortable reading. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Flifestyle%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D6%26objectid%3D11701511%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/bruce2_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Men with hair seen as 'more attractive and successful' | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | If you're a bald man, this may make for uncomfortable reading.
A study reported in the Daily Mail has confirmed that hair loss reduces attractiveness, and bald men were also rated as less successful and approachable.
The research, carried out by Johns Hopkins University in the US, involved asking a group of 122 participants to rate 13 pairs of images.
The photos included 'before and after' pictures of seven men who had undergone hair transplants, and another six pairs of images of balding men whose appearance had barely changed between each shot.
The volunteer group, made up of roughly half men, were then asked to give marks out of 100 for a range of percieved traits, such as attractiveness, successfulness, and approachability.
When to came to the hair transplant group, the men were rated as 3.6 years younger after they had the hair-restoring procedure.
The same group were also judged significantly higher for attractiveness, approachability and level of success.
In an article in the journal Jama Facial Plastic Surgery, the researchers wrote, "Men were perceived as being younger and more attractive by casual observers after undergoing a hair transplant.
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"Participants also rated post-transplant faces as appearing more successful and approachable relative to their pre-transplant counterparts.'
"These aspects have been shown to play a substantial role in both workplace and social success."
Previous studies have also suggested that men who experience hair loss at a young age are less fertile than their thicker-haired counterparts.
However, it's not all bad for baldies. According to research from the University of Pennsylvania, having a shaved head makes adult men appear taller and stronger.
And there may even be health benefits to going bald.
Researchers from the University of Washington found that men who started balding at a young age were less likely to develop prostate cancer later in life.
-nzherald.co.nz | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11701511&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-29T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/fbcde973ad2af54481a54ea251d052db1d2901c5407f16b44971831cef69edc1.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T04:47:12 | null | 2016-08-27T02:47:45 | She's the tiny New Zealand model who is gaining fame for the amount of food she is able to put away in one sitting. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701073%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/SCCZEN_A_091215SPLZISSER1a_1024x768.jpg | en | null | VIDEO: NZ model devours 100 Burger King chicken fries in 11 minutes | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | She's the tiny New Zealand model who is gaining fame for the amount of food she is able to put away in one sitting.
And now Nela Zisser and her impressive extreme eating skills are back, this time chomping down 100 chicken fries from Burger King in just 11 minutes and 33 seconds.
The feat represents a new record for Zisser, who previously took over 16 minutes to eat 100 chicken nuggets. But at 280 calories a box, the 24-year-old managed to consume a total of 3080 calories, without including all the dipping sauces she went through.
With nine chicken fries in each box, Zisser blazes through 11 boxes. However she runs out of sauce after eight boxes, and has to smash the final two on their own - which she was not happy about afterwards.
"I've never actually tried chicken fries before but these were very dry," she says in the video.
"I don't know if they are meant to be that dry, or if the BK I went to overcooked them.
"The dipping sauce definitely did help, but I kind of ran out before the last three boxes, so that was a bit of a challenge."
Zisser, who lives in Auckland, typically posts an extreme eating video online each week.
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Last year, the McDonald's fan shared a video in which she ate 22 Big Macs in less than an hour, consuming a whopping 12,386 calories - more than six times a woman's recommended daily intake.
Earlier this year the eating extraordinaire revealed that instead of starving before a competition she actually indulges in order to make her stomach increase in size.
Amazingly, despite all her eating adventures Zisser still fits into a size six.
Zisser has attempted to explain her scoffing skills in the past, saying on The Morning Show in Australia: "Basically you just need to eat enough the day before to kind of get your stomach stretched, and then you just go into it with a good technique and hope you win."
"[When you're doing a competition] you just have to zone out a little bit and just try to eat it as quickly as possible so you just put yourself into a kind of zone where you're trying to get it down as fast as you can."
Zisser also recently traveled to the US to compete in the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island, which took place on July 4.
The young woman was excited to again take part in the competition, which she first entered in last year and finished in seventh place, having eaten 16 hot dogs.
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[] | 2016-08-28T18:48:32 | null | 2016-08-28T05:07:55 | - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fbusiness%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D3%26objectid%3D11701243%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/Insights-Kiwisaverfees-1200x628_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Interactive: How much does your KiwiSaver cost? | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | "It didn't seem like a big deal, as I only did it weekends. Soon I would start Friday… | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11701243&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/56fb140f5bf61cb7c84736cc043a51d69803a90ed4611c47dac87617d3ec4ac9.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T22:49:34 | null | 2016-08-28T22:46:54 | They may be tasty and convenient, but a new study has shed some light on the high levels of salt found in instant noodles. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Flifestyle%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D6%26objectid%3D11701392%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/noodles_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Salt in instant noodles more than 80 per cent recommended daily intake | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | • The average packet of instant noodles has more salt than two Big Macs. • One packet contains more than 80 per cent of the daily recommended intake of salt. • Noodles sold in Indonesia had the highest salt content per 100 grams.
They may be tasty and convenient, but a new study has shed some light on the high levels of salt found in instant noodles.
Researchers from The George Institute for Global Health surveyed 765 noodle products from 10 different countries, including New Zealand, Ausralia, Fiji, Samoa, India, Costa Rica, South Africa and the UK.
Interestingly, the survey also uncovered how sodium content in instant noodles varied widely between countries. It found noodles sold in Indonesia had the highest salt content per 100 grams, containing 7584 milligrams per 100 grams of product. The organisation said salt content was second highest in Australia.
This was almost 30 times the amount of soduim found in products with the lowest salt content sold in New Zealand, which contained 249 milligrams per 100 grams.
The results found that salt levels in an average packet of instant noodles was more than 80 per cent of the daily recommended maximum, which is 5 grams per day.
Public health nutritionist at The George Institute, Clare Farand, said on Twitter that some of the packets of instant noodles that were studied had more salt than two Big Macs.
The survey showed that Simplee 2 Minute Noodles (chicken flavour) from cut-price European supermarket chain, Aldi, was one of the worst offenders in the salt stakes. Based on the serving size on the pack, it contained more than half a day's worth of salt, 2.67 grams.
However, when experts compared levels based on salt per 100 grams, Maggi Mi Goreng Fusion Soy & Mild Spice was the most salty. This is despite it being ranked one of the lowest for salt content, when based on the label showing salt content per serve.
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Another study, published in the Daily Mail, found some brands of noodles contain as much salt as 12 packets of ready salted chips.
A diet high in salt has been linked to high blood pressure, and an incresed risk of heart attack and stroke.
The New Zealand Ministry of Health says almost one in three Kiwi aduts were obese, while a further 35 per cent were overweight.
The organisation recommends choosing foods that are low in salt, sugar and saturated fats.
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Do or die for intrepid Beatles fan
News nostalgia from 1966: Twelve-year-old Beatles superfan Carol Dryden of Sunderland, England came up with an ingenious scheme to meet the Fab Four. She packaged herself inside a box and arranged to have a friend mail her to them - addressed "to the Beatles, care their fan club, London". Shipping cost $8.47. But Carol only got as far as the railway station, where a clerk noticed the box she was in wobbling back and forth. Inside of it, Carol, overheated and running out of air because she hadn't made any holes in the box, was trying to take off her sweater. Carol confessed, "I hadn't thought about fresh air or food. All I wanted was to see the Beatles. I don't know what I would have done had I really arrived on their doorstep. I suppose I would have fainted." The railroad refunded the freight charge. (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - June 16, 1966)
The posher side of life
Overheard in Britain's poshest supermarket, Waitrose ...
1."Jemima, you'll have to take the rosemary off the focaccia before we feed the ducks, darling ... They can't digest it!"
2."I suppose we could have a coffee. I've just spoken to Susan and she's still doing the ironing and there's nothing worse than being in your own house when the cleaner is still there."
3."While working on the meat and fish counter, I had a couple ask for 'your dry aged sirloin steak'. They asked for two thick slices costing around 16 ($29). I wrapped up the meat and I told them to enjoy ... surprisingly the man responded with "We don't eat meat, we are both vegetarians ... this is for our dog Clifford ... it's his favourite".
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Sting of injustice
Brian writes: "Tauranga Boys College 1969. My mate and I were cycling home against a head wind. We stopped for a breather, resting on the fence at the girls' college. A boys' college teacher stopped and took our names. Next day we were caned for being "Dirty Little Perverts". It didn't matter that it was 4pm and not a female to be seen at the girls' school!"
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[] | 2016-08-28T08:48:16 | null | 2016-08-28T03:05:39 | The sun has warmed many areas and the storm is over, but around 130 Auckland properties remain without hot water today after Friday's overnight gales thrashed Vector's electricity - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701219%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_270608NZHMMPOWER1_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Sun warms Auckland but many still without hot water after storm damages Vector's power lines | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Martin Johnston
The sun has warmed many areas and the storm is over, but around 130 Auckland properties remain without hot water today after Friday's overnight gales thrashed Vector's electricity network.
"Earlier today we had 300 [without hot water]," said a spokeswoman for the lines company, adding that repairs were being done as quickly as possible.
The company hopes to have fixed the hot-water-switching system serving all of the remaining 130 affected customers - mostly on the North Shore - today although some may have to wait until tomorrow.
The spokeswoman said some people may still be without any power because of damage to lines from the street to a property, which are the responsibility of the property owner. She urged people in this situation to contact Vector.
As the storm tore through on Friday night and early Saturday morning, with gusts that exceeded 100km/h in exposed places, trees were blown over and power lines felled, cutting the electricity to thousands of homes and closing roads.
Beach Haven resident Kay Barnes said this afternoon her hot water had been off since the storm and it was not good enough that it was taking so long to repair the system.
"I would think in this day and age it wouldn't be so Third World."
Many people, meanwhile, had the opportunity to get outside and make some vitamin D in their skin today as the sun shone on much of the country and temperatures crept up to the mid-teens. The West Coast was the exception.
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But from tomorrow it's back to rain and showers for much of the upper North Island as a low swings through headed southeast. And many mountain areas will get snow at times this week, showing that winter has plenty of bite left yet, despite September 1 - this Thursday - being widely considered the first day of spring.
The MetService is predicting a ridge of high pressure will spread over the country on Tuesday and Wednesday and this could bring blue skies to the North Island skifields.
But the ridge makes way for a cold front to sweep over the South Island late on Thursday and on Friday.
The forecast:
Auckland
Tomorrow
Cloudy with morning rain.15C
Tuesday
Showers easing in the morning. 16C
Hamilton
Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy. 16C
Tuesday
Becoming fine in the morning. 16C
Wellington
Tomorrow
Fine with high cloud.15C
Tuesday
Cloudy periods with the chance of a morning shower.13C
Christchurch
Tomorrow
Mostly fine. Drizzle develops in the evening.18C
Tuesday
Cloudy periods with patchy morning drizzle.14C
Dunedin
Tomorrow
A few showers developing late morning.14C
Tuesday
Cloudy periods with the odd shower. 12C
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[] | 2016-08-31T08:50:31 | null | 2016-08-31T06:27:24 | Almost 100 people are now on the waiting list for gender-reassignment surgery, but they face waiting 50 years for the life-changing procedure under Ministry of Health guidelines. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11702389%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_181214HOSMCUNI03_1024x768.jpg | en | null | 'It's absurd': A possible 50-year wait for transgender surgery | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Ben Hill
Almost 100 people are now on the waiting list for gender-reassignment surgery, but they face waiting 50 years for the life-changing procedure under Ministry of Health guidelines.
There are 71 people waiting for male to female operations, and 17 on the waitlist for female to male.
Public funding pays for three male-to-female and one female-to-male surgeries every two years, and they have to be performed overseas as there is no one in New Zealand who is able to carry out the procedures.
Jennifer Shields is in the process of getting onto the waiting list for gender reassignment surgery, and said the prospect of waiting half a century is "ridiculous".
"It's absurd, at this rate I wouldn't get the surgery until I was 73.
"I know so many people who aren't even bothering to get on [the list] because there's no point at this rate.
"To even get on the list you have to appointments with a psychiatrist and a psychologist, which pretty much have to come out of your own pocket. It's hundreds and hundreds of dollars, just to get on this list which is at such a slow rate now.
"It's really discouraging, it's just a disappointment."
Shields said when the rates were established in 2003 it may have catered to demand, but this was not the case now.
"With the increase in acceptance and more people coming out, three every two years might have been all right back then but there's so much more that needs to happen now."
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Rainbow Youth spokeswoman Toni Duder echoed Shields' calls for the Ministry of Health to fund more surgeries.
"Through the conversations we've been having as a society, people are more aware of it.
"Numbers are rising in surgery but also in mental health services. There's always been the numbers of people with gender issues, but now people are less likely to hide it and are more likely to do something about it.
"[Surgery] is not always the first step, but it's important to have the option."
Duder said Rainbow Youth has had an increase in young gender diverse people going to the organisation for support.
Ministry of Health acting chief medical officer Dr Andrew Simpson said funding for gender reassignment surgery is funded through the High Cost Treatment Pool, with male to female surgeries costing about $35,000-$40,000 and female to male costing as much as $180,000.
He said the number of surgeries will be increased for later this year and into next year.
"Four male to female and one female to male overseas surgeries have been initiated for 2016/17. There will be catch up surgeries once the new system has successfully bedded down, to fulfil the commitment to funding four surgeries every two years."
Since the retirement of the plastic surgeon on the gender reassignment surgery team in 2014, the ministry has been referring people overseas for male to female surgery.
"Female to male surgery is highly specialised surgery and has always been carried out overseas," Simpson said.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11702389&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/3acbcac155bfbf2e717b78139161d4af1911b78ea7b02fa3f440896d8840785d.json |
[] | 2016-08-29T20:49:30 | null | 2016-08-29T19:25:55 | Gene Wilder, the frizzy-haired actor who brought his deft comedic touch to such unforgettable roles as the neurotic accountant in The Producers and the deranged animator of Young - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fentertainment%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1501119%26objectid%3D11701659%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/A_170805splWONKA_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Willy Wonka star Gene Wilder dies at 83 | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Gene Wilder, the frizzy-haired actor who brought his deft comedic touch to such unforgettable roles as the neurotic accountant in The Producers and the deranged animator of Young Frankenstein, has died. He was 83.
Wilder's nephew said that the actor and writer died late Sunday at his home in Stamford, Connecticut, from complications from Alzheimer's disease.
Jordan Walker-Pearlman said in a statement that Wilder was diagnosed with the disease three years ago, but kept the condition private so as not to disappoint fans.
"He simply couldn't bear the idea of one less smile in the world," Walker-Pearlman said.
Wilder started his acting career on the stage, but millions knew him from his work in the movies, especially his collaborations with Mel Brooks on The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.
The last film - with Wilder playing a California-born descendant of the mad scientist, insisting that his name is pronounced "Frahn-ken-SHTEEN" - was co-written by Brooks and Wilder.
"One of the truly great talents of our time," Mel Brooks tweeted. "He blessed every film we did with his magic & he blessed me with his friendship."
With his unkempt hair and big, buggy eyes, Wilder was a master at playing panicked characters caught up in schemes that only a madman such as Brooks could devise, whether reviving a monster in Young Frankenstein or bilking Broadway in The Producers. Brooks would call him "God's perfect prey, the victim in all of us."
But he also knew how to keep it cool as the boozy gunslinger in Blazing Saddles or the charming candy man in the children's favorite Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. His craziest role: the therapist having an affair with a sheep in Woody Allen's Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex.
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He was close friends with Richard Pryor and their contrasting personas - Wilder uptight, Pryor loose - were ideal for comedy. They co-starred in four films: Silver Streak, Stir Crazy, See No Evil, Hear No Evil and Another You. And they created several memorable scenes, particularly when Pryor provided Wilder with directions on how to "act black" as they tried to avoid police in Silver Streak.
In 1968, Wilder received an Oscar nomination for his work in Brooks' The Producers. He played the introverted Leo Bloom, an accountant who discovers the liberating joys of greed and corruption as he and Max Bialystock (Zero Mostel) conceive a Broadway flop titled Springtime For Hitler and plan to flee with the money raised for the show's production.
Matthew Broderick played Wilder's role in the 2001 Broadway stage revival of the show.
Though they collaborated on film, Wilder and Brooks met through the theater. Wilder was in a play with Brooks' then-future wife, Anne Bancroft, who introduced the pair backstage in 1963.
Wilder, a Milwaukee native, was born Jerome Silberman on June 11, 1935. His father was a Russian emigre, his mother was of Polish descent. When he was 6, Wilder's mother suffered a heart attack that left her a semi-invalid. He soon began improvising comedy skits to entertain her, the first indication of his future career.
He started taking acting classes at age 12 and continued performing and taking lesson through college. In 1961, Wilder became a member of Lee Strasberg's prestigious Actor's Studio in Manhattan.
That same year, he made both his off-Broadway and Broadway debuts. He won the Clarence Derwent Award, given to promising newcomers, for the Broadway work in Graham Greene's comedy The Complaisant Lover.
He used his new name, Gene Wilder, for the off-Broadway and Broadway roles. He lifted the first name from the character Eugene Gant in Thomas Wolfe's "Look Back, Homeward Angel," while the last name was clipped from playwright Thornton Wilder. A key break came when he co-starred with Bancroft in Bertolt Brecht's "Mother Courage," and met Brooks, her future husband.
"I was having trouble with one little section of the play, and he gave me tips on how to act. He said, 'That's a song and dance. He's proselytizing about communism. Just skip over it, sing and dance over it, and get on to the good stuff.' And he was right," Wilder later explained.
Before starring in The Producers, he had a small role as the hostage of gangsters in the 1967 classic Bonnie and Clyde. He peaked in the mid-1970s with the twin Brooks hits Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.
He went on to write several screenplays and direct several films. In 1982, while making the generally forgettable Hanky-Panky, he fell in love with co-star Gilda Radner. They were married in 1984, and co-starred in two Wilder-penned films: The Lady in Red and Haunted Honeymoon.
After Radner died of ovarian cancer in 1989, Wilder spent much of his time after promoting cancer research. He opened a support facility for cancer patients called Gilda's Place. In 1991, he testified before Congress about the need for increased testing for cancer.
Wilder is survived by his wife, Karen, whom he married in 1991.
Tributes quickly started flooding Twitter after news of his death spread.
I need to rewatch Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory now #GeneWilder #LastRT — Ian (@WhiskyWithWater) August 29, 2016
Putting on a movie with Gene Wilder was always a guaranteed good time. Always a smile on my face. Thank you Gene. — Bill Slane (@bill_slane) August 29, 2016
NOT GENE WILDER. NO. NO. I REFUSE. — ☼ cat ☾ (@caterina__a) August 29, 2016
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[] | 2016-08-31T04:50:22 | null | 2016-08-31T03:03:56 | Victims of crime are being encouraged to fight back in an effort to stop the increasing level of burglaries and violent crime. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11702312%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_HBT1503046_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Sensible Sentencing Trust: Fight back against crime | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Victims of crime are being encouraged to fight back in an effort to stop the increasing level of burglaries and violent crime.
The Sensible Sentencing Trust says there needs to be a counter movement to stop the onslaught of crime caused by a politically correct criminal friendly mentality.
SST Founder, Garth McVicar said it was now patently obvious that the PC, offender friendly attitude to offenders was a dismal failure and the danger to the public was unacceptable.
"Our communities are experiencing an increasing level of burglary and violence and those paid to protect us are failing us dismally."
"I think the Police do a great job but the Government has failed us through weak legislation; the Judges are failing us through pathetic sentences that fail to deter offenders or hold them to account."
McVicar said he had noted recently that victims were starting to fight back.
"In a recent attempted burglary in Napier the shopkeepers fought back and chased the wannabe thieves away, the second time that had happened in the same premises in recent times."
"SST is saying either the Government steps up and gives the Police the resources and tools to deal with crime and directs the Courts to dish out appropriate sentences or face a backlash from a frustrated and angry public."
"Present legislation is not protecting law-abiding members of our communities; SST believes public safety must be the paramount purpose of all legislation and if the Government does not have the courage to do what needs to be done SST will encourage victims to fight back."
McVicar said New Zealand needs a counter-culture movement to oppose the present criminal centred, offender friendly system that has evolved over recent years.
A police spokesperson said while it's important the public feels safe, they don't support any suggestion that people take up arms.
New Zealand Police is urging people to call them in the first instance when facing a threat to their safety.
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[] | 2016-08-28T20:48:45 | null | 2016-08-28T19:29:05 | Just as George Gregan shouted four more years boys as the Wallabies side knocked New Zealand out of the 2003 World Cup, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has declared he does not plan - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11701309%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/160827ABsvAusJC1997_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Steve Hansen says Wallabies won't win Bledisloe Cup before 2020 | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Just as George Gregan shouted "four more years boys" as the Wallabies side knocked New Zealand out of the 2003 World Cup, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has declared he does not plan to lose grip of the Bledisloe Cup until he steps away at the end of 2019.
Having secured the trophy for a remarkable 14th straight year with a 29-9 win in Wellington last Saturday, Hansen said it is inevitable the Wallabies will win the cup back one day, but he doesn't plan for that to happen for another three years.
"I thought about it at the start of the process, what it would feel like, and didn't like the idea of it, and I mentioned it to a few people and they didn't like the idea of it either, that's why they played as hard as they played," Hansen said.
"It means a lot to us, but one day it's inevitable someone's going to lose it for sure, I'm just hoping it's not on my watch.
"Along the line somewhere we'll get beaten and we've just got to cop that and take our lessons, understand where we went wrong and go and improve them.
"It's sport, people get beaten. There's a winner and a loser all the time.
"At the moment we're on a bit of a role and things are going good for us. We've got to keep striving to be better, otherwise someone will come along and take it off us."
Hansen expressed concern about the state of Australian rugby as it struggles to hold footing with the dominant football codes, rugby league and Aussie rules.
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"Rugby is an important game, it's a lot more important than just us, we need them to be playing well and getting people to go along and watch them in Australia," Hansen said.
"It's a tough market over there because you've got some other sports claiming part of the market.
"We want them to go well.
"Australian rugby is competing with other sports that might just be ahead of them at the moment, from a fan point of view.
"We want a strong southern hemisphere base for the game, we want our closest neighbours to be strong.
"They'll come right though, I'm confident of that.
"They've certainly got the players to be a very good side."
Wallabies vice-captain Michael Hooper, 24, can't even remember when Australia held the trophy back in 2002.
"So much has happened between now and then, I want to be part of making one myself and making one with a great group of guys but we fell short this year," Hooper said.
"There's another opportunity down the track where we'll grab that."
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[] | 2016-08-31T02:50:18 | null | 2016-08-31T00:58:08 | Miranda Kerr had one thing to say to Orlando Bloom about his nude paddleboarding session: What were you thinking? - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fentertainment%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1501119%26objectid%3D11702247%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_150213NZHGBKERR6_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Miranda Kerr on ex Orlando Bloom's naked paddleboarding snaps: 'What were you thinking?' | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Miranda Kerr had one thing to say to Orlando Bloom about his nude paddleboarding session: "What were you thinking?"
The 33-year-old model told KIIS FM's Kyle and Jackie O that Bloom, who she divorced in 2013, gave her a heads up that the naked photos were going to be released.
"Oh my god, he text me and he was like, 'Um, I'm really embarrassed. Some photos are coming out. Just thought I should let you know'," Kerr said.
"And I was like, 'Hmmmm ... right, what were you thinking? Seriously, what were you thinking?'"
In case you've been living under a rock, the Lord of the Rings actor was snapped in the nude earlier this month as he was swimming and paddleboarding in Italy with his girlfriend, Katy Perry.
At first only the censored photos were released but it only took a few days for the uncensored versions to leak on the internet.
Kerr was on the KIIS FM radio show to promote a new range of Bonds swimwear which will be released on September 5.
The model joked that she'll be sending her ex-husband a few pairs of bathers so that he can cover up on the beach in future.
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Continuing on the theme of men and their private parts, Kyle Sandilands asked Kerr if her current boyfriend, Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel, wears "budgie smugglers".
"I won't because it's more of a parrot smuggler," Kyle said.
"Is that what Evan's problem is, there's not enough smuggling going on?"
Cue awkward silence ...
"Um ... I'm just going to leave that one," Kerr said.
"Let's just say the board shorts fit him better. There's more space in the board shorts."
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:02 | null | 2016-08-26T06:52:51 | Is Auckland mayoral candidate John Palino trying to tell us something weird or profound? - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11700921%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/SCCZEN_A_290216NZHMCPALINO01_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Auckland mayoral candidate John Palino billboard lost in translation? | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Is Auckland mayoral candidate John Palino trying to tell us something weird or profound?
Or is his billboard, in Chinese, just lost in translation?
Is this real? "Not afraid of divine opponents but a mayor like a pig. Choose wisely..." (Not a verbatim translation) pic.twitter.com/SlFigrMIvd — Raymond Huo (@RaymondHuo) August 25, 2016
The image of the Auckland businessman's billboard was shared today on social media by Chinese lawyer and Labour MP Raymond Huo, who questioned the slogan.
"Is this real?" Huo tweeted, with the translation: "Not afraid of divine opponents but a mayor like a pig. Choose wisely ... "
Huo said a person had sent the photo to him on Chinese messaging service WeChat, but he was unsure of where it came from.
Chinese speaking data journalist Keith Ng wrote that a more verbatim translation was: ""Not afraid of a god-like opponent, most afraid of choosing a pig-like mayor. Make a smart choice; vote mayor, vote John Palino."
Mandarin Times editor David Soh told the Herald that calling a dud team member a 'pig' wasn't uncommon in Chinese.
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He said the reference to being god-like was a bit arrogant and not unlike Clint Eastwood's "go ahead, make my day" challenge in Dirty Harry.
Soh said the writing was "not excellent", but not completely absurd.
More verbatim translation: "Not afraid of a god-like opponent, most afraid of choosing a pig-like mayor.." https://t.co/Iy0bsNdXSG — Keith Ng (@keith_ng) August 26, 2016
Palino disagreed with both versions of the translation, and asked the Herald to send him photos of the billboards so he could confirm what they said.
He later said the sign in question was "not out anywhere" and he questioned how Raymond had obtained a picture of it.
"I am doing signs with funny slogans. In the Chinese community this can be considered funny and not offensive. But it's not one that I would use. I have always been respectful of all other candidates."
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[] | 2016-08-29T18:49:34 | null | 2016-08-29T08:03:22 | A reformed meth addict believes most people don't realise just how prevalent the drug is. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701617%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_290816NZHDSMETH2_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Meth is everywhere, says reformed addict Haydee Richards | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | By Amelia Wade
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A reformed meth addict believes most people don't realise just how prevalent the drug is.
"It's everywhere," Haydee Richards says.
Richards bravely sharing her story about her spiral of addiction to the highly destructive drug comes as experts say resources are being stretched too thinly with some clinics in Auckland being "inundated" by people needing help.
The Tauranga mother of two began using in her late 20s about 12 years ago and at the start thought she was in control.
But her life quickly spun out of control as the addiction took hold - she was forced to leave her part-time job because she was always late, developed a gambling problem and even turned to dealing meth so she could afford her habit.
She said it ruined her life.
"I feel like I lost my whole self. It destroys you. I was a really empty person - I had no soul.
"That's what I lived for in the end. It was a vicious cycle of hunting down drugs so I could just feel okay, not even good."
Executive director of the Addiction Practitioners' Association, Sue Paton, said by coming forward Richards had helped to change the common idea of who a meth addict is - likely someone of a lower socio-economic standing with a connection to gangs.
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Paton said meth addiction didn't burden one gender over the other or destroy lives in just one class of society - it was a problem which stretched across the strata. "And as the problem grows, our resources are being stretched more thinly even though addiction practitioners say the only way to fix the issue is to cut off demand for the drug by helping those dependant on it."
Paton said although police were doing a great job at shutting down local manufacturers and stopping huge imports at the border, as long as there was still a demand people would find a way to get the destructive drug into New Zealand.
Treatment centres needed more beds to increase their capacity and a greater emphasis needed to be put on early addiction detection by general practitioners and at services like Family Planning, she said.
"Unless you reduce demand, someone's going to find a way of getting truckloads of meth into the country.
"What we know for our services that people are waiting for three or four months, but if you don't strike while the iron's hot when people are motivated to go into treatment you've lost that window of opportunity."
Paton said meth addiction also didn't seem to strike one gender over another but said clinics in Auckland had recently been inundated by people dependant on the drug.
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] | 2016-08-29T06:49:10 | null | 2016-08-29T05:55:53 | About 30 brawling school students burst into a KFC and threw chairs at each other with some receiving injuries bad enough to draw blood. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11701596%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_030912mm32bop_1024x763.jpg | en | null | Mass brawl: 30 students throw chairs inside KFC | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | About 30 brawling school students burst into a KFC and threw chairs at each other with some receiving injuries bad enough to draw blood.
There was a number of calls to police shortly after 5pm today when a large group of students started fighting inside the Mangere East KFC on Massey Rd.
A KFC employee, who did not wish to be named, said about 30 students from what she believed to be Southern Cross Campus and De La Salle College burst into the restaurant.
"It was a really big fight between school students, they came down to our store and started punching a guy. They just started smashing him.
"They just came in, they picked up chairs and everything."
She said the students were boys and girls, and looked to be under-16. Some appeared to be injured, and were bleeding and covering their faces with their hands, she said.
A large police presence quickly swarmed the area, she said.
Some students were taken away in police cars.
"The police are taking statements from all of the people around here."
A police spokeswoman said multiple calls were made to police about students fighting. More details would be provided later, she said.
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[] | 2016-08-26T18:50:54 | null | 2016-08-26T08:44:00 | One exchange in Steven Adams' homecoming press conference captured all that has changed since the hulking and hirsute basketballer first left these shores. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11700957%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/a81acae98bd9157f76db00a77d5a1c018042c765_1024x761.jpg | en | null | Kris Shannon: Awesome Adams on the boil, bro | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Oklahoma City Thunder’s star Kiwi centre is working on another tasty NBA recipe.
One exchange in Steven Adams' homecoming press conference captured all that has changed since the hulking and hirsute basketballer first left these shores.
Amid the questions about the departure of former teammate Kevin Durant and the success of sister Valerie, a television personality asked whether Adams would be so gracious as to appear in her upcoming cook book.
There was nothing particularly revelatory about the query - any athlete with mainstream appeal is subject to the weird and wonderful when microphones are placed in front of their face. It was the reaction that was indicative of the 2.13m (7ft) Adams' ever-growing stature.
The Oklahoma City Thunder centre, as gregarious and affable as always throughout the 15 minutes he spent with local media, struggled initially to find a response, turning to his right and the looming presence of agent Darren Matsubara.
Which was when the request was not necessarily denied but certainly postponed. "I'll think about it," Adams eventually uttered, as a way of moving to the next topic.
The 23-year-old may still sound and act like a prototypical Kiwi - and nothing about him suggests it's an act - but a laid-back giant who ends every other sentence with "bro" is becoming much more au fait with the spectacle of American sport.
Adams is now comfortable in a world of high-powered agents and frivolous invitations. A world where press conferences resemble a circus and where the basketball court is but one element of his everyday existence.
It's still, naturally, the most important element. No one would question Adams is driven entirely by what happens on the hardwood; the rest is merely an unavoidable part of the equation. But his standing became unavoidable with every dunk thrown down in last season's playoffs, with every glowing reference in the most respected of basketball circles. Adams is now a star.
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Not that, after a breakout third year in the NBA, he's about to attend film premieres and sip from champagne flutes.
"I'm just sticking with the process, bro," he says while sitting in the rather unglamorous location of a North Shore gym. "It ain't like I've accomplished anything. We didn't win a championship or anything like that."
It's true: last season ended not with a title but with playoff heartbreak, powerless as his Oklahoma City squandered a 3-1 lead against the Golden State Warriors and left to watch as his conquerors did likewise against the triumphant Cleveland Cavaliers, a series after which one Warrior insisted the defeated Thunder were the best team in the playoffs.
But accomplishing nothing? There's that Kiwi modesty. Adams in the post-season announced himself as one of the best centres in the NBA, earning plaudits for his finishing around the rim, his relentless rebounding and, of course, his Adams apples.
He was widely-regarded as the Thunder's third-most valuable player and that lofty ranking could lift a notch when the new season tips off in two months, given Durant's stunning decision to join forces with the Warriors.
For the rest of the league, that move transformed the record-breaking Golden State into an apparently unstoppable juggernaut. And for Adams, it intensified his importance to the Thunder, who proceeded to lock up Russell Westbrook but lost the fearsome one-two offensive punch he formed with his fellow All Star.
Quizzed on what would be different, however, Adams shrugged. "The biggest thing is probably no Kevin. That's pretty much it, bro. And then we just figure out what the coach wants from there.
"The thing with the Thunder, bro, is that there's no like senior guy. Obviously Russ is captain and stuff like that, but we try to keep it equal. Everyone's open and we have open discussion, because everyone has good ideas. So as long as there's that feeling, and everyone can talk about their situation and problems, that'll be the safest bet, to rely on that more than just, 'these two guys know what to do'."
Adams appeared increasingly adept and assured last season.
Always defensively sound, more and more he thrived at the opposite end, particularly when Westbrook picked out his imposing presence, and the pair's relationship was reportedly one factor that saw the spurned point guard sign a contract extension once Durant took his talents to the Bay Area.
And Westbrook's retention will surely raise the probability of Adams re-committing to the team who selected him with the 12th pick in the 2013 draft, while also amplifying the Thunder's desire to keep another member of their young core.
Adams' contract was deemed off-limits by Matsubara, who counts the Kiwi among a double-digit NBA client list, but one fact never needed to be spoken: Adams will soon be remunerated like no other New Zealand athlete - potentially as much as $30 million a year. Yet neither an upcoming payday nor a Durant-sized hole will see Adams drastically adjust his role. Although the centre - boasting a grand total of zero three-pointers in three seasons - did joke that coach Billy Donovan might be receptive to a few extra attempts from beyond the arc.
"I'll keep doing the same stuff. It isn't up to me," he says. "It's the coach's job to put us in the best position to succeed, not only individually but as a team. I'm just waiting for his word so I can shoot some threes."
While long-range proficiency is one box Adams is unlikely to tick, the rest of his game is ascendant. Across 18 games in the Thunder's ultimately unsuccessful post-season, he averaged 10.1 points on 61 per cent shooting while grabbing 9.5 rebounds. All numbers were improvements on Adams' career averages, shining when the lights were at their brightest.
"Playoffs are just a whole new level," Adams says. "You have to be 100 per cent focused as a team the whole time, which is very hard to do - be all on the same page. Why we lost, it came down to two possessions out of like 400 or whatever."
The dagger blow of Durant's shift west is far from fatal but the damage is severe. Plenty will change come in late October, though any alterations for Adams will be barely a ripple compared to the metamorphosis he has undergone in recent years. After all, while waiting to assess the fall-out, Adams has a recipe to work on.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11700957&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/abbb36a940846cde51aeb341151dd05a1cd00c520ce016280602f6432e0844a0.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T18:50:21 | null | 2016-08-30T17:57:11 | A New Zealand tourist plummeted four storeys to his death following a night of drinking with friends in Thailand. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11702028%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/chillax-resortcopy_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Kiwi dies after four-storey fall from Bangkok balcony | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | A New Zealand tourist plummeted four storeys to his death following a night of drinking with friends in Thailand.
The body of Dunedin man Ross Anthony Mobbs, 30, was found by hotel workers on the terrace of the Chillax Resort, a five-store building in Bangkok's Phra Nakon district, near the popular backpacker centre Khao San Rd.
"There was nothing we could do, " Deputy investigator Pol Capt Utai Wangtan told Thai media. "He was already dead."
Wangtan said the incident had been reported about 11.50pm on Monday (early Tuesday, NZT).
"Mr Mobbs had been drinking with three of his friends in room 420 on the fourth floor," Pol Capt Utai told Manager Online.
He called it a night and decided to return to own room, 422.
But instead of using the door, Mr Mobbs climbed over the railing of a balcony. Mr Mobbs lost grip and was no longer able to pull himself up.
Police are now trying to reconstruct the events based on Mr Mobbs' friend's testimonies. A thorough medical examination has been scheduled to confirm the cause of death. The New Zealand Embassy has been notified of the accident.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11702028&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/3c6b00d3ac5beb0768dd9aeb5ba2024b4abcc382b441cd9490d68561db6d2cc0.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T00:48:11 | null | 2016-08-27T22:56:59 | The Australian Rugby Union will make an official complaint to World Rugby in a dramatic aftermath to Australia's 14th straight Bledisloe Cup defeat. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11701172%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/Cheika_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Bledisloe Cup: ARU to make official complaint over referee Romain Poite | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Video will play in Play now Don't auto play
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The Australian Rugby Union will make an official complaint to World Rugby in a dramatic aftermath to Australia's 14th straight Bledisloe Cup defeat.
Cheika suggested referees have predetermined ideas about his players and was left fuming by the refereeing performance of Romain Poite in Wellington as Wallabies skipper Stephen Moore struggled to get communication from the official.
The ARU will make an official complaint to World Rugby's integrity unit over a meeting between the Poite and All Blacks coach Steve Hansen before the Test, without their knowledge or invitation.
Under World Rugby rules, coaches are not allowed to meet with referees before games unless their opposition is given notice and the chance to also attend.
The Wallabies will allege Hansen met Poite without telling them, which would breach the law 15.4.2 which reads: "Any meeting with the referee involving participating Unions before any International Match, may only take place if a representative of both Unions involved in the Match is present, unless one of the Unions, having been offered the opportunity to attend a meeting with the referee elects not to do so, in which case the meeting may proceed with a representative of only one participating Union present."
The Wallabies refused to comment on the situation on Saturday night.
"I was bitterly disappointed to be honest, I'm on record with the referees' boss Alain Rolland about the treatment to our captain and to our players by Romain Poite and also by Nigel Owens over this last year," Cheika said after his side's 29-9 loss.
"I'm not quite sure why, but there was a time there in the game, in a break in play, where the national captain of Australia was asking the referee, 'When might be an opportunity for me to talk to you?' And he just absolutely ignored him.
"He's got the whistle, I understand, but there's a place where that guy, the captain, has an opportunity to speak to the referee.
"And the referee may not like the captain personally, that might be his prerogative, but he has to afford him that opportunity if he's affording it to his opponents.
"I don't know if it's subconscious or not, but it's there, it's got to be dealt with because that can't be going on.
"I don't know if they've got predetermined positions on our players, I asked Alain Rolland, I saw him last week in Sydney, and he said 'No, that's a surprise to me if that is'.
"But it's pretty blatant to anyone listening to the ref's ears."
- news.com.au | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11701172&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/f4871f517758f8172c55f958452b9ecaecec7685ab4faaa5070d3c2b8de68e39.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T00:50:23 | null | 2016-08-30T23:34:55 | Burglaries are the main reason behind an increase in reported crime in New Zealand over the last year. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fnz%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D1%26objectid%3D11702194%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_A_0606NZHPMBURGLARY3_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Crime up, stats show burglaries to blame | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Burglaries are the main reason behind an increase in reported crime in New Zealand over the last year.
The official crime statistics for the year ending July 2016 were released today showing 11,171 more people were victims of offending than the year before.
The increase equate to a 2.3 per cent rise in crime.
Police Minister Judith Collins said more than three quarters of the increase could be attributed to burglaries.
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Nationally, burglaries were up by 11.9 per cent from last year.
Auckland City was the only police district where burglaries numbers dropped.
The area had 10 per cent less burglaries than the 2014/15 year.
"There is no doubt in my mind that police are taking this increase in the burglary rate very seriously," Collins said.
The Herald revealed on Monday that as of this week police will attend every single household burglary.
Furthermore, they had raised house burglaries from a volume crime - encompassing general property theft - to a priority offence.
"These changes show that police recognise the significant impact that burglary has on individual, families and communities, and that they are committed to reducing this type of crime and increasing resolution rates," said Collins today.
In March, the Herald's Hitting Home series revealed that 164 burglaries went unsolved each day in the year to December 3 - a resolution rate of just 9.3 per cent.
- NZ Herald | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11702194&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/face31fc26fa27c952bb655921c810b9d752fcd75f1386153633130fcfad0c9e.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:06:29 | null | 2016-08-25T23:26:04 | Stratford District mayor Neil Volzke doesn't want to know what you have paid for your house, nor does he want you to know what he paid for his. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fbusiness%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D3%26objectid%3D11700694%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201635/280616SPLmttaranaki_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Trade Me data grab hits a snag in Stratford | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Provided by NZX
Stratford District mayor Neil Volzke doesn't want to know what you have paid for your house, nor does he want you to know what he paid for his.
An attempt by Trade Me to collect all property sales data in the country hit a snag in the Taranaki district when the mayor and the majority of his councillors ruled such detail was no one else's business.
Sixty-one councils around New Zealand said yes before Stratford - with it's population just over 9000 - said no.
The availability of the information was debated in Tuesday's Policy and Services meeting at Stratford District Council following a request from Trade Me for all rating and sales information.
Director of corporate services, Mark Weidenbohm, told councillors he felt the decision to release sales data to Trade Me was an ethical one which needed to made by elected members rather than council staff.
A letter from Brendon Wright, commercial manager for Trade Me, was included in the agenda, and Wright was also at the meeting to answer any questions.
In his letter, Wright said Trade Me wanted the property and sales data in order to provide to customers as part of a yet to be released new service on the Trade Me Property website.
"The purchase of a property is a private agreement between two people, it should not be anyone else's business." Startford mayor Neil Volzke
Weidenbohm told councillors Stratford was one of only six councils to have not agreed to provide the information to Trade Me. He said both South Taranaki District Council and New Plymouth District Council had already agreed .
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Councillor Graham Kelly asked why - given the majority of councils were on board - Stratford District Council shouldn't.
Wright responded saying 97 per cent of councils had already signed up.
Mayor Neil Volzke said he was not in favour of selling sales data to a commercial operator and moved that council reject the request.
"The purchase of a property is a private agreement between two people, it should not be anyone else's business."
Councillors then voted 9 to 1 supporting the mayor. The one opposing vote was from councillor Kelly.
Speaking after the meeting, councillor Kelly said he would have liked the decision to be put off for a month.
"I voted against the decision to refuse Trade Me's request, in part because I am relying on the integrity of the 61 councils who have already agreed to sell this data."
Councillor Kelly said elected members would have had more time to consider the decision if the decision been adjourned.
"I don't feel were were well informed, we didn't have all the information at the table at that meeting.
"Everyone is on Trade Me, it is a huge selling tool and people want to be able to see sales information on property. Especially when buyers might not be in the region but further afield or even overseas."
Councillor Kelly had some reservations about selling the data however. "Obviously the director of corporate services did which is why he brought it to us, and that is why I wanted more time to consider the topic."
It will be available to anyone, whether they are interested in purchasing the property, or simply want to see what a friend, neighbour, colleague or even ex-partner has paid for their house, by one click of the mouse. Stratford mayor Neil Volzke
Trade Me spokesman Paul Ford said the company was "surprised and a bit disappointed," by the decision.
"We think providing New Zealanders with transparent, easy and open access to property data is a good thing."
The Stratford decision will not affect the coming changes to the website however he said.
"We have data and rating valuation from a raft of councils onsite already. We'd love to have Stratford's in there too, but the success of our product is not contingent on this data being there, comprising roughly 0.2 per cent of the national data set."
Ford said the company was also "still optimistic" it could find a way to include Stratford's data.
Stratford ratepayers were missing out by not having their information included, he said.
"Not just ratepayers and property owners, but also anyone interested in buying or investing in the district."
Ford said Trade Me were not asking for access to any data which contained personal information and therefore publishing the data would not be a breach of privacy.
He said the information was already provided to two other third parties.
Director of corporate services, Mark Weidenbohm, said the council did make this specific sales information available to one other party, rather than two. "[But the figures] are not then made freely available to the general public".
Weidenbohm said the contract was being renegotiated, "in light of Tuesday's decision by elected members".
Mayor Neil Volzke said he was pleased the decision was brought to elected members.
"When the director of corporate services raised his concern, I agreed with his stance and thought it appropriate it was discussed at a council meeting".
Volzke said many people "go to great lengths to protect their privacy, and I feel the details of how much you paid for your home should be private".
He tested his stance in what he terms "the morning tea test".
"I asked a group of people at morning tea to tell me what they had paid for their house. No-one did. Everyone present said it was none of my business, and I agree. It isn't anyone else's business."
The purchase of a house or other property or land is, says Volzke, "for most people the single largest purchase they will make in their lifetime, and there is no reason for other people to be privy to the financial details of that purchase. The only people who need to know are the buyer and the seller".
In his letter to the council, Brendon Wright said the information was already available to other customers.
Ford said this was correct but the way the information was then made available to the general public was different.
"The way TradeMe want to use the information means it will be available to anyone, whether they are interested in purchasing the property, or simply want to see what a friend, neighbour, colleague or even ex-partner has paid for their house, by one click of the mouse," Volzke said.
He believed the council decided in the best interests of ratepayers.
"I do not believe it is council's role to make sales information as public as this request wanted it to be." | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11700694&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/4290a514d1ab10c20d9aeefea32af69772ea948718b62d0b4d421c94175cab12.json |
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] | 2016-08-28T00:48:05 | null | 2016-08-28T00:08:57 | All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has denied meeting referee Romain Poite before last night's 29-9 victory over Australia which wrapped up the Bledisloe Cup for another year and left Wallabies - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Fsport%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D4%26objectid%3D11701192%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/SCCZEN_160804SteveHansen_08_1024x768.jpg | en | null | All Blacks: Steve Hansen denies meeting with referee | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Video will play in Play now Don't auto play
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All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has denied meeting referee Romain Poite before last night's 29-9 victory over Australia which wrapped up the Bledisloe Cup for another year and left Wallabies counterpart Michael Cheika fuming about perceived injustices from the match officials.
Cheika accused Hansen of meeting Frenchman Poite during the week. The latest World Rugby regulations allow for pre-test meetings with the referee, but the opposition coach must also be notified and allowed to attend.
But Hansen, who joked this morning that he was "shattered" by Cheika's accusation, said the meeting simply didn't happen.
"It's quite sad that that's come out because it's not true," he said. "Unless you [mean I said], 'gidday Romain' in the morning because he stayed here at this hotel. I did have a meeting with [assistant referee] Jaco Peyper this week and talked to him at his request with Crono [All Blacks forwards coach Mike Cron] about some of the stuff that he had seen in our game.
"I'm a firm believer that we're here to support the referees. It's a difficult game to ref so why wouldn't you have a meeting, but I certainly didn't have a meeting with Romain Poite. We don't meet the ref, we haven't for 18 to 24 months because it's just a waste of time."
Asked where he thought Cheika, who was angry at Poite's performance in the test at Westpac Stadium, and particularly at his alleged refusal to engage with Wallabies skipper Stephen Moore, got the information, Hansen said: "I'm not sure, you'd have to ask Mr Cheika."
Asked if he was "upset"at the allegation, Hansen said: "Oh, terribly. Terribly. Shattered. We've got to be able to talk about something better than that, surely."
Another issue which may upset Cheika further is the fact that prop Owen Franks has escaped a citing from Sanzaar after footage appeared showing his hand coming into contact with lock Kane Douglas's face in a maul. Cheika suggested it was an obvious foul play incident.
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"I've seen the footage and I agree with the independent person who said there is nothing to answer for," Hansen said. "You've got to be really really careful until you see all the views. Social media, I think, were the people who alerted everyone to it and they certainly don't get all the views.
"There's a process and that process has been followed.
"In the same game you can go to two or three lineouts where they're driving and the same thing happened. It's an unfortunate byproduct, I think, of mauling, because the only way you can get there is by clambering over the top and then that creates a response.
"People try to pull them out of the way and the only thing they can use is the head area. We'll look at that and try to ensure we don't go to that area because it creates a problem but if there's no case to answer there's no case to answer."
The test was notable for the aggravation between the two teams, but Hansen said there was little in it.
"There's a fine line between being in the zone and being too much in it or not enough in it.
"I think at times people might have been overly keen but it was all push and shove ... there's nothing really in it." | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11701192&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-28T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/dfd3f2440f9edd2ef79371d604ae8235b281c785c4c6f37b1cce6264365ceeae.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T06:50:49 | null | 2016-08-30T20:49:11 | Divorcees have taken to an online forum to reveal some of the red flags that signalled their marriage was over. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Flifestyle%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D6%26objectid%3D11702079%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/divorce_1024x768.jpg | en | null | Divorcees reveal signs that their marriage was doomed | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | Divorcees have taken to an online forum to reveal some of the red flags that signalled their marriage was over.
Hundreds of Reddit users joined the thread, which included tales of frequent arguments and lies, a lack of communication, and even a man who ignored his wife as soon as the wedding papers were signed.
"I got married at the courthouse downtown, one woman wrote. "Immediately after signing the papers and being pronounced married, we walked outside to leave. My new husband spent the next hour and a half talking to his buddy and texting while I walked behind them. They then dropped me off at home and left. It didn't last long."
Another user said its not about what you disagree on, it's how you disagree.
"There's no such thing as two people perfect for each other, and how you approach the friction is what either strengthens or eats away at a relationship," they wrote.
"When you disagree, do you discuss the issue of the person? Is it, 'I want sushi, but you want pizza', or is it, 'You always want sushi, I never get pizza.'"
Other users said the age-old adage about never going to bed on an argument was particularly true, and many admitted that unresolved arguments played a key role in the relationship breakdown.
"Disagreements, arguments, and fights went unresolved," one person commented. "And she liked to go for passive aggressive digs instead of resolutions."
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Another user admitted her marriage was doomed because she was afraid of her partner.
"He had a short temper and was extremely controlling and possessive," she wrote.
"I realised how similar our relationship was to that of my parents and grandparents-my dad is also very short-tempered and selfish and had a habit of belittling my mom for almost everything..."
Another user said they could tell at the wedding that the relationship wasn't going to last.
"I was the best man at my brother's wedding, they wrote. "I was standing beside him at the altar, looking at his bride. During their vows she couldn't look him in the eye for more than a second. I knew then that she wasn't really in love. One year later they were divorced."
One commenter vented with a long list of marriage woes, including religious differences, a partner that isolated him from friends and family.
"Before you get into a long-term relationship or marriage, be sure that you know how to stand up for yourself," he wrote. "Know your boundaries, emotional and physical, and be prepared to walk away earlier rather than later."
Ouch. | http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11702079&ref=rss | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.nzherald.co.nz/9a418d9f282cdf87ab2bc6e8c1914f855002ad4ebb498124fb6559fef3114229.json |
[] | 2016-08-28T22:48:55 | null | 2016-08-28T21:28:57 | They can range from mildly uncomfortable to completely debilitating, and most people have experienced them at some point in their lives. - New Zealand Herald | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nzherald.co.nz%2Flifestyle%2Fnews%2Farticle.cfm%3Fc_id%3D6%26objectid%3D11701350%26ref%3Drss.json | http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/201636/headachemain_1024x768.jpg | en | null | How to get rid of a headache in two minutes | null | null | www.nzherald.co.nz | They can range from mildly uncomfortable to completely debilitating, and most people have experienced them at some point in their lives.
But one man thinks he's got the answer for curing a headache, pronto.
Business consultant Kamil K Wawrzyszko has shot to fame on YouTube with his bizarre trick for getting rid of a headache in as little as two minutes.
In the video, which was originally posed in 2012 but has gone viral over the past week, Kamil cautions while he's not a doctor, he has helped numerous people with headaches and sleep problems.
He starts by asking viewers three simple questions: "Where is your headache? What colour is it? What shape is it?"
He asks viewers to visualise this, before asking the questions four more times.
"By now it should have gone," he says. "If it didn't, you may need to watch this a few times; in most cases it works."
Responses to the video, which has racked up more than 1.7 million views, were mixed.
Some viewers had success with the technique, with one even calling Kamil "a wizard", while another said it only worked for 30 seconds, before the headache came back.
In a separate video, Kamil explains more about the technique, claiming it works because "the more you look at things, the more they disappear."
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