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Summary 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite tragically died after participating in a private “run it straight” game with friends, prompting Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to call it an "absolute tragedy." Luxon emphasized that while the Government cannot ban such online trends, it serves as a reminder for individuals to take personal responsibility regarding their activities. He urged adults, sports influencers, and celebrities driving these trends to reflect on their impact. Full Article

Summary In July 2020, 7-year-old Gerrard-Junior Raunga Williams-Bogileka tragically drowned at Whanganui’s Splash Centre during a family outing, highlighting the alarming speed at which children can drown even with lifeguards present. Coroner Robin Kay emphasized this incident as a "stark reminder" of the dangers in seemingly safe environments. In response, the Whanganui District Council, which owns and operates the pool, has increased lifeguard presence and is considering implementing AI technology to enhance safety measures and...

The family of Ryan Satterthwaite is warning about the dangers of the "run it straight" challenge, a social media trend involving high-speed collisions, after Ryan died from head injuries sustained during the activity. They described his death as an accident waiting to happen and criticized the promotion of the challenge as a sport, urging prominent rugby figures to denounce it. Ryan, who underwent emergency surgery but could not be saved, was remembered by his uncle...

An Auckland stadium has decided not to host the final event of the controversial new collision sport "run it straight," due to significant safety concerns raised during the trials held at Trusts Arena. The trials, organized by the Australian-based Runit Championship League, featured a $200,000 cash prize for the winner. Trusts Arena’s general manager of community engagement, Lynette Adams, noted that while the trials were conducted, no contract was signed for the final event, which...

SummaryAmid rising coffee prices, consumers are encouraged to switch from costly espressos to more affordable filter coffees, which are gaining popularity for their better profit margins and customer value in cafes. Top Auckland chef Al Brown emphasizes that modern filter coffee, often dismissed as inferior, offers a sophisticated alternative appealing to younger coffee drinkers. He urges coffee lovers to overcome snobbery associated with different brews, highlighting that filter coffee can be a cost-effective choice without...

A woman named Natalia Merrin conspired with her brother, William James Merrin, to facilitate his escape from prison following their grandmother's death. In a bizarre twist, she "catfished" a deceased person's Facebook page, replacing it with their grandmother's photo. During a phone conversation, the siblings indicated they had no intention of attending the funeral in Minginui, Bay of Plenty, as William planned to meet his partner instead; he has since been jailed for his involvement...