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RNZ News
9 hours ago
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Rugby: Final Ferns farewell before World Cup defence
The theme of the Black Ferns World Cup campaign is to 'be brave.' Coach Alan Bunting embodied this notion during their farewell at Manurewa Intermediate today, belting out a rendition of Dua Lipa's Levitating . His performance captured the energy of the goodbye perfectly, as the Ferns boogied away with their young fans before departing for their Rugby World Cup defence in England. Black Ferns (from left) Chryss Viliko, Tanya Kalounivale, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, Jorja Miller and Braxton Sorenson McGee at today's farewell. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi Ferns fever ran absolutely rampant in South Auckland, as a deafening reception greeted the squad. Bunting said it was special to see the students so inspired by the Black Ferns. "I know that every one of these ladies here had someone to look up to and I know that for you to be her, you had to see her. These connections are vital to the Black Ferns heartbeat and we will take that with us." Black Ferns fever ran rampant at Manurewa Intermediate on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi Following formalities was a Q+A with members of the school's champion girls sevens team. Asked who inspired her on her rugby journey, flanker Jorja Miller responded "Probably Richie McCaw," which drew a bit of a groan from the audience, before she continued "and Portia Woodman", as the crowd erupted in cheers. "Do you ever get scared during a game?" prop Chryss Viliko was asked. "Of course, but you overcome that and find the joy in it." Manurewa Intermediate student asks Black Ferns a question during their World Cup farewell. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi The fitting final question went to prop Tanya Kalounivale: "What do you want all the kids who love to play rugby to know?" "Enjoy the little moments." A dance party then broke out with players, staff and students rocking out to Justin Bieber, Whitney Houston and Beyonce. But the Ferns know the serious stuff is just around the corner. "It's a bit daunting but I feel we have done the hard yards to get to this position, we are prepared for what's to and we have the support of our nation and that's all that matters," Kalounivale said. "We are all we have over there." Coach Alan Bunting addresses students at Manurewa Intermediate. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi It marks a debut tournament for fellow prop Viliko. "When I think about it I get emotional, I think about my family and the people I carry with me and who have supported me on my journey." She said it won't be just her whanau she carries to the United Kingdom. "We stand on the shoulders of the wahine toa who have played before us, we wouldn't be here without them." Manurewa Intermediate students in full voice as they farewell the Black Ferns ahead of their Rugby World Cup campaign. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi As for what 'being brave' looks like come World Cup time? "Putting our hand up, giving it a go, and playing with freedom." The quest to go back to back begins. Manurewa Intermediate pupils were excited to see the players on Wednesday. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scoop
10 hours ago
- Scoop
Exporter Confidence Holds Strong Despite Trade Tensions, According To Export NZ DHL Export Survey
The majority (two-thirds) of New Zealand exporters have increased or maintained their export levels over the previous 12 months Concerns about an ongoing international trade war have increased, but exporters are looking to diversify and mitigate the effects of possible future tariffs Auckland, New Zealand, 13 August 2025: Despite rising global trade tensions and looming tariff changes, New Zealand exporters remain optimistic and resilient, with two-thirds (79%) maintaining or growing their export volumes over the past year, according to the 2025 ExportNZ DHL Export Barometer. The annual survey, which tracks exporter sentiment and trends, reveals that 59% of Kiwi exporters expect to increase their exports in the coming 12 months, even as concerns over trade wars and proposed tariffs intensify. Selina Deadman, Vice President, Commercial at DHL Express New Zealand said, 'It's encouraging to see that the majority of New Zealand exporters have continued to ship internationally over the past year. International trade has faced increased scrutiny due to upcoming barriers, it's a positive indication that exporters are optimistic about cross-border trade, and it will be interesting to see how these expectations evolve in 2026. This also reflects the confidence that DHL Express has in globalisation and its importance in economic growth.' Recent trade policies enacted by the USA have dominated headlines this year. When this survey was completed, New Zealand was at the baseline 10% tariff level and the elimination of the 'de minimis' was scheduled for 2027. This resulted in 53% of survey respondents remaining relatively focused on the US market through 2026. However, now that New Zealand's reciprocal tariff has increased to 15% and the elimination of the 'de minimis' has been brought forward to August 2025, the rest of the year will serve as a test to that exporter confidence. Advertisement - scroll to continue reading Executive Director of ExportNZ Joshua Tan said exporters who may be affected by proposed tariffs have sought to diversify by entering other markets. 'This year's survey results show strongly that Kiwi businesses are considering new markets outside their traditional, with the likes of the United Kingdom (41%) and Japan (27%) both seeing an increase of 4% in exporter interest. In the case of the UK, this shift is likely influenced by the New Zealand-UK Free Trade Agreement, which came into effect in mid-2023 and is starting to deliver outcomes'. Exporters identified the largest barriers to exporting as the cost and availability of transport and logistics (49%), as well as the high cost of doing business in New Zealand (31%). However, the most notable shift from last year was a sharp rise in concern over an escalating trade war, cited by 27% of respondents. 'Increased concern around trade wars becoming a barrier was expected, with a 15% rise from last year. Concerns over high tariffs due to a lack of trade agreements also saw a 7% increase,' said Tan. Exporters remain divided on the level of external support they were willing to accept, with a quarter (25%) of respondents saying they didn't require any assistance from NZTE in overseas markets. Meanwhile, 22% indicated they would like more help, with 20% seeking support for R&D and another 20% wanting access to market research. In this year's survey, exporters voiced strong support (32%) for 'More Free-Trade Agreements with new partners', alongside 'Support for attending trade shows' (32%) as the most desired forms of government assistance to help boost export activity. The full 2025 ExportNZ DHL Barometer Report will be released in late August, following an online webinar on Wednesday, 20th August, hosted by DHL and ExportNZ. Speakers Selina Deadman and Joshua Tan will discuss the key findings of the report and provide exporters with advice on how to reduce their exporting costs. Further information on the upcoming webinar can be found on DHL Discover. 2022 Export Barometer Report 2023 Export Barometer Report 2024 Export Barometer Report About the ExportNZ DHL Export Barometer A joint initiative between ExportNZ and DHL, a total of 333 New Zealand exporters were surveyed for the 2025 ExportNZ DHL Export Barometer. The ExportNZ DHL Export Barometer is an initiative aimed at analysing export confidence in New Zealand and identifying export trends. It is based on nationwide research, examining the business outlook of exporters, highlighting changes in overseas market demand, and providing insights into the factors impacting New Zealand's export trade. The research was conducted between 01 June and 30 June 2025. The increase in participation was accounted for mainly by an upsurge in the number of responses from the Auckland region. The number of responses from Canterbury remained unchanged, but the number from the Wellington region fell. There was also an increase in the number of sole-traders and small businesses participating. As in previous years, the respondents were most likely to have been in business for more than 20 years, but there was also an uptick in the proportion of those who had been in business for 10 years or less. DHL – The logistics company for the world DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. 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RNZ News
10 hours ago
- RNZ News
NZ Warriors star Kurt Capewell suffers delayed concussion after returning against Bulldogs
NZ Warriors v St George-Illawarra Dragons 8pm Friday, 15 August Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ Sport Kurt Capewell reflects on defeat to Canterbury Bulldogs. Photo: NZ Warriors star Kurt Capewell has suffered a case of delayed concussion that has forced him out of their crucial NRL clash with St George-Illawarra Dragons on Friday. The Queensland second-rower was sent from the field for a head injury assessment during the second half against Canterbury Bulldogs last Saturday, but passed the check and was allowed back after a 15-minute stand-down. Capewell duly re-entered the contest with five minutes remaining, but was subsequently re-assessed and ruled out against the Dragons. "I think the biggest thing for that scenario is you do the assessment and they pass, then those symptoms raise their head the next day or the week after," coach Andrew Webster said. "I've heard of players get delayed concussions. I don't think anyone has a crystal ball as a process and our medical team do a great job off that. "He passed and, if anything, we're like let's do the right thing by Kurt this week and make sure he's OK." While it's not ideal that a player can suffer a head knock, pass a check and return to the game, and then present with symptoms afterwards, it illustrates that the process is not foolproof, because each concussion case is different. "Six-day turnaround… we had a look at him the next day and the day after, and we wanted to give him time," Webster said. "That's all it was. "I think our medical team did a great job." Capewell will be replaced in the starting line-up by teenage sensation Leka Halasima, but his absence further erodes the Warriors depth. With utility Te Maire Martin also sitting out the encounter with concussion, Webster has no real back cover on his bench. Halfback Martin lasted just 23 minutes, before reeling from a tackle, and he was ruled out almost immediately he arrived at the sideline. "He had the wobbly boot, but he knew what was going on straight away," Webster said. "Everyone saw he was in a rush to get back in the defence. "Ask any boxer, if you don't take the standing eight count in those scenarios and take your time to get to your feet, you can lose your legs a bit. "He was frustrated, because he couldn't remember everything. He was in a rush and had the wobbly boot, but that's no reason not to go through the proper protocols and he's obviously not playing." Normally, without Martin, Capewell could slip into centre, where he made his State of Origin debut for the Maroons, and the backline rotate around that. On Saturday, when Martin left, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad shifted to the halves and Capewell into the midfield. Without Capewell, his team may have to turn to Halasima, who apparently has the ability to play in the midfield and probably covered there during Capewell's HIA. Halasima himself had to leave moments after Martin for a head check, but passed and returned to play the entire second half with no apparent ill effects. Warriors: 1. Taine Tuaupiki, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Adam Pompey, 4. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 7. Tanah Boyd, 8. James Fisher-Harris, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Jackson Ford, 11. Leka Halasima, 12. Marata Niukore, 13. Erin Clark Interchange: 14. Sam Healey, 15. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, 16. Demetric Vaimauga, 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith Reserves: 18. Freddy Lussick, 20. Ed Kosi, 21. Tom Ale, 22. Kayliss Fatialofa, 25. Bunty Afoa Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
