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NZ Herald
2 hours ago
- NZ Herald
Coldplay concert affair exposes privacy struggles in digital age
Details of their personal and professional lives have spread across social media like wildfire after footage of the two ducking for cover went viral. Privacy lawyer Kathryn Dalziel told The Front Page that society has changed, we're all carrying recording devices and there are CCTV cameras everywhere. 'So, the question is whether they have a reasonable expectation of privacy and whether the publication of facts about them would be offensive to a reasonable person. 'Quite frankly, standing at a concert swaying along to Coldplay probably doesn't meet the legal tests of a privacy interest in this and what's happened. 'Even though they might have made a bad moral judgment, they weren't breaking the law; they weren't doing anything that our Government says is wrong. They were just being people and they're being judged by people. What do we do about that? I'm not 100% sure the law is the best place to do that,' she said. Legally, there isn't too much that can be done, Dalziel said, but morally as a society, we can do better. 'If that couple had been involved in an accident or something really bad happened to them that had nothing to do with their relationship, then there may have been some privacy interests. If they hadn't been having an affair, they had the right of defamation. Arguably, some of the doxxing they're receiving could amount to harassment, particularly if the media is camped outside their house,' she said. It's not the first time people have gone from complete unknowns to internet sensations. One of the early examples of this type of public internet shaming was the 2013 story of Justine Sacco. She boarded a flight from New York to South Africa. Beforehand, she posted to her 170 followers a tweet that read: 'Going to Africa. Hope I don't get Aids. Just kidding. I'm white!' She turned off her phone and when she landed 11 hours later, her life had been destroyed. Her name was trending worldwide, she'd lost her job, she was being spoken about on the news and people were tracking her flight online. Dalziel referenced Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, published in 1813. 'For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbours, and laugh at them in our turn? 'In the case of Pride and Prejudice, they dined with four and 20 families. It was a village. Now, we are a global village where millions, billions of people are doing, behaving in exactly the same way as in Jane Austen's village. 'We are human animals. We want to belong to a club. The club's weighing in. And so we join the club because we want to be seen as part of it. People get senses of belonging, participating, and commenting regardless of the outcome on the other person,' she said. Listen to the full episode to hear more about the legalities of leaving your house and being captured on candid camera. The Front Page is a daily news podcast from the New Zealand Herald, available to listen to every weekday from 5am. The podcast is presented by Chelsea Daniels, an Auckland-based journalist with a background in world news and crime/justice reporting who joined NZME in 2016. You can follow the podcast at iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Inside the Historic Homes of Famous Authors That Are Open to the Public
It is said that 'each house has a story to tell.' One can know a lot about another person by visiting their house. Today, we have curated a list for literature lovers. Your dreams will finally come true- you can visit some of the legendary authors' houses and get a glimpse of the life they lived and what shaped their stories. Let's get into it and know some interesting info on our famous writers: Jane Austen's House Museum This is a 17th century cottage located in Chawton, Hampshire, which was home to Jane Austen from 1809 to 1817. This is the place where she wrote her six major novels: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion, Mansfield Park, Emma, and Northanger Abbey. After her death, this house became apartments and a workman's club until 1949 but was then restored by the Jane Austen Society into a museum. Literature lovers get a glimpse of her daily life with the tiny writing table, her jewellery, and her manuscripts. Monk's House This house is located in East Sussex, England, and was originally a timber framed cottage, later purchased by Virginia Woolf in 1919. This was the place where Virginia wrote key works including Mrs Dalloway, a widely loved novel. The interior walls of the cottage display painted tiles and murals made by Vanessa Bell, her sister, and one bedroom has a tile inscribed 'VW from VB 1930.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Crypto CFDs May Suit Your Portfolio IC Markets Learn More Undo This is a must visit place for all literary geeks. Rabindranath Tagore's Ancestral Home This haveli is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, and was the ancestral home of the renowned writer Rabindranath Tagore. It has now been converted into a cultural museum where they showcase the Tagore family archives, artworks, personal belongings, and items reflecting rich Bengali culture. Visitors can also see the rooms and courtyards where Rabindranath Tagore wrote most of his famous poems and music, and drew inspiration for his reformist thought. Ghalib ki Haveli This haveli is located in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, and was the home of the 19th century Urdu‑Persian poet Mirza Ghalib. He lived and composed his poetry here, and after his death the building was greatly damaged but the Delhi government restored it in 2000. Today, if you visit it, you will find handwritten poems, portraits, a bust, and architectural designs of the 19th century. Shakespeare's Birthplace Everyone knows William Shakespeare—he was a playwright famous for works such as Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Othello, which continue to be reinterpreted today. His birthplace residence is located in Stratford‑upon‑Avon, England, and is a 16th century half-timbered house. Here you will find the Falcon Inn chair, considered Shakespeare's favourite, and exhibits displaying his books. Brontë Parsonage Museum This house was owned by Patrick Brontë and became home to Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë in 1820. The Brontë Society converted this house into a museum, which now houses the world's largest collection of Brontë relics. Here one can see the dining room where the sisters wrote some of their most famous novels, Charlotte's bedroom, and Emily's study. Visitors can also look at the imaginative miniature books the Brontës made as children. R.K. Narayan's House Visitors can also visit the home of Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Narayan in Mysuru, Karnataka. He spent many years writing in this two-story building—this is the place where he wrote Malgudi Days and his other famous works. In 2016, this home was converted into a museum, where one can see his manuscripts and personal items, giving readers a glimpse into his life.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Novel celebration for Jane Austen's 250th anniversary
Jane Austen is perhaps one of the most famous writers of all time. She was born 250 years ago, but today her legacy lives on as novels like Pride and Prejudice are adapted by by the world of entertainment, and fans flock to her home in the UK countryside. The small and picturesque village of Chawton in the south of England is the home to an international literary sensation. (AP Video by Jez Fielder) Solve the daily Crossword
Associated Press
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Novel celebration for Jane Austen's 250th anniversary
Jane Austen is perhaps one of the most famous writers of all time. She was born 250 years ago, but today her legacy lives on as novels like Pride and Prejudice are adapted by by the world of entertainment, and fans flock to her home in the UK countryside. The small and picturesque village of Chawton in the south of England is the home to an international literary sensation. (AP Video by Jez Fielder)
Herald Sun
2 days ago
- Herald Sun
Best bathhouses in Byron Bay for your 2025 vacay
Byron Bay has long been a magnet for lycra-clad and kale-loving tourists, earning its crown as Australia's wellness capital with a steady flow of yoga studios, green smoothies and crystal healers. But in recent years a steamy new obsession has been bubbling to the surface. These days, it feels like there are more bathhouses in the NSW coastal hotspot than in a Jane Austen novel - and each one has its own distinct personality. Whether you're after something stylish, social or sanative, there's a soak in Byron with your name on it. Here's the lowdown. Navia Scandi chic at Navia. Inspired by the owners' travels through Scandinavia, Navia offers a chilled but sophisticated bathhouse experience. With a background in sports science, Patrick Dusting is a strong advocate for the physiological benefits of hot and cold therapy, while his partner Lucia Wilkinson brings her love of art to life through the bathhouse's thoughtful design. Originally from Melbourne, the duo has infused the space with industrial-meets-rustic charm — think polished concrete floors, exposed piping and arched glass doors. Conveniently located in the same building as boutique hotel Basq House in the centre of Byron Bay, Navia also draws inspiration from Löyly Helsinki's black timber sauna in Finland, evoking a cosy, cave-like feel. The below-ground bathhouse also has a steam room, a magnesium pool and two cold plunges — one so cold it can form a sheet of ice — alongside a lounge area complete with a tea and water station. To preserve a sense of serenity, entry is limited to just 14 guests at a time. Find out more here Comma Sun-dappled spaces at Comma. Located just out of town in the creative hub that is Byron's Arts and Industry Estate, Comma strikes a balance between stylish and funky, even earning a commendation in the 2025 Dulux Colour Awards for its bold hues. Originally opened in 2017, it relocated to a new space across the road in 2024. Guests are welcomed upstairs with a tote containing a robe, towel and sliders before moving through the vibrant lounge and change area into the bathhouse. Begin the experience with a salt scrub, before moving into the traditional Finnish hot rock sauna and dousing yourself under the two pail showers. This is the Byron bathhouse which offers the greatest connection to nature. The two magnesium plunge pools, ranging from 8°C to 40°C sit on a terrace where you can watch trees rustling in the breeze and listen to birdsong. Inside, the hammam also has a skylight where you can watch clouds drift by. Though just three kilometres from town, Comma feels worlds away — a soulful pause, just as its name suggests. Find out more here The Banya Palm Beach vibes at The Banya. The most social of Byron's bathhouse offerings, The Banya is a lively space that blends old-world Russian banya traditions and cool Palm Springs vibes, with a green and white-tile chequered lap pool, swaying palm trees and cacti on the roof. Located at the rear of a 1920s brick building that originally housed a bank, The Banya opened in Mullumbimby's main street (around 20 minutes' drive from Byron Bay) in 2022. The magnesium pool, which reaches temperatures of up to 30°C in winter, sits beside two hot spas and a cold plunge that can dip to a bracing 6°, or rise to a more tolerable 15°C on hot summer days. Then there's a steam room and wood-fired sauna with two pail buckets in between. Folding glass doors open from the bathhouse to a restaurant, ideal for a long lunch after the bathhouse experience. You can also book a moonlight soak at a discounted price from 8pm to 9pm Monday to Thursday, when the space is lit by festoon lights. Find out more here The Byron Bathhouse The Byron Bathhouse takes a thoroughly scientific approach to healing. A sanctuary of modern healing, The Byron Bathhouse opened at landmark integrated medical centre The Health Lodge in late 2024. The concept was a longtime dream of the centre's founder, naturopath Reine DuBois, who previously transformed the property from a rundown backpacker hostel into a low-toxin wellness hub and retreat that mixes science and natural therapies. Created in consultation with building biologist Dr Nicole Bijlsma and with permission from Bundjalung elders, the bathhouse features a chlorine-free filtered magnesium mineral pool heated to 28°C, plus three Clearlight infrared saunas set at 50°C, 60°C and 70°C, two cold plunges and full-body red light therapy booths. As it's located on the main road into Byron from the south, there's a bit of traffic noise, but it's drowned out by the sounds of bubble jets when you are in the spa. For an experience that's as magical as it is medicinal, ask about booking a private sound bath experience at night when the bathhouse is illuminated by different coloured lights. Find out more here The writer was a guest of the bathhouses. Originally published as Best bathhouses in Byron Bay
