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The Independent
15-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Mea culpa: Showboating
Greta Thunberg's trip to Israel might have ended in an unorthodox (for her) flight home, but it started on a boat. She was inbound on an aid mission organised by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which few think was ever intended to complete its delivery. The story wasn't straightforward and we added to the confusion by describing the vessel carrying Greta as a flotilla. As Iain Boyd puts it, one boat doth not a flotilla make. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition started in 2010 as a group of ships aiming to break an Israeli naval blockade on Gaza. They've kept the name all these years, but they happened to send just one boat this time. The activists shouldn't bear the blame for the confusion over their title. We could have named the group correctly and made it clear to readers that there was only one boat involved. Drinking it in: The stylish poet and author Joelle Taylor made our Pride list this year, so we dedicated part of her paragraph to a flattering account of her appearance. Eventually. At first, we said she wears sharp tweed suits and has perfectly quaffed hair. Quaffed, referring to having drunk something, usually alcoholic, makes no sense here. We meant coiffed, as we later amended it. Nuclear error: An editorial confused Three Mile Island, site of a 1979 nuclear accident, with Six Mile Bottom, a hamlet near Cambridge. Pile-on: We said 'Jason Isaacs has thrown his support onto Tom Felton' after the latter Harry Potter actor was criticised for his comments on JK Rowling's transphobic views. One usually throws one's support behind someone, to back them up when they are faced with difficulty. However, throwing support onto someone sounds like it would only add to their burden. Two for one: Regarding a development in the world of football, we said, 'the new Club World Cup will quickly become a bi-annual tournament.' How often will that be, then? The Independent 's style guide advises against using bi-annual, along with bi-monthly and bi-weekly, due to confusion over the frequency they are intended to describe. It's advised that we instead write out what we mean except in the case of something happening every other year, where we can use biennial. Thanks to Philip Nalpanis for pulling us up on this one. If I had to guess how often we make this mistake, I might say twice a week. Oval and out: Philip also noticed a strange bit of wordplay in a picture caption on our story about Elon Musk conceding that he went too far when he, er, accused the president of being a paedophile. We ran a photo of Musk and Donald Trump's parting embrace in the Oval Office (astonishingly, taken barely a fortnight ago) with the caption: 'Just like starting oval.' I've said before that the best puns bring together two related ideas in a play on a recognisable phrase. This pun does that, but it's still not very good. It's also been said before that we who write this column are guilty of the very things we criticise.
NZ Autocar
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
LR Discovery celebrates 35 years with Tempest Edition
Land Rover's Discovery line-up is refreshed for 2025. The headline act is the new Tempest Edition, the most upmarket Discovery offered yet. Thirty-five years in the making, the Tempest brings a mix of luxury design, premium materials, and rugged versatility. Tempest was the codename for the second-generation Discovery's development programme in 1998. Now revived for this new edition, it signals a move upmarket with a new identity. A distinguishing feature is the Petra Copper Gloss roof. There is also copper detailing on the grille, wing vents, lower bumper inserts and Discovery badging. The 22-inch alloy wheels feature matching copper-tinted lacquer. Narvik Gloss Black is available as a roof colour option for those wanting a stealthier look. The cabin features Ebony Windsor leather upholstery, Shadow Aluminium trim, and Tempest badging on the puddle lamps, B-pillars, and treadplates. This vehicle takes aim at active families who don't want to compromise on comfort or capability. Ben Montgomery, General Manager of Jaguar Land Rover New Zealand, said the Tempest edition is ideal for Kiwis. He said: 'It's luxurious, beautifully finished, and ready for anything. It's a vehicle that really speaks to the way Kiwi families live: active, adventurous and always on the go.' Beyond the Tempest, the full Discovery range has been updated to include three models for the New Zealand market: D250 Dynamic SE – $148,900 D350 Dynamic HSE – $164,900 D350 Tempest Edition – $184,900 All variants now benefit from enhanced specification and equipment levels. In line with this, Land Rover has introduced three new accessory packs. The Beach Days pack includes a collapsible boot organiser, tailgate and side window sunshades, all-weather mats, and a roof rack for kayaks and surfboards. For longer sorties, the Road Trip pack adds seatback organisers, a centre armrest cooler, an electric cool bag, roof cross bars and a roof box. All are designed to keep journeys calm and clutter-free. And thirdly, the Snow Days pack ensures winter-ready versatility, with ski/snowboard carriers, rubber loadspace protection, mudflaps, and a snow traction system. These join existing favourites like the For Dogs pack – featuring a portable rinse system, pet carrier, water bowl and quilted boot liner. There's also the Biking Adventures pack with rubber floor mats, side steps, and both roof- and tow-mounted bike carriers. Discovery's off-road credentials remain and all models offer a 3500kg braked towing capacity. Systems like Terrain Response 2, Advanced Tow Assist, and All Terrain Progress Control ensure drivers can tackle tricky situations with confidence. And with a wading depth of up to 900mm, rivers and flooded roads should not prove an obstacle. Joelle Taylor, Head of Discovery Strategy, Product and Services said: 'Discovery is the perfect choice for those who enjoy spontaneous adventures with the whole family. With its vast, versatile, seven-seat interior and exceptional capability, I know we will reach our destination in comfort and with everything we need.'
