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RNZ News
29 minutes ago
- RNZ News
Two Dunedin club rugby players suspended after secretly filming and posting intimate videos of student
Two Dunedin club rugby players have been suspended after both admitted to secretly filming and posting an intimate video of a female student. File photo. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Two Dunedin club rugby players have been suspended after both admitted to secretly filming and posting an intimate video of a female student. Green Island RFC division 2 player Thomas Ryan, 24, has pleaded guilty to two charges of making an intimate visual recording and posting the video without consent. Court documents revealed he covertly filmed himself and the woman during a sex act during the early hours of 8 June. The pair had met up "after a few alcoholic drinks" before going back to Ryan's home. He then shared the five-second video to more than 30 people on the Green Island club's social media group chat, with the caption "up the battlers". "Users of the group were able to duplicate or save the video and further distribute it," the court summary of facts said. The other player, Oliver Bugden, 23, has pleaded guilty to identical charges after court documents showed the woman was later filmed when she was asleep. "[Ryan's] flat mate viewed the defendant's Snapchat video, arrived home and entered the defendant's bedroom with another associate from the rugby team. "The flat mate, walked to the victim's side of the bed, pulled the covers from her and filmed her naked breast and underwear before posting it on the same team Snapchat group." The woman, whose identity is suppressed, was alerted to the incident after the partner of one of the group members filmed the Snapchat video and sent it to associates who recognised her. Ryan is due to reappear in the Dunedin District Court on 30 October, with Bugden set to reappear on 11 November. In a social media post, Green Island Rugby Club confirmed both players had been stood down for the rest of the season. "We want to make it absolutely clear that the behaviour reported is completely unacceptable. Our thoughts are firmly with the victim and their whānau during what is undoubtedly a deeply distressing time." "In both cases, we are co-operating fully with the appropriate authorities and will support any process necessary to ensure accountability and care. We acknowledge the disappointment and concern this incident has caused our community." Before the pair's suspension, the coach of the division 2 team, nicknamed the "Battlers", Stu Turner said the pair would play in this weekend's semi-final match against Harbour. As reported by the Otago Daily Times , Turner described Ryan as "a good dude". "I think [he's] pretty upset with everything that's going on and [he's] going to be getting punished enough as it is ... [stopping him from playing] would just be adding further punishment, I think," he said. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) community rugby general manager Steve Lancaster said the behaviour of both players was "completely unacceptable". "Everyone deserves respect, safety, and freedom from abuse. In rugby we believe we have an opportunity to take a stance and be part of the solution," he said. "We extend our thoughts to those impacted, acknowledging that incidents of this nature can have deeply distressing effects on individuals and whānau alike. "Our rugby community expects its members to uphold the highest standards of conduct, both on and off the field." The governing body would be working with the Otago Rugby Football Union and the club to ensure this would not happen again, Lancaster said. Last year, Green Island RFC was awarded NZR's Club of the Year. If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111.
RNZ News
34 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Bookmarks with Milly Mitchell-Anyon
books music about 1 hour ago Milly Mitchell-Anyon is a rising voice in Aotearoa's arts scene - she's held exhibitions at Sarjeant Gallery, Puke Ariki, and Dunedin Public Art Gallery. She's just launched 'Flaming Star' a genre-bending show which reimagines the Wild West through queer and Indigenous lenses. She shares her book, music, film and podcast picks with Jesse.
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Immigration numbers a third higher than promised despite Anthony Albanese vow to cap overseas student numbers
Immigration levels are a third higher than Labor promised before the election despite moves to cap international student numbers. In the year to May, 447,620 migrants moved to Australia on a permanent and long-term basis, with this period covering the federal election. This was 33.6 per cent higher than the 335,000 level Treasury forecast for the 2024-25 financial year that ended in June, new Australian Bureau of Statistics data has revealed. While net immigration levels moderated to 340,800 in 2024, almost in line with March pre-election Budget projections, there was a big influx in February for the start of the university year. During that month, 159,610 migrants moved to Australia but when permanent and long-term departures were factored in, the monthly net immigration level was still high at 111,740 during a housing crisis. This occurred after Coalition senators last blocked Labor's plan to cap new international enrolments at 270,000 for 2025. With Parliament resuming next week, the federal government is expected to introduce new legislation to cap international student numbers but Labor would need the support of the Greens to achieve this. Overall immigration numbers are lower than the record-high levels of 548,800 reached in the year to September 2023. But Australia is still in the midst of a housing crisis with just 179,410 new homes completed in the year to March, which would barely cover the immigration influx based on households having 2.5 people on average. The capital city rental vacancy rate stood at just 1.3 per cent in June, new SQM Research figures showed. The cities receiving the biggest influx of overseas migrants ironically had the highest rental vacancy rates, with Sydney having a 1.6 per cent level, compared with 1.8 per cent for Melbourne. Rental vacancies were tighter in cities receiving a large intake from interstate migrants, with Brisbane at 0.9 per cent and Perth at 0.8 per cent. SQM Research managing director Louis Christopher said building activity was failing to keep pace with rapid population growth. 'Most regions still show signs of stress, and the recent spike in dwelling approvals needs to translate into physical supply before rental conditions meaningfully improve,' he said. The Institute of Public Affairs think tank's deputy executive director Daniel Wild said the net intake of 33,230 in May was a record high for that time of year, and was worsening Australia's housing crisis. 'Out-of-control migration intakes, and housing shortfalls, are making it impossible for Australians to get ahead,' he said. 'Excessive migration has played a significant role in pummelling Australia's economic productivity, creating extended periods of negative per capita economic growth, and exacerbating the housing and rental crises being experienced by Australians and new migrants alike.' Australia was in a per capita recession from early 2023 until the September quarter of 2024, where output for every Australian went backwards. Gross domestic product per capita shrank again in the March quarter of 2025. 'The federal government has overseen negative per capita economic growth in nine of the last eleven full quarters recorded since May 2022,' Mr Wild said. 'As the federal government has relied on the lazy approach of migration to keep the aggregate economy afloat, the overall economic pie has grown at a headline level but has left individual Australians with an ever-shrinking slice.'
Malay Mail
an hour ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
In NZ, Zahid pushes for deals on Orang Asli, halal exports and scholarships
WELLINGTON, July 16 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi continues the third day of his official working visit to New Zealand with a series of meetings with several senior leaders of the country in the country's capital, aimed at strengthening Malaysia–New Zealand bilateral relations. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development, began his packed itinerary at 8 am local time (4 am Malaysian time) with a meeting with the Minister for Māori Development, Tama Potaka, held at the Minister's Meeting Room in the New Zealand Parliament. The meeting is expected to provide both parties with an opportunity to share views on indigenous community development policies and explore potential cooperation between Malaysia and New Zealand in empowering the Orang Asli community in Malaysia. He is then scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, David Seymour. The meeting will be followed by the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI), symbolising a shared commitment to broaden future cooperation, at the New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister's Office at the Beehive building. According to the released itinerary, as part of efforts to strengthen ties with the local Muslim community, Ahmad Zahid is also scheduled to visit Kilbirnie Mosque and engage in a dialogue session with the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ). The Deputy Prime Minister is also scheduled to attend an official luncheon hosted by New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters at the Beehive building before delivering a keynote address at the Halal Forum and joining a high tea reception with Minister for Biosecurity and Food Safety Andrew Hoggard. The forum, which will be held at the National Library of New Zealand, is co-organised by the Halal Industry Development Council (MPIH) and New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). It aims to strengthen cooperation in the halal sector, particularly in food exports and certification. In a related development, Ahmad Zahid is also scheduled to witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Malaysian Government and the New Zealand Government on higher education, aimed at expanding opportunities for Malaysian government-sponsored students to pursue studies in New Zealand. Tomorrow (Thursday), Ahmad Zahid is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Minister of Agriculture, Trade and Investment Todd McClay. As Chairman of the Central Disaster Management Committee (JPBP), he is also scheduled to visit the country's National Crisis Management Centre. In the afternoon, the Deputy Prime Minister will attend a gathering with the Malaysian community in Wellington, expected to draw over 250 Malaysians residing in the country. Ahmad Zahid is scheduled to conclude his working visit and depart for Kuala Lumpur on Friday (July 18). Earlier, he began his visit in Auckland by meeting New Zealand industry and business leaders, including the ASEAN New Zealand Business Council (ANZBC), and continued the second day of his visit in Rotorua by attending a Maori Business Roundtable session, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties in social and indigenous community development. — Bernama
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Bec Judd reveals she suffered with embarrassing personal condition caused by a very gross act
AFL WAG Rebecca Judd has revealed an embarrassing personal condition that she used to suffer from thanks to her strict fitness regime. The 42-year-old detailed the unhygienic way she wound up with 'butt acne' on her Vain-ish podcast, alongside her best friend Jessie Roberts, on Wednesday. In the third episode of the new podcast, Jess had unwittingly invited Bec's own dermatologist, Ryan De Cruz, on to discuss tanning gummies. In the interest of transparency, Bec shared that she had met the board-certified dermatologist before, and the surprising reason why for a self-confessed 'germaphobe.' Bec said that she suffered from cystic butt acne after continuously wearing her dirty gym clothes around all day after working out. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'It was actually [on the] top of [my] legs from activewear,' the Jaggad activewear founder revealed. 'So you know all these Pilates mums? And you see them walking around, and they will a Pilates mum with me,' Bec said to Jess as she explained herself. 'I don't sweat,' Jessie retorted quickly. 'You don't bloody work hard enough, that's why,' Bec said, insisting it is a common phenomenon for mums to attend a workout class and not shower or change their clothes. 'Yes. You get sweaty, you exercise, and you leave your activewear on all day,' she said. The model and influencer then stated her dedication to her workouts must have been the cause of the unflattering condition. 'Our Pilates instructor will say, do a rep, we'll do 20 and she does eight and then she collapses with a, "I can't do anymore." 'And being a type A person If they say do 20, I'll do 30,' Bec said. 'But then I get sweaty, and then I leave activewear on all day.' The mum-of-four then clarified that her butt acne emerged mostly on 'the top of the thighs - where the butt cheek meets the top of the thighs.' She sought out her dermatologist for advice, asking him: 'What are all these weird bumps?' 'Folliculitis,' De Cruz answered. 'Apparently it's very, very common in the activewear mum generation,' Bec continued. 'Never had it!' Jess jumped in. Butt acne, or more accurately folliculitis, at the gym is often caused by a combination of sweat, friction from tight clothing, and bacteria buildup. Tight-fitting gym clothes, especially those made of synthetic fabrics, can trap sweat and heat against the skin, creating an environment where bacteria can thrive and irritate hair follicles. Not showering immediately after a workout and sitting in sweaty clothes for extended periods can exacerbate the problem. Athleisure wear, while comfortable for workouts, can contribute to butt acne if it's too tight or made of non-breathable fabrics like nylon or polyester. Leggings from Bec's own brand of activewear, Jaggad, are made from roughly 74 per cent polyester and 26 per cent elastane. Elsewhere in the episode, Bec revealed that she got her first cold sore at 36-years-old from her mother. 'The twins were babies. Mum was there helping out with the twins. She was the nana and the nanny. She left her full-time job to help us,' she explained. 'I was 'spazzing out. Next morning, I woke up with a huge disgusting cold sore and I went off. I've clearly never forgiven her.' Bec's equally germ-obsessed pal Jess then confessed that on one occasion when she'd accidentally drunk from the same wine glass as Bec, she went to the bathroom and washed her mouth out with Dettol sanitiser.
