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Scoop
3 days ago
- Scoop
Police Urge Caution On The Roads This Holiday Weekend
Police are reminding road users that there will be zero tolerance for unsafe driving this Matariki Weekend. 'There was an unacceptable number of road deaths over King's Birthday weekend, and we don't want a repeat of that this weekend. If you are driving in a way that puts your own, or someone else's, safety at risk, expect there to be consequences,' says Director Road Policing, Superintendent Steve Greally. 'We have zero tolerance for selfish drivers gambling with other people's lives.' Emergency services see first-hand the devastation that dangerous road behaviours cause, and the harm doesn't end at the scene. 'One of the hardest parts of our job is knocking on a door in the middle of the night to tell a family that their loved one isn't coming home,' Superintendent Greally says. 'Matariki is a time for families to come together and be with each other – please don't do anything which would prevent that from happening.' Police will be out on the country's roads in increased numbers this weekend, with the clear intention to stop and prevent unsafe driving behaviour, day and night. Our officers and road safety partners are undertaking a large amount of work to ensure the safety of everyone on our roads. Many of us make long journeys over long weekends. We know that tired drivers make mistakes, so take regular breaks and split the driving with someone if you can. Having your seatbelt on, driving to the conditions and not being distracted while driving can be the difference in walking away from a crash or being seriously injured or worse. Information on holiday road toll periods can be found here: Safety — Road deaths | Ministry of Transport [1].
NZ Herald
24-04-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Whanganui rugby: Marist Celtic celebrate 50 years with Challenge Shield victory
'We were certainly going in prepared for Hunterville, because you know, traditionally with Hunterville, always strong,' said co-coach Campbell Crosson, sharing the duties this season with the returning Duane Brown. 'Our boys did play well, we got off to a very strong start, which you can see in the score when we were up 24-0 at halftime.' Celtic had a solid preseason with games against Bulls RFC and the Freyberg Old Boys Senior B squad. 'I was kind of surprised, as that was driven by a request from the boys, saying 'when are we going to get together?',' said Crosson. 'It was a good way to get a few kilometres on the clock before the season starts. 'We've got a good mix there, especially in the forwards, and some exciting young backs as well. 'We're actually quite fortunate this season with a good depth of front rowers, which is probably not something a lot of clubs can say they have. '[Last year] We didn't hit the heights that we hit in the two years prior, but I think looking at guys that have come back from last season, their debut, make up a good core of our current team.' Cory Chant, Chubby Jaz Koro and Te Oranga Whareaitu have come back after a season with Rātana, while Jayden Crosby has transferred from Kaierau to join his mates. Shayden Phillips is back after a long injury layoff, while former Marist Premier captain and 2012 Steelform Whanganui representative Bradley Graham is stepping back to this level in a major pickup. Fellow veteran Maikara McDonnell remains steadfast, while the evergreen Trevor Gunn is on standby if required – their seasoned minds crucial to guide talented youngsters like Indy Ratana and Izzy Webster, who has joined his father Paul Webster in the team. Celtic's official 50th celebrations will be on June 21, Matariki Weekend, where they will play a festive Over 35s Celtic vs Invitational XV game. But before all that comes, the Senior campaign and first Shield defence, which is away to McCrea Scanning Counties, is on Saturday. Draw April 26, 1pm kickoffs unless noted (times subject to change): Taihape vs Kaierau, Memorial Park; Pirates vs Ruapehu, Country Club No 2; Hunterville vs Border, Hunterville; Marist Knights vs Utiku Old Boys, Spriggens Park; Challenge Shield: Counties vs Marist Celtic, Macnab Domain (2pm).
