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Newsroom
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsroom
Young stars could be Silver Ferns bolters
As another season of the ANZ Premiership nears its conclusion, eyes will be turning to the upcoming international netball season. The Silver Ferns play three matches against South Africa in September, followed by the iconic Constellation Cup against Australia in October. With star shooter Grace Nweke's potential unavailability, there's likely to be some new faces in the Ferns squad. But who's put their hand up for national selection after a shortened domestic season? LockerRoom takes a look at four players pushing for their first Ferns test cap, and two premiership rookie standouts to look out for in the future. Filda Vui's clutch super shot has been outstanding in the new format competition. Photo: Michael Bradley Photography Filda Vui Filda Vui is by no means a new face in the ANZ Premiership, making her first appearance in 2020. However, being paired with Grace Nweke at the Northern Mystics meant Vui often took a backseat when it came to scoring goals, sometimes simply used as a second feeder to Nweke. In 2025, that's all changed. When Mystics goal shoot Donnell Wallam was ruled out of part of the season with injury, a leader needed to step up in the shooting circle, and Vui did so. Vui has the highest volume of two-point shots in the domestic competition, sinking 28 from 44 attempts this season. Her calm head in the circle and connections with her midcourters have shown her to be a proficient goal attack who could see higher honours soon. An uncapped Silver Fern, Vui was named in the team for the Netball Quad Series in January 2022 but didn't take the court, and hasn't managed to crack the squad since. Saviour Tui's smile is deceiving – seen here wrestling for possession with Mystics' Catherine Hall. Photo: Michael Bradley Photography Saviour Tui Often stuck on the bench, or behind a seasoned goal shoot, Saviour Tui has made a name for herself ever since moving to the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in 2024 – having played two seasons for the Mystics and then two for the Steel. The third-most prolific shooter in the ANZ Premiership, Tui has thrived at goal shoot alongside Silver Fern Ameliaranne Ekenasio. She's also shown her range, with 27 super shots – the second highest in the competition. While she may not have the height of other goal shooters, at 189cms, Tui makes up for it with her athleticism and strong balance on the baseline. The 23-year-old's ability to rein in feeds and stay strong under the hoop could make her a great option up against international defenders for the Silver Ferns. A former New Zealand Secondary Schools representative, Tui has been a member of the NZ A and Ferns development squads, and even played for Samoa in 2022. Georgie Edgecombe goes from strength to strength with every season in the Magic. Photo: Michael Bradley Photography Georgie Edgecombe Georgie Edgecombe is a player who's gone from strength to strength. Still growing in her fifth full season with the Magic, the midcourter's athletic skills and physical strength are an asset to her team. Often seen at wing defence, Edgecombe finished the 2025 ANZ Premiership season with an impressive 33 deflections, one of the top in the competition. She also had 13 clean intercepts, and 17 pick ups, with a never give up attitude for her side. Also with 33 feeds and 37 centre pass receives, she has shown she can be used at centre and is steady through the midcourt too. Previously a member of the NZA and Silver Ferns development squad, this could be the year Edgecombe pushes for that black dress. Carys Stythe was a spectacular signing for Steel in 2025. Photo: Michael Bradley Photography Carys Stythe Carys Stythe has been touted as a future Silver Fern for years now, after making her debut for the Mystics. But a move down south to the Southern Steel this year has seen a huge change in her game, and the call may be coming soon. Finishing top of the ladder in defensive rebounds with 21, Stythe's height in the defensive circle has made her one of the country's top goal keepers. She was a key member of the Steel team, reliable at the back of the court. A member of the Silver Ferns development squad, Stythe could very well see herself in the national team this year. But keep an eye out for former teammate Catherine Hall. Finding her feet at the Mystics after being largely kept on the bench, Hall now tops the season for deflections and intercepts and could find herself challenging some experienced players for that black dress. With Hall playing in the grand final on July 20, she still has one more game left to impress the Ferns selectors. Rookie Sophia Lafaiali'i shored up the Mystics shooting end while Wallam was injured. Photo: Mystics Sophia Lafaiali'i When Wallam went down injured in round three, the Mystics had the choice of finding an international or retired player to cover the goal shoot bib. Instead they looked to their development players, specifically 20-year old Sophia Lafaiali'i. Many thought the Mystics may struggle without Wallam, with wing attack Peta Toeava known for her pin-point accurate feeds to taller shooters. But Lafaiali'i didn't skip a beat, playing a full 60 minutes in her second game, and only missing one goal. Shooting at 93 percent accuracy, Lafaiali'i has scored 137 goals since being introduced to the Mystics side. She's also since been rewarded with a call-up to trial for the NZ U21 team to play in the Netball World Youth Cup in September. Holly Mather in action for Tactix against her sister's side, Stars. Photo: Michael Bradley Photography Holly Mather In her first fully contracted season, Holly Mather has been busy. Playing in every game for the Tactix, Mather averages 52 minutes on court per game, typically running around at centre. Mather had played for both the Marvels and the Comets in the National Netball League, before making the step up to the ANZ Premiership, joining the Stars as injury replacement last season. Being able to play for the Stars alongside older sister Lisa in the midcourt was a special moment for the family from the Far North. With a massive 202 feeds this season, Mather's error rate was very low for a new player and she slotted into the Tactix environment seamlessly. Her reliability throughout court was impressive, and the likelihood of her being snapped up for another season in the ANZ Premiership will be very high after her showings on court this year.
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- General
- Miami Herald
Pup saved from starvation and shock. ‘Never seen a dog in such bad shape'.
A dog that was near death is showing off her strength, resilience and will to live with the help of a village of caring humans in Tulsa. When Fern was found, she was under the shadow of a dumpster, with her bones jutting out under her thin, dusty brown skin, photos show. But her eyes? Her eyes still had life as she looked at her rescuers. 'Tossed in the trash like garbage…like her life meant nothing,' the Oklahoma Alliance for Animals said in a hard-to-look-at Facebook post. 'Left to suffer alone in the sweltering heat…starving, dehydrated, forgotten. No food. No water. No compassion. Just a slow, cruel death sentence.' Fern was rescued by refuse workers in the area, and she was rushed in to Oklahoma Veterinary Specialists, the shelter said. What the vets found was even worse than they imagined. 'Earlier today, the vet treating Fern shared with us, fighting back tears, 'I've done this for so many years and have never seen a dog in such bad shape,'' the shelter said in an update on July 10. 'Her body was in shock, her temperature dangerously low, and she could only manage a few tablespoons of food and some water from a syringe.' Over the course of a few days, the shelter continued to update its followers on Fern's progress and even shared some good news regarding a possible home for her. 'This morning…we were deeply touched to hear from the refuse worker who found her,' the shelter said in a July 11 Facebook post. 'After helping to get her the urgent help she reached out to let us know he hasn't stopped thinking about her…and when she's ready…he hopes to adopt her and give her the loving home she's always deserved.' The veterinary team said that while it's hopeful about her recovery, she still has a long healing journey ahead of her. On July 15, the shelter shared some more excellent news about Fern. 'Today, for the first time since her rescue, Fern took assisted steps—and we're not sure there was a dry eye in the room. This moment, however small it might seem to some, is nothing short of a miracle for a dog who came to us barely clinging to life,' the shelter said in a post, along with a video of Fern walking. 'Her journey isn't over, but today proves just how strong her will to live is. With the help of the incredible ICU team at OVS and the love you've all poured into her story, Fern is slowly learning what it feels like to move through a world that's rooting for her.' To keep up with Fern's journey, visit the shelter's Facebook page.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Celebrities flock to exciting new art show celebrating women
Two emerging artists launch new exhibition raising funds for causes close to their heart A host of famous faces turned out to support an exciting art exhibition championing women. Socialite Lady Victoria Hervey, Celebrity Big Brother favourite Nicola McLean and reality star Jack Fincham all attended the show the Yield Gallery. They all raised a toast to the She Who Dares showcase, with boasts work from two of the UK's most exciting emerging artists, Fern and Danielle Tomlinson. Also there was Love Island 's Tasha Ghouri 's new squeeze, wildlife YouTuber Cam Whitnall. The pair went public with their relationship at Ferne Cotton's Happy Place Festival at the weekend and are said to have been dating a couple of months. Fern and Danielle Tomlinson welcomed the celebs to the launch of their exhibition in London. Fern's work explores modern femininity through vivid colour and cultural commentary, while Danielle brings the animal kingdom to life with expressive wildlife portraits. Both artists are using their platforms to support causes they care deeply about. Fern will donate 5% of profits from her new series to Bowel Cancer UK, following her mother's recent diagnosis. And Danielle will donate 5% of her proceeds to Big Cat Sanctuary, aligning with her long standing advocacy for animal welfare and environmental stewardship. The exhibition is now open at the gallery's Eastcastle Street location just off Oxford Street. With pieces ranging from accessible limited edition prints (£500) to major original works (£20,000), She Who Dares is designed to welcome both seasoned and first time collectors. 'It was important to us that this show didn't just celebrate powerful women in art, but also empowered those behind the scenes, artists giving back, collectors engaging with purpose, and a gallery willing to take bold curatorial risks,' says David Izzard, Founder and CEO of Yield Gallery. 'This is the kind of exhibition that defines why we do what we do.' 'It's rare to see a joint show that balances such strong individuality with shared values,' adds Lily Pritchard, Creative Manager at Yield. 'This is about two women using art to express, challenge, and give back, and it's exactly the kind of energy the art world needs right now.' Artist Danielle knows Cam through their joint interest in Big Cat Sanctuary, a non-profit wild cat charity in Kent where he is director. Cam and Tasha were spotted holding hands on out at Fearne Cotton's Happy Place festival at Gunnersbury Park. Last week Tasha confirmed she'd bagged herself a new man. Saying she was in the 'early dating stages' with someone else, she told Rylan Clark in an interview: 'We clicked straight away, like he's very ambitious, he's driven… we've just been enjoying our company and just seeing what happens really.'
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Fern Britton's 'awkward' live TV reunion with Phil Vickery after her cold revelation
Fern Britton had something of an "awkward" reunion with her ex-husband Phil Vickery on Tuesday morning. The presenter-turned author appeared on Lorraine to promote her latest book, but things took a turn when the Scottish TV favourite was doing a handover to This Morning. Lorraine was all smiles as Fern - who was married to TV chef Phil from 2000 until 2020 - remained seated but disappeared as the promotion for her sister show commenced. Neither Fern nor Phil acknowledged each other, as This Morning hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard described what was coming up on the programme, and included a plug for a cooking segment led by Phil. As Ben said: "Phil is in the kitchen with some delicious summer salads...", Phil simply nodded to the camera with his arms folded and the action cut back to Lorraine, who quickly wrapped up her own programme with Fern continuing to be out of shot. The moment did not go unnoticed by Lorraine's fans, with one viewer even concerned that an argument would break out between the pair, writing on X: "Oh dear,that was abit awkward, phil vickery on this morning & fern britton on lorraine, both in the same building. " itv scrambling for security now incase we bave a domestic btw them,two people that cant stand each other,this is not going to end well,i am here 4 it." (sic) A second user said: "Awkward #Lorraine" whilst another claimed: "That link from Fearne to Phil (her ex) wasn't awkward at all", and embellished their quote with a facepalm emoji. However, another social media user was more positive about the whole appearance as the praised Fern's book, writing: " @Fern_Britton lovely seeing you on @reallorraine. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading #ACornishLegacy I couldn't put it down!" Fern's appearance on Lorraine's eponymous daytime show comes just weeks after former This Morning host Fern - who met her ex-husband on the set of Ready Steady Cook - revealed that Phil stopped talking to her after her mum died. She recently told Yours magazine: "He hasn't spoken to me for six years now. As soon as my mum died, he stopped talking to me." But Fern has also admitted that she tries "very hard" not to say anything negative about Phil for the sake of their 23-year-old daughter Winnie. She said: "Winnie adores him. I'm not going to bad-mouth him in front of her; at least, I try very hard not to. I was the child of divorced parents and my mum never bad-mouthed my father." After her split from the This Morning chef, Fern opened up in an interview with the Daily Mail and reflected on her struggles. She shared: "Life had knocked me for six". She recounted the despair, explaining: "I remember endless days of indolence, not being able to go anywhere, not doing anything, not wanting to get out of bed." Opening up further about life post-divorce, she said: "I'm rebuilt and I'm doing okay. I was lost, then I found a bit of purpose again and it's been lovely." While appearing on the Book Club podcast in 2021, Fern also reflected on the huge personal losses she's suffered. She said: "Too much happened in the past couple of years - I've lost my marriage and I moved out of what was our family home." Despite everything, the former Celebrity Big Brother star is aware that she and Phil had "great fun" together but they "simply needed to follow [their] own paths" in life and admitted to Woman and Home that it was the "right time" to part ways when they did.
Business Upturn
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 – Release date, cast updates and what to expect next
By Aman Shukla Published on July 5, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated July 5, 2025, 19:02 IST Okay, anime fans, let's talk about Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2! After that heart-tugging, jaw-dropping first season, we're all dying to know what's next for Frieren and her crew. We've scoured the latest news for you—here's the scoop on when Season 2 might hit, who's in the cast, and what adventures are waiting. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Release Date So, here's the big news: Season 2 is locked in for January 2026! They dropped this bombshell at a talk show with the voice cast on March 5, 2025. No exact day yet, but I'm betting on a Friday, probably January 2 or 9, 2026, since that's when new anime usually kick off. A while back, some of us were crossing our fingers for 2025, but Studio Madhouse is taking their sweet time to make sure it's as gorgeous as Season 1. The manga had a short break too, so January 2026 feels like a smart move to keep the quality sky-high. Trust me, it'll be worth the wait! Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 Expected Cast The gang's all here, or at least, it looks that way! The main voice actors are likely returning. Here's who we expect: Atsumi Tanezaki as Frieren, our favorite elven mage who's still figuring out what it means to live forever. as Frieren, our favorite elven mage who's still figuring out what it means to live forever. Kana Ichinose as Fern, the badass apprentice who's now a first-class mage. as Fern, the badass apprentice who's now a first-class mage. Chiaki Kobayashi as Stark, the sweet warrior who's totally stealing Fern's heart (you'll see). as Stark, the sweet warrior who's totally stealing Fern's heart (you'll see). Nobuhiko Okamoto as Himmel, the hero who keeps popping up in those tear-jerker flashbacks. as Himmel, the hero who keeps popping up in those tear-jerker flashbacks. Hiroki Tochi as Heiter and Yoji Ueda as Eisen, probably showing up in more memory scenes. There was a scare when Atsumi Tanezaki said she was taking a health break earlier this year, but word is she's recovering and should be back as Frieren. Phew! One sad note: the voice actor for Flamme passed away, so if Flamme shows up, we might hear a new voice. Also, new characters are coming—think folks from the mage exam and beyond—but we'll probably hear about their voice actors closer to the premiere. What to expect in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2 The Story and Manga Stuff Season 1 wrapped up around chapter 60 of the manga, right after that intense First-Class Mage Exam arc. Season 2 will pick up from chapter 61, starting with the Continued Northern Travels arc. Picture Frieren, Fern, and Stark trekking through the snowy Northern Plateau, running into new allies and some serious trouble. There's talk of a proctor and an examinee from the exam showing up, which sounds awesome. After that, we might get the Golden Land arc, which manga readers are obsessed with—think epic fights and some wild plot twists. If we're lucky, the Goddess' Monument arc could sneak in too, diving deep into the world's secrets. It's going to be that perfect mix of quiet, emotional moments and big, heart-pounding battles. Frieren's still chasing Aureole, the place where souls rest, and her journey's going to hit us right in the feels. Animation and Vibes Studio Madhouse is back, and they're not messing around. Keiichiro Saito is directing again, and Evan Call is handling the music, so expect those chills-inducing soundtracks. They dropped a teaser image in March 2025 of Frieren, Fern, and Stark chilling by a hot spring, and it's giving all the cozy yet bittersweet vibes we love. Madhouse's animation is always next-level, so I'm already hyped for those glowing spells and sweeping landscapes. What's the Story Really About? Frieren's still grappling with being an elf who lives forever while humans come and go. Season 2 will dig into her thoughts on loss, friendship, and what it all means. Fern and Stark's bond is going to grow—maybe with some cute romantic hints—and we'll get more flashbacks with Himmel that'll probably make us cry. It's that slow, thoughtful storytelling with just enough action to keep you glued. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
