Air New Zealand and New Zealand Herald staff love Gisborne-grown macadamias. As part of the announcement of Air NZ’s new snack menu, NZ Herald reporter

Ministers Ciga-Reti and Nicotine Willis defending tax cuts partly funded by tobacco use sustained at a higher population rate, has revealed their cold calculus. With Labour establishing Te Pukenga, and National disestablishing it, Labour will remind us of the foolishness of antidisestablishmentarianism (not a term that’s been in vogue since to court of George IV). Labour and Greens need to concentrate their efforts so that this lot are only in power for one term and no more. Those simple ‘are we heading in the right direction’ survey questions will take a year and enjoy the tax cuts. Kick this lot out in just one term.

The ODT has highlighted how Otago University’s reputation was damaged by a story broken in early October about students biting the legs off live ducks. Their most recent update, published November 30 behind a paywall, included internal communications, aghast testimony from staff and members of the public, and speculation about the University’s long-term reputation. There has been “complete radio silence” on campus, said the Proctor, in a quote the ODT chose not to include. The University of Otago, OUSA, Police, and the Department of Conservation have been unable to corroborate the claims of duck-biting, according to a University spokesperson. As evidenced by the 67 pages of communications, the story has clearly impacted public perception of the University and the students who call it home.

Thanks to inflation, fresh fruit and vegetables have been one of the costlier items for New Zealand consumers this year, though prices fell 3.9 per cent in September. Fresh berries might become a luxury some will not be able to afford. Throughout the week strawberry prices have been ranging from reasonable — the average supermarket price seems to sit at around $5 for a 250g punnet — to as much as $12 for 250g. Kaihoke Berries general manager Todd Jackson told the Northern Advocate in September that because of the shortage, fewer strawberries would be available this summer, so prices would go up. “There’s no doubt that the price of strawberries is going to increase this year.

Some schools around New Zealand have moved to ban Crocs and their Jibbitz charms due to a number of issues, including "confusion and occasional disputes over ownership" – and "big kids 'negotiating' with little kids" for a trade. Some New Zealand schools have moved to ban Crocs and their Jibbitz charms due to a number of issues. Picture: Abigail Dougherty/Stuff (Stuff)"As you may be aware, Jibbitz are small charms that attach to Crocs shoes. This has led to instances where students are losing their Jibbitz during school hours, causing unnecessary worry and distraction." The email said while students would still be able to wear crocs, Jibbitz would be banned.

Following a two-month entry period and two rounds of judging by 51 industry experts, the Commercial Communications Council awarded 20 Silver Pressies, 12 Gold Awards, and the Grand Prix. Katharine Broughton, this year’s convenor of judges, added: “It’s always inspiring to see so many fantastic entries. Congratulations to all winners!”The 2023 Pressie Awards were presented by the Comms Council and were made possible through sponsorship from Meta, NZME, Stuff, Telum Media, and The Spinoff. The Comms Council extends congratulations to all finalists and winners of the 2023 Pressie Awards. Click here to see the full 2023 Pressie Awards Winners List

A disgruntled ex-employee made a late-night visit to his old workplace in Fairfield and threatened to kill former colleagues, police say. Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said police were called to a Fairfield business at 11pm yesterday due to an ex-employee making threats towards the staff at the premises. A 42-year-old man threatened to kill multiple employees there and made further threats. Police found the man at his home address. The man was arrested and charged with two charges of threats to kill.

Michael Wahrlich was known in Wellington as Mike the Juggler and died in a fire at his accommodation earlier this year. A year before Loafers Lodge fire victim Michael "Mike the Juggler" Wahrlich died, he was beaten for almost 20 minutes in his home by a man wanting a cigarette. About 10.55pm on April 29 last year, Arena, 41, knocked on Wahrlich's apartment door, the Wellington District Court heard today. Jade Akarana Arena was sentenced in the Wellington District Court today. On a charge of wounding with intent to injure, Arena was sentenced to six months of community detention, coupled with nine months of intensive supervision.

Written By: mickysavage - Date published: 10:42 am, December 1st, 2023 - 85 commentsCategories: local body elections, local government - Tags:I should admit that I am a fan of Tory Whanau. And besides he supported conservative candidate Diane Calvert and allegedly gave advice to conservative candidates running against Labour candidates. I am sure the reality was more mixed but doing anything to provide succour to right wing candidates should be frowned upon. By way of contrast Tory Whanau offered a truly progressive view of the world and what Wellington could be. But this pile on is typical of right wing media’s approach to any progressive woman who puts her head above the parapet.

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Deputy PM Winston Peters blames media for Auckland Covid lockdownDeputy Prime Minister Winston Peters continued his war on the media today, blaming it for allowing the long Auckland Covid-19 lockdown. He’s gone from falsely claiming the entire media were bribed by the $55million Journalism Fund to falsely claiming the media were somehow complicit in the Auckland lockdown??? TDB Recommends NewzEngine.comIt’s like Winston’s conspiracy theory that Harry Tam took a covid infected prostitute through Auckland checkpoints. But to falsely claim the entire media were bribed into carrying Jacinda’s dark vaccination message is a conspiracy theory only believed by fuckwits. If you can’t contribute but want to help, please always feel free to share our blogs on social media.

“And there’ll be no shortage of ‘events’ to test Luxon’s political skills. David Seymour wants a referendum on the Treaty. Winston wants a Royal Commission of Inquiry into Labour’s handling of the Covid crisis. Talk about cans of worms!”were very fond of their local. It was nothing ...

In a letter to parents, Woodlands Park School in West Auckland told parents the shoes and accessories had been causing “unnecessary worry and distraction”. “As you may be aware, Jibbitz are small charms that attach to Crocs shoes. These are immensely popular at school and, unfortunately, have started to cause a few issues,” Stuff.co.nz reported the letter saying. This has led to instances where students are losing their Jibbitz during school hours, causing unnecessary worry and distraction.”Students have also been trading Jibbitz during class and lunch breaks, and this has resulted in “disagreements” between students. “While we encourage positive social interactions, trading activities can be disruptive and may result in misunderstandings or disagreements among students,” the letter said.

Sentencing for the South African doctor found guilty of murdering her three young daughters just 19 days after arriving in New Zealand has been pushed to 2024. Lauren Anne Dickason, 41, smothered Liane, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla to death at their new home in Timaru on September 16, 2020. Graham and Lauren Dickason with their daughters (from left) Maya, Karla, and Liane. A nominal date of February 2 has been allocated for her case to be called and on that date a new sentencing hearing could be set. On that date, Dickason will be sentenced to life in prison and Justice Cameron Mander will set a minimum non-parole period.

A letter sent to parents at Woodlands Park school in Auckland said Jibbitz were creating issues in the yard, Stuff.co.nz reports. “As you may be aware, Jibbitz are small charms that attach to Crocs shoes,” the letter said. Jibbitz are small charms that attach to Crocs. Lisa Brennan’s daughter Fiadh was wearing Crocs when she suddenly turned to her mother and started shouting “my shoe, my shoe”. This continues to occur until a child’s foot is cut or maimed.”— with Claudia PoposkiOriginally published as ‘Disruptive’: New Zealand schools ban Crocs and Jibbitz charms due to playground disputes