Hipkins will be reappointed on Saturday afternoon. Grant Robertson will be appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control. “This solution to a constitutional quirk has been amicably agreed and we continue to consult closely with the incoming government on all key decisions,” Hipkins said. Meanwhile, Labour’s Rachel Boyack has held the seat of Nelson after a recount, beating National’s Blair Cameron by just 26 votes. Geddis said the recount has two elements: a literal recount of the votes and a closer look at disallowed votes.

November 10, 2023 05:32 UTC

We chat to Rob Campbell, Colenso BBDO’s Head of Strategy and Chief Strategy Officer, about this campaign to find out why it struck a chord with Kiwis. Winning Gold in the categories Telcos and Utilities, Most Original Thinking, and Sustained Success at the 2023 Aotearoa Effie Awards, the ‘Phone It In’ campaign for Skinny, has made effective use of traditional media in a cost-effective manner. “This campaign has experienced consistent growth year after year, maintaining its relevance and resonance with the target audience,” the Effie judges said. I see it as we continue to run the never ending marathon.”While acknowledging New Zealand’s exceptional work, Rob believes that there is always room for improvement, emphasising the need for the industry to continue pioneering and exploring new horizons. “There’s work that I’m viciously jealous of, and I both hate that and I love it,” he says.

November 10, 2023 01:33 UTC

By combining his passion for food rescue with his dedication to serving those in need, Peters has become an inspiration to all. Q: How does Taka Peters rescue food? A: Taka Peters collects surplus food from catering businesses that would otherwise be discarded. Q: How can people support Taka Peters? A: People can support Taka Peters by providing him with fruit for children and contributing donations to cover his fuel costs.

November 10, 2023 00:34 UTC

Footage posted on social media showed the motorist walking from his car, demanding the protesters get out of the road. Angry Boomer is sick of all this climate change bullshit and decided to just murder protestors. This Boomer just became the poster boy meme for all grumpy white male Boomers sick of this climate change shit. Extreme rapid catastrophic climate change will generate more and more militant protests and more and more grumpy white male Boomers who think opening fire on unarmed environmental protestors is a perfectly normal response to their activism. If you can’t contribute but want to help, please always feel free to share our blogs on social media.

November 10, 2023 00:12 UTC

John Hopoate joined PMN Tonga after spending time in the UK with the Mate Ma’a Tonga during their historic English series. But Tongan rugby league great John Hopoate is encouraged by the Tongan youngsters in the team to carry the team forward. “It came down to a lack of experience, we’ve got a lot of young kids in the team that will be good for the future. “The team that beat New Zealand and Australia had been together for a few years, so you’ve got to keep the faith in these young kids. “With so many young kids in there, Will (Hopoate) and Koni (Konrad Hurrell) are both retired.

November 09, 2023 23:49 UTC





Police inspect a house on Celtic Crescent in Ellerslie after a man was found deceased at the address. Mei Han Chong, the wife of the deceased, remains missing. Photo / Corey FlemingThe man accused of murdering Auckland couple Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and Mei Han Chong at their home earlier this week has appeared in court and granted name suppression. He is charged with stabbing the couple to death on November 5 at their home in the suburb of Ellerslie. Police subsequently held fears for the life of his 67-year-old wife, Mei Han Chong, and a search for her began.

November 09, 2023 19:35 UTC

This is what you'll find on Blue Line Banter, social media pages designed to engage and amuse followers, who include members of the New Zealand Police. This was a prerequisite to join a Blue Line Banter offshoot Facebook group called “Operation Covert”. ADVERTISEMENTA public relations headacheScrolling through the Blue Line Banter pages it’s easy to see why police management might despair. Images taken from NZ Police social media promoting their support of the anti-bullying Pink Shirt Day campaign and Auckland's Pride Festival. The police social media team have been continually alerted to Blue Line Banter to the point where one social media manager, upon being sent a copy of yet another meme from a colleague, replied "Thank you!

November 09, 2023 17:57 UTC

More eyes are on the Commerce Commission, as Foodstuffs seeks their approval for a merger. The retail giant hopes to merge its North Island and South Island operations into one business, but needs the Government agency to sign off. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says these businesses have to see some threats of legislation or disruption before they get too big. LISTEN ABOVE

November 09, 2023 13:04 UTC

nzherald.co.nz published this video item, entitled “Overtime spike, security responsibility and votes recount, | Focus Morning Bulletin November 9, 2023” – below is their description. More than half of overtime offers no financial reward, US reiterates it doesn’t believe Israel forces should occupy Gaza, District Court assigns judges for recounting of votes and the NZ Transport Agency apologises for the amount of notice given for the removal of on street parking and loading zones. Subscribe and be notified of breaking news: https://goo.gl/LP45jXCheck out our playlists: https://goo.gl/Swd249Like NZ Herald on Facebook: https://goo.gl/tUC4oqFollow NZ Herald on Instagram: https://goo.gl/oLicXeFollow NZ Herald on Twitter: https://goo.gl/Wi6mbvnzherald.co.nz YouTube Channel

November 09, 2023 07:42 UTC

Matavao, right, and Semisi Fanguna, left, pictured with their coach after they won Tonga’s first gold medal in tennis at the 2019 South Pacific Games. A pair of Ōtara-based Pacific Games gold medalists are gearing up to take on some of best tennis players in Auckland. Matavao and Semisi Fanguna will be leading the East Tamaki Domain Tennis Club from Ōtara in the Caro Bowl – which features Auckland’s top tennis players. The brothers won Tonga's first tennis gold medal in the 2019 South Pacific Games, in the men’s open doubles. They’ve been preparing for the Caro Bowl, for what they hope will be a good outing against some of New Zealand’s best players.

November 09, 2023 07:41 UTC

Registered dietitians are now shedding new light on why chicken nuggets have become a fan favorite among young palates. It turns out that the plain and somewhat bland taste of chicken nuggets is actually a significant factor in their popularity. The ease of chewing is another critical aspect that makes chicken nuggets an appealing choice for children. Kids who are still developing their eating skills feel more comfortable navigating through bites of chicken nuggets. Chicken nuggets can still provide a good source of protein and leave kids feeling full and satisfied.

November 09, 2023 07:30 UTC

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November 09, 2023 07:13 UTC

Kiri Allan crashed her car on Evans Bay Parade in late July. Photo: NZ HeraldFormer Justice Minister Kiri Allan’s court case for crashing her car in Wellington has been put off for a third time, with the case yet to have its first hearing despite the incident happening more than three months ago. Allan was initially due to appear in court on Monday, September 4, but that appearance was also “administratively adjourned”, at the request of counsel, until September 14. It was put off to the next available case review hearing date in November, with Allan’s case due to be called tomorrow. Following the car crash, Allan gave emotional statements saying she would not stand for re-election, and would be leaving politics for now.

November 09, 2023 04:45 UTC

Home > Viral News > Trending Couple Demands Airline Refund Them After Being Seated Next to "Farting Dog" on 13-Hour Flight Couple seated next to farting dog on plane seeks refund from airline after pup slobbered, snorted, and emitted gas during entire flight. But let's say that after paying for what you thought was going to be a more pleasant flight experience, you find out that the airline went and seated you next to a dog. So instead, they opted to stay seated with the dog, who they said looked more stressed out than the owner was to be flying. After some time, the Press' stay with the pooch became increasingly unbearable: the animal purportedly began farting throughout the duration of the flight. Stuff.co.NZ obtained a statement from the airline, which indicated that it would continue to interact with the Press couple in order to remedy the situation.

November 09, 2023 03:11 UTC

A homeless man who won big on the Melbourne Cup from a $5 bet said just a couple of months ago he was crying on the side of the road with nowhere to go. The man, who wanted only to be known as Robert, celebrated his $106,000 TAB win on Tuesday night with a few drinks and a pizza with his girlfriend. “It’s the one time of year I do justify putting on a few Easybets.”When Robert realised the win was real, he broke down crying. In the last couple of years his mother died and he became homeless, without even a car to his name. “Now, I consider myself blessed, really.”When he won the money, he “couldn’t help” yelling.

November 09, 2023 02:07 UTC