A lesson in playing chicken with Big Tech

Search and rescue teams are still working in Port Vila, with Ni-Vanuatu workers in New Zealand facing challenges but continuing to send money home. Save The Children reports a need for essentials like water in Vanuatu, but community support is strong. The Royal New Zealand Air Force is providing aid and evacuations, with ongoing support planned for Vanuatu in response to the earthquake. Full Article

Several King Cobra gang members, aged between 28 and 58, were charged with displaying prohibited gang patches after a social media post revealed them wearing banned insignia outside the Auckland High Court. Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin emphasized the illegality of publicly showing gang patches under new legislation, with violators facing a $5000 fine or up to six months in prison. Search warrants executed in Auckland and Waikato also led to additional charges for drugs and...

Join Holly in her search for love and connection in east Auckland during the festive season, where she navigates skin hunger and explores the increased desire for intimacy during Christmas. She delves into the potential factors influencing this phenomenon, such as memories, media portrayals, and environmental cues, while offering practical tips for safe and balanced physical intimacy, fostering various forms of connection, and managing emotions during the holidays. Holly ends the year with a heartfelt...

'Tis the season for festive fizz, with a growing array of non-alcoholic sparkling wine options available, as evidenced by a taste test of 19 varieties from 13 brands. The ranking, from worst to best, highlighted offerings such as AF Sparkling Red and Brown Brothers Rosé Prosecco Zero at the bottom, with comments ranging from "medicinal" to "chemical" in taste. More favorable reviews were given to options like Lyre’s Classico Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine and Lindauer Free...

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In 2024, farmers faced challenges like soaring input costs and subdued returns, with dairy farmers faring better than sheep farmers. Despite the tough year, NZ farmers showed resilience and optimism for the upcoming year, with a record milk price predicted for dairy farmers and signs of improvement in the red meat sector. Recent policy announcements and increased farmer confidence suggest a brighter outlook for 2025, bringing hope for a more favorable year ahead. Full Article