Sex And The Suburbs – Holly decks the halls

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...

Big Tech, such as Meta and Google, is suffocating New Zealand journalism by monopolizing advertising revenue, hindering the ability to fund quality reporting. Media Minister Paul Goldsmith is considering following Australia's stricter approach to regulating Big Tech. By playing chicken with tech giants like Elon Musk, Brazil was able to influence X's operations, showing the potential for New Zealand to negotiate fair revenue sharing agreements with Meta and Google. Full Article

Hello Chocolate Lovers, in collaboration with Bastion Shine, introduces a campaign showcasing the appeal of Whittaker’s Chocolate Pods as the ultimate Christmas gift. The campaign, titled ‘Now’s Good,’ highlights the temptation of keeping the delectable treats for oneself while emphasizing the joy of sharing during the festive season. This evolution of the Hello Chocolate Lovers platform reinforces Whittaker’s brand identity as one that celebrates the love and passion of Chocolate Lovers, with the campaign set...

'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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