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The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) has launched the Te Pae Kirehe Summer Holiday checklist to help animal owners plan for the holiday season, offering resources for keeping animals healthy and handling emergencies. The checklist covers advice for various animals, emphasizing the importance of keeping them cool and comfortable during the heat. Owners are urged to ensure proper care for their animals if they will be away, including providing clear instructions for feeding, medications, and...

Craig Parker, a veteran of New Zealand television, reflects on his extensive career as he returns to Shortland Street as Guy Warner. Despite starring in local and international shows, Parker remains grateful for the enduring connection to his iconic Shortland Street character. As he revisits his TV memories, from childhood favorites like Ollie Ohlson to early roles like in Hotshotz, Parker's passion for television shines through, showcasing his love for the medium and its impact...

New Zealanders are urged to protest complicity in Gaza's genocide, where the death toll surpasses 45,000, with 70% women and children victims. Over 17,000 children have been killed, 106,000 injured, and 11,000 presumed dead. Nationwide rallies and protests are scheduled, condemning Israeli actions and demanding accountability from leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu. Full Article

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...