Clareburt wins at World Champs

Judge David Burns considered the parents' conflicting proposals regarding their son's schooling, with the father advocating for a mainstream school while the mother wanted him to remain at a full immersion te reo Māori kura. After a Family Court hearing, the judge ruled in favor of the mother's preference, citing the boy's own desire to stay at the kura and the expert opinion that continuing in te reo Māori education would be beneficial for him....

Lady McKee of the Blunderbuss introduces a proposal for open season on heavy artillery in the Kingdom, despite opposition from the Artillery Victims Fellowship and the Chief Officer of the Palace Guard. King Luxon questions the wisdom of the plan, only to be dismissed by Lady McKee, leading to chaos in the High Council as Court Joker Seymour laughs maniacally from the sidelines. Full Article

Thirteen bug-eyed plastic Funko Pop figurines, mostly bought from The Warehouse, were acquired by the national museum after a donation from a collector who found them overwhelming. The process involved submitting a proposal, multiple meetings, and approval from various committees, including input from mana whenua. The collector visited the museum's storage facility and donated the Pops, which were then carefully stored with special boxes cut for them by conservators. Full Article

Christchurch's new hybrid hostel-hotel, Drifter Christchurch, offers 372 beds in 95 rooms across five floors, featuring premium hotel rooms, private and shared suites, including female-only accommodation. The communal spaces include shared kitchen and laundry facilities, a cinema room, and a bar and restaurant, encouraging interaction among guests. Positioned near the new One New Zealand Stadium, Drifter Christchurch aims to attract both travelers and locals with its array of facilities, including live music, and plans to...

Thousands will march for Palestine across Aotearoa this weekend as UN investigators accuse Israel of deliberately targeting Gaza’s health facilities and killing medical personnel, labeling it as war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa is organizing numerous events across the country, urging political leaders to act decisively and expel the Israeli ambassador. Various rallies, vigils, and gatherings are scheduled in cities like Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin to show solidarity with...

Julia DeLuney, accused of killing her mother Helen Gregory, has been denied permanent name suppression by Justice Karen Grau. The Crown alleges a financially motivated murder, with DeLuney pleading not guilty to murder and deception charges. DeLuney's husband, Antonio DeLuney, is a witness at the trial but not implicated in the crimes. Full Article