Daily crossword, Tuesday 24 December

Marmite should be enjoying the same spotlight as Weet-Bix in the school lunch debate, but the finance minister suggested parents pack Vegemite sandwiches instead. Prime minister Luxon acknowledged school lunch issues and advised dissatisfied parents to make Marmite sandwiches with an apple for variety, causing a divide reminiscent of Marmageddon between Marmite and Vegemite supporters in the nation. Full Article

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The PSNA is demanding the government condemn Israel for cutting off all humanitarian aid to Gaza, citing it as a blatant war crime and a violation of the ceasefire agreement signed with Hamas. PSNA Co National Chair John Minto accuses Israel of trying to evade negotiations by withdrawing aid, urging New Zealand to speak out against Israeli war crimes and uphold international law and United Nations resolutions. Full Article

Luca Fairgray, who raped and assaulted six teenage girls, has lost his bid for name suppression as the Supreme Court rules that open justice outweighs concerns of hardship and safety. Fairgray's history of sexual offenses includes incidents where victims were violated, assaulted, and raped, leading to his home detention sentence. Despite arguments of youth and autism diagnosis, the court found that the seriousness and number of offenses warranted public disclosure, with victims expressing hope for...

In honor of International Women’s Day 2025, oOh!media New Zealand is showcasing over 25 women-owned businesses on its national digital out of home network to highlight their success and innovation in various industries across Aotearoa. The campaign, aligned with the IWD theme of AccelerateAction, aims to promote gender equality and amplify the economic and social impact of women-led businesses. Through this initiative, businesses like Get Up To Skateboard, Abel Fragrance, Untouched World, and others from...

Elder Peter Meurs and his wife Maxine, along with other LDS church members, assisted with a tour of the new LDS temple in Manukau on February 24. The temple, designed by Walker Community Architects and built by Westland Construction NZ, took five years to complete. Meurs, the church's Pacific area president, emphasized the sacredness of temples as places of worship and contemplation. The new temple features motifs familiar to New Zealanders and is adorned with...