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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

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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

Bluebird's latest campaign is inspired by the pebbling rituals of Adélie penguins, with the brand reimagining this gesture to celebrate Kiwis sharing their favorite snack. The campaign includes a 30" film featuring penguins and a human couple emulating the act of 'pebbling' with Bluebird chips, supported by digital media and social channels. Special agency led the creative production, highlighting the brand's long history of sharing joy and marking their first campaign for Bluebird after winning...

The decision on whether to approve the Southland wind farm in Slopedown has been delayed until February 19, as Contact Energy proposed building a 55-turbine wind farm near Wyndham. A three-person panel was established to review the fast-track proposal and invited submissions from various parties, but concerns were raised about the rushed nature of the decision process. Contact Energy had requested a delay to next year and has now been granted an extension of up...