While New Zealand politicians reach for a cold beer, wine or champagne – New Zealanders will protest their callous complicity in Gaza’s genocide

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...

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...

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...