The United Tribes flag flying during Waitangi Day. PHOTO: GREG BOWKER New Zealand’s failure to recognise Palestine as a sovereign state is particularly embarrassing when 157 of the 193 United Nations countries have already done so.
"It’s about being sustainable, being here for the long haul and about being here for the people that matter to you. Your life is always more important than your job and we’re not acting like it is." — Denise Quinlan. Photo: Clare Toia-Bailey "We can’t keep going on this hamster wheel.
United States President Donald Trump greets President of Argentina Javier Milei. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Javier Milei, the Elon Musk wannabe who became president of Argentina two years ago chainsaw in hand, is now in deep trouble with the voters, and the mid-term elections are due this month.
Berwick-upon-Tweed’s famous Royal Border Bridge, a railway viaduct across the river Tweed built between 1847 and 1850. PHOTO: SUPPLIED My introduction to Berwick-upon-Tweed was initially idyllic.
Mid Canterbury players celebrate victory in the Meads Cup final. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER Absolutely perfect.
North Otago co-captains Cameron Rowland (left) and Hayden Tisdall lift the Lochore Cup after their victory at Maheno yesterday. PHOTO: MICHAEL THOMAS / ACTION PRESS Pop the bubbly — North Otago can play some champagne rugby.
Celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th birthday at Tuhura Otago Museum yesterday are (from left) Michelle Mckenzie, Emeritus Professor Jocelyn Harris and Lauren Reynoldson-Ross. Photo: Gregor Richardson It is a truth universally acknowledged that a celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday should come with the right food and attire.
Photo: Getty Images The Otago tennis interclub competition is back up and running with four teams (Andy Bay Uni, Andy Bay Originals, Balmacewen and Taieri) vying for the title.
Oamaru, Union and St Kevin’s had comfortable wins over Glenavy, Valley and Waitaki Boys’ respectively in the second round of Borton Cup cricket at the weekend.
On Thursday, unless there is a sudden epidemic of settlements, many of our most important workers will be on picket lines.
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If you're limited for space, growing a bunch of herbs in your garden is the way to go, says gardening expert Lynda Hallinan.
The airline began flights between Blenheim and Christchurch on Sunday, after Sounds Air cut the route last month.
Enquiries are ongoing after a man was found dead once a house fire was extinguished in the Tasman District Sunday.
PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons ASMS executive director Sarah Dalton, Minister for the Public Service Judith Collins and PPTA president Chris Abercrombie. Photo: RNZ composite Public Service Minister Judith Collins is taking aim at unions before Thursday's national strike involving secondary teachers and medical staff.
PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons ASMS executive director Sarah Dalton, Minister for the Public Service Judith Collins and PPTA president Chris Abercrombie. Photo: RNZ composite Public Service Minister Judith Collins is taking aim at unions before Thursday's national strike involving secondary teachers and medical staff.
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