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The A319-100 is nearly 18 years old and was delivered to the Czech Air Force in 2007. THOUSANDS OF PASSENGERS TO BE IMPACTED BY FURTHER AIR NZ DOMESTIC CUTS Just two months ago the airline slashed capacity on three routes. Now, it’s reducing capacity further. 7m ago LACK OF REMORSE: MAN JAILED AFTER 70-YEAR-OLD WOMAN DIED FALLING OFF HIS UTE’S RUNNING BOARD Anthony Williamson drove off with the 70-year-old on his running board after a minor traffic accident. He opened the door and that’s when the 70-year-old woman fell. 51m ago HANDYMAN’S COMPANY REMOVED FROM REGISTER AFTER LEAVING TRAIL OF COMPLAINTS Police have yet to locate or interview a Gisborne handyman accused of taking deposits and failing to complete work. 31m ago SANITARIUM STOPS MAKING PEANUT BUTTER Christchurch man Rob Stuart is in denial after it in his sandwiches for the last 20 years. MORE CHANGE FOR TVNZ’S LEADERSHIP, LONG-TERM EXECUTIVE LEAVING Chief operating officer Brent McAnulty has been at TVNZ for 15 years, the last three of which have been turbulent for the state-owned broadcaster. 11:19AM US WOMAN ZIPPED BOYFRIEND INTO SUITCASE, SUFFOCATING HIM At first, Sarah Boone told investigators that she and her boyfriend had been drinking heavily and playing hide-and-seek. 20m ago WATCH: 12-YEAR-OLD DARTS SENSATION DUBBED THE ‘NEW LUKE LITTLER’ AFTER ‘INSANE’ 145 CHECKOUT Schoolboy Jayden Walker is being touted as the UK’s next sporting superstar after beating world No 1 Luke Humphries in an exhibition. 50m ago JOSEPH PARKER TO FIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION IN SAUDI ARABIA The Kiwi heavyweight will challenge Daniel Dubois for his IBF world title in Saudi Arabia in February. 5m ago US DRUNK DRIVER WHO KILLED BRIDE STILL IN HER WEDDING DRESS SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS JAIL “On the golf cart, she told me she didn’t want the night to end and I kissed her on the forehead and then the next thing I remember is waking up in the hospital,” the victim’s husband said. 11:46AM 0:29 Huge shark leaps onto fisherman's boat The angler and his friends were aboard the Tongyeong Venus vessel when they caught the mako shark off the coast of South Gyeongsang, South Korea. 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PLAY LATEST WATCH: TENNIS ACE SAYS TEARFUL GOODBYE AFTER WINNING FINAL MATCH Former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro beats good friend Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-5 in an exhibition before sharing an emotional embrace with his one-time rival. 12:37PM AB GETS ‘ROYAL TREATMENT’ AFTER JOINING IRISH CLUB LEINSTER All Black Jordie Barrett was greeted by Ireland test prop Tadhg Furling when he arrived in Dublin to start work with powerhouse club Leinster. 12:31PM CANADIAN COMPANY FINDS MORE GAS IN TARANAKI’S TARIKI FIELD A Canadian based oil and gas company has had a modest gas find in Taranaki. 12:21PM MAN RAN 1100KM TO MAKE ‘INSANELY IMPRESSIVE’ ART ON GPS FITNESS APP The video is only 27 seconds long, but it took Duncan McCabe 10 months. 12:11PM WILL THE BIRD FLU OUTBREAK CAUSE AN EGG SHORTAGE? An egg shortage cracked the country last year - can we expect a repeat? 11:55AM see more ADVERTISEMENT Advertise with Stuff ADVERTISEMENT Advertise with Stuff LISTEN EDITORS' PICKS AM QUIZ: IN SMOKY AND THE BANDIT, WHO PLAYED THE BANDIT? Stuff morning quiz: Dec 3 QUIZ: THE HARD WORD DEC 3 One word, one clue, one minute. Can you solve today’s Hard Word? WILL THE BIRD FLU OUTBREAK CAUSE AN EGG SHORTAGE? An egg shortage cracked the country last year - can we expect a repeat? 52m ago AB GETS ‘ROYAL TREATMENT’ AFTER JOINING IRISH CLUB LEINSTER All Black Jordie Barrett was greeted by Ireland test prop Tadhg Furling when he arrived in Dublin to start work with powerhouse club Leinster. 16m ago MID-CENTURY CLASSIC IN SAME FAMILY SINCE 1960 IS LISTED After more than 60 years, the Auckland family that built this Vladimir Cacala house bids a sad farewell. 11:09AM WATCH: WHAT IS WITH THESE STRANGE LUMPY CLOUDS SEEN OVER CANTERBURY? A cluster of lumpy looking clouds were seen over Kirwee, Canterbury, on Tuesday morning. 11:37AM KIWI BOXER DEAD AFTER BOAT FOUND CAPSIZED AND EMPTY, FLOATING OFF THE US Family fear they will never know what happened to David Wickenden, who vanished at sea while sailing off the US with a friend. CONTROLLER TALKED DOWN PANICKING TRAINEE PILOT SCREAMING FOR HELP ON SOLO FLIGHT The pilot said "something is wrong" before her panic escalated and she couldn’t breathe. In the end, with gentle guidance, the landing was amazing. VIDEO MOMENTS 0:29 Rugby sevens player suffers bizarre injury after scoring try VIDEO CREDIT: Supplied WATCH: RUGBY SEVENS PLAYER SUFFERS BIZARRE INJURY AFTER SCORING TRY Mexico's game with Bermuda in Trinidad had to be suspended for 10 minutes after Diego Aguilar's deadlock-breaking score resulted in the crossbar collapsing on his head. 11:32AM PLAY 00:19 Perfectly rectangular cloud baffles onlookers WATCH: PERFECTLY RECTANGULAR CLOUD BAFFLES ONLOOKERS Baffled onlookers are heard as they observe the cloud, filmed over Zibo, Shandong Province, China, on November 26. Local weather authorities said it was likely a plane contrail. PLAY 0:29 The moment an overinflated basketball explodes dramatically VIDEO CREDIT: VIRALPRESS WATCH: THE MOMENT AN OVERINFLATED BASKETBALL EXPLODES DRAMATICALLY Local media in China said the man suffered injuries to his fingers but was otherwise not seriously harmed. PLAY 00:42 Flight forced to abandon landing when turbulence from cyclone hits WATCH: FLIGHT FORCED TO ABANDON LANDING WHEN TURBULENCE FROM CYCLONE HITS A dramatic video shows an IndiGo aircraft battling to land amid turbulence caused by a cyclone. PLAY 00:39 US police officer uses kid's bike to chase down suspected thief WATCH: US POLICE OFFICER USES KID'S BIKE TO CHASE DOWN SUSPECTED THIEF A police officer made an unusual but determined pursuit, using a child’s bike to give chase. PLAY 02:23 The moment orphaned bear cubs are released back into the wild WATCH: THE MOMENT ORPHANED BEAR CUBS ARE RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD The back bear cubs - who are believed to have lost their mothers - were were released into woodland near Pagosa Springs, Colorado. PLAY 01:19 First look inside Notre Dame Cathedral after five years under wraps WATCH: FIRST LOOK INSIDE NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL AFTER FIVE YEARS UNDER WRAPS The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is edging closer to a full re-opening following years of reconstruction work. The interior is visible to the public for the first time since the 2019 fire. PLAY 00:19 Passengers cram into the boot of bus in India WATCH: PASSENGERS CRAM INTO THE BOOT OF BUS IN INDIA Uncomfortable footage shows young people packed inside the bus luggage compartment, with the door open on November 19. PLAY 00:30 Video of rat rolling is surprisingly captivating WATCH: VIDEO OF RAT ROLLING IS SURPRISINGLY CAPTIVATING This rat is literally rolling with it in France. PLAY 0:18 Kansas City Chiefs player catches child who fell headfirst from stands VIDEO CREDIT: @T__Russ via X WATCH: KANSAS CITY CHIEFS PLAYER CATCHES CHILD WHO FELL HEADFIRST FROM STANDS After quite possibly saving a child’s life on Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton has invited the young fan to a game. PLAY 00:17 Elderly man battles wild boar with log as it charges him WATCH: ELDERLY MAN BATTLES WILD BOAR WITH LOG AS IT CHARGES HIM Footage shows the elderly local confronting the wild pig with a stick and striking it after it charges him, in China. The man fended off the boar and it fled. PLAY 03:06 The moment a huge wild elephant ambled into a shop and had a browse WATCH: THE MOMENT A HUGE WILD ELEPHANT AMBLED INTO A SHOP AND HAD A BROWSE CCTV footage shows the curious jumbo casually strolling through the store in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, perusing the farm equipment. PLAY MOST POPULAR 1 CONTROLLER TALKED DOWN PANICKING TRAINEE PILOT SCREAMING FOR HELP ON SOLO FLIGHT The pilot said "something is wrong" before her panic escalated and she couldn’t breathe. In the end, with gentle guidance, the landing was amazing. 2 WOMAN TAKES SISTER TO COURT AFTER EIGHT YEARS OF NOT PAYING RENT A woman had tried repeatedly to get her sister to pay rent or move out of their dead parents’ house, but she refused. Now a judge has had to settle the matter. 3 ‘DREARY’: HEAVY RAIN AND SEVERE GALES TO HIT PARTS OF THE COUNTRY Peak rates of 25mm/h could hit the ranges in Westland District, MetService warned. 4 REJECTED CHARTER SCHOOLS PIONEER THREATENS LEGAL ACTION OVER ‘DEEPLY UNFAIR’ PROCESS Alwyn Poole was a hero of charter schools back in 2014. But he’s been rejected ‘without a single question’ being asked this time round, leading to a feud with David Seymour. 5 NEW POLL DELIVERS BAD NEWS FOR CHRISTOPHER LUXON National drops, Labour gains in a new poll by The Post/Freshwater Strategy. 6 WATCH: AUCKLAND WOMAN ALLEGEDLY BODY SHAMED BY WINZ CASE MANAGER Faith Field, 19, was reportedly told by the staff member that that if she exercised and lost weight it would “probably make you healthier”. 7 80,000 CHICKENS TO BE SLAUGHTERED AFTER BIRD FLU FOUND IN SECOND SHED ON FARM The outbreak has now spread, meaning the number of chickens to be culled has doubled. 8 KIWI BOXER DEAD AFTER BOAT FOUND CAPSIZED AND EMPTY, FLOATING OFF THE US Family fear they will never know what happened to David Wickenden, who vanished at sea while sailing off the US with a friend. 9 RED BULL SUPREMO’S BRUTAL HINT IS GOOD NEWS FOR LIAM LAWSON Liam Lawson is ‘having a mare at the moment’ but things looked brighter after a dramatic interview with Red Bull boss Christian Horner. 10 AM QUIZ: IN SMOKY AND THE BANDIT, WHO PLAYED THE BANDIT? Stuff morning quiz: Dec 3 TOP VIDEOS NZ NEWS HEALTH NEW ZEALAND DEFICIT LOWER THAN FORECAST Health New Zealand’s financial picture is not as dire as earlier signalled - but Health Minister Shane Reti said the cost cutting plan would last three years. 11:45AM ‘IT'S NOT WHAT WE'RE SEEING’: PM LUXON ON POLL SHOWING HUNG PARLIAMENT It’s been a tough year, but people can see there’s a plan that’s starting to work, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says. REJECTED CHARTER SCHOOLS PIONEER THREATENS LEGAL ACTION OVER ‘DEEPLY UNFAIR’ PROCESS Alwyn Poole was a hero of charter schools back in 2014. But he’s been rejected ‘without a single question’ being asked this time round, leading to a feud with David Seymour. WOMAN TAKES SISTER TO COURT AFTER EIGHT YEARS OF NOT PAYING RENT A woman had tried repeatedly to get her sister to pay rent or move out of their dead parents’ house, but she refused. Now a judge has had to settle the matter. DO YOU KNOW WHO WROTE THE MYSTERY POEM THE RIMU BUSHMAN? Ten years ago, a man gave country singer Ron Mitchell a poem and suggested he put it to music. 10:58AM MORE WHALES DEAD, OTHERS RE-STRAND AFTER MASS BEACHING AT FAREWELL SPIT More whales had died overnight, with some euthanised after the mass stranding on Monday. Others have landed back up on the beach. 10:48AM SEASONAL WORKER ASSAULTS COWORKER FOR ‘NO LOGICAL REASON’ The coworker was left with a bleeding nose, a sore shoulder, ribs and back, scratches on his neck and a swollen eye. 10:47AM DUNEDIN HOUSE TOO DAMAGED TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF FIRE The reasons why a Dunedin house was destroyed in a blaze on Sunday night may never be determined. POLICE RELEASE DUO ARRESTED AFTER AUCKLAND BOAT FIGHT Police received a call from the commercial vessel on Saturday afternoon and waited at Auckland Viaduct to arrest two men. WORLD NEWS IN PARDONING HUNTER, PRESIDENT BIDEN ACKNOWLEDGES THE EVILS OF ‘LAWFARE’ OPINION: His very human decision now gives Trump the green light to demand pardons for other victims of politicised justice. 10:57AM THE EXTRAORDINARY BREADTH OF HUNTER BIDEN’S PARDON President Joe Biden’s pardon of son Hunter for any offences over a nearly 11-year period doesn’t have many, if any, direct historical parallels. 10:51AM MAN RAN 1100KM TO MAKE ‘INSANELY IMPRESSIVE’ ART ON GPS FITNESS APP The video is only 27 seconds long, but it took Duncan McCabe 10 months. 36m ago ARMED POLICE SWOOP INTO UPMARKET SYDNEY NEIGHBOURHOOD Heavily armed police swarmed the busy street, with a man reportedly apprehended during the operation. 11:01AM POLL: THIS IS THE OXFORD DICTIONARY’S WORD OF THE YEAR. DO YOU AGREE? It’s a popular word with Gen Z, but were the five other finalists better? WATCH: SYDNEY TEENS BREAK INTO TRAIN DRIVER CABINS, HANG FROM CARRIAGES IN ONLINE TREND Sydney teenagers are risking life and limb for social media clout. The trend almost killed one 16-year-old. BEAR CAPTURED AFTER TWO DAYS IN JAPAN STORE On Saturday morning, the bear entered the store and attacked a male employee. It then stayed for the weekend. FRENCH GOVERNMENT ON BRINK OF COLLAPSE Emmanuel Macron’s government is on the brink of collapse after Michel Barnier, the French PM, forced through a controversial new social security budget without a parliamentary vote. WATCH: GREGG WALLACE’S APOLOGY FOR ‘MIDDLE CLASS WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE’ COMMENT The former MasterChef presenter said he wasn’t in a good head space when he posted the comments on Instagram. HOW MUCH IS LOCALLY OWNED, INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM WORTH TO YOU? contribute now THE POST WILL THE PENSION STILL BE THERE WHEN WE RETIRE? OPINION: The warnings about the sustainability of NZ Super are getting louder, but it’s not clear whether anyone is listening. SENIOR WELLINGTON LAWYER FACING PENALTY FOR MISCONDUCT After a High Court judge complained about her Janet Mason was ordered to do an introductory level training course but didn’t. NICOLA WILLIS ‘EXPECTING ANSWERS’ FROM GOVERNMENT FUND OVER SOLARZERO LOANS Finance Minister says she is not going to rush to judgment on whether New Zealand Green Investment Finance should continue. THE MILLION-DOLLAR QUESTION: HOW MUCH MONEY IS NEEDED TO RETIRE? The modern mantra suggests you need $1 million to comfortably retire. Experts say it’s not quite that simple, but planning is key. TARANAKI’S TOP-RATED RESTAURANT TO CLOSE IN MARCH Over four years and 30,000 plates of pasta Toret restaurant became one of Taranaki’s most highly rated restaurants but the accolades aren’t paying the bills. POLICE OPERATION BUSTS DRINK DRIVERS IN THE CENTRAL DISTRICT Over four nights, 27 drivers were found to be over the legal limit, with police reminding motorists that as Christmas approaches, they will be out in force. WELLINGTON’S OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT, CAFE AND BAR NAMED Graze has been named the top restaurant, Dee’s Place the best bar and Customs the number one cafe at the Welly Hospo Awards on Monday night. MARITIME ACCIDENT EXPERTS QUESTION MANAWANUI 'HUMAN ERROR' FINDING Broader navy systems will be to blame for the sinking of a $103m navy vessel, says maritime accident experts, but Defence Minister Judith Collins disputes this. DAILY FIX PODCASTS Gripping true crime. Powerful investigations. Entertaining chat. QUIZZES Try your luck with our daily trivia quiz. NEWSLETTERS Get more of Stuff delivered to your inbox. PUZZLES All your daily puzzles, crosswords, Sudoku and more. BUSINESS CANADIAN COMPANY FINDS MORE GAS IN TARANAKI’S TARIKI FIELD A Canadian based oil and gas company has had a modest gas find in Taranaki. 25m ago ONLINE GIFT STORE NOT SOCKS CLOSING DOWN In an email to customers, the company said it was announcing its closure with “a heavy heart”. MITRE 10 CEO SAYS THERE’S ‘NO PANIC SELLING’ AS STORES GO UNDER THE HAMMER The country’s biggest DIY retailer has been selling properties to help grapple with $161.8 million worth of debt. EMPLOYERS UPHOLDING PARENTAL LEAVE BENEFITS DESPITE CHALLENGING TIMES Despite tough economic times, companies are bolstering their support for employees who are parents. NZ STARTUP GRW AI IS PROMISING TO GIVE SALES TEAMS SUPER POWERS Three Kiwi co-founders whose AI is helping make performance coaching scalable are taking on the US market after only launching in April. COURIERS GEAR UP FOR MILLIONS OF PARCELS A DAY With just one month to go until Christmas Day, postal company’s are bringing in extra staff, vans and planes to deliver packages. NEW BOEING CEO RESTRICTS COMPANY’S CORPORATE JET TRIPS IN ‘SHOW OF SHARED SACRIFICE’ The savings wouldn’t move the needle for a company with a $99 billion debt load, an aviation consultant said. SOLARZERO CUSTOMERS LIKELY STUCK IN LENGTHY CONTRACTS AFTER LIQUIDATION It is unlikely the contracts, some of which are for up to 25 years, can be terminated early. THE RETAIL STORE LOOKING TO FILL 400 ROLES With unemployment rising, one store is on the hunt for hundreds of people to join their team. HIGH INCOME WORKERS WILL SOON BE UNABLE TO CLAIM UNJUSTIFIABLE DISMISSAL A new policy set to be introduced next year would stop high income employees from claiming unjustifiable dismissal. MONEY WASTE FORUM SPENDS NEARLY $3K OF PUBLIC MONEY ON CATERING Vegetarian lasagnes, savouries, coffee and PakNSave fruit and cheese platters were served at a Kāpiti Waste forum, where the catering spend came in at $53 per person. INTEREST RATES MIGHT BE FALLING, BUT MONEY IS STILL TIGHT THIS CHRISTMAS Twas’ three weeks before Christmas, and the OCR has dropped, but people’s wallets were still were still not topped. ‘I JUST WANTED IT TO STOP’ - WIFE WATCHING FROM RINGSIDE KNEW HER HUSBAND WAS NOT OK Kain Parsons died after he was knocked unconscious at a charity boxing event. His wife has told an inquest the atmosphere was “barbaric”. KATIE WESNEY: SHAME IS A COMMON EMOTION ATTACHED TO MONEY Opinion: Beating yourself up for not trying hard enough or not being “good” with money does not help you be better. CRACKDOWN ON OVERSEAS STUDENT LOAN DEBT PUTS PRESSURE ON THE GREAT OE Inland Revenue announced in November it was increasing its efforts to gather child support and student loan debt owed by Kiwis living overseas. HOW MUCH DID WE SPEND ON BLACK FRIDAY? Shops were bustling, mall car parks were full, but how much did we really spend on Black Friday? MAJOR BANK LOWERS MORTGAGE RATES EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Are the mortgage wars restarting? MORE VISITORS TO BLENHEIM’S THEATRE NOT ENOUGH TO POST PROFIT The naming sponsor for the ASB Theatre is up for renewal next year. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Time will tell. COULD YOU FEED YOURSELF ON $120 A MONTH? CHINESE MILLENNIALS ARE TRYING As the world’s second largest economy slows, thousands of young Chinese are embarking on money-saving challenges. RISING COSTS THREATEN CHARITY EVENT A large corkage fee levied by a council contractor could be the last straw for a popular fundraiser. HOMED THE BLOCK AUSTRALIA 2024: ONE CONTESTANT THREATENS TO QUIT THE SHOW Frustrated by the Block environment, one contestant says she’s “probably not going to be here as of tomorrow”. FIRST-TIME BUYER: FAMILY HOME IN IDYLLIC LOWER HUTT LOCATION Behind you there’s a school field; in front of you, the roll hills of Wainui and the lively Waiwhetu Stream... idyllic. 0:57 Modernist 60s house by Vladimir Cacala is a gem VIDEO CREDIT: Stuff WATCH: MODERNIST 60S HOUSE BY VLADIMIR CACALA IS A GEM This Remuera, Auckland house is fine example of the late architect's style - it is for sale for the first time. 10:52AM PLAY KIWI FIRM WINS WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL AWARD FOR LINCOLN PROJECT Warren and Mahoney has taken top honours for a science building, and HKS gets an award for a future stadium project in Auckland. GRIPPING TALE OF FLOOD VICTIMS RELOCATING HOUSE IS TEARJERKER Review: This Gisborne family lost their home and business in Cyclone Gabrielle. Moving Houses follows their riveting story. 1920S ‘PARISIAN’ PARLOUR FOR 1900S HOUSE There’s a lot to be said for glamour, especially when it comes to entertaining in a French-inspired parlour. THE WELLINGTON “RENTING WITH ROOTS” REVOLUTION SPONSORED Unlike traditional rentals, One Three Five Victoria offers Wellingtonians the chance to establish a lasting home. 5:22 How Brodie Kane bought a home with her mum WATCH: HOW BRODIE KANE BOUGHT A HOME WITH HER MUM SPONSORED: On The Ladder with Kiwibank host chats with Paddy Gower about Co-own. PLAY THE BLOCK AUSTRALIA 2024: A SIGNATURE FORGING SCANDAL ERUPTS Things get emotional for one team as The Block begins week two. STAY CLOSE: FAMILY VISITS ENRICH VILLAGE LIVING SPONSORED Discover the joy of family visits in retirement villages GREAT ESCAPES The ultimate guide to GLAMPING IN NZ Read more TRAVEL ‘BIG BROTHER’: THE EXTRA PAPERWORK KIWIS NOW NEED TO VISIT SPAIN A controversial new law requires travellers to submit an array of personal details. PRIVATE JET DEMAND FOR QUEENSTOWN LEADS TO PARKING BOOM AT OTHER AIRPORTS Hundreds of private jets are landing in the tourist hot spot each year, but a limited area for parking is leading to some parking further afield. DISNEY FANS WANT THEIR ASHES SPREAD AT ITS PARKS. TALES OF COVERT DUMPING ABOUND For decades, stories about surreptitious memorials, covert dumping of remains and ride shutdowns attributed to ashes have become ghoulish pieces of Disney lore. THE CHEAPEST HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS IN NZ THIS SUMMER There is still great value accommodation to be found for less than $200 a night. RELAX, YOU’RE ON SAFARI: EXPLORING THE MURRAY RIVER BY HOUSEBOAT Houseboating is a gentle and captivating way to move through one of Australia’s treasures - the Murray River. GISBORNE-AUCKLAND FLIGHT TURNS BACK AFTER ENGINE ISSUE Air New Zealand is investigating a second engine issue in 24 hours. WHAT YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO KNOW BEFORE THEY DEPART ON A GAP YEAR OPINION: It’s close to a parent’s worst nightmare. Our daughter calls from Nepal and is crying uncontrollably, unable to actually speak. ESCAPED DOG THAT SHUT DOWN PARIS AIRPORT RUNWAYS REUNITED WITH OWNER Amalka the pooch had escaped from the hold on an Air France flight on arrival into Paris. AIR NZ AIMS TO QUELL FEARS OVER FESTIVE FLYING WITH NEW CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN The airline is on a charm offensive ahead of one of the busiest, most expensive and stressful times of the year to take to the skies. PASSENGER ON DIVERTED AIR NZ FLIGHT TO SYDNEY SAYS PLANE MADE ‘QUITE A RAPID DESCENT’ Passengers spent the night in Auckland before resuming travel on Monday. FULL DISCLOSURE A conversational podcast discussing sexuality. Listen now LIFE AND STYLE DATING IN 2024: WHY ARE WE SO SCARED TO LET OUR FEELINGS GROW? From Instagram to the ick, it's increasingly easy to let instant judgement calls get in the way of long term connection. Read more on Ensemble. INSTANT MAKEUP FIXES SPONSORED Quick easy products we use to refresh a look anytime, anywhere 11:00AM EXPERT RECOMMENDS TOP FRAGRANCES TO GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS SPONSORED Resident scent expert Victoria Griffin shares the perfect fragrance for every occasion and age. ‘IT WAS BOUND TO HAPPEN’: WHY FASHION IS GOING BACK TO BEING BINARY Gender exploration by luxury labels is slowing down alongside the rise of trad wives. EXERCISING TO LOSE WEIGHT? SCIENCE SAYS IT RARELY WORKS A metabolism researcher dispels myths about how we burn calories and how this changes as we age. CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE FRIEND MOVING INTO YET ANOTHER NEW FLAT Every renter faces the challenge of turning a flat into a home. Here are some things that will help. Read more on Ensemble. REUSING PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES AND TAKEAWAY CONTAINERS? SCIENTISTS SAY IT’S BAD Many of us reuse single-use plastics, but is it safe? RECIPE: RASPBERRY AND VANILLA CRÈME TART WITH ROSE SPICED CRUST Make your Christmas feast unforgettable with a show-stopping plant-based tart HOW TO PRIORITISE WELLNESS WHEN LIFE GETS BUSY Finding time for you THE DREAM MATCH FOR YOUR SKIN - BUT BETTER SPONSORED Revlon’s Illuminance collection gives you the dewy look that is storming the runways - and the streets. CHELSEA WINTER ON HAVING A STRESS-FREE CHRISTMAS The Tasty author’s recipe for embracing imperfection. FANGIRL FOREVER: READERS SHARE THEIR WILDEST CELEBRITY OBSESSION STORIES The things we do for (parasocial) love. Read more on Ensemble. ENTERTAINMENT NEIGHBOURS STAR IAN SMITH, WHO PLAYS HAROLD, REVEALS TERMINAL ILLNESS Longtime Neighbours star Ian Smith says he has been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. WATCH: JAPANESE ARTIST TURNS LEAVES INTO INTRICATE WORKS OF ART The world of Lito’s delicate art, which can sometimes take up to eight hours, has won fans from around the world. REVIEW: SPARKLE, SWEAT, AND SING-ALONGS, TROYE SIVAN CLOSES TOUR IN NEW ZEALAND Troye Sivan ended his tour in NZ with a bang, as well as giving us the honours of being his ‘favourite crowd’. WATCH: KACEY MUSGRAVES SNAPS BACK AT FAN WHO GRABS HER AT CONCERT “What the f…?” the US signer exclaims after a female fan grabbed and pulled her as she walked past the crowd. 5:16 The best movies of 2024 VIDEO CREDIT: SUPPLIED WATCH: THE BEST MOVIES OF 2024 A nightmarish look at a very near-future America and a fabulous, fresh, feminist take on Frankenstein were among the cinematic highlights of the past year. PLAY WATCH: ELTON JOHN TELLS FANS HE HAS LOST HIS EYESIGHT AND ‘CANNOT SEE THE STAGE’ The 77-year-old had to be assisted off stage by his husband after a production of The Devil Wears Prada on London’s West End. SHE STARTED ON MAD MEN WHEN SHE WAS SIX. SOMEHOW, SHE SURVIVED Kiernan Shipka, child actor made good, is riding a purple patch into her new romcom, Sweethearts. CHRIS MARTIN AND GWYNETH PALTROW REUNITE FOR DAUGHTER APPLE’S DEBUTANTE BALL The couple came together to support their daughter at an event in Paris that introduces young women from prominent families “into society”. DAME JUDI DENCH’S PARROT HAS A LESS-THAN-REFINED PET NAME FOR HER She may be a dame to the world, but her rescue African grey parrot couldn’t care less, much to Dench’s delight. DAWSON’S CREEK ACTOR JAMES VAN DER BEEK SELLS MERCH TO PAY FOR CANCER TREATMENT The actor said memorabilia sales will help cover “expensive” treatment costs for his recent diagnosis. POU TIAKI 2:34 Shining a spotlight on disability WATCH: SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON DISABILITY Disability advocate and Paralympian Dan Buckingham reflects on the progress of the disability movement in Aotearoa for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 3, 2024. PLAY ‘A DAY WHEN WE GET TO SHINE THE SPOTLIGHT ON DISABILITY’ On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Paralympian Dan Buckingham reflects on the progress of the disability movement in Aotearoa. AUCKLAND SCHOOL TEACHER WINS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR TONGA Milika Nathan was set to walk into her classroom at Northcote Intermediate on Monday morning as a world champion. WAITANGI TRIBUNAL CALLS FOR MĀORI HEALTH AUTHORITY RETURN Government’s dumping of Māori health authority “departed from responsible policy-making”, was ill-informed, says Waitangi Tribunal. ANONYMOUS DONOR GIFTS TE TIRITI HANDBOOK TO EVERY NEW ZEALAND HIGH SCHOOL Author Roimata Smail says the donation would give high school students an opportunity to know “what it took 20 years for me to learn”. THE DINING TABLE: A FILMMAKER’S EYE-OPENING TAKE ON DEAF ISOLATION A newly released film explores what it feels like to be socially isolated, even within your own family home. PETER COWAN ‘HONOURED’ TO BE A FINALIST AT MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS “To be able to inspire young Māori to follow their passions and pursue their dreams is a privilege,” says the Paralympics bronze medallist. IWI ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS, INVESTORS TOLD “Our economic power is undeniable.’’ MIGRANT DAD FEARS LOSING HIS KIWI FAMILY AS VISA FEES ALMOST DOUBLE Mateus Barbosa gave up everything in Brazil to start a new life in Aotearoa - now he might be forced to leave if he can’t find $5000 for a visa. ELLESSE ANDREWS IN ELITE LINEUP FOR TOP MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS GONG In an incredible year for Māori sportswomen, Ellesse Andrews is in an all-female group of Olympic gold medallists up for Māori Sports Person of the Year. HE PŪRONGO REO MĀORI HE UTU $254K KI NGĀ KAIREITI MŌ TE TŪHURA I TE TUMUAKI KAUNIHERA ARERO-KANGAKANGA Ka noho huna tonu tētahi rīpoata mō te tumuaki kaunihera e rata nei ki te kangakanga, ahakoa te utu $254,000 ki ngā kaireiti hei whakatewhatewha me ngā utu ā-rōia i hua mai. KO TE KAIPĀPĀHO YOUTUBE Ō AMERIKA A ISHOWSPEED I ROTO PEA I TE RARU KŌKOTA AOTEAROA Ka tawhiotia e te kaipāpāho YouTube a IShowSpeed i Aotearoa i runga i tētahi kōkota manuhiri, engari i a ia e whakapūtea ana i ana ataata, kua pātaitia ngā pātai. KA TAUTOHETOHEA E WILLIE JACKSON A DAVID SEYMOUR MŌ TE PIRE MATAPONO TIRITI Hei tā te MP Reipa a Willie Jackson ka tautohetohe a ia i te kaiārahi ACT a David Seymour mō te Pire Matapono Tiriti. KUA KORE E MUA KAI KAI, E MURI KAI HŪARE, INĀIANEI ME TĀPUI KOE I ĒNEI WHARAU DOC E 15 Ināianei me tāpui kē ngā wharau i ngā papa tāpui ā-motu o Nelson Lakes me Arthur's Pass, ā, ko tētahi atu i Whanganui. KA ARO NGĀ ĀKONGA O ŌTĀKOU KI TE ‘WĀHI ITI KOTAHI’ KIA ATAWHAI I NGĀ TĀNGATA KORE WHARE Ka kīia e ngā tāngata kore whare e matea nei tētahi mea hei tiaki i ā rātou rironga, nō reira ka mahia e te hunga ākonga kia whai whakataunga. KO NGĀ RĀNGAI I TINO PĀ MAI KI NGĀ PORONGA MAHI I TĒNEI TAU I āta matawaitia e mātou ngā tau o ngā rāngai i pāngia e ngā utu whakamutu mahi i tēnei tau. KO TE PŪTAHI O TE NGĀKAU O TE HĪKOI MŌ TE TIRITI He karere mārō ki te Kāwanatanga, i tukuna i runga i te huarahi tino marino mai i te ngākau o te Hīkoi mō te Tiriti. KA TAUĀKĪ A RHYS DARBY MŌ TANA HOKINGA HEI PUKUHOHE I MURI I TANA I MATANGARO AI MŌ NGĀ TAU 10 Kua pānuitia e te pukuhohe o Aotearoa tana whakaaturanga tuatahi i roto i te tata ki te 10 tau. HE KŌRERO O NGĀ TĀONE NUI E RUA: E RERE MAI ANA TE HĪKOI MŌ TE TIRITI KI KIRIKIRIROA, HE PAKANGA KI PŌNEKE Neke atu i te 6000 o ngā kaihīkoi i hono ki te hīkoi ki Kirikiriroa, i tō Poneke Pāremata e kite ana i tōna ake pahū ahi me te haka, ngā panatanga me tā ACT mahi kia whakamanapori i te Tiriti. E TŪTOHU ANA A NZME KIA KATI I NGĀ NIUPEPA HAPORI E 14, E 30 NGĀ TŪRANGA MAHI KIA POROA Ko ngā niupepa katoa he taitara o Te Ika a Māui, ā, e tūmanakohia ana kia katia i mua i te Kirihimete i tēnei tau. BRAND STORIES NZ’S MOST PROMISING YOUNG ARTISTS ANNOUNCED SOON BRAND CONTENT Young artists had the opportunity to showcase their work for free with the first-ever Spark Christmas art competition - finalists announced soon. THE INSIDE SCOOP ON CLINICAL TRIALS SPONSORED Experts answer common questions about what to expect when taking part in clinical studies. SCHOOL REJOICES AT BRAND-NEW CARPETS SPONSORED As a high-traffic area, the library floors were tatty and funding to replace them was tight. HOTTEST SUMMER DECOR TRENDS REVEALED SPONSORED Here's what's taking centre stage in the decor world this summer. FARMERS EMBRACE GLAMPING FOR EXTRA INCOME SPONSORED Beyond livestock: how farms are the new home of glamping retreats THE VERDICT IS IN: WHERE TO TRAVEL FOR AN NZ SUMMER SPONSORED This town won the best family beach honours, but there's also plenty more to discover. EXPERT DEBUNKS COMMON MYTHS ABOUT CO-OWNING A HOME SPONSORED We are increasingly teaming up with friends or whānau to buy a home, but misconceptions about the process exist. A KIWI HOLIDAY WITH A TWIST BRAND CONTENT Otago might just be the answer you didn’t know you were looking for. MUST-HAVE HOLIDAY IDEAS FOR MEN SPONSORED Whether he needs grooming essentials or wellness products, we’ve got the ideal gifts to make his holidays shine. TWELVE THOUGHTFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT SPEAK TO HER SOUL SPONSORED From unique treasures to thoughtful surprises, our gift guide is designed to make her holiday truly special. THE FOREVER PROJECT ORCAS HAVE LEARNED HOW TO HUNT AND KILL HUGE WHALE SHARKS, VIDEO SHOWS A pod of orcas off the coast of Mexico appears to have learned new skills that help them hunt whale sharks, scientists say. FUTURE OF MARLBOROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS IN QUESTION The projects, one described by the mayor as a “community movement”, hang in the air as funding starts to dry up. AUCKLAND'S NATIVE WILDLIFE IS UNDER THREAT SPONSORED A number of introduced species are causing damage in our own backyards and public spaces. HYDROGEN FUEL IS LIKE DARK MAGIC. OR PERHAPS ... GREEN MAGIC Is hydrogen the next frontier for our green transport solutions? It’s been touted as a solution for years, but is it really? Explainer editor Lloyd Burr goes for a drive and finds some answers. WATCH: IPHONE ‘CHEWED’ BY TIGER SHARK FILMS EVERYTHING The video showed the shark’s jaws clamping down on the device before it moved through the inside of the predator’s mouth. COUNCIL WORKS THROUGH EXTENDING ALL MARINE FARM CONSENTS With more than 1000 marine farms across Marlborough, extending all of their consents required under the new law is not exactly straightforward. WELLINGTON’S PŌHUTUKAWA AND RĀTĀ ARE BLOSSOMING WEEKS EARLY Native ‘Christmas trees’ typically flower as the capital heads off for the holidays. ARBORIST RECOMMENDS REMOVAL OF POISONED TREES Three trees poisoned at the home of Marlborough cricket may be removed after showing “limited regeneration” after winter hibernation. THE MOUNTAIN OF COAL COMING TO NZ Opinion: New Zealand’s approach to energy policy for the next three years could come down to praying for rain and stockpiling coal. AMID EARTH'S HEAT RECORDS, SCIENTISTS REPORT ANOTHER BUMP UPWARD IN ANNUAL CARBON EMISSIONS Even as Earth sets new heat records, humanity this year is pumping 330 million tons more carbon dioxide into the air by burning fossil fuels than it did last year. watch here MOTORING IS THIS THE ULTIMATE 7-SEATER PLUG-IN HYBRID FOR KIWI DRIVING? SPONSORED Perfectly suited for a typical NZ family weekend: a day in the life of the Mazda CX-80 11:15AM JAGUAR’S ‘BARBIE PINK’ ELECTRIC CAR LEAKED ONLINE Images appearing to show the concept vehicle draw comparisons with Thunderbirds and Pink Panther. ONE OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST CARMAKERS CONFIRMS CEO’S EXIT Carlos Tavares’ sudden departure from chief executive role at Stellantis revealed. US MOTORSPORT PROSPECT TO BEGIN 2025 CAMPAIGN IN NZ IndyNXT and World Endurance Championship teenager, Josh Pierson, confirms Kiwi campaign. TOYOTA QUIETLY DROPS PRICE OF ITS ELECTRIC SUV Toyota has lopped up to $17k off its electric SUV, the latest carmaker to substantially drop its EV prices. DIRT BIKE 101: HOW I STOPPED WORRYING AND LEARNED TO LOVE THE MUD Dirt bike riding never really interested me but after a day in the forest I found there’s a lot more to it than just getting muddy. ANOTHER NEW EV GETS PRICE SLASHED TO $30,000 Even larger price cut confirmed for GWM Ora electric car. EX-F1 SUPREMO BERNIE ECCLESTONE PUTS NZ$1B CAR COLLECTION UP FOR SALE Selection of 69 vehicles, including Ferraris and Brabhams, has been described as “the most important race car collection in the world”. FUTURISTIC EVS FROM SURPRISE CARMAKER GOING INTO PRODUCTION Mahindra’s latest plug-ins could hit New Zealand as soon as next year. ROAD TEST: LEAPMOTOR C10, THE BIGGEST EV BARGAIN OF 2025? We drive the new kid on the electric block, a cut-price SUV from China packing plenty of surprises. SPORT BROUGHT TO YOU BY SPORT RED BULL SUPREMO’S BRUTAL HINT IS GOOD NEWS FOR LIAM LAWSON Liam Lawson is ‘having a mare at the moment’ but things looked brighter after a dramatic interview with Red Bull boss Christian Horner. MEET THE NEW ENGLAND STAR WHO DESTROYED THE BLACK CAPS Raised in South Africa, developed in Durham: Brydon Carse is England’s new weapon. 55m ago GUINEA STADIUM STAMPEDE KILLS 56 PEOPLE FOLLOWING CLASHES AT FOOTBALL MATCH People were killed after fans at a football game in Guinea allegedly clashed over a disputed call by the referee, authorities say. THE BLACK CAPS CAN STILL MAKE THE WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL. HERE’S HOW ANALYSIS: The Black Caps’ path to next June’s final in London has narrowed significantly after their defeat in Christchurch. THE CRAIG BELLAMY COUP THAT SEALED SECOND COMING OF NSW ORIGIN COACH New South Wales have undergone a major coaching shake-up after Michael Maguire left for an NRL job following a memorable series win in Brisbane. FORMER SOUTH AFRICA TEST CRICKETERS ARRESTED OVER MATCH-FIXING The players charged with corruption are facing prison for a match-fixing scandal relating to a domestic tournament in 2015. WATCH: TENNIS ACE SAYS TEARFUL GOODBYE AFTER WINNING FINAL MATCH Former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro beats good friend Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-5 in an exhibition before sharing an emotional embrace with his one-time rival. 10m ago BLACK CAPS COACH PONDERS ‘BIG’ SELECTION CALL Having paid the price for not playing a spinner in the capital last March, Gary Stead is eager to see the Basin Reserve surface. FALCONS FALL TO MAVERICKS AS FINALS DAY CHALLENGE BECKONS Neither side won on the weekend, but the Falcons hockey franchise still has an opportunity to score a rare championship double. WATCH: LEWIS HAMILTON THREATENS TO QUIT MID-RACE IN QATAR MELTDOWN The outgoing Mercedes driver became so frustrated he wanted to give up during a mid-race meltdown. 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