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Don’t understand the appeal of Taylor Swift? Let a critic explain it
WEBFeb 24, 2024 · Here are 10 songs which capture her appeal (to me) (here they are in a playlist, not all in Taylor’s Versions because some of those are notably worse, sorry!) ‘Our Song’. Comes in with a ...
‘I don’t feel it’s done me lasting damage’: David Shanks on five …
WEBMay 5, 2022 · Frightening. Those are some of the words David Shanks chooses to describe his time as chief censor, which comes to an end tomorrow after five years. Another word he nominates: strange. Strange ...
The principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, explained
WEBFeb 3, 2024 · Protection: active protection of Māori interests, rights, taonga and rangatiratanga must be a government priority. Some other principles include kāwanatanga (the Crown’s right to govern ...
The green light flicks on for tougher beneficiary sanctions
WEBAug 13, 2024 · As RNZ reported, that means benefit recipients will be categorised based on their level of compliance with work or social obligations – green means all requirements are being followed, orange ...
The Brokenwood Mysteries is somehow still going strong
WEBSep 13, 2022 · The lowdown. The Brokenwood Mysteries is a murder mystery series that stands as one of New Zealand’s biggest television exports. Having just finished airing season eight, it regularly pulls in ...
Team of 6 million: How NZ can harness the power of Kiwis living ...
WEBAug 10, 2021 · The New Zealand government’s strict border policies have meant the so-called team of 5 million has been protected from the ravages of Covid-19. But the country’s isolationist approach and ...
Who’s who in season five of Taskmaster NZ? - The Spinoff
WEBJul 21, 2024 · Ben Hurley. Photo: TVNZ. Breaking news: Ben Hurley’s appearance on Taskmaster NZ shatters the myth that he will only feature on TV shows with “seven” in the title. A regular presence on both ...
Viral weight loss drug Ozempic has been approved for use in New …
WEBMar 22, 2023 · Last Thursday, New Zealand’s medical regulatory body Medsafe gave consent for Ozempic to be prescribed in New Zealand. The approval is for injectable forms of the drug, sold as Ozempic by Danish ...