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Health and safety on the rocks
Air New Zealand’s new whisky rule mandates a single ice cube, reflecting bureaucratic caution. Meanwhile, Qantas’ (of all companies) has a more respectful approach.
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Why did the chicken cross the road? A Nobel attempt
László Krasznahorkai, recently awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, is known for his apocalyptic fiction and intricate style. His writing inspires reflections on existential themes and narrative purpose.
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Talking in code
Seemingly disjointed political conversations may actually be strategic signaling among leaders, as demonstrated in the Interislander ferries saga.
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My strange German addictions
German politics can be baffling up close – but following its bureaucratic melodramas from New Zealand takes dedication bordering on the surreal.
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Absurd Beehive theatre
The New Zealand public has a right to know the truth, the full truth, and nothing but the truth.
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Pavlova’s identity crisis
Whether Pavlova, Häagen-Dazs or Hawaiian pizza, there is too much confusion over culinary appropriation and national identity in food.
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Commerce Commission’s green crusade
What if the Commerce Commission expanded its oversight to include New Zealand’s ecosystems, aiming to address unfair advantages in flora and fauna?
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Return of the rock star
Comparing the New Zealand economy to a “rock star” is questionable. Well, it depends on which classic rock songs you choose.
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The chameleon party
The Green Party’s evolving stance on the waka-jumping law, from opposition to support and now potential use, showcases remarkable political flexibility and adaptation.
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Lost in constitution
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Presidents of the United States of America with their take on the Constitution.