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Cadbury dropped from royal warrant list after 170 years

Cadbury dropped from royal warrant list after 170 years

Cadbury lost its Royal Warrant for the first time since 1854 under King Charles' list. Other chocolate makers retained warrants, while some new companies were added.

King Charles to break with tradition for 2024 Christmas message

King Charles to break with tradition for 2024 Christmas message

King Charles will deliver his Christmas address from a church, not a royal estate, due to ongoing cancer treatment. It’s a first in over a decade.

Woman thought she was 'going to die' when car wash malfunctioned

Woman thought she was 'going to die' when car wash malfunctioned

Christchurch woman's car damaged in carwash malfunction, causing $7k+ damage. She feared for her life & criticizes Z Energy's response.

New Zealand's leaders formally apologise to survivors of abuse in state and church care

New Zealand's leaders formally apologise to survivors of abuse in state and church care

NZ PM Luxon apologized for widespread abuse of 1000s in care institutions (1950-2019). Report reveals torture/neglect. Gov takes responsibility.

Dish behind mass food poisoning of over 100 New Zealand university students identified

Dish behind mass food poisoning of over 100 New Zealand university students identified

NZ dorm outbreak, 100+ sick, caused by minced chicken with Clostridium perfringens. Food prep issues led to toxin growth; kitchen checked, risks addressed.

Flight from Australia diverted, passenger arrested over allegedly assaulting crew member

Flight from Australia diverted, passenger arrested over allegedly assaulting crew member

A drunk NZ man assaulted crew on a Perth-Auckland flight, diverting it to Melbourne. He was removed by police, facing a 20yr sentence.