The powerful Kiwi passport retains its standing, a puzzling accusation involving a Green MP, and another unusual flight incident overseas.
1 Green MP stands aside from portfolios after reportedly being accused of shoplifting
It's been a bizarre 24 hours for news about MP Golriz Ghahraman, who reportedly faces an accusation of shoplifting at a boutique clothing store.
Very little remains known about the reported accusation or the circumstances of the incident. However, Ghahraman has stood aside from her portfolio responsibilities as the Green Party looks into the allegation.
Police have confirmed they received a report relating to the reported incident just before Christmas last month, whilst the store itself in Auckland's Ponsonby has declined to speak to media.
The claims involving the boutique clothing store, known as Scotties, emerged yesterday afternoon, so what is the shop and what does it offer?
2 NZ's spot in the latest passport power rankings revealed
The latest global passport power rankings have been revealed and New Zealand's done pretty well for itself. But there are still a number of other nations that offer their citizens visa-free access to more places.
3 Thieves strip 700 blueberry bushes at Hawke’s Bay farm
A Hawke's Bay blueberry farm owner is gutted after her bushes were hit by thieves.
Roughly 700 bushes were stripped at Bay Blue in Hastings — it would normally take at least 10 skilled pickers to pick that much in one day.
4 Heat approaching mid-30s in some regions as hot weather continues
Temperatures in some regions are expected to reach the mid-30s this weekend as the scorching weather continues over much of the country.
5 Passenger in 'crisis' opens Canada plane door and falls to tarmac
A passenger "in a state of crisis" boarded a flight, immediately opened another cabin door and then fell through it onto the tarmac in Canada.
It's another incident in a string of aviation-related stories so far this year.
ONE THRIVING YEAR AHEAD FOR CONCERTGOERS
2024 is expected to be a record-breaking year for the local concert scene with Kiwis gearing up to watch a star-studded line-up of world-famous artists perform.
Benefits are also anticipated for local performers as big international acts, like the Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Pink, and the Jonas Brothers are locked in.
ONE IMPORTANT GUIDE IF YOU'RE RENTING
New year, new tenancy? Ask any renter and they will tell you that entering into a new tenancy agreement can be fraught.
So, here are a few things to be aware of when navigating a rental agreement.
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