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Noah Kahan Sheds Light on Silent Struggles // Scholastic // University of Notre Dame
" Noah Kahan, courtesy of Rolling Stone “Someday I’m gonna be somebody people want.” These words float along the melancholic melody of Noah Kahan’s “Come Over,” a song on his hit album Stick Season, which sparked his rapid rise to fame. His words seem distant now; the folk-pop singer-songwriter is ranked as a No.1 artist on multiple Billboard charts and reaches over 30 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Three Concerts, One Sound … Are Y’all Sick of Country Yet? // Scholastic // University of Notre Dame
" Dylan Gossett performing at the Sound of SUB Spring 2026 Concert. Emma Hurley I’m not sure if this trend was intentional, but as a lifelong country music fan, I’m not complaining. This year, Zach Bryan, Dylan Gossett and Luke Combs have all taken to the Notre Dame stage to perform their similarly twangy tunes. Are three concerts of the same genre excessive?
Network of Enlightened Women 2026 Essay Contest high school winner
Those revolutionary words, written 250 years ago in the Declaration of Independence, mean just as much today as they did in 1776. Such liberty was a completely innovative idea at the time, and the Declaration was the first document in history to lay out these principles as the foundation for a new nation.
The Peculiar Rituals of the Emad Erton Tribe // Scholastic // University of Notre Dame
" Large receptacles litter the ground, is this a peace offering? I have spent the past several weeks immersed in the culture of an exotic tribe, isolated from the rest of civilization in a region known as Anaidni. After observing their customs extensively, I have ultimately concluded that I simply could never make sense of them. Void of rhyme or reason, their outrageous traditions left me with even more questions.
Early contact experiences between embryo donors and recipients (parents) in Aotearoa New Zealand
Abstract In New Zealand, embryo donors and recipients meet in a joint counselling session before donation where their needs and expectations for future contact are discussed. However, the extent and experience of contact - including that occurring before the mandated age of identity release at 18 - has received little international research attention and has not been explored in New Zealand.
How to Do Chicago in a Day: According to a Lifelong City Girl // Scholastic // University of Notre Dame
Since beginning my first year at Notre Dame, I have already overheard countless conversations about taking day trips to explore Chicago. I will admit, I am one of those insufferable people who clarify that I am from downtown Chicago, not the suburbs, when introducing myself. And so, because I am a proud, lifelong city girl, I have taken it upon myself to compile my ultimate guide for a Notre Dame student’s weekend getaway.
Texas Tech's Beau Martin Manages to Play
As the sun just begins to peak over the horizon, Beau Martin and the other managers are already awake. In fact, they barely slept. They’d spent hours doing the team’s laundry the night before, passing the time by shooting pool in the break room or baskets in the deserted gym. Now, they pack up all of the gear, meticulously ensuring that every player, coach, and staff member has everything they need before they hit the road.
Changing ‘the world for the better’: motivations of mental health academics for supporting expert by experience roles in mental health education
Abstract Background Despite demonstrating positive outcomes in education, academic positions for Experts by Experience in mental health have not been widely implemented. To date positions have been driven by individual champions (allies). Their motivation for this support has not yet been researched. Aims To deepen understanding of motivations of mental health academics who have championed and supported implementation of EBE positions.
Wellington Anzac service marred by protest dispute
An Anzac Dawn Service at the Wellington Cenotaph turned ugly on Tuesday morning as a father and son clashed with protestors. Newshub was interviewing Ellie Clayton and Laura Drew from Peace Action Wellington, who were part of the protest group, when they were interrupted by David Broome and his 12-year-old son, James Broome-Isa. They approached the protesters and James began yelling at them, saying they should not be there.
Bill English says texts to Todd Barclay staffer deleted
Prime Minister Bill English says he has no record of the alleged 450 texts he sent to Glenys Dickson, the woman at the centre of the Todd Barclay secret recording scandal. When asked if he deleted them he repeatedly replied "I don't a have record of them". "The relevant material I've given to the police, and they haven't come and asked for anything else." How much is the taxpayer spending on Todd Barclay?
Opportunities party promises universal basic income for youth
The Opportunities Party (TOP) is promising to give young people $200 per week as part of its universal basic income policy. It's no strings attached cash for all young people aged 18 to 23 and won't be means tested. Party leader Gareth Morgan says it's aimed at "badly neglected by the political regime in New Zealand".
As it happened: Jacinda Ardern addresses an invigorated caucus
New Zealand has woken up to a new Government. After nine years in power, the National Party will take to the opposition benches and the Labour Party, led by Jacinda Ardern, will lead the country. The Labour Party governs with support from the Greens and NZ First. In return for their support, Labour has given them both policy concessions and ministerial posts. The Greens will have three ministers outside cabinet and one undersecretary and NZ First will have four ministers in cabinet.
Gear & Carnahan Go 1-2 In Mile To Lead Paladins At Vanderbilt Invitational
Kristlin Gear - photo courtesy of Phil Ponder Jan 19, 2019 NASHVILLE, TENN. -- Furman sophomore Krissy Gear won the mile, while junior Savannah Carnahan placed second in the event to lead the Paladin indoor track and field team Saturday in the second day of the Vanderbilt Invitational in Nashville, Tenn. Gear recorded a time of 4:47.15 for the win, with Carnahan just a fraction of a second back at 4:47.16. Junior Emma Grace Hurley finished sixth with a time of 4:56.60.
Furman's Aaron Templeton Takes Fifth Place At NCAA Cross Country Championships; Savannah Carnahan Earns All-America Honors
MADISON, WIS. -- Senior Aaron Templeton placed fifth at the 2018 NCAA Cross Country Championships Saturday on the Zimmer Championship Course at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wis., while junior Savannah Carnahan earned All-American honors to lead the 15th-ranked Furman women's cross country team to a 23rd-place finish at the meet. Templeton, a senior from Knoxville, Tenn., was in 25th place at the 4K mark and moved up to 18th at the 6K point.
Airing Victoria’s laundry
Victoria University has been contracting its laundry services to Arohata Prison, a women’s prison in Tawa, whose inmates are paid between 20 and 60 cents per hour for their work. Prisoners who work in the laundry clean linen, bath mats, pillowcases, sheets and towels for Victoria University’s Campus Services, Human Resources and Weir House. Women who work at Arohata can be employed in the kitchen, laundry, textiles, asset maintenance and ground maintenance sectors.
Baby Neve watches Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's first speech at United Nations
Watch: The Prime Minister appeared on NBC's The Today Show earlier on Monday (local time). Credits: Video - Today Show; Image - Reuters Baby Neve joined the Prime Minister at the United Nations in New York on Tuesday, as Jacinda Ardern gave her first speech to the General Assembly. "It was a very practical decision. Neve is actually nearby me most of the time in New Zealand, she's just not always caught.
Jacinda Ardern and Helen Clark on confidence and the future for women
A conversation between Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and former Prime Minister Helen Clark has been captured on camera for the first time. The UN Women National Committee for Aotearoa brought the two women leaders together for a conversation to celebrate 125 years of women's suffrage. Both women shared concerns about the self-doubt that young women have to overcome.
Government to freeze MPs' salaries, allowances for a year
The Government has announced it will freeze the allowances and salaries of all MPs for a year, despite them being due for a 3 percent pay rise. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said it's "just not appropriate for MPs to be the subject of such an increase". Ms Ardern has informed the other party leaders in Parliament of the Government's decision to introduce legislation to freeze MPs pay for a year and develop a "fairer formula" for future pay increases.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern makes impromptu speech to striking teachers
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave an impromptu speech in attempt to rally the support of teachers who were protesting outside Parliament on Wednesday afternoon. She wasn't scheduled to show up, but told the crowd of thousands that when she saw them streaming onto the grounds she "couldn't not" speak to them.
Law students issue warning to sexual predators in 'New Rules' parody
Law student Leilani Taula provides the vocals and is the star of the music video, playing an HR rep moving through a law firm and telling people off for harassing summer clerks. Fifth-year law student and co-director Sara Bradley said Dua Lipa's massively popular song was an obvious choice to take inspiration from. "It presents a really fun vision of female solidarity and healing, and to be able to kind of put a spin on that for this issue was really just a perfect fit," she said.
LA street style gangs surging in New Zealand prisons
American style street gangs are surging in New Zealand prisons, and a gang expert says they are "back in vogue" among youth. While most gangs are growing their numbers in prisons, with members and affiliates at record levels, LA style street gangs like the Killer Beez, Crips and Bloods are among the fastest growing according to an Official Information Act response to Newshub from Corrections.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to announce new apprenticeship scheme
Jacinda Ardern will make a major announcement about a new apprenticeship scheme next week. Credits: Newshub. Newshub can reveal the Prime Minister is set to make a major announcement about a new apprenticeship for the dole scheme next week. "I've made no secret of the fact that apprenticeships is something that I believe in and have worked passionately on since I've been in Parliament," Jacinda Ardern told Newshub on Thursday.
Explainer: What do far-right Canadian speakers Stefan Molyneux and Lauren Southern believe?
Far-right activists Stefan Molyneux and Lauren Southern are set to visit New Zealand next month to do a public talk. They've planned an event in Auckland on August 3, but no venue has been set and they've been banned from any Auckland Council owned venues. The Immigration Minister has labelled their views "repugnant". So who are these people, and what do they believe? Stefan Molyneux, 52, is a YouTuber, writer, and the host of lengthy Q+A style radio segments called Freedomain Radio.
'We haven't got the money': Winston Peters on nurses' strike
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters says the Government "haven't got the money" to make a new pay offer to nurses who will go on strike this Thursday. "We haven't been joking when we told the nurses via the media that this is our best offer," Mr Peters said in a news conference on Tuesday morning.
Winston Peters doubles down on promise to be first into Pike River mine
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is sticking by his promise to be the first person to re-enter the Pike River mine drift.
Wellington's Civic Square gets new Māori name
Wellington has been given a new name for Civic Square in the central city - Te Ngākau, meaning the heart. The name was gifted by collective Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika to celebrate the launch of Wellington City Council's new te reo policy, Te Tauihu.
Paula Bennett booted out of Parliament in chaotic Question Time
National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett has been booted out of Parliament by the Speaker Trevor Mallard during a fraught session of Question Time. She is the first MP to be kicked out since the new Government took power. Question Time became chaotic on Thursday afternoon as National MPs repeatedly raised points of order with Mr Mallard in the Debating Chamber. It kicked off with Gerry Brownlee raising a point of order in relation to a stern letter sent on Wednesday.
'Settle petal': Ron Mark told off for 'sexist remark'
New Zealand First MP and Defence and Veterans Minister Ron Mark was forced to apologise for a "sexist remark" he made in Parliament on Wednesday. During Question Time, Mr Mark yelled to a member of the opposition: "Settle petal, settle". Parliament TV footage does not show which MP he was addressing, but from the audio it's clear it's a female MP. Newshub investigates: Which National MP made a 'very sexist remark' about Jacinda Ardern?
Jacinda Ardern announces 'letter' of expectations while Winston Peters is PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a list of expectations Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters must fulfil when he steps in as Acting Prime Minister. That's expected to be in mid-June, when Ms Ardern takes leave for six weeks after she gives birth. Mr Peters and Ms Ardern were quick to defend the letter when asked whether it was a "behave-yourself contract". "The reality is I was doing this job 22 years ago, so I'm ready for it," Mr Peters said.
Green co-leader sings Māori waiata for Royal baby Louis in Parliament
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson sang a Māori waiata in Parliament on Tuesday to honour the newborn royal, Prince Louis Charles Arthur. Prince William Duke of Cambridge and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge welcomed their baby son to the world a week ago. Parliament congratulated the couple on their child, who joins his brother Prince George, four, and his two-year-old sister Princess Charlotte in the royal family.
Ethical fashion report delivers verdicts on Kiwi clothing brands
Kowtow founder Gosia Piatek said it feels "wonderful" to have been given an A grade. "It is a grade that is well deserved by us for ensuring that we truly have a sustainable and ethical production chain from seed to garment. It is a benchmark grade for the industry to follow and we are proud to be leaders in this field and an example that you can do business in a fair and sustainable manner," Ms Piatek said.
Lawyer facing discipline for criticising judge's controversial domestic violence comments
The Law Society is reportedly investigating one of its own members after she criticised a judge's ruling and comments in a domestic violence case. Catriona MacLennan told Newshub she was "completely stunned" to learn she was being investigated. It follows a case in the Queenstown District Court in December, when a judge discharged a man without conviction on charges of assaulting his wife, children and a friend.
Facebook has breached New Zealand Privacy Act - commissioner
Facebook has breached the Privacy Act, the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner says. Privacy Commissioner John Edwards' finding comes after Facebook refused to allow a New Zealand user to access their personal information held on several other users' accounts. It said it was not subject to the New Zealand Privacy Act and refused to cooperate with the Commissioner's investigation and demands in regard to the user's complaint.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern 'not fazed' by controversial 60 Minutes interview
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she's "not fazed" by a recent 60 Minutes interview in Australia that has been widely critcized as sexist and inappropriate. "Maybe I've lost all my sensitivity, maybe it's just that I'm from Morrinsville," she told reporters on Monday afternoon. "I don't know, but I wasn't particularly fazed by any of it.
Newshub poll: Kiwis unfazed by Prime Minister's pregnancy
Mr Gayford will be the baby's full-time caregiver, and while Ms Ardern is away Winston Peters will be the Acting Prime Minister. Reaction to Ms Ardern's announcement was largely positive in the New Zealand political sphere. It received global media coverage, and she had congratulatory messages from world leaders including Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Not all reactions were positive.
Government to act swiftly to ban foreign home buyers
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern wants to introduce legislation by Christmas to ban foreign speculators from buying houses in New Zealand. Non-residents or non-citizens will not be able to purchase existing residential housing, however Australian citizens will be exempt. Those who are not residents or citizens will still be able to purchase land and build new housing on it. "It's not unusual that we're acting in this way now, it's unusual that this hasn't been done before," Ms Ardern said.
Eminem vs National Party trial: Eight Mile Style awarded damages
Not only has the National Party lost out to Labour, they've also now lost to rapper Eminem. A court has ruled against National in a copyright stoush over music used in a 2014 election campaign advertisement. Eight Mile Style claimed a track called 'Eminem Esque' used by National was a rip-off of Eminem's hit 'Lose Yourself'. The production company have been awarded damages of $600,000 with interest after suing National.
Live updates: Jacinda Ardern announces Ministers
11:45am - While he didn't get to become Deputy Prime Minister, Kelvin Davis is taking on a strong role as Minister of Corrections, Minister for Crown/ M?ori relations and Minister of Tourism. Prime Minister elect Jacinda Ardern has given Minister for Children to NZ First's Tracey Martin, it's a very important role to Ms Ardern who's previously said that child poverty is one of the main reasons she entered politics. "I asked that Tracey Martin take on the role of Minister for Children.
Live updates: Ministerial roles for Green MPs in new Government
Video - Winston Peters' announcement. Credits: Newshub After nearly a month in political limbo, Winston Peters will finally unveil coalition negotiation results today. New Zealand First says an announcement can be expected this afternoon, after 12 days of negotiations. Refresh the page for the latest live updates.
Live updates: Day four of coalition negotiations
New Zealand First plans to meet twice with both Labour and National on Wednesday, on the fourth day of coalition negotiations. Winston Peters said he plans to wrap up coalition discussions by Thursday evening, and he will make an announcement "as soon as possible" after that - despite previously setting October 12 as the deadline for a decision. Mr Peters hasn't commented on whether he will also meet with the Green Party to discuss a potential coalition with Labour and the Greens.
Opinion: The seedy side of Hugh Hefner
OPINION: In an outpouring of tributes over the past 24 hours Hugh Hefner has been revered as a soft pornography pioneer and for 'celebrating' women worldwide. He certainly celebrated his own idea of a perfect woman. He liked them docile, sexualised, and child-like - and most of all he wanted to maintain power over them. Many women, and disappointingly few men, have pointed out this other side of Hugh Hefner.
Labour promises free driving lessons for high school students
Labour is promising funding for all secondary students to be taught to drive, budget, and understand the political system to help them transition into work and the community. Leader Jacinda Ardern announced the policy on Monday morning, which the party calls a "school leavers' toolkit".
Watch: Does Winston Peters have the PM's Todd Barclay texts?
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters won't reveal whether he has the text messages Prime Minister Bill English sent to Glenys Dickson - the woman at the centre of the Todd Barclay recording scandal. The Northland MP says he's never claimed to know the exact content of the texts but has continually hinted that he does. He came to blows over the issue when Newshub political reporter Lloyd Burr asked if he was bluffing about his knowledge of the conversations between Mr English and Ms Dickson.
Newshub poll: The Opportunities Party is on the rise
The Opportunities Party (TOP) is building on their lead over the other minor parties, with 2 percent of the vote in the latest Newshub-Reid Research poll. That's a 1.2 percent rise since the last poll in March - which had the party on 0.8 percent. TOP leader Gareth Morgan said it's good news but the party is still far off from the 5 percent it needs to make it into Parliament. "I was in a cab today and the guy had never heard of us, so we've still got a long way to go," he said.
Newshub's political merchandise power rankings
It's election year, and political parties need to raise support (and money) any way they can. As evidenced by Donald Trump's 'Make America great again' caps, marketing matters. Here's our definitive guide to political party merchandise in New Zealand. National: Let's be honest these guys are the kings of fundraising. Easily the richest party in Parliament - they've got wealthy funders so they probably don't really need merchandise, right?
Wayne Mapp does not deny 'Hit and Run' Afghan raid claims
Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has conceded that civilians were killed in the 2010 Afghanistan raid that is the focus of Nicky Hager and Jon Stephenson's new book. The book claims Dr Mapp told a friend the operation was New Zealand's "biggest and most disastrous operation - a fiasco". When Newshub's Mitchell Alexander asked about the quote in the book on Wednesday, Dr Mapp did not back away.
Nicky Hager launches co-authored book about SAS in Afghanistan
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) says it is "confident" the SAS didn't commit any war crimes during a raid in Afghanistan. Investigative journalists Nicky Hager and Jon Stephenson have alleged 21 civilians, including a three-year-old girl, were killed or injured during a revenge raid following the death of a Kiwi soldier. Further, they allege that, supported by US and Afghan forces, the SAS burned and blew up about a dozen houses and failed to help the wounded.
John Key: Forget Crown limos, I'm using Uber now
Without all the trappings of the Prime Minister's office, John Key now has to fend for himself - and it's been a jolt back to reality. "So far I haven't missed any planes but I've been very close. I'm no longer in those fantastic silver cars driven by VIPs so I've been learning Uber, I've downloaded the app." "I've had to fend for myself it's been quite different," he said in an interview with Newshub political editor Patrick Gower.
Annette King quits as Labour deputy, endorses Jacinda Ardern
Labour's deputy leader Annette King is retiring - and she and Leader Andrew Little are backing Jacinda Ardern as her replacement. "After some reflection, I have decided to step down from the deputy leader's position in the Labour Party," Ms King announced on Wednesday morning. Ms King is a long-serving MP for Rongotai, and Labour's health spokesperson. She told Newshub "there has been absolutely no pressure on me to stand aside at all". "I've been around 30 years in politics.
Kiwis on coming out in Aotearoa
In the midst of Pride celebrations across Aotearoa, we asked Kiwis to reflect on their coming out experiences. Coming out was different for everyone. For some it was a loving and positive experience, but for others it was a serious struggle. And for many, it never ends - it happens again and again in new situations.
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