Principal defends Queenstown trip after Auditor-General issues warning over school travel bills
She rejected the characterisation of the trip, saying it was scheduled to coincide with her attendance at the…
Christchurch school mouldy lunches: David Seymour labels principal at centre a media ‘frequent flyer’, defends Compass Group
“I also note that this particular principal is a frequent flyer in the media, complaining about quite a…
Ashes: Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg defends Usman Khawaja after golf outing before Perth test
Khawaja’s failure to open, and the initial uncertainty as to why, sparked a wave of criticism from former…
British bar Alibi defends solo drinker ban amid backlash over ‘woke agenda’
Peters said the decision was also informed by safety concerns, noting the increased responsibility hospitality venues carry for…
Kiwi woman defends solo travel after victim of lewd sex act in Sri Lanka
However, he reappeared when Molly pulled over for a rest and a drink. “There was a bit of…
ERO defends Wesley College hostel closure after principal critique
While the school “fully acknowledged” historical failures, Wesley College principal Brian Evans told the Herald that over the…
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence leader defends delay in Cyclone Gabrielle alert
Lennan admitted he was “aware that there were significant gaps” in his “situational awareness”. He feared that issuing…
Aimee Lou Wood reacts after Sydney Sweeney defends American Eagle campaign
It is unclear if the two actresses have a personal relationship as they never worked together on the…
Donald Trump defends White House demolition as work begins on new ballroom
“You probably hear the beautiful sound of construction to the back. You hear that sound? Oh, that’s music…
Australian actor Ruby Rose publicly defends Taylor Swift against critics
“Given her public position against Trump, and his against her. If you are falling for the propaganda ‘Trad…
VTNZ defends driver licensing test system after claims officers took money to pass applicants
“After being notified of the alleged offending at the Highbrook branch, VTNZ conducted a thorough investigation and worked…
Prime Minister Luxon defends $65k parental income cap in youth benefit crackdown
“But we know it’s quite low, but the reality is it puts the pressure back on parents to…