As the conflict in Gaza intensifies protests have emerged on the streets of Auckland. This has divided the New Zealand public – are the protesters welcome to demonstrate in what is perceived as a global movement of solidarity or are they unnecessarily importing tension to the shores of peaceful New Zealand?

• Neighbourhood Nosh: The Providores and Tapa Room
• NZ Film ‘The Dead Lands’ to Have Toronto World Premiere
• MH17 Black Boxes: Statement by Minister of Transport

West Ham United skipper Kevin Nolan and team mates have fallen under Wellington’s spell after the English Premier League team paid a visit to WetaWorkshop and Sir Peter Jackson’s Park Road Post production studios at his Miramar film HQ.

• All Black surprise for West Ham in Wellington
• Newcastle United star struck at WETA Workshop
• Usain let the games begin

Usain Bolt arrives at the Commonwealth Games

• Superlunacy: 3 supermoons in 3 months
• Gerry Brownlee reveals a terminal illness
• Cunliffe on a downward slope

Celebrate New Zealand in England this summer

• ‘Oceanic’ – Street Art in Shoredtich
• “Ships, Clocks and Stars”: an Exhibition
• Take the Mike to Charlie! Stand up comedy show

With summer well under way why not visit Staffordshire this year and experience some of the fantastic culture that the county has to offer.

• Rise of the Status-cation
• Ice Warrior wants volunteers for the last true polar world first
• Top Jobs in Singapore highlight its prospects and diversity

You can now grab a top travel deal on New Zealand Times. Search the best selection of tours from the most popular travel operators. You can filter by price, trip, length and destination. Where will you be off to next?

Have visa restrictions ever put your plans on hold? We need New Zealand volunteers to help with our project on Commonwealth visas.

• Don’t get caught by a forex scam
• Rising rates dent NZ business confidence
• Kiwi dollar hits record trade-weighted high

Do you remember turning thirteen? It was a big deal. You were starting an exciting phase. In the restaurant world, turning thirteen is just as much of a milestone — minus the social awkwardness.

• Coffee in London is crap?
• Staffordshire has heaps on offer this Summer
• Top 10 reasons for pulling a sickie: UK survey results