Why Air NZ's tame, lame safety video should run and run
Our national carrier's latest in-flight instructional video is instantly forgettable.
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Guilty plea over Gibbston crash fatality
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Flasher on the loose as police warn women
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Homicide probe launched after baby dies in hospital of 'serious injuries'
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Restaurant penalised for multiple Covid-19 rule breaches
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Jingle cells: Christmas holidays in court
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Kiwi Xmas: Air NZ expects 30,000 people today
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