Stuck in the time warp that is the days between Christmas and New Yearâs, the thought of an unexpected house guest is enough to strike fear into even the most prepared hostâs soul. Have no fear though, Dedwood Deli boss Adrian Hoffmann and private chef, Hercules Noble, are on hand with some tips for turning the humble rotisserie chook into a showstopping centrepiece. 28 December 2023 [View in Browser]( Hello and welcome to your morning briefing from Stuff, bringing you the top stories and news you'll want to read. [How to jazz up a humble supermarket rotisserie chook]( [How to jazz up a humble supermarket rotisserie chook]( [Stuck in the time warp that is the days between Christmas and New Yearâs, the thought of an unexpected house guest is enough to strike fear into even the most prepared hostâs soul. Have no fear...]( [The highest trending sports team in New Zealand this year (spoiler: it's not the All Blacks)]( [The highest trending sports team in New Zealand this year (spoiler: it's not the All Blacks)]( [Usually, when it comes to a Rugby World Cup year, thereâs no bigger sporting ticket in New Zealand than the All Blacks, but just like they were in Paris, the national team has been pipped at the...]( [Where is Paora? The kiwi pulled from public life following US petting scandal]( [Where is Paora? The kiwi pulled from public life following US petting scandal]( [Last that was seen of Paora the kiwi, a nocturnal resident at Miami Zoo, is that he had been swiftly shielded from the public eye following concerns that he was being mishandled. Six months on from...]( Newsable: the news worth talking about Join Imogen Wells and Jess McCarthy for your daily dose of exclusives, analysis and fresh perspectives on news. The podcast drops each weekday from 6am on [newsable.co.nz]( or listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. [Listen to the latest episode of Newsable â]( [Saved from the wrecking ball: Our favourite historic homes]( [Saved from the wrecking ball: Our favourite historic homes]( [If you love âcharacterâ, nothing beats a historic home. We donât have centuries-old houses in Aotearoa, but we have plenty of 100-plus-year-old...]( [Six of the best small-town New Zealand stopovers for a summer roadie]( [Six of the best small-town New Zealand stopovers for a summer roadie]( [Holidays arenât for rushing from A to B. Theyâre for taking your sweet time and, if youâre on a road trip, that translates to stopping to savour...]( [Who could Joseph Parker fight next? Six potential opponents after stunning Deontay Wilder]( [Who could Joseph Parker fight next? Six potential opponents after stunning Deontay Wilder]( [ANALYSIS: Boxing is a notoriously fickle business, as Joseph Parker can attest. Little over a year ago, the Kiwi heavyweight faced calls to retire...]( [The most annoying things about being a busker, according to a busker]( [The most annoying things about being a busker, according to a busker]( [New Zealand has a strong busking culture and on any given day you are likely to find multiple musicians belting out a classic song. But what is...]( [Stuff quiz: Morning trivia challenge: December 28, 2023]( [Stuff quiz: Morning trivia challenge: December 28, 2023]( [Rapper Lil Uzi Vert gives Auckland the spotlight in new music video]( [Rapper Lil Uzi Vert gives Auckland the spotlight in new music video]( [US rapper Lil Uzi Vertâs music video for his latest single, Red Moon, features a place many Kiwis may be familiar with: Auckland. The Just Wanna...]( Enjoying this email? [Check out Stuff's other daily and weekly newsletters](. [Feedback]( [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( Stuff, 4 Williamson Ave, Ponsonby, Auckland, 1021, New Zealand