NZ sharemarket falls to lowest level in nine months – Market close

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Tory Whanau may have to sell Wellington mayoralty to make ends meet September 20, 2024
Tory Whanau has revealed that she’s struggling so much financially that she may have to part with her beloved mayoralty, that of New Zealand’s capital city, if she’s to fund her ever-diminishing lifestyle. Whanau was elected to lead Wellington in 2022, winning an overwhelming victory against the incumbent mayor: the evil version of Jason Gunn. […]
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Ukrainian militia receives defective shipment of pagers that just send and receive messages September 18, 2024
There’s been a major setback for one Ukrainian-backed militia on the Russian border, after the group ordered a large shipment of pagers to use as improvised explosive devices. The plan was to litter the pagers throughout abandoned homes and buildings in hopes of wounding Russian soldiers. But upon arrival of the shipment, routed through the […]
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Government directs Te Puni Kōkiri to conduct Māori Language Week in English September 17, 2024
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Government celebrates fact that New Zealand’s healthcare is so good people are queuing up for it at 5am September 17, 2024
At yesterday’s post-cabinet press conference, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, flanked by his Health Minister Shane Reti and someone we can’t independently verify was a real sign language interpreter, announced that he had some positive news for the country. “Alright team, I’m just going to hand over to uh, Dr. Shane, because I think he’s got […]
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Heartwarming: Thoughtful driver uses indicator to tell you what they’ve just done September 17, 2024
It’s 4:10pm in the morning, and you’re in the middle lane heading north on the great southern motorway of our nation’s capital, Auckland. There are no cars directly in front of you, but quite a few in the lane to your left. Suddenly, without warning, a black ute enters your lane, cutting in front of […]
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NPC teams will now be allowed to actually use the Ranfurly Shield in play September 17, 2024
Following decades of controversy, the governing body of New Zealand rugby, New Zealand Rugby, has ruled that the team currently holding the Ranfurly Shield may once again use it in play during the National Provincial Championship (NPC). The ruling restores the utility of a prize that for many years was rendered merely symbolic, after the […]
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Police say they won’t respond to bomb threats anymore as ‘it’s never anything’ September 16, 2024
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says that New Zealand’s police force will no longer respond to bomb threats, in an attempt to cut costs and redirect police resources to less boring activities. Coster said that threat response and bomb disposal was a “fairly obvious” area for downsizing, as bomb threats are “never anything”, a “huge waste […]
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Air New Zealand flight attendant named CEO after one year on job November 30, 2021
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National Party board denies it unanimously agreed to Collins’ Faustian bargain with Satan November 26, 2021
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Super Saturday recap: Patrick Gower doesn’t know what he’s supposed to do October 16, 2021
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Bill to replace Three Waters passes final hurdle August 19, 2025
Photo: ODT files By Lillian Hanley of RNZ The government's final piece of legislation to implement 'Local Water Done Well', replacing Labour's Three Waters, has passed its third reading.
Crackdown on Gore drivers August 19, 2025
Photo: ODT files Police say they're disappointed at the number of people picked up for dangerous driving and other infringements during a crackdown in Gore.
'Price it Right' petition accepted August 19, 2025
In 2024, the Commerce Commission estimated pricing errors were likely costing shoppers tens of millions of dollars a year. Photo: Getty Images By Anneke Smith of RNZ Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has accepted Consumer New Zealand's 'Price It Right' petition for accurate supermarket pricing.
Govt accepts 'Price it Right' petition August 19, 2025
In 2024, the Commerce Commission estimated pricing errors were likely costing shoppers tens of millions of dollars a year. Photo: Getty Images By Anneke Smith of RNZ Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has accepted Consumer New Zealand's 'Price It Right' petition for accurate supermarket pricing.
Hairdresser's quirky collection on show August 19, 2025
Michael Turner with a pair of Smart Cousins Perfect Wave curlers. PHOTO: RNZ By Rachel Graham of RNZ From a curling tongs heated over fire to vintage hairdryers and a shaving and teeth-pulling bowl with spare teeth, a range of hairdressing memorabilia over the centuries is on show in Christchurch.
Hairdresser's collection a cut above August 19, 2025
Michael Turner with a pair of Smart Cousins Perfect Wave curlers. PHOTO: RNZ By Rachel Graham of RNZ From a curling tongs heated over fire to vintage hairdryers and a shaving and teeth-pulling bowl with spare teeth, a range of hairdressing memorabilia over the centuries is on show in Christchurch.
Cheese recall due to listeria fears August 19, 2025
Two of the Food Snob and Mon Ami products being recalled. Photo: Supplied / MPI A number of cheeses from brands Food Snob and Mon Ami are being recalled due to concerns of a potentially life-threatening bacteria.
NZ mum and son in 'good spirits' since release August 19, 2025
Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for weeks. Photo: GoFundMe A New Zealand woman detained in a United States immigration facility for weeks with her six-year-old son is recovering at her Washington home after being released, her lawyer says.
French cheese recall over listeria fears August 19, 2025
Two of the Food Snob and Mon Ami products being recalled. Photo: Supplied / MPI A number of cheeses from brands Food Snob and Mon Ami are being recalled due to concerns of a potentially life-threatening bacteria.
Puppies dumped in national park August 19, 2025
The seven puppies were found by a member of the public in roadside vegetation. Photo: Doc/ supplied A Department of Conservation investigation is under way after a litter of puppies was found dumped in Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki.

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