November 14, 2020

KiwiRail looks into easing congested freight

New Zealand Blog News Service Nov 14, 2020

Industrial action at Australian ports and disruption in other key markets combined with the annual pre-Christmas freight rush…

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Gisborne property values ‘through the roof’ – valuer

New Zealand Blog News Service Nov 14, 2020

A three-year revaluation of the district for rating purposes shows the average value of residential properties has increased…

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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
The coalition government has issued a directive to Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Māori Development, instructing them that – in the interests of clear communication – they are to conduct this year’s Māori Language Week primarily or exclusively in English. The directive is in line with the Government’s policy – signaled when they came […]
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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
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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
It was Aotearoa’s first national day of action in over ten years, the first since 2010, when Prime Minister John Key tried to inspire us to clean up our nation’s berms. It didn’t work. Today, New Zealand’s berms are worse than ever. But history is not destiny, and other cliches. Today, we tried again, this […]
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Hipkins takes aim at govt's performance January 21, 2026
Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ By Lillian Hanly of RNZ Labour leader Chris Hipkins has come out swinging at the government in his first speech of election year, saying it is responsible for the situation New Zealand is in.
Inquiry into health portal cybersecurity breach January 21, 2026
Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster has announced an inquiry into the cybersecurity breach of a New Zealand health patient portal.
Property market busy January 21, 2026
The latest property values are good news for Gore homeowners — but it’s a different story for the district’s rural sector.
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Police seize $160,000 Corvette January 21, 2026
The black 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was impounded. Photo: NZ Police A 63-year-old Southland man will appear in the Gore District Court next month on charges relating to a high-speed spree in Edendale on Christmas Eve.
Canterbury magic casts spell over Sparks January 21, 2026
Opener Kate Anderson smacked an unbeaten 66 off 49 to guide her side to a nine-wicket win. Photo: Supplied The Canterbury Magicians pulled out their whole bag of tricks to notch their first Super Smash victory this afternoon.
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Projects to deliver upgrades to college January 21, 2026
Photo: Gerrit Doppenberg Māruawai College will look a little different when students return next Monday.
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Lachie Jones investigation ‘another cover-up’: father January 21, 2026
The death of 3-year-old Lachie Jones has been the subject of intense scrutiny for nearly seven years. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Police's third investigation into the death of a Gore 3-year-old is nearing completion, but the boy’s father is convinced it will be "another cover-up".
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Women saved from 'eye-level water' in dramatic kayak rescue January 21, 2026
Women plucked to safety in dramatic kayak rescue January 21, 2026
Dunedin snubbed by groundbreaking international rugby tour January 21, 2026
The tour includes three tests against the Black ferns. Photo: Getty Images Dunedin has suffered another blow with the announcement it will play no part in a groundbreaking women’s rugby tour next year.

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