April 2021

Why NZ’s productivity growth is lagging – and what that means

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 5, 2021

The Detail – New Zealand’s productivity growth figures aren’t great and are artificially inflated by house prices. Productivity…

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Whittaker’s a ‘good egg’ among major chocolate makers – report

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 2, 2021

Porirua-based Whittaker’s has been ranked as one of the most sustainable and ethical chocolate brands in the world.

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Why Turnkey Homes are Popular Amongst Millennials

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 1, 2021

REAL ESTATE – CHRISTCHURCH Rather than buying old fixer-uppers, many millennials are now turning to house and land…

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It’s Time to Normalise Tattoos in the Workplace

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 1, 2021

ART For many years, tattoos have been frowned upon in a significant number of workplaces across New Zealand.…

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Fonterra completes sale of Chinese farms for $552m

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 1, 2021

Fonterra has completed the sale of its two farms in China for $552 million after the deal cleared…

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
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
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
New Zealand’s national carrier, Air New Zealand, has expressed great enthusiasm in announcing its new CEO today: 51-year-old Nathan Guy, a flight attendant who has spent about 1200 hours on the job. Guy joined the company as a fresh-faced, wide-eyed flight attendant serving now-reduced domestic routes in November of 2020, and has since spent a […]
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National Party board denies it unanimously agreed to Collins’ Faustian bargain with Satan November 26, 2021
National Party president Peter Goodfellow is today issuing a strong denial on behalf of the party’s board, saying they did not, at any point, agree to the Faustian bargain that National leader Judith Collins struck with the Evil One, Son of Perdition, the Devil Satan himself. When Collins became the leader of the National Party […]
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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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Uber driver who raped teen gives up fight for suppression February 9, 2026
The face of the convicted Hamilton Uber driver rapist can now be printed after Judge Tini Clark today released her reserved decision after jailing Singh for seven years and two months in December last year. Photo: Belinda Feek An Uber driver, convicted of raping a teenage passenger, has given up his fight to prevent media […]
Guard to remain overnight after Christchurch stabbing February 9, 2026
Photo: ODT Files A scene guard will remain in place in central Christchurch overnight as police continue to investigate a serious assault.
Latest poll points to possible hung Parliament February 9, 2026
Photo: RNZ Neither the right or left bloc would be able to govern if an election were held today, according to the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll.
Super Bowl: Seahawks pummel Patriots as Trump decries halftime show February 9, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks celebrate after winning Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California. Photo: Reuters The Seattle Seahawks relied on a relentless defense to beat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX, denying the Patriots an NFL record seventh championship and avenging a loss to the same opponent in the title game 11 years ago.
Three injured in Lake Ohau Rd crash February 9, 2026
Three people are injured following a two-vehicle crash near Omarama this afternoon.
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years February 9, 2026
Media mogul Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, arrives the Court of Final Appeal by prison van in Hong Kong, China. Photo: Reuters Hong Kong's most prominent media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced on Monday to a total of 20 years in jail on national security charges comprising two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and […]
Delays on SH1 after crash south of Palmerston February 9, 2026
State Highway 1 is under stop-go traffic management after a vehicle towing a caravan crashed just south of Palmerston.
Four vehicle crash near Wānaka Airport February 9, 2026
A four vehicle pile-up is causing major delays near Wānaka Airport.
Couple fight to keep $200k found in their ceiling February 9, 2026
Christchurch couple fight to keep $200k found in ceiling February 9, 2026
By Rachel Graham of RNZ People will be discouraged from doing the right thing if a Christchurch couple who found more than $200,000 in the ceiling of their house do not get to keep any of the money, a court has heard.

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April 2021

Why NZ’s productivity growth is lagging – and what that means

Whittaker’s a ‘good egg’ among major chocolate makers – report

Why Turnkey Homes are Popular Amongst Millennials

It’s Time to Normalise Tattoos in the Workplace

Fonterra completes sale of Chinese farms for $552m

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