June 24, 2021

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First home buyers and investors still backing off

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NEWS Auckland, New Zealand: Mortgages.co.nz and Tony Alexander’s June mortgage advisor survey reveals an easing off in demand…

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Fonterra warns farmers of lower levels of trading, increased volatility

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Dairy giant Fonterra has defended the slump in its share price brought on by its capital restructure plans.…

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Wairarapa businesses struggle with Wellington region alert level 2 restrictions

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Business owners in the wider region of Wellington are worried they will be forgotten as the latest alert…

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Women miss out on retirement cash by being risk-averse, report finds

New Zealand Blog News Service Jun 24, 2021

Women are collectively missing out on $750 million at retirement, according to a report on the gender divide.

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Icebreaker chief makes switch to carpet and wool company Cavalier

New Zealand Blog News Service Jun 24, 2021

Greg Smith will lead Cavalier in a shift away from synthetics.

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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Clarke to miss England test November 9, 2025
Caleb Clarke carries the ball for the All Blacks into the tackle of Scotland flanker Gary Brown during their game yesterday at Murrayfield in Edinburgh. Photo: Getty Images By Joe Porter of RNZ Caleb Clarke's frustrating run of injuries has continued as the All Blacks' winger has been ruled out of this weekend's test against […]
Luxon 'deeply supportive' of children's social media ban November 9, 2025
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he supports the idea of an under-16 social media ban. Photo: Getty Images Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is "deeply supportive" of protecting young people by restricting social media use under-16 and will introduce a bill before next year's election to enable it.
Eight sixes in a row on way to record 11-ball 50 November 9, 2025
Meghalaya's Akash Kumar Choudhary became the first ever player to smash eight successive sixes in first class cricket and also raced to an 11-ball 50 - the fastest half century in the format - during a Ranji Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday.
Local eateries offer exclusive 'North Course' dishes November 9, 2025
Head to Greystone Wines & Restaurant to try their North Course dish. Photo: Made North Canterbury Cafes and restaurants are serving up exclusive dishes throughout November to celebrate the best of North Canterbury’s food and drink.
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Te Pāti Māori MPs expelled from party November 9, 2025
Te Pāti Māori MPs Tākuta Ferris (L) and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. Photo: RNZ Te Pāti Māori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris, after a period of internal conflict.
'Animals': NSW neo-Nazi stunt slammed November 9, 2025
A widely condemned neo-Nazi rally outside a state parliament has sparked a review of why police allowed the event to go ahead amid questions of how to combat similar anti-Semitic stunts.
Private gardens to open up for tour November 9, 2025
You can wander through the beautiful grounds of Rosemount Park Estate as part of the Ohoka Garden Tour. Photo: Facebook A popular North Canterbury garden tour will go ahead rain or shine on Sunday, November 23.
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National to consider asset sales for next election November 9, 2025
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government will "think about" possible sales of government assets.
Football-focused study wins over students November 9, 2025
'Talent-short' job market to cost employers more November 9, 2025
By Nona Pelletier of RNZ Top shelf employees are expected to cost employers much more to retain and recruit as the economy recovers.

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June 24, 2021

First home buyers and investors still backing off

Fonterra warns farmers of lower levels of trading, increased volatility

Wairarapa businesses struggle with Wellington region alert level 2 restrictions

Women miss out on retirement cash by being risk-averse, report finds

Icebreaker chief makes switch to carpet and wool company Cavalier

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