October 22, 2021

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Hello to global Britain – our new best free trade friend

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Opinion: This is the start of a longer journey for the UK, the map for which points more…

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Govt’s new business support: ‘It’s not the full antidote’ – hospitality industry

New Zealand Blog News Service Oct 22, 2021

Auckland hospitality businesses desperate to reopen their doors say the government’s increased financial support will only put a…

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. […]
Ben Uffindell
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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Parallels to home notable in residency November 5, 2025
Looking back on his residency, poet Sihle Ntuli, has gained a deeper understanding of the city and country. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON Spine-tingling bends on the road to the Otago Peninsula and spring’s changeable weather are among the impressions a visiting poet will take away from Ōtepoti Dunedin.
Sam Henderson
Show to offer more than planting schedule November 5, 2025
Kieran Ford hosts gardening show The Kōwhai on OAR FM. PHOTO: SUPPLIED OAR FM’s new gardening programme promises to offer more than timely advice on planting, nurturing and harvesting local produce.
Vaccination urged to avoid measles November 5, 2025
Health New Zealand is highlighting the importance of measles immunisation this week. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES As cases of measles continue to rise, the government is urging all New Zealanders to check their immunisation status and make sure their families are protected.
Seaview saunter November 5, 2025
PHOTO: JO LITTLE Caversham Harrier and Athletic Club members gather recently for the first summer walk of the season.
Curling team set to take on world November 5, 2025
NZ Junior Women’s Curling Team members (from left) Tylah James, Tahlia Peterson and Ellie McKenzie are travelling to Finland in December. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON Precision, patience and power will be on the minds of a talented team of athletes as they get ready to represent the country overseas next month.
Sam Henderson
Work on highways November 5, 2025
Travelling on State Highway 1 in Otago is set to get smoother and safer as a result of a significant amount of roading work over the next few months.
Winton gearing up for big race day November 5, 2025
Blair Orange, New Zealand’s representative in the World Drivers Championship 25. PHOTO: SUPPLIED One of the biggest international events to ever come to Winton is set to take place at Central Southland Raceway on Sunday.
Conservation, hunting efforts recognised November 5, 2025
Roy Sloan with Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro at last week’s investiture ceremony in Dunedin. PHOTO: GOVERNMENT HOUSE Winton’s Roy Sloan was presented with his MNZM honour at an investiture ceremony in Dunedin last week.
New album celebrated with country-wide tour November 5, 2025
The Bilders, led by 2025 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate Bill Direen, will perform in Dunedin on Saturday night. Photo: Sandra Bianciardi Long-standing New Zealand band The Bilders are on tour through New Zealand this month, visiting old haunts and renewing friendships as they celebrate the release of new album Neverlasting.
Consent puts cycle trail closer November 5, 2025
A cycle trail connecting two Fiordland towns is one step closer to completion.
Matthew Rosenberg

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