November 7, 2021

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Kiwibank owner calls time on life insurance business

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The owner of Kiwibank has become the latest financial services provider to sell off its insurance business.

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$1.3m boost for study of erosion, sediment control measures in forestry sector

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A seven-year forestry study aims to determine the most effective measures for reducing erosion and sediment in rivers…

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Auckland Cleaning Company shares the best tips and techniques for windows cleaning

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NEWS One of the leading cleaning companies in Auckland statistically came to the interesting conclusion that, the hardest…

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Movember – why men’s health is so important?

New Zealand Blog News Service Nov 7, 2021

NEWS Movember is Men’s health month. Simon, Tom and Ben from Hillcrest Pharmacy in the Remadee.co.nz Retail lounge…

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Kiwibank calls time on life insurance business

New Zealand Blog News Service Nov 7, 2021

Kiwibank has become the latest retail bank to sell its life insurance business.

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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Safety fears over lack of harbour lighting August 9, 2025
A nice sight in daytime but with no power poles for lighting, there’s no sight at all at night. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON After two years in the dark, moves are being made to address the safety concerns of boaties and people using Oamaru Harbour at night.
Andrew Ashton
Claims lawyer used LinkedIn to intimidate women August 9, 2025
James Gardner-Hopkins has been accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women who made submissions against his returning to the legal profession. Photos: supplied Multiple female lawyers claim that a former senior partner who was suspended for drunkenly groping interns at a Christmas party has been using a social media platform to intimidate them.
Lawyer accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women August 9, 2025
James Gardner-Hopkins has been accused of using LinkedIn to intimidate women who made submissions against his returning to the legal profession. Photos: supplied Multiple female lawyers claim that a former senior partner who was suspended for drunkenly groping interns at a Christmas party has been using a social media platform to intimidate them.
Trump and Putin to meet to discuss Ukraine peace deal in Alaska August 9, 2025
Russian leader Vladimir Putin (left) and US President Donald Trump. Photos: Reuters US President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, Trump said on Friday.
One dead, several injured in single-vehicle crash near Hamilton August 9, 2025
File photo: RNZ/Tim Brown One person has died following a crash west of Hamilton.
One killed, several injured in crash west of Hamilton August 9, 2025
File photo: RNZ/Tim Brown One person has died following a crash west of Hamilton.
Warm welcome for Aussie delegation in Queenstown August 9, 2025
In a world full of uncertainty, one sure thing was that Australia and New Zealand continue to stand together.
Tracey Roxburgh
Sex attacker's victim still waiting for offer August 9, 2025
Joshua Oliver appearing in court via video link. He was sentenced to just over 6 years for sexually violating a woman. Photo: NZME / supplied Warning: This story includes details of sexual offending and may be distressing. When a woman sexually violated after a work party was proactively offered a reparation payment by her attacker […]
Couple get refund for Tesla that couldn't drive itself August 9, 2025
A Tesla Model 3. Photo: Getty Images A couple has won a refund after their new Tesla failed to "drive like a robot" as the slesman promised it would when he sold it to them.
Needy pet owners get helping hand August 9, 2025
The Petstock Foundation and the NZ Food Network are launching Big Hearts Project 2025. Photo: Fiona Goodall By Robin Martin of RNZ Many people in need are going without food to feed their pets, according to the manager of a Taranaki foodbank.

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November 7, 2021

Kiwibank owner calls time on life insurance business

$1.3m boost for study of erosion, sediment control measures in forestry sector

Auckland Cleaning Company shares the best tips and techniques for windows cleaning

Movember – why men’s health is so important?

Kiwibank calls time on life insurance business

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