February 6, 2022

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NZ Reports Sadowski Synnott becomes New Zealand’s first athlete to win gold at Winter Olympics

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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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At least 31 killed in Israeli strikes as conflict spreads to Lebanon March 2, 2026
A destroyed car stands amid debris from a damaged residential building in Beirut, Lebanon as Israel announced the launch of strikes on the nation. Photo: Social media via Reuters Hezbollah has attacked Israel to avenge the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, prompting Israeli strikes on Beirut and setting the group at odds with Lebanese leaders […]
NZ 'not in a position to judge' US-Israeli attacks - PM March 2, 2026
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ By Anneke Smith of RNZ
Christchurch detective dies with rare cancer, days after wedding March 2, 2026
Sophie Moore underwent extensive treatment for a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer. Photo: Givealittle A Christchurch detective, who was raised in Gore, has died from a rare form of blood cancer, just days after marrying her "soulmate".
Southland gold mine given green light March 2, 2026
The site of the mine, south of Waikaka, with machinery left over from previous mining of the site. Photo: Google Maps A Southland mine that could produce more than $50 million of gold a year has been given the go ahead.
Otago Classics Day Fashion on the Field Highlights March 2, 2026
On ODT Fashion Chat brought to you by Property Brokers we get behind the scenes of Dakota Boutiques Fashion in the Field on the Otago Racing Club's $million day.
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Charges laid over sinking of HMNZS Manawanui March 2, 2026
The Manawanui ran aground in Samoa in October 2024. Photo: Profile Boats / supplied Charges have been laid in relation to the loss of Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui, off the coast of Samoa in October 2024.
Rare cancer claims life of young detective March 2, 2026
Sophie Moore underwent extensive treatment for a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer. Photo: Givealittle A Christchurch detective, who was raised in Gore, has died from a rare form of blood cancer, just days after marrying her "soulmate".
Inquest hears guards didn't take inmate's mental health seriously March 2, 2026
File photo: RNZ By Tess Brunton of RNZ
Wastewater could be pumped into ocean to stop stench March 2, 2026
The wastewater treatment plant. Photo: CCC Christchurch City Council is investigating pumping partially treated wastewater straight into the ocean via an outfall pipe to reduce the stench coming from its treatment plant.
Cop avoids disciplinary action after allegedly kidnapping ex-wife March 2, 2026
File photo: Getty Images By Sam Sherwood of RNZ

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