July 12, 2025

Gig economy on trial as Uber fights drivers’ employee status – Sasha Borissenko

New Zealand Blog News Service Jul 12, 2025

OPINION: The Government is already moving to tighten up who an employee is.http://dlvr.it/TLtdD5

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 […]
Ben Uffindell
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 […]
Ben Uffindell
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 […]
Ben Uffindell
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 […]
Ben Uffindell
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 […]
Ben Uffindell
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 […]
Ben Uffindell
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 […]
Ben Uffindell
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 […]
Ben Uffindell

Step into the Spirit of Scotland at the Hororātā Highland Games October 28, 2025
The pipes will call once again as the 14th Hororātā Highland Games returns on Saturday 8th November – a full-day celebration of Scottish culture with a uniquely Kiwi twist.
Premier League: Arsenal stay top, Postecoglou sacked October 18, 2025
Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Nottingham Forest after their 0-3 loss to Chelsea. Photo: Reuters Arsenal remained top of the table as the Premier League resumed thanks to a gritty 1-0 win at Fulham but Ange Postecoglou's Nottingham Forest nightmare ended in the sack after 39 days following a 3-0 home loss to Chelsea on […]
Another washout for White Ferns at World Cup October 18, 2025
The White Ferns were in a strong position against Pakistan when they were forced to leave the field for rain. Photo: Getty Images The White Ferns hopes of reaching the Cricket World Cup semi-finals have taken a hit following another washout.
'No Kings': Massive anti-Trump protests sweep US October 18, 2025
Protesters gather outside the Capitol building in Washington DC ahead of speeches for nationwide "No Kings" protests. Photo: Reuters Crowds massed across the US for more than 2,600 planned "No Kings" protests on Saturday against what participants view as President Donald Trump's autocratic tendencies and anti-democratic actions.
Lawson avoids early chaos to finish ninth in sprint October 18, 2025
Oscar Piastri and title rival Lando Norris were both knocked out of the sprint after a tangle with Nico Hulkenberg at turn one. Photo: Getty Images New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson has avoided some first lap carnage to finish ninth in the sprint race at the US Grand Prix in Texas as both […]
ODT quiz: October 19 October 18, 2025
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Sunday, October 19.
Market celebrates ‘Living Campus’ October 18, 2025
Excited to help host the inaugural Otago Polytechnic "Living Market" are third-year occupational therapy (OT) students (from left) May Nelson, Morgan Crossley, Jordan Meltzer, along with fellow OT student Tori Mennell (absent). PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD The heart of Otago Polytechnic will become a vibrant community market-place next week, as the Living Campus team host the […]
From nuclear war to Y2K in Dunedin exhibition October 18, 2025
Clinton Rowe is displaying some of his unique collection including Y2K ephemera at the Wall Street Mall next week. PHOTOS: SAM HENDERSON An extraordinary collection of ephemera will feature in a temporary display opening next week.
Sam Henderson
Year of wins marked by concert October 18, 2025
St Kilda Brass members enjoyed great success at the Brass Band National Championships in July — the band will present its final concert of the year next week. PHOTO: SUPPLIED After a very successful year, St Kilda Brass will present its final concert for 2025 next week.
Campaign ‘significant’ October 18, 2025
Eating Disorders Carer Support New Zealand chairwoman Sarah Rowland with The Buller Declaration petition at the the Salvation Army premises in Oamaru. PHOTO: SUPPLIED "A massively nationally significant document" — The Buller Declaration — a campaign highlighting the New Zealand health system crisis, is gaining traction in the Waitaki district as part of the final […]
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