February 24, 2026

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New Zealand Blog News Service Feb 24, 2026

The S&P/NZX 50 Index was up 0.83% or 111.88 points to 13,532.31.http://dlvr.it/TR7bK1

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 […]
Ben Uffindell
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

Aussie cops charge NZer after extremist videos found on phone February 24, 2026
Australian police have charged a New Zealand man over alleged violent extremist material. Photo: Supplied Australian police say they have charged a New Zealand man found with videos of violent extremist material on his phone.
Scott Robertson gets first job since All Blacks axing February 24, 2026
Scott Robertson. File photo Scott Robertson will get his shot at redemption against the Springboks.
ODT quiz: February 25 February 24, 2026
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Wednesday, February 25.
Stop rust in its tracks with Prolan February 24, 2026
Prolan has added a long-term layer of rust protection. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Prolan, a New Zealand-made, lanolin-based lubricant and corrosion inhibitor, is becoming increasingly popular with farmers, engineers, panel beaters, motorhomers and boaties for its unique ability to adhere to metal and stop rust in its tracks — whether it be a much-cherished Land Rover or […]
GWM hybrid makes a big statement February 24, 2026
GMW’s Cannon Alpha. PHOTO: BOB NETTLETON The Chinese have shown their rivals a clean pair of heels in the race to be among the first to launch plug-in hybrid utes here, with BYD and GWM (Great Wall Motors) leading the charge.
Merino making waves in US market February 24, 2026
Branwyn chief executive Deanne Buck (left) with Geordie Hill shepherdess Annie McCaughan as Ms Buck visits merino farmers in the Mackenzie Basin to see where the US company sources fine wool for its bras and underwear. PHOTOS: JASON LARRAMAN Merino bra and underwear sales are on the rise as fast-growing United States company Branwyn becomes […]
Tim Cronshaw
Fishing festival lures patrons February 24, 2026
A windy day did not stop Gore District Council events co-ordinator Florine Potts having a go at fly-fishing the Mataura River under the careful eye of fishing guide Mike Dennis. Photos: Gerrit Doppenberg The On the Fly Festival in Gore reeled in about 1000 people on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the Mataura River, from its […]
Gerrit Doppenberg
Full cycle: majesty of Nepal February 24, 2026
The Nepalese scenery never disappointed Murray Ross or his cycling partner Ashley Kirk, pictured in North Manang. Photos: Murray Ross & Ashley Kirk Dunedin man Murray Ross recently challenged himself, cycling the Annapurna circuit in Nepal, a 12-day journey which winds it way through some of Nepal’s tallest mountains.
Keraplast signs wool supply deal February 24, 2026
Wools of New Zealand chief executive John McWhirter (left) and Keraplast chief executive Howard Moore inspect a fleece. Photo: supplied A United States company manufacturing wound and other care products from wool in Christchurch has entered a five-year supply contract with about 30 farmers.
Music review February 24, 2026
Charli XCX. Wuthering Heights. ★★★★ While the newest adaptation of Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights has been much-maligned ("smooth-brained sensuality"; "extravagantly superficial"), the same cannot be said for its soundtrack.

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