March 17, 2026

Jordin Sparks Reveals What She Really Won From American Idol

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Jordin Sparks didn’t need an S.O.S. after winning American Idol. After Kelly Clarkson said that she did not…

Glenn Close Saved One Of TV’s Greatest Cop Shows From Cancellation

New Zealand Blog News Service Mar 17, 2026

Glenn Close is a movie legend, and her star power helped one of TV’s greatest cop dramas stay…

Love Is Blind’s Jordan Faeth New Romance After Amber Morrison Breakup

New Zealand Blog News Service Mar 17, 2026

Jordan Faeth is learning that love isn’t blind. After the Love Is Blind star and his now-estranged wife…

Meghan Markle Shares Rare Clip of Daughter Lilibet’s Voice

New Zealand Blog News Service Mar 17, 2026

Meghan Markle is sharing a royally rare glimpse inside her family life. Indeed, the Duchess of Sussex gave…

Kiki Shepard, Showtime At The Apollo Co-Host, Dead At 74

New Zealand Blog News Service Mar 17, 2026

Kiki Shepard, best known to TV audiences as co-host of the long-running variety show Showtime at the Apollo,…

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. […]
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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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Health funding for winter a drop in the bucket: unions March 17, 2026
Photo: Getty Images By Kate Green of RNZ Millions in new government funding to meet winter demand is a drop in the bucket, healthcare unions say.
Hipkins denies former wife's claims March 17, 2026
By Lillian Hanly of RNZ In an emotional media conference, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has again rejected the allegations made by his ex-wife, and the characterisation of events she described.
Inquest into fatal stabbing in Sockburn March 17, 2026
From left, Nemani Tunidau, Eparama Tunidau and Laisa Waka Tunidau Photo: Supplied An inquest into the death of a Christchurch woman killed by a forensic mental health patient while she was walking home from work will be held later this year.
Inquest for fatal stabbing on Christchurch street March 17, 2026
From left, Nemani Tunidau, Eparama Tunidau and Laisa Waka Tunidau Photo: Supplied An inquest into the death of a Christchurch woman killed by a forensic mental health patient while she was walking home from work will be held later this year.
How NZ's fuel escalation levels work March 17, 2026
Fuel escalation level based on severity of impact Despite the conflict in the Middle East and growing worries over global oil supply, New Zealand remains at the lowest level of official concern - but that could quickly change.
Emotional Hipkins denies ex-wife's claims March 17, 2026
By Lillian Hanly of RNZ In an emotional media conference, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has again rejected the allegations made by his ex-wife, and the characterisation of events she described.
Bondi attack: Gunman's family fearful, court told March 17, 2026
Hundreds of flowers placed at a memorial next to Sydney's Bondi Pavilion at Bondi Beach in memory of those killed in last year's shooting. Photo: Getty Images The family of accused Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram are at risk of being killed and should have their names kept from the public, a court in Australia has […]
Presidents shouldn't have learning disabilities: Trump March 17, 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom. President Donald Trump. Photos: Reuters US President Donald Trump says presidents should not have learning disabilities, doubling down on remarks aimed at California Governor Gavin Newsom in recent days.
Cannabis shows 'little benefit' for most mental disorders March 17, 2026
Medical use of cannabinoids has been expanding, including in the United States, Canada and Australia. Photo: Getty Images Cannabis-based medicines have shown little evidence of effectiveness for treating most mental health and substance-use disorders, a large review of past studies shows.
All Whites still preparing to take on Iran: coach March 17, 2026
All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley. Photo: Getty Images The All Whites are continuing to prepare for a World Cup opener against Iran but will be ready to adjust if the Middle East nation does not take part, coach Darren Bazeley says.

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March 17, 2026

Jordin Sparks Reveals What She Really Won From American Idol

Glenn Close Saved One Of TV’s Greatest Cop Shows From Cancellation

Love Is Blind’s Jordan Faeth New Romance After Amber Morrison Breakup

Meghan Markle Shares Rare Clip of Daughter Lilibet’s Voice

Kiki Shepard, Showtime At The Apollo Co-Host, Dead At 74

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