June 2026

15 Major Movie Stars Who Appeared On Criminal Minds

New Zealand Blog News Service Jun 6, 2026

The CBS procedural showcased a lot of top-notch talent over the years. Here are some of the most…

TVLine’s Performer Of The Week: Colman Domingo

New Zealand Blog News Service Jun 6, 2026

Colman Domingo was sensational as Ali fought to honor Rue’s memory in the Euphoria series finale – see…

The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’s Unofficial James Bond Crossover Featured A Former 007 Star

New Zealand Blog News Service Jun 6, 2026

Bond creator Ian Fleming had a hand in dreaming up the network TV spy series, but 007 himself…

Mayim Bialik Says GLP-1 Medication Gave Her “Explosive Diarrhea”

New Zealand Blog News Service Jun 6, 2026

Mayim Bialik is opening up about her experience with GLP-1s. The Big Bang Theory alum detailed the troublesome…

How Zinedine Zidane’s Headbutt Unraveled the 2006 World Cup Final

New Zealand Blog News Service Jun 6, 2026

Zinedine Zidane put a new meaning on header in the last game of his international career. In 2006,…

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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Yamal sparks Spain to convincing win June 21, 2026
lamine_yamal.jpg Spain's Lamine Yamal prepares to kick the ball during their match against Saudi Arabia this morning. Photo: Getty Images Inspired by Lamine Yamal, Spain strolled to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Group H, where Mikel Oyarzabal restored his reputation with two goals and Luis de la Fuente's side found their groove after […]
Canterbury councils leave door open for Waitaki June 21, 2026
The Waitaki District Council building. PHOTO: ODT FILES Waitaki's northern neighbours are firming up amalgamation plans and say there is room in their alliance for the Waitaki district.
Hunter dies after incident near Lake Heron June 21, 2026
A hunter has died in an incident near Lake Heron in Canterbury, say police.
Hunter dies after 'getting into difficulty' June 21, 2026
A hunter has died in an incident near Lake Heron in Canterbury, say police.
Teachers traumatised after students make AI pornographic images of them June 21, 2026
By Charlotte Cook of RNZ Some teachers are traumatised and unable to work after students used AI or deepfake videos to make pornographic images of them.
Black market cigarettes for sale, no prosecutions in last year June 21, 2026
A packet of Hongtashan cigarettes bought from a dairy in Papakura, Auckland. Photo: Finn Blackwell / RNZ By Finn Blackwell of RNZ The Ministry of Health has not prosecuted anyone in the last year for breaching tobacco packaging rules - despite RNZ learning a suburban dairy is selling blackmarket cigarettes.
No prosecutions despite black market cigarettes for sale June 21, 2026
A packet of Hongtashan cigarettes bought from a dairy in Papakura, Auckland. Photo: Finn Blackwell / RNZ By Finn Blackwell of RNZ The Ministry of Health has not prosecuted anyone in the last year for breaching tobacco packaging rules - despite RNZ learning a suburban dairy is selling blackmarket cigarettes.
All Whites aim to take another step against Egypt June 21, 2026
all_whites_world_cup_training2.jpg All Whites players train ahead of their second World Cup game against Egypt in Vancouver. Photo: Getty Images By Felicity Reid of RNZ Be fearless and be better.
Students make AI pornographic images of teachers June 21, 2026
By Charlotte Cook of RNZ Some teachers are traumatised and unable to work after students used AI or deepfake videos to make pornographic images of them.
Brilliant Henry tears through England to level series June 21, 2026
matt_henry_oval.jpg Matt Henry leaves the field after taking the final five wickets to steer New Zealand to a win over England at the Oval. Photo: Getty Images New Zealand pace bowler Matt Henry ran through England's tail to give his side a 253-run victory in the second test at The Oval to level the series […]

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June 2026

15 Major Movie Stars Who Appeared On Criminal Minds

TVLine’s Performer Of The Week: Colman Domingo

The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’s Unofficial James Bond Crossover Featured A Former 007 Star

Mayim Bialik Says GLP-1 Medication Gave Her “Explosive Diarrhea”

How Zinedine Zidane’s Headbutt Unraveled the 2006 World Cup Final

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