2026

Valentine’s Day: Why love won’t save you from a bad money plan

New Zealand Blog News Service Feb 12, 2026

Three steps to setting out money goals this Valentine’s Day.http://dlvr.it/TQwCQS

Michael Bracewell ruled out of T20 World Cup after re-injuring calf

New Zealand Blog News Service Feb 12, 2026

ICYMI: Off-spinning all-rounder Cole McConchie to join the squad in India as a travelling reservehttp://dlvr.it/TQwBdV

Australian reporting season lifts ASX 200 while NZ sharemarket drifts lower – Market close

New Zealand Blog News Service Feb 11, 2026

The S&P/NZX 50 Index dipped 0.05% in light trading worth $111.18m.http://dlvr.it/TQv5JV

Seifert, Allen fifties help New Zealand gallop to record-breaking win against UAE

New Zealand Blog News Service Feb 11, 2026

ICYMI: They put on an unbroken 175-run partnership, the most for any wicket at a T20 World Cup,…

Michael Bracewell ruled out of T20 World Cup after re-injuring calf

New Zealand Blog News Service Feb 11, 2026

Off-spinning all-rounder Cole McConchie to join the squad in India as a travelling reservehttp://dlvr.it/TQv4Jz

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

Trump launches bizarre attack on 'weak on crime' Pope April 13, 2026
Pope Leo, the first US pope, has questioned the Trump administration's policies. Photo: Getty Images US President Donald Trump forcefully criticized Pope Leo late on Sunday in an unusual, direct attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church that drew immediate rebuke from believers.
Chch stadium boss calls for transparency over event funding April 13, 2026
Venues Ōtautahi chief executive Caroline Harvie-Teare. Photo: RNZ The boss of Christchurch's new stadium is calling for greater transparency over how the Government is divvying up its $40 million events attraction package.
Chch stadium boss calls for transparency over event funding April 13, 2026
Venues Ōtautahi chief executive Caroline Harvie-Teare. Photo: RNZ The boss of Christchurch's new stadium is calling for greater transparency over how the Government is divvying up its $40 million events attraction package.
Top exporters call for all parties to support FTA with India April 13, 2026
Christopher Luxon and Narendra Modi during the former's visit to India last year. Photo: The India Today Group via Getty Images By Giles Dexter and Nona Pelletier of RNZ
Dunedin Venues CEO to stand down April 13, 2026
Paul Doorn. Photo: Linda Robertson The CEO of Dunedin Venues (DVML) Paul Doorn, responsible for Forsyth Barr Stadium and the Dunedin Centre, has announced he will be leaving the post.
Man killed mother with ornament before going on spending spree April 13, 2026
File photo: RNZ A Wellington woman, murdered by her son in 2023, died from a blow to the head with a heavy dolphin ornament, a coroner's report has revealed.
Speeding driver foiled by line of traffic April 13, 2026
Photo: ODT files A Dunedin man’s attempt at fleeing from police at top speed was foiled when he got stuck in a line of traffic.
Laine Priestley
Christchurch Airport's 'exceptional' growth triggers strong travel season April 13, 2026
Christchurch Airport. Photo: RNZ The South Island benefited from a buoyant summer travel season with international visitor numbers soaring at Christchurch Airport.
Strong summer travel season for South Island April 13, 2026
Christchurch Airport. Photo: RNZ The South Island benefited from a buoyant summer travel season with international visitor numbers soaring at Christchurch Airport.
Two staff hospitalised after Dunedin Airport chemical incident April 13, 2026
PHOTO: ODT FILES Two Dunedin Airport staff members have been taken to hospital as a precautionary measure after potentially being exposed to a toxic chemical.
Laine Priestley

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2026

Valentine’s Day: Why love won’t save you from a bad money plan

Michael Bracewell ruled out of T20 World Cup after re-injuring calf

Australian reporting season lifts ASX 200 while NZ sharemarket drifts lower – Market close

Seifert, Allen fifties help New Zealand gallop to record-breaking win against UAE

Michael Bracewell ruled out of T20 World Cup after re-injuring calf

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