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Telecommunications dispute resolution scheme to be reviewed

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 23, 2021

Customer complaints about telecommunications services are on the rise, which is just one of the issues to be…

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Shipping company QEX Logistics should not delist – NZSA

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 23, 2021

QEX’s situation is unprecedented and investigations by regulators are welcome, the shareholders’ association’s chief executive Oliver Mander says.

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Just Life Group buys two businesses in one week

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 22, 2021

The small investment company Just Life Group is busy on the acquisition trail, buying its second business this…

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NZ News Report: Latest Talk in Why You Should Reduce Your Sugar Consumption – Hutt Dental Hub

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 22, 2021

NZ NEWS BLOGGER: The Dental Association suggested that a sugar tax should be introduced on soft drinks to…

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QEX Logistics delisting process begins, plans for third-party business sale

New Zealand Blog News Service Apr 22, 2021

Embattled shipping company QEX Logistics plans to delist from the stock market and become a private company again,…

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

E-scooter possible cause of student quarter blaze June 13, 2026
Crews responded to the blaze about 8pm on Saturday. Photo: Jonothan McCabe A fire in Dunedin's student quarter last night may have been caused by an e-scooter catching alight.
ODT quiz: June 14 June 13, 2026
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Sunday, June 14.
Traps helping lake to turn a corner June 13, 2026
Andrew Dagg in one of two sediment traps on his farm built as part of the Lake Hayes Vision study. PHOTO: MIKE HANFF The installation and regular clearing of sediment traps in Lake Hayes’ catchment is making a major contribution to restoring its health, the Friends of Lake Hayes say.
Guy Williams
Health project’s Florence Nightingale June 13, 2026
Southern Lakes Health Project’s Helen Foot by the Queenstown Marina cafe where the project kicked off after a coffee with MP Joseph Mooney — Mooney subsequently shepherded the project through the political process. Photo: Philip Chandler The government’s recent health announcement for this area owes a lot to a Queenstowner who’s worked behind the scenes for little […]
Philip Chandler
Eight days, one wild river June 13, 2026
Queenstown packrafting guide and film-maker Huw Miles. Photo: supplied A Queenstown packrafting guide and film-maker is "stoked" to have a film selected for the NZ Mountain Film Festival for a second time.
Guy Williams
Celebrated jeweller showing in Q’town June 13, 2026
Lisa Walker, speaking about her upcoming Queenstown exhibition, "HEAD". Photo: supplied An international and New Zealand award-winning contemporary jeweller is exhibiting in Queenstown for the first time from June 25.
Philip Chandler
Wanted: good dogs and humans June 13, 2026
Nurse practitioner Jessica Dixon, left, and nurse Gimmelyn Underwood give therapy dog Rimu a pat at Lakes District Hospital at the weekend. PHOTO: VAL PIKE Queenstown pet therapy dog Rimu is "like Britney Spears" when she walks into a room.
Guy Williams
Happiness House seeking new home June 13, 2026
Happiness House’s 4 Park St property’s been listed for deadline sale, closing July 1, by Ray White Queenstown. Photo: supplied With its premises being listed for sale, Queenstown community support centre Happiness House is looking for another home.
Philip Chandler
Q’town’s ‘golden’ boxers win titles June 13, 2026
Remarkables Boxing coach Mikey Jenner, centre, with his South Island Golden Gloves winners Manawa Rakete-Shea, left, and Kelepi Saipaie. Photo: supplied Winning a South Island Golden Gloves boxing title earns you a lot of respect.
Philip Chandler
Stampede’s generation games June 13, 2026
Making his presence felt: Connor Harrison, left, barges into Swarm’s Oliver Hay during his 250th ice hockey league game last Friday. PHOTO: JAMES ALLAN PHOTOGRAPHY Having played his 250th and 251st New Zealand Ice Hockey League games last weekend, SkyCity Stampede captain Connor Harrison takes to the Queenstown Ice Arena this weekend to battle his […]
Philip Chandler

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