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Ex Kiwi cop’s family devastated; revelation he guarded Princess Diana

New Zealand Blog News Service Sep 26, 2020

“Fearless” Matiu Ratana’s family say they are devastated by his tragic death as it is also revealed he…

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Kate MacNamara: Why the wage subsidy was so broad and who should give it back

New Zealand Blog News Service Sep 26, 2020

COMMENT: There are many words to describe New Zealand’s autumn Covid-19 lockdown and the Government wage subsidy that…

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Warning: Harbour Bridge could be closed at short notice for wild weather

New Zealand Blog News Service Sep 26, 2020

Potential gale force winds have transport authorities on high alert and they are warning motorists they may close…

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All Blacks home by Christmas? Why NZ Rugby boss is ‘really encouraged’

New Zealand Blog News Service Sep 26, 2020

New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson is staying positive about the prospects of bringing All Blacks players involved…

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Two new cases – one in managed isolation, one historical

New Zealand Blog News Service Sep 26, 2020

There are two new cases of Covid-19 today – one in managed isolation and one historical detected during…

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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Serious crash in Kawarau Gorge March 20, 2026
Map: NZTA A person has been critically injured in a crash that is affecting part of a major highway in Central Otago.
Israel launches new attacks on Iran as crisis deepens March 20, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had acted alone in the bombing of Iran's South Pars gas field. Photo: Reuters Israel has launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran, a day after President Donald Trump told it not to repeat its strikes on Iranian natural gas infrastructure, which sharply escalated the US-Israeli war on […]
Search and rescue drill in Tekapo March 20, 2026
The multi-agency search and rescue training exercise is taking place on Lake Tekapo. Photo: ODT files A multi-agency search and rescue training exercise is scheduled in the Tekapo region this weekend, police say.
Former mayor caught speeding five times March 20, 2026
Dame Kerry Prendergast. Photo: LinkedIn By Anya Fielding of RNZ A former Wellington mayor has admitted to having her driver's licence suspended after being caught speeding five times.
West Coast mine paused, 40 jobs lost March 20, 2026
WMS this afternoon announced a "temporary operational pause" at its Nine Mile pilot plant. Photo: RNZ Westland Mineral Sands has confirmed its Okari mine near Westport will go into care and maintenance, with the loss of 40 jobs.
Snake the rare penguin returned to the wild March 20, 2026
After fattening up for the past month, Snake the rare erect crested penguin found alone and hungry on a Canterbury beach, has been released back into the wild.
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'Worst it's ever been': Call to involve public in deer control March 20, 2026
There are increasing complaints around the deer population in Westland. Photo: Getty Images Concerns over an explosion of wild deer in South Westland have been raised at a West Coast Conservation Board meeting in Okarito.
EU eyes energy tax cuts, subsidies to ease war impact March 20, 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: Reuters European Union leaders are calling for temporary measures to mitigate the impact of a surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, with electricity tax cuts, lower grid fees and state support put forward as possible short-term fixes.
Mosque protesters boo Aussie PM March 20, 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (centre) was heckled and booed during a visit to Lakemba Mosque in Sydney today. Photo: Reuters Protesters have heckled and booed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a visit to Australia's largest mosque for Eid al-Fitr prayers, voicing anger over his stance on ally Israel's offensive in Gaza.
Trampoline park forced to close amid tough times March 20, 2026

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