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Is the Reserve Bank gold-plating its regulations? – Roger Partridge

New Zealand Blog News Service Oct 8, 2025

OPINION: Nicola Willis now has power to push for a full independent review of the policy.http://dlvr.it/TNYh78

Armourguard challenges banks’ bid for collective cash‑in‑transit talks

New Zealand Blog News Service Oct 7, 2025

Banks want Commerce Commission approval to jointly renegotiate terms.http://dlvr.it/TNXVrH

Black Pineapple’s cocktail catering subsidiary owes Inland Revenue over $680k, founder disputes overdrawn account claim

New Zealand Blog News Service Oct 6, 2025

Inland Revenue is owed more than $687,000 across multiple claims.http://dlvr.it/TNWHj7

Why a financial expert says you should cancel your credit card – The Prosperity Project

New Zealand Blog News Service Oct 5, 2025

Expert says spending beyond your means is a raw deal for your future self.http://dlvr.it/TNV8Cq

Is private health insurance worth it? – Diana Clement

New Zealand Blog News Service Oct 4, 2025

Public waiting lists can push patients to pay privately or crowdfund care.http://dlvr.it/TNTMW5

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

Step into the Spirit of Scotland at the Hororātā Highland Games October 28, 2025
The pipes will call once again as the 14th Hororātā Highland Games returns on Saturday 8th November – a full-day celebration of Scottish culture with a uniquely Kiwi twist.
Firefighters called out to Southland wind incidents October 19, 2025
It was almost a case of being blown away at a Riverton Volunteer Fire Brigade callout this morning.
Sandy Eggleston
Sam Broughton to resign from LGNZ role October 19, 2025
Sam Broughton. Photo: Supplied Former Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton will resign from his $102,215 a year role as Local Government New Zealand president before his term ends.
Daniel Alvey
Dunedin man left foot on accelerator during drunken snooze: police October 19, 2025
Photo: Getty Images Residents of a Dunedin street were kept up late after a man allegedly having a drunken snooze forgot to take his foot off the accelerator.
Laine Priestley
United topple Liverpool, Villa comeback against Spurs October 19, 2025
Manchester United's Harry Maguire struck a late header to seal a thrilling 2–1 Premier League victory over Liverpool this morning, ending their nine-year drought without a win at Anfield and dealing a blow to the reigning champions' title chase.
Night market forced to move again after more unfair competition claims October 19, 2025
The Christchurch Night Market, based at The Hub Hornby, needed to find a new home after the mall's food outlets complained about unfair competition with the stallholders. Photo: File image The Christchurch Night Market will relocate for a second time due to complaints from nearby food outlets about unfair competition.
Dylan Smits
Canterbury braces for 130km/h northwestlies October 19, 2025
MetService's severe weather alerts on Monday morning. Image: MetService MetService is warning most of the country is heading into a "fairly volatile looking weather week", with the first of two systems hitting New Zealand today.
Truck blocks SH8 after crash October 19, 2025
Photo: Facebook State Highway 8 is blocked near Tekapo after the trailer unit from a truck rolled on to its side this morning.
NZ sports academy charter school to open next year October 19, 2025
David Seymour. Photo: RNZ A new Upper Hutt sports academy has been announced as the latest charter school to be created, with it set to open early next year.
Jailed couple struggling with mortgages after toddler's death end up in legal battle October 19, 2025
By Al Williams, Open Justice reporter A couple jailed for failing to provide the necessities of life to their toddler found themselves in a desperate financial situation so they turned to a solicitor for help.

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Media Insider: Advertising industry shake-up – independent agency Bastion Shine poaches six key staff from VML

The economy is recovering, but brace yourself, there’s bad news coming – Liam Dann

Is it a good idea to sell our house and rent in retirement? – Mary Holm

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Media Insider: Advertising industry shake-up – independent agency Bastion Shine poaches six key staff from VML

The economy is recovering, but brace yourself, there’s bad news coming – Liam Dann

Media Insider: Advertising industry shake-up – independent agency Bastion Shine poaches six key staff from VML

The economy is recovering, but brace yourself, there’s bad news coming – Liam Dann

Is it a good idea to sell our house and rent in retirement? – Mary Holm

Johnson & Johnson faces UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim

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Media Insider: Advertising industry shake-up – independent agency Bastion Shine poaches six key staff from VML

The economy is recovering, but brace yourself, there’s bad news coming – Liam Dann

Is it a good idea to sell our house and rent in retirement? – Mary Holm

Johnson & Johnson faces UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim

Apple updates iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, Vision Pro with M5 chip

Is the Reserve Bank gold-plating its regulations? – Roger Partridge

Armourguard challenges banks’ bid for collective cash‑in‑transit talks

Black Pineapple’s cocktail catering subsidiary owes Inland Revenue over $680k, founder disputes overdrawn account claim

Why a financial expert says you should cancel your credit card – The Prosperity Project

Is private health insurance worth it? – Diana Clement

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