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Post author By New Zealand Blog News Service
Post date August 29, 2024

EMBARASSING: Winning Melbourne Cup horse just ran around in a big circle like some kind of idiot September 14, 2024
It’s been revealed today that Melbourne Cup winner Cross Counter only won the race by running around in a circle like some big, dumb, horse-faced idiot. Counter, 3, was hailed by the excited crowd as he crossed the finish line. But a close examination of race footage shows that although he ran a total of […]
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Peter Burling ruined parade by refusing to dress as Santa, say parents September 14, 2024
Yesterday’s America’s Cup parade in Auckland is drawing intense scrutiny today, as parents who attended say it was “completely ruined” by Helmsman Peter Burling’s refusal to dress as Santa Claus. “Disgraceful, really,” said Dylan Greysome, who weathered the wind and rain to bring his children to the parade. “Honestly put a damper on the whole […]
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Crackdown on Lime Scooters: All pedestrians will be required to wear helmets September 14, 2024
Ongoing safety concerns around Lime scooters in the streetsof Auckland and Christchurch have today prompted a promise of action to preventinevitable injuries and deaths attributed to the new technology. Complaints have been steady ever since the scooters hit NewZealand streets last week, with motorists and pedestrians alike bemoaning thelack of safety regulations around the machines. […]
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Niece describes events leading to fatal brawl September 16, 2024
Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, dead at 70 September 16, 2024
Tito Jackson of Jackson 5 and The Jacksons performs onstage during the Fool in Love Festival at Hollywood Park Grounds on August 31 in Inglewood, California. Photo: Getty Images Tito Jackson, a member of The Jackson 5 and older brother of pop star Michael Jackson, has died at 70.
Sydney trio defend performing Nazi salutes September 16, 2024
The Sydney Jewish Museum. Photo: Wikimedia Commons One of three men accused of doing Nazi salutes outside a Jewish museum days after deadly attacks on Israel told police they were "just joking around".
Defendant’s fiancé tells of ‘happy calm feeling’ from strangulation September 16, 2024
Rescue charity makes off with breeder's dogs September 16, 2024
A Cavalier King Charles dog. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Police are investigating the disappearance of more than a dozen dogs in a saga with complicated plot twists involving the SPCA, an animal rescue charity and a Northland breeder.
Police officer decided to shoot before man approached him - coroner September 16, 2024
A dog's day out at anniversary event September 16, 2024
More than 180 dogs — and about 160 dog owners — took part in the Otago Canine Training Club’s 60th anniversary over the weekend at Forrester Park.
Burglars targeted cash, alcohol, vapes September 16, 2024
Three people have been arrested after several burglaries in Pegasus, north of Christchurch.
Police car's highway crash investigated September 16, 2024
The cause of a crash involving a police car on State Highway 1 in Canterbury is being investigated.
Stolen jewellery turns up in Southland town September 16, 2024
Photo: NZ Police Police are looking for the owner of a watch found in a haul of stolen jewellery in a small Southland town.