Author: New Zealand Blog News Service

Global stocks slide as investors fret over US slowdown

Post author By New Zealand Blog News Service
Post date September 3, 2024

Financial Times: Wall Street extends losses after unimpressive manufacturing reading.
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First look: Inside Northland’s Marsden Point oil refinery post-shutdown

Post author By New Zealand Blog News Service
Post date September 2, 2024

ICYMI: Marsden Point was once a hive of activity – now it’s quiet and pipes are rusted.
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Media Insider: Politics and the PR blame game – when do we stop looking in the rear-vision mirror?

Post author By New Zealand Blog News Service
Post date September 2, 2024

Rear-vision politics: 11 months after election, are Nats/Labour still in campaign mode?
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First look: Inside Northland’s Marsden Point oil refinery post-shutdown

Post author By New Zealand Blog News Service
Post date September 1, 2024

Marsden Point was once a hive of activity – now it’s quiet and pipes are rusted.
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Bremworth carpet maker to reinstate part of cyclone-hit Napier plant

Post author By New Zealand Blog News Service
Post date August 31, 2024

ICYMI: ‘We are at the moment hand-picking parts of the factory to reinstate.’
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Boks inflict more pain on All Blacks September 7, 2024
Siya Kolisi and Malcolm Marx scored tries as South Africa recorded a fourth win in a row against old foes the All Blacks for the first time in 75 years with an 18-12 Rugby Championship victory in Cape Town.
Gold for Grimaldi September 7, 2024
The moment Anna Grimaldi realised she won gold in the women's 200m T47 final. Photo: Getty Images Dunedin's Anna Grimaldi has won New Zealand's first gold medal at the Paralympics in Paris.
ODT quiz: September 8 September 7, 2024
Power pole plan ‘a monstrosity’ September 7, 2024
Some Invercargill residents are frustrated by plans to install more than 180 power poles in their neighbourhood. The native trees pictured will need to be cut to free up space for the poles. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A group of Invercargill residents feel they have been "thrown under the bus" by the council and an electric company […]
Luisa Girao
Luca offers ‘something special’ September 7, 2024
Oamaru Observatory Village resident Ella Lamb enjoys some time with visiting St Bernard, Luca. PHOTO: JULES CHIN It takes a village to raise a child, but it takes a dog to "raise up" a village.
Jules Chin
Mecca comes to Queenstown September 7, 2024
PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Mega beauty retailer Mecca’s moving to Queenstown.
Tracey Roxburgh
Genealogists keen to ‘catch up’ September 7, 2024
NZ Society of Genealogists Dunedin branch 55th birthday celebration convener Robyn Thorburn (left) and secretary Heather Bray discuss the upcoming event in the society’s room at Dunedin Public Library. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD A shared passion for understanding the past through family history has inspired members of the NZ Society of Genealogists Dunedin branch for the […]
Rotary takes on garden revitalisation September 7, 2024
Rotary Dunedin Central president April Eden stands by the raised garden beds at Bradford School, in Kaikorai Valley, which the club is revitalising for the community. Photo: Brenda Harwood The Rotary Club of Dunedin Central has joined forces with the Bradford School community to take on the massive job of revitalising the school’s gardens and […]
Forming connections through art a focus September 7, 2024
Dr Pooneh Torabian says a research project helped refugee women find connection through art. PHOTO: SIMON HENDERSON A research project has shed light on the transformative power of art.
Simon Henderson
Tradies do hard yards for local causes September 7, 2024
Level Group conference delegates pictured early yesterday before pitching in to do odd jobs for three local charities. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A group of about 40 tradies have been giving back to Queenstown charities.
Tracey Roxburgh