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 […]
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'Saving seconds over safety': Disappointment over Rakaia speed limit reversal January 31, 2025
North Island school lunches delayed again January 31, 2025
Some students have compared the meals to prison food. Photo: RNZ The government's new school lunch programme has encountered yet another obstacle today.
'Dodgy-looking' plates lead to major Southland drug bust January 31, 2025
Police allege MDMA was pressed into the shape of plates and bowls before being addressed to an Invercargill property. Photos: Supplied / Police Police say they have smashed a significant Southland drug operation, thanks to some "dodgy-looking" crockery intercepted by Customs in Auckland.
Dead wallaby dumped in street by person in 'dark clothing' January 31, 2025
The wallaby was found dead on a bench in East St, Ashburton. Photo: File image A dead wallaby which was mysteriously dumped in a Canterbury street was dragged there by someone who drove to the site in a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Susan Sandys
Beer accounts for almost 1% of GDP - report January 31, 2025
Photo: Getty Images A new report looking at the economic impact of the brewing industry has found it is contributing $3.58 billion to the country's annual GDP.
Protesters block health minister January 31, 2025
Police were required to clear the way for Health Minister Simeon Brown to exit the building following his announcement on the new Dunedin hospital this morning.
Family of missing Chch teen desperate to find her January 31, 2025
Anyone with information on Ella McDonald is urged to contact the police immediately. Photo: Facebook The family of a Christchurch teenager who has been reported missing are concerned for her safety.
Police step in as protesters block Health Minister January 31, 2025
Police were required to clear the way for Health Minister Simeon Brown to exit the building following his announcement on the new Dunedin hospital this morning.
'Disappointed': No progress on promised after-hours clinic in Rangiora January 31, 2025
An artist's impression of the proposed new after-hours facility to be built at the Rangiora Health Hub. Image: Supplied by South Link Health Group A community leader is frustrated over the lack of progress made on a promised after-hours medical centre in Rangiora.
David Hill
Kite Day gears up for smooth sailing January 31, 2025
Kite Day will be held this Saturday. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN By Jack WardMore rubbish bins will be available and shared transportation encouraged at New Brighton's Kite Day on Saturday to avoid a repeat of last year’s scenes.