Headline from Bolton News: Disgust after huge stash of vacuums found fly-tipped near beauty spot The photo underneath them shows a gigantic pile of vacuum cleaners ditched in a hillside. Either that or it's a field and the photographer couldn't keep the camera straight.
proof that nature truly abhors them
A headline that reads "Yankees Return Rule 5 Pick Cade Winquest to Cardinals"
hopefully the return of a political prisoner will help ease tensions in the U.S./Vatican cold war
DOLLY PARTON IS WEAK ON ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR EXPORT CONTROLS
man morale at the AP is real bad huh
The PM holds the national security and intelligence portfolio - specific oversight of the spy agencies has sat with a different minister for several govts now, dating back to (I think) the Kim Dotcom GCSB saga under Key.
The fuel crisis is today manifesting in price, not in supply, and New Zealand is not in immediate danger of running out.
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The Covid-19 Royal Commission's second report has been published, I've read (almost) all of it and here are the key takeaways:
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Justice minister won't reveal exactly what the public broadcaster's board chair said, while police minister doubles down on concerns about bias.
Any Wellingtonians interested in buying a ticket to the Iron & Wine gig on March 15? I can no longer go thanks to work commitments 😭 Would just be selling for face value
The Internets are full of Sickos these days ...
@theoddkepple.bsky.social
Not that I've seen - interesting question!
So is Neon going to fold as a result of this? You'd have to think subscriber demand is heavily propped up by the HBO offerings www.rnz.co.nz/life/screens...
Guess it's that time of the year to wheel this out... 😏
Wonder how long until the Govt U-turns on the LNG non-levy levy? Getting hammered from all sides and their attempted defence is clearly not working
Now I want to know which CNN reporter or producer doesn't know the word "sycophant."
A large CRT 4:3 aspect tv screen with large blue serif letters reads FUCK YOU BARBARA in light blue
In 2002 or 03 a Chicago public access cable channel aired this for at least a full half hour. No audio. I took a photo with a digital camera & that’s all the documentation I have. Anyone have any dirt?
When BlackRock unveiled plans for an NZ climate infrastructure fund in 2023, Chris Hipkins hailed it as 'a game changer for the clean tech sector'. Less than three years (and one change of govt) later, the US multinational is quietly scrapping the fund. More here: newsroom.co.nz/2026/01/16/b...
Had a buyer for my cross stitch that offered me $2000 USD, I literally cried with relief at what I could achieve with that amount. After the point of providing all bank details etc, Ive heard nothing. So I’m going to have to put my girl back up for sale. I need as much as possible. Please RT. #nzpol
Attachment issues
Best of the Year:
Claims and counter-claims about Chinese interference in NZ sparked a now overturned court order that some say shows systemic flaws.
One Indian media outlet is reporting Modi and his Cabinet has signed off on a trade deal with NZ - does this mean Luxon and McClay will get the Christmas present they were after? 👀 www.business-standard.com/economy/news...
Can we finally drop Blundell now please? That is all.
Newsroom’s Parliament-based team makes their selection of (at least tangentially political) cultural must-consumes from 2025.
Analysis: Finance Minister Nicola Willis effectively confirmed Tuesday that New Zealand will not meet its 2030 climate target under the Paris Agreement under the current Government’s policies.
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For many Kiwis, Saturday's record-breaking $55 million Powerball jackpot was an opportunity to dream big - but the Govt is after a financial windfall of its own, with ministers starting tentative discussions about a privatisation of Lotto. More @newsroom.co.nz here: newsroom.co.nz/2025/11/19/c...
NEW: Chris Bishop used housing money to fund a bridge in his electorate his own Govt had killed off.
Officials were against the move and Labour say he shouldn’t have been anywhere near the decision.
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Labour selects Dr Gary Payinda for Whāngarei 17 November 2025 The Labour Party has selected emergency medicine specialist doctor Dr Gary Payinda as candidate for Whāngarei for 2026. “It’s an honour to be selected as Labour’s Whāngarei candidate,” Dr Gary Payinda said. “The work we are doing to provide every New Zealander with three free GP visits a year will be a game-changer in healthcare, helping people before their conditions worsen and they end up in hospital. It will prevent suffering, save lives, reduce pressure on our hospitals, and keep people healthier. “For nearly two decades, I’ve worked as an emergency doctor in Whangārei. I’ve raised my kids here, worked on the rescue helicopter, served on school boards, and as the national medical director for Surf Life Saving NZ. “It’s a privilege to live and work in Northland, but over the past two years I’ve watched the National Government drive inequity, undercut public health and make visiting the doctor more expensive and out of reach for many people. “I believe in equity for all and in the social good that Labour has always stood for – policies that benefit every New Zealander, regular Kiwis, the regular person, not just those at the top. “I understand how government policies and public services can literally transform lives. I am excited to stand as the Labour candidate for Whāngarei, and I am ready to represent the needs of our community in Parliament, with everything I’ve got,” Gary Payinda said.
Battle of the medical doctors in Whāngarei! Labour's selected emergency medicine specialist Dr Gary Payinda to take on Dr Shane Reti at next year's election
The public almost missed out on learning of the police hierarchy’s cover-up of its disgraced deputy commissioner’s behaviour – because until the 11th hour the Crown wanted a permanent suppression order of his identity.
Decent shunt there! #eqnz
