Election 2026: NZ First’s Shane Jones blames media ‘wokeism’ for response to ‘kneepads’ remark
Jones told reporters at Parliament today his comment was a “colourful expression” and was dismayed by how it…
British Open: Matt Fitzpatrick blames betting for golf fans’ bad behaviour
“I would say every golfer that’s played a professional tournament has had a message of abuse from someone…
PM Christopher Luxon blames NZ First for high energy prices during Hawke’s Bay visit
During that meeting, Peters took a swipe at the current crop of Hawke’s Bay MPs, Catherine Wedd (Tukituki),…
New Zealand Defence Force land combat capability falls to 45%, minister blames poor facilities as ‘imperfect’
Much work was being progressed but “we do not say for a moment that we have completed that…
Jetstar email addresses passenger with curse words, airline blames account change
She wondered if others who were booked on the same Hamilton to Sydney flight had similar words used…
Mamaku resident blames flooding for elevated E. coli levels at property, asks for council help
She said she believed the water that flowed in from surrounding higher properties potentially transported the contaminated material.…
Wattie’s factory closures: Boss blames soaring manufacturing costs
“Despite extensive efforts, these categories remained unviable and not sustainable for the business in the long term.” Wattie’s…
Northcote College fire: Union blames Fire and Emergency for delay in response
A local board member is calling the incident “a real blow” after years of construction disrupting the school.…
Bankrupted Auckland property developer owes millions, companies liquidated, blames housing market for debts
He has blamed the collapsing Auckland property market for his financial woes, but hoped to trade himself out…
Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep
His right hand shows persistent bruising, often covered with thick makeup and at times a bandage, and his…
Mouldy lunches: David Seymour blames Haeata Community Campus head for avoidable week of drama
One of the lunches given to students at Haeata Community Campus He also said he had been told…
Kim Kardashian blames ChatGPT after failing law exams
“Yes, a frenemy. And then it’ll say back to me, ‘This is just teaching you to trust your…