Kiwi Jack Jordan has taken out the Stihl Timbersports World Trophy. After setting the fastest time of the competition, Jordan defeated American champion Jason Lentz by 10 seconds to claim the title. Australian Brad De Losa took third.
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How geopolitical disruption 10,000 kilometres away determines whether New Zealand’s economy functions in May 2026.
The national champion is, in effect, a shy little swamp goblin with survival instincts and a strong preference for staying out of sight. This makes it a relatable icon. New Zealand is emotionally vulnerable to any small, weird battler that sounds underappreciated and slightly damp.
Not interviewing the complainant is the most fundamental investigative failure that there is. Not only that, but not a single one of the police officers who arrested me and lied about me was interviewed either. If I made errors of this magnitude at work I would lose my job.
National needs to lift its game fast if it wants to avoid becoming a one-term government. So far the signs are not encouraging. The Easter poll will tell us more, but voters have seen enough half-arsed fixes to be sceptical.
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Luxon seemed surprised that his ditching Bishop for Simeon Brown as campaign chair would be a talking point.
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