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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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ODT quiz: February 5 February 4, 2026
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Thursday, February 5.
Shakespeare musical showcase February 4, 2026
Local musicians will join forces to bring 14 of Shakespeare’s many songs to life in this month’s Dunedin Summer Shakespeare showcase "If Music Be the Food of Love — Shakespeare in Song". Image: Matthew Morgan Dunedin Summer Shakespeare is planning something very special for its seventh season — a showcase of some of the Bard’s […]
Opinion: post shop closures a community loss February 4, 2026
The quiet closure of local postal services across South Dunedin is not a tidy operational change — it is a community loss.
Facility a first for South Island February 4, 2026
Dunedin is set to become the first location in the South Island with a fully accessible Changing Places bathroom.
New surf skis for club February 4, 2026
Coach Lars Humer leads athletes on a training session using older style surf skis (kayaks). PHOTO: SUPPLIED Dunedin lifeguards are set to make a splash with upgraded gear.
Scenic stroll February 4, 2026
PHOTO: SYLVIA WOUTERS Gathering during an outing in Waitati on Saturday are members of the Caversham Harrier and Athletics Club summer walking group.
Cycle goes on for Games stalwarts February 4, 2026
Wearing tracksuits from the inaugural 1992 Masters Games, George and Carole Evans stay active with a daily ride. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON Amid the sweat and strain of the New Zealand Masters Games, a lesson in longevity is playing out on the quiet streets of Mosgiel. The Star reporter Sam Henderson meets a determined duo maintaining […]
Sam Henderson
Festival to showcase Indian culture February 4, 2026
The local Indian community gather during a previous Holi celebration. PHOTO: MARTYN BUYCK A vibrant ancient tradition is set to shine through a cloud of colourful dust.
Sam Henderson
Authentic Baroque experience February 4, 2026
Czech soloist Julie Brana will perform with a top-notch ensemble in the Baroque Unbound concert at St Paul’s Cathedral on February 11. Photo: Michael Romanovsky Lovers of early music can step into the vivid world of the Baroque in the Baroque Unbound concert tour
Light-hearted take on romantic advice February 4, 2026
"Agony Aunts" Kelly Hocking (left) and Harriet Moir will present a special Valentine’s Day edition of their fun show Agony Pants on February 14. Photo: supplied Dunedin audiences are being urged to get ready for "some of the worst advice you’ll ever receive", courtesy of a returning comedy-theatre show.

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