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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: March 1 February 28, 2026
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Sunday, March 1.
Club seeks more players, coaches February 28, 2026
Grants Braes AFC goal keeper Rupert Ludlow-Catty, 16, clears the ball as Hunter McLean, 10, attempts to disrupt his plans. Watching on are team-mates Jonathan Roy, 17 (left), and Chris Jenks, 14. Photo: Sam Henderson A Dunedin football club is appealing for fresh talent on and off the field.
Sam Henderson
Warning given as climate goal shifts February 28, 2026
Emeritus Professor John Drummond. Photo: Sam Henderson When a target becomes too difficult to hit, it is sometimes easier to move the bullseye.
Sam Henderson
Food truck aims to serve community February 28, 2026
Krishna Kai co-ordinator Jane Beecroft (right) and volunteer Poutama Crossman-Nixon are excited to be offering nutritious, low-cost meals through the fully kitted out mobile food truck. Photo: Brenda Harwood The new Krishna Kai foot truck is offering a lot more than food — community connection is key.
Hairdresser a cut above February 28, 2026
Jaimee Whiston is a finalist in the New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year awards. PHOTO: EVIE SINCLAIR Wānaka's Jaimee Whiston has made a remarkable impression in the world of hairdressing, landing a spot in the finals for New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year.
Evie Sinclair
$250k Wānaka Airport survey draws criticism February 28, 2026
PHOTO: ODT FILES One of Wānaka Airport’s regular users has taken aim at the costly community survey conducted by the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Olivia Caldwell
Ranch-style oasis for sale February 28, 2026
Mike Wight’s Santa Fe-style home below Mt Iron in Wānaka is attracting international attention. PHOTOS: OLIVIA CALDWELL When Mike Wight and his late partner Sandra Tumaru would travel or thrift shop together, they were often pulled towards the same item.
Rowers pull their weight for medals February 28, 2026
Oamaru rowing coach Ivan Docherty with his rowers’ ‘‘lucky socks’’ which have his face on them. The Oamaru Rowing Club has once again punched above its weight on the national stage.
Nic Duff
Crop Duster starts gravel racing series February 28, 2026
Wanaka duo Jeremy Presbury (left) and Michaela Rogan took home the men’s and women’s titles at the Crop Duster gravel bike race in Alexandra last weekend. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Gravel In Paradise is back for 2026.
Nic Duff
Musical playground, turf land trust grants February 28, 2026
The Central Lakes Trust has approved $1.4 million in grants in its most recent round of funding.

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