January 2025

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. […]
Ben Uffindell
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: December 4 December 3, 2025
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Thursday, December 4.
Scouting for foodbank donations December 3, 2025
PHOTO: MANDY WARD Members of the Mosgiel Scouts join the Mosgiel Community Patrol during Monday night’s Emergency Services Christmas Foodbank Can Appeal.
‘Significant milestone’ marked December 3, 2025
St Matthew’s Church, Dunedin jubilee committee chairwoman Kay Masters is looking forward to this weekend’s 150th anniversary celebration events. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD Past and present members of the St Matthew’s church community will come together this weekend to celebrate 150 years of worship at the historic central Dunedin church.
Daily life of a Buddhist shared, discussed December 3, 2025
Helen Ingrams and Brent Caldwell host Buddhism 101 on OAR FM. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Ever wondered what following a Buddhist path means for someone in their day-to-day life?
Opinion: NZ post closures a breach of trust December 3, 2025
When NZ Post informed the Caversham community that their post shop was one of nine Otago outlets earmarked for closure, locals were told the decision was about "commercial sustainability".
Riders raise thousands for youth support December 3, 2025
Photo: Sam Henderson Gathering to give are (from left) Tribal Nations Motorcycle Club member Bruce Hetfield, Youthline Otago staff Jamie McBride and Claudia Ryan
Sam Henderson
Shrew’d solo show ‘comedy gold’ December 3, 2025
Award-winning New Zealand comedian and singer Penny Ashton brings her Shakespearean solo musical show "The Tempestuous" to Dunedin’s Regent Theatre for a one-off performance on Saturday night. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Eleven crazy Shakespearean characters will come to life in the expert hands of award-winning comedian Penny Ashton
Robotics skills shine December 3, 2025
PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON Showcasing their robotic talents are Dunedin North Intermediate pupils
Sam Henderson
Wilde’s word-play, wit carried well by new youth group December 3, 2025
The wit and word-play of Oscar Wilde shone through in his much-loved comedy of errors, The Importance of Being Earnest
Keen to foster community December 3, 2025
New Taieri Network community connector Jean Bonner hopes to maintain and expand the organisation’s efforts. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON Fostering a sense of belonging is newly appointed Taieri Network community connector Jean Bonner.
Sam Henderson

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January 2025

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