January 24, 2026

Court grants suppression to company director caught at Auckland Airport with child sexual exploitation files

New Zealand Blog News Service Jan 24, 2026

The successful businessman ran companies in New Zealand and abroad prior to his arrest.http://dlvr.it/TQXfvB

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 […]
Ben Uffindell
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 […]
Ben Uffindell
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 […]
Ben Uffindell
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 […]
Ben Uffindell
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 […]
Ben Uffindell
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 […]
Ben Uffindell
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 […]
Ben Uffindell
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 […]
Ben Uffindell
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 […]
Ben Uffindell

ODT quiz: January 25 January 24, 2026
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Sunday, January 25.
Indestructible pilot’s story to be told January 24, 2026
James Hayter. Photos: supplied They say cats have nine lives, but Timaru-born pilot James "Spud" Hayter managed to rack up 19.
Sam Henderson
‘A sheltering haven for everyone’ January 24, 2026
Warrington Surf Lifesaving Club life member Lyn Hastie (left) and the club’s youngest member Yvette Peters, 5, cut the ribbon at the official opening of the new building. PHOTOS: SAM HENDERSON The tide has turned for a local club as years of fundraising have culminated in a modern facility to watch over the waves at […]
Sam Henderson
History of port church and its people remembered January 24, 2026
Guests gather outside St Mary Star of the Sea church in Port Chalmers for the unveiling of commemorative plaques and a memorial cross. Photos: Sam Henderson A 15-year labour of love for a Port Chalmers woman culminated last Thursday in the unveiling of a shrine and informative displays
Fonterra extending organic business January 24, 2026
North Otago farmers are being invited to go organic with Fonterra’s organic business now inviting applications from farmers in the South Island for the first time.
Extended eligibility period for awards January 24, 2026
A new date for the Network Waitaki Sports Awards has been set as nominations opened this week.
Athletes shine January 24, 2026
North Otago Athletics Club won five medals at the South Island Colgate Games in Nelson last weekend. PHOTO: SUPPLIED While most school children were relaxing on holiday, a group of young North Otago athletes were competing at the South Island Colgate Games.
Nic Duff
New manager giving pro shop makeover January 24, 2026
Stephen Walker is sprucing up the North Otago Golf Club pro shop. PHOTO: NIC DUFF North Otago Golf Club’s pro shop is getting a facelift in more ways than one.
Nic Duff
Hirst full of praise for Open winner January 24, 2026
Harry Weeds (right), of Christchurch, beat Ryan Eggers, of Auckland, to claim the men’s singles title at the North Otago Tennis Open last weekend. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED Despite less than perfect summer conditions in Oamaru, North Otago tennis still put on a show.
Nic Duff
One week left for speed-change submissions January 24, 2026
Hampden is one of the places in Otago where speed limit changes are planned. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA FILES Public submission on changes to speeds along North Otago’s coastal State Highway 1 finish next week.
Andrew Ashton

Search New Zealand News

January 24, 2026

Court grants suppression to company director caught at Auckland Airport with child sexual exploitation files

You Missed

Court grants suppression to company director caught at Auckland Airport with child sexual exploitation files

NZ sharemarket ends week down almost 2% – Market close

US hip-hop label Def Jam launches China division in Chengdu

NZ sharemarket drops a whopping 1.15% – Market close

Search New Zealand News