January 29, 2026

Bank switching among mortgage holders spiked in December, soaring past previous record

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Borrowers chase attractive cashbacks.http://dlvr.it/TQdZWT

India opt to bowl, Kishan out with niggle

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ICYMI: Arshdeep replaced him; New Zealand also made one change, bringing in Zak Foulkes for Kyle Jamiesonhttp://dlvr.it/TQdYkG

Seifert, Santner headline NZ’s massive win despite Dube’s 15-ball fifty

New Zealand Blog News Service Jan 29, 2026

They survived a hammering from Dube, who struck India’s third-fastest half-century in T20Ishttp://dlvr.it/TQdYP9

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 […]
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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: January 30 January 29, 2026
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Friday, January 30.
Hawea bottle store opponents take aim at Wānaka outlet January 29, 2026
Super Liquor’s application for a store in the centre of Wanaka is now facing opposition. IMAGE: SUPPLIED The same group that opposed the Lake Hawea Super Liquor is now campaigning against another proposed for Wānaka.
Olivia Caldwell
Interest in young outside backs January 29, 2026
Jamie Joseph keeps a close eye on Highlanders training. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN Perhaps Ben Smith might have to get used to talking to the media more often.
Slim lead for Ugochukwu entering NZ Grand Prix round January 29, 2026
Ugo Ugochukwu is one to watch at the New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands this weekend. PHOTO: JOEL HANKS It is all on at Highlands Motorsport Park this weekend as the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy concludes with the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix.
Elevating flights for the fancy January 29, 2026
Wanaka Helicopter Group’s new Airbus EC130 helicopter is one of just 700 in the world. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The sky is the limit for Wanaka’s growing high-end tourism market, Wānaka Helicopters Group says.
Olivia Caldwell
Weed killer raises concerns for wine growers January 29, 2026
Winegrower Grant Taylor is concerned about the use of hormone-based weedkiller near vineyards in the Waitaki district. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA FILES A powerful herbicide used by the council could put Waitaki Valley winegrowers out of business, a renowned wine producer says.
Nic Duff
Grid operator to hear power line concerns January 29, 2026
Photo: ODT Files Transpower representatives will meet members of the Gibbston community next week to discuss their concerns about a second power line running through the valley.
Tracey Roxburgh
Family’s numbers pay dividends January 29, 2026
Using the same Lotto numbers for years has finally paid off for an Otago family who are $5.3million richer after a Powerball jackpot win.
Cartoonist’s view — Yeo January 29, 2026
Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo.
As of Tuesday, Walter Kirn is no longer my kind of boomer January 29, 2026
Walter Kirn. PHOTO: FACEBOOK Walter Kirn is six years younger than me, but that still makes him a boomer. And, right up until this week, Walter Kirn was my kind of boomer.

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Bank switching among mortgage holders spiked in December, soaring past previous record

India opt to bowl, Kishan out with niggle

Seifert, Santner headline NZ’s massive win despite Dube’s 15-ball fifty

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