January 2026

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

Kiwi skier recovering after breaking collarbone in halfpipe February 21, 2026
Fin Melville Ives, after crashing out in qualification for the Freeski Halfpipe competition at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic games. Photo: Getty Images The medical assessments are in and it's been confirmed that New Zealand freeskier Fin Melville Ives broke his collarbone in crashing out during the qualification rounds of the halfpipe competition at the Winter […]
ODT quiz: February 22 February 21, 2026
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Sunday, February 22.
Walker goes solo, 17 years later February 21, 2026
Michael Walker’s son, Jack, 7, drags him over the finish line at New Brighton Beach last Saturday. PICTURE: MARATHON PHOTOS LIVE Pre-dawn winter training runs paid off for Queenstown lawyer Michael Walker when he competed in the Coast to Coast’s The Longest Day for the first time in nearly two decades.
Guy Williams
Queenstown Olympians do us proud February 21, 2026
Queenstown ski racer Alice Robinson during final event at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. PICTURES: REUTERS So close.
Tracey Roxburgh
Emergency housing worse for disabled February 21, 2026
Disabled Persons Assembly southern and central policy adviser Chris Ford. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA A new report that shows people with disabilities spend longer in emergency housing has not surprised a Dunedin sector advocate.
Sam Henderson
Premier rodeo event returns to Waikouaiti February 21, 2026
Waikouaiti Rodeo Club president Richard Robinson is ready to welcome all to the National Finals Rodeo on Saturday, March 14. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON A dusty showdown awaits as the country’s best cowboys ride into town.
Sam Henderson
Keen TRY-athlete excited for event February 21, 2026
Emerson Borland is ready to race to the finish line at the Kids TRYathlon. Photo: Sam Henderson The third time is a charm for a determined young Dunedin triathlete.
Sam Henderson
Challenge acquired by triathlete group February 21, 2026
Jane Sharman Last week it was announced the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) had acquired a majority share of the Challenge family.
Workshops to help non-profit organisations February 21, 2026
Free monthly workshops designed to strengthen the capability of non-profit organisations and provide them with the tools needed for longterm financial sustainability are returning to the district.
Gearing up cycling innovation February 21, 2026
A new accelerator programme, run by Queenstown’s Grit Works, will help entrepreneurs turn cycling-related product ideas into reality It's another spoke in the wheel of Queenstown’s diversification plans.
Tracey Roxburgh

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January 2026

Five New Year’s resolutions we should make as a country – Cecilia Robinson

NZ sharemarket ends first week up over 1% – Market close

Lunch with … Anna Mowbray – the rich-list high-flyer on the keys to business success, raising a blended family with an ex-All Black and her values: ‘I’m definitely a Scrooge!’

NZ stocks edge higher after Wall St powers ahead – Market close

NZ sharemarket continues upwards trajectory – Market close

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