February 25, 2026

SL in win or bust territory as NZ look to spoil Khettarama party

New Zealand Blog News Service Feb 25, 2026

A defeat for Sri Lanka against a well-rested New Zealand side will rule them out of contention for…

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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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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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Black Caps battle back to sink Sri Lanka February 25, 2026
Landers assistant heads to NZ Rugby February 25, 2026
Kane Jury. Photo: New Zealand Rugby Jamie Joseph’s future remains unclear but the Highlanders have already elevated one coach into a major national job.
ODT quiz: February 26 February 25, 2026
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Thursday, February 26.
Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board February 25, 2026
Mosgiel Taieri Community Board 2025 (Back from left) Rose Finnie, Rebecca Shepherd, Austen Bank and Brian Peat and (front from left) Andrew Sutton, Steve Wilson and Cr Cherry Lucas. PHOTO: SAM HENDERSON Sam Henderson looks at highlights from the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board.
Sam Henderson
Children’s event a chance to ‘stride’ February 25, 2026
Sport Otago is holding its "Stride, Ride & Slide" non-competitive mini-triathlon for children on Sunday, March 15, from 10am at Logan Park.
Macbeth in movement February 25, 2026
The Royal New Zealand Ballet is on tour with a new version of Macbeth, coming to Dunedin’s Regent Theatre on March 13-14. Photo: Ross Brown The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) opens its 2026 season with a searing new version of Macbeth — an explosive contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare’s brutal tragedy.
Unique visual, sonic journey February 25, 2026
Ōtepoti psych-rock trio OMMU drummer Jeff Harford is part of the canvas for visual images in "The Astral Project", coming to Dunedin Fringe Festival on March 14. Photo: supplied Dunedin Fringe Festival audiences are invited to experience altered states of sound and chromatic consciousness at a unique, one-off event hosted by local band OMMU and […]
World-class organist returns to city February 25, 2026
Hans Hielscher. Photo: supplied International concert organist Hans Hielscher is a frequent visitor to New Zealand and on several previous occasions has performed on "Norma" the Dunedin Town Hall organ.
Saddle Hill Community Board February 25, 2026
Dunedin resident Simon Noble presented a plan for a South Coast cycle trail at the latest Saddle Hill Community Board meeting. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA Sam Henderson reports from the latest Saddle Hill Community Board meeting.
Sam Henderson
Classic SpeedFest provides close racing February 25, 2026
Nixon Cripps, of Edendale, at the front in his Formula Ford in the Formula Libre Class. It was his first time racing the Formula Ford. He previously raced karts. PHOTOS: DAVE LOUDON Close finishes were prevalent throughout two days of motor racing action at the Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest at Teretonga Park over the […]

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