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 […]
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Letter to the Editor April 23, 2026
Council overreach Some stories just have to be told and re-told.
Fatal crash in Temuaka involving motorcycle April 22, 2026
One person has died following a serious motorcycle crash in Temuka, police have confirmed.
Person dies in Temuka motorcycle crash April 22, 2026
One person has died following a serious motorcycle crash in Temuka, police have confirmed.
ODT quiz: April 23 April 22, 2026
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Thursday, April 23.
Show shares voices of the creative community April 22, 2026
Providing a window on the arts are Ara Toi On Air hosts (from left) Amie Taua, Nick Tipa and Sean Norling. PHOTO: SUPPLIED A new season of Dunedin arts programme Ara Toi On Air is under way on Oar FM.
Urgency needed on flood protection April 22, 2026
Surrey Street Flood Action Group convener Lynne Newell (left) gives New Zealand First MP Mark Patterson a rundown on issues in the area during a visit in April. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY The North Island has copped a series of heavy rainfall events over the last few weeks. It’s only a matter of time before our […]
Wellbeing ‘flock’ celebrates Artsenta’s 40th April 22, 2026
Enjoying Artsenta’s 40th anniversary celebrations, which include creating and distributing a flock of vibrant bird sculptures to the community, are Artsenta director Paul McLellan-Smith (centre) and long-standing Artsenta artists Vincent Clayton (left) and Greg McLeod. PHOTO: BRENDA HARWOOD Dunedin’s Artsenta creative space is marking its 40th anniversary in style, by ‘‘releasing’’ 40 brightly-coloured bird sculptures […]
Joyous matinee delights April 22, 2026
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra principal flutist Bridget Douglas. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The brilliance of NZSO principal flute Bridget Douglas was on full display during exciting performances as soloist with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra in last weekend’s ‘‘Bridget and a French Connection’’ matinee concerts.
Autumn colour, seasonal produce to feature at show April 22, 2026
This colourful basket of fruit was a winner for St Kilda exhibitor Keri Smith at last year's Dunedin Horticultural Society autumn show. PHOTO: GILLIAN VINE Entries of seasonal vegetables and fruit, chrysanthemums and autumn colour are always the strongest sections of the Dunedin Horticultural Society’s (DHS) autumn show.
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RSA Choir to lead lineup of local performers April 22, 2026
The Dunedin RSA Choir, pictured during last year’s Anzac Revue concert, will be joined by special guests to present a varied programme this Anzac Day from 7pm at Knox Church. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Dunedin RSA Choir will round out a very busy Anzac Day with a wide-ranging Anzac Revue variety concert at Knox Church.

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2026

The business of the All Blacks – Richie McCaw on building the brand, the state of the game and his frustrations over TMO, kicking

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As sure as Night ’n Day: Family-run business that rose from a corner dairy to 54 franchise stores – can it disrupt supermarket duopoly?

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

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