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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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ODT quiz: December 19 December 18, 2025
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Friday, December 19.
Classic transport aircraft booked for 2026 Warbirds show December 18, 2025
PHOTO: SUPPLIED The New Zealand-owned Spirit of Douglas has been confirmed for next Easter’s Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow as part of the aircraft’s ambitious global tour.
Olivia Caldwell
Latham, Conway eclipse test opening record December 18, 2025
Black Cap openers Tom Latham (left) and Devon Conway celebrate their record partnership on day one of the third test yesterday against the West Indies at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES Devon Conway and Tom Latham have eclipsed cult-heroes John Wright and Bruce Edgar as New Zealand’s most prolific test opening partnership.
Adrian Seconi
Australia on verge of Ashes retention December 18, 2025
Pat Cummins. PHOTO: ODT FILES Australia are hurtling towards Ashes retention after Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon returned to leave England 213 for eight, with the tourists trailing by 158 runs in Adelaide.
Tensions rise in remote Waipori after drug raids December 18, 2025
Waipori Falls road sign. PHOTO: ODT FILES Officials are battling to quell rising tensions in a remote South Otago hamlet, following police drug raids this week.
Richard Davison
Six months to complete liquidation December 18, 2025
An aerial shot of Mosgiel. PHOTO: ODT FILES Liquidation of a former Mosgiel-based residential building firm is expected to be completed within the next six months, the latest report says.
Sally Rae
Parking up for festive fun December 18, 2025
Sneaking in a summer snap with Santa Claus at Xmas in the Park are Zoe Smith and daughter Tova Soper Smith, 4. PHOTOS: NINA TAPU Southlanders in their droves snapped up the golden weather and got into the festive spirit for Xmas in the Park last Sunday.
Nina Tapu
Delighted with tomb’s heritage listing December 18, 2025
Project leader Adrienne Shaw at the restored Sam Chew Lain tomb in Lawrence, which has just received Category 1 heritage listing. PHOTO: ODT FILES Lawrence has a new heritage landmark, after a prominent gold rush figure’s tomb received official listing this week.
Richard Davison
Peters goes one better and picks up gold December 18, 2025
Corey Peters heads to gold in Italy. PHOTO: FIA PARA SNOWSPORTS New Zealand skier Corey Peters continued his excellent start to the season with gold in the para alpine downhill world cup in Italy yesterday.
‘Crazy’ time after winning Open December 18, 2025
Ryan Peake kisses the Brodie Breeze Trophy at Millbrook after winning the 2025 New Zealand Open. PHOTO: PHOTOSPORT Defending champion Ryan Peake will be back at the New Zealand Open.

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