Precious little for those at bottom
Times are tight and the government’s books are poor. Many of us are doing some version of ‘‘tough’’.
Opinion
O'Connor talks trade and Waitaki candidacy
O'Connor talks trade and Waitaki candidacy
The ODT has a new weekly on-line feature, Election 2026 - a feature interview with a politician about the issues of the day.
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Burden of proof on new ministry
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Burden of proof on new ministry
RIP the Ministry for the Environment, 1986-2026.
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Look at moi! Look at moi! as climate case issue simmers
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Look at moi! Look at moi! as climate case issue simmers
Not many politicians volunteer to become involved in a looming scandal, but Southland National MP Joseph Mooney was positively champing at the bit this week.
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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo
Surplus a noble aim, but what about living standards?
Surplus a noble aim, but what about living standards?
This year’s Budget - Nicola Willis’ third, and perhaps final depending on how things go in November - was titled ‘‘Securing New Zealand’s Future’’ and promoted by Ms Willis as a ‘‘responsible...
Regions need something solid, not just confidence
Regions need something solid, not just confidence
We weren’t expecting much, as Budget 2026 was framed as a ‘‘responsible’’ one.
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The secret diary of ... Louise Upston
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The secret diary of ... Louise Upston
One was approached by a member of the public at the apartment gymnasium this morning.
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Being civil when raging against the AI machine
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Being civil when raging against the AI machine
Why should we be polite to AI when it has no feelings?
In living memory
In living memory
Team effort was the key to fixing the slumping floor of the Taieri Mouth Store during an April 1986 weekend, and shown here is a team of locals working together to...
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Little in Budget for struggling Kiwis
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Little in Budget for struggling Kiwis
If yesterday’s Budget seems to have passed you by, it’s no wonder. It does little or nothing for most people increasingly and desperately needing help.
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A defeat for Pirates
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A defeat for Pirates
The Rugby Union competition was continued on Saturday under favourable weather conditions.
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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo
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New naval commodore chosen
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New naval commodore chosen
The choice of a successor to Commodore A.F. Beal CMG as Commodore, 2nd Class, for duty as First Naval Member of the Royal New Zealand Naval Board and as Commodore in command of the Royal New...
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Politicians punching down is no joke: time to punch up
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Politicians punching down is no joke: time to punch up
Punching up is what comedians do to be not just funny, but just.
Honouring the service of others
Honouring the service of others
Paul Foster-Bell reviews the Kiwi way of bestowing honours.
Avoiding people has become a key part of our personal convenience
Avoiding people has become a key part of our personal convenience
Is self-service better than service, David Thomson writes.
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Transparency matters
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Transparency matters
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s shrugging off controversy over the mysterious disappearance of documents from his office is unconvincing.
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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
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Cartoonist’s view — Yeo
Today's cartoon from Shaun Yeo
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The wiener things in life: schnitzel, spuds
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The wiener things in life: schnitzel, spuds
Many years ago two friends and I went to Spain.