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Views differ on code of conduct
A system for managing councillor behaviour has been criticised both as "a kangaroo court" and for punishing people with "a wet bus ticket", as a review in Dunedin draws closer.
'You better': Luxon promises to build 'kick-arse' hospital
'You better': Luxon promises to build 'kick-arse' hospital
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has vowed to build Dunedin a "kick-arse" hospital.
Modern, traditional mix in sari exhibition
Modern, traditional mix in sari exhibition
Just in time for the start of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, Tūhura Otago Museum has unveiled its latest exhibition, which explores the evolution of the sari.
Couple taking message to Parliament
Couple taking message to Parliament
A Dunedin couple hope their trip north with Cliff the Ambulance will hold the government to account over its pre-election promises.
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Victim sceptical of offender’s remorse
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Victim sceptical of offender’s remorse
A man who hacked off his electronic tracker and travelled 135km to attack his former partner did not show up to his first parole hearing.
High achievers recognised
High achievers recognised
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was in Dunedin yesterday to speak to 54 Otago Daily Times Class Act 2024 award recipients from 28 Otago secondary schools at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
Show at centre of alcohol furore granted liquor licence
Show at centre of alcohol furore granted liquor licence
A fashion event in Dunedin raising money for suicide awareness has been granted a liquor licence after sparking national headlines when Mike King weighed-in on the issue.
SH1 south of Allanton reopens after crash
SH1 south of Allanton reopens after crash
State Highway 1 south of Allanton has reopened following a crash between a truck and a car early this morning.
Nearly 15,000 issued incorrect ORC rates bills
Nearly 15,000 issued incorrect ORC rates bills
A blunder means more than 14,700 ratepayers in the Otago Regional Council area have been issued with incorrect rates.
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Jail term for 'pervert of the worst kind' extended
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Jail term for 'pervert of the worst kind' extended
A dangerous sex offender, locked up indefinitely, has been convicted of more historical indecencies.
Set lofty goals, PM tells students
Set lofty goals, PM tells students
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told Otago’s best and brightest secondary school students yesterday he is "incredibly optimistic" about the future.
Quite the haunt
Quite the haunt
Glenelg Haunt owner Samantha Hayde holds on to a giant skull in her garage that also contains gargoyles, ghouls and spooks, a spectacular Halloween destination which attracted over a thousand...
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School welcomes turf after long delay
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School welcomes turf after long delay
Good things come to those who wait was the message from a Dunedin intermediate school principal during the unveiling of a long-awaited covered turf.
In the spirit of saving the hospital
In the spirit of saving the hospital
Embracing the Halloween spirit to protest hospital cuts at the University of Otago are (from left) Dunedin City Council campaign assistant Emily Paton and councillors Sophie Barker and Mandy Mayhem...
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Townhouses filling void: developer
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Townhouses filling void: developer
The developer behind the Ebb-Dunedin hotel says the company’s interest in design, improving the city’s built environment "and leaving a site in a better state than we found it" can also be found in...
Photos from the 2024 Class Act awards
Photos from the 2024 Class Act awards
Check out our snaps from yesterday's Class Act 2024 awards.
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Fluttering flags from fabric fragments
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Fluttering flags from fabric fragments
Turns out there are many uses for old flags.
Technique may help with cancer
Technique may help with cancer
A research breakthrough at the University of Otago may have uncovered better treatment outcomes for patients with bowel cancer.
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Govt told of concerns over third med school plan
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Govt told of concerns over third med school plan
The government was advised two months before progressing a plan for a third medical school to the next stage that there were serious concerns over its affordability.
'I want the world to be protected from him'
Retired fireman sentenced for indecent act
A retired Dunedin firefighter who attended children’s events with restored vintage fire engines has been sentenced for indecent behaviour with a young girl.