'ODT' chief knighted
Otago's Julian Smith, OBE, is one of seven men and two women who have topped the New Year 2013 New Zealand Royal Honours list.
The Editor
Perils of public 'generosity'
Perils of public 'generosity'
In the realm of the private individual, the giving and receiving of gifts has almost entirely positive connotations: generosity, altruism, kindness, thoughtfulness, graciousness, gratitude, humility and so on.
Milestone a proud achievement
Milestone a proud achievement
The Otago Daily Times is 150 years old today.
Your informed guide to the general election
Your informed guide to the general election
Today the Otago Daily Times expands its coverage of the election campaign with a dedicated election page, reports from the weekend's activities and a preview of the days ahead.
Help Save Neurosurgery - Join our campaign here
Help Save Neurosurgery - Join our campaign here
Neurosurgery services in Otago and Southland are under threat. The Otago Daily Times urges readers and people of New Zealand to express their opposition to any reduction of services. Have...
Tsunami warnings
Tsunami warnings
Striking a balance between acting upon legitimate safety concerns, and unduly alarming people, needlessly disrupting their lives, is a delicate business.
Identifying leaders of tomorrow
Identifying leaders of tomorrow
The Otago Daily Times Class Act initiative identifies and celebrates the excellence of young people in our province.
Of moose and men
Of moose and men
Moose hunter Ken Tustin this winter once again returned to Herrick Creek, near Wet Jacket Arm in Fiordland, in his latest bid to collect evidence of the animal's continued existence in this country.
A year of achievement
A year of achievement
The Otago Daily Times team is proud of what it has achieved with the Queenstown Times during its first year.
In focus: 24 hours of life in Otago
In focus: 24 hours of life in Otago
We are planning a special photographic project to coincide with Otago Anniversary Day next month - and we want your help.
Offers pour in for bushfire victims
Offers pour in for bushfire victims
Offers of help from Otago people for survivors of the Victorian bushfires continue to flow into the Otago Daily Times' offices.
The Australian bushfires: Otago opens its heart
The Australian bushfires: Otago opens its heart
The generosity of Otago people is humbling.
League: Kiwi World Cup in big league of sporting upsets
League: Kiwi World Cup in big league of sporting upsets
It seems to Otago Daily Times editor Murray Kirkness that some New Zealand sports fans might not appreciate what an upset it was for the Kiwis to win the Rugby League World Cup.
Help us to help the hospice
Help us to help the hospice
Otago residents have rallied to the Otago Community Hospice in its hour of need.