Surfers save swimmers caught in St Kilda rip
Two surfers pulled a pair of struggling swimmers from a rip in the St Kilda surf.
Violent arrest ends in bitemarks and broken finger
Violent arrest ends in bitemarks and broken finger
A police officer suffered a broken finger and another was allegedly bitten on the arm when an arrest escalated into violence in Dunedin.
Record low score for govt, survey shows
Record low score for govt, survey shows
Labour is closing in on National on inflation, the economy and crime, as voters give the coalition govt a "4.2 out of 10".
Shallow quake near Seddon rattles
Shallow quake near Seddon rattles
A shallow, magnitude 4.8 quake has rattled the top of the South Island.
Canterbury funeral for soldier killed in Ukraine
Canterbury funeral for soldier killed in Ukraine
Corporal Dominic Abelen will be given a private funeral in Canterbury after his body was returned from Ukraine.
8 injured in North Canterbury crash
8 injured in North Canterbury crash
Eight people have been injured after crash in North Canterbury involving a truck and a van.
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Councillors divided over handling water issues
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Councillors divided over handling water issues
One regional councillor says seeking legislative changes to address gaps in Otago’s water plan is a "terrible solution".
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Draft 10-year public transport plan ‘quite progressive’
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Draft 10-year public transport plan ‘quite progressive’
Otago's blueprint for public transport remains "quite progressive" despite central government driving in the other direction, a regional councillor says.
Women's health pioneer is New Zealander of the Year
Women's health pioneer is New Zealander of the Year
A researcher described as a pioneering force for women's health in Aotearoa has been named Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2025.
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‘Farcical’: Quarter of hospital budget already spent
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‘Farcical’: Quarter of hospital budget already spent
Almost a quarter of the new Dunedin hospital’s budget has been spent before work on the main building even gets off the ground, the Otago Daily Times can now reveal.
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Gilberts lament closure of business
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Gilberts lament closure of business
Nine years ago, Kevin and Esther Gilbert paid $85 for a 25kg block of butter for their Dunedin bakery business — last month, that same-size slab cost a whopping $395.
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Disgraced GP Elias forgiven by boss
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Disgraced GP Elias forgiven by boss
A southern doctor, practising again after losing his registration for having sex with a vulnerable patient, has been forgiven by his boss.
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Council’s mounting debt prompts downgrade
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Council’s mounting debt prompts downgrade
Dunedin City Council’s financial rating has been downgraded in a "concerning" move amid worries over mounting debt.
Edgar Centre consignment sale aims to share the preloved
Edgar Centre consignment sale aims to share the preloved
Good-quality preloved wares will be up for grabs at a consignment sale in Dunedin this weekend.
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Fate of elephant seals a sign to heed: researchers
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Fate of elephant seals a sign to heed: researchers
Canaries in coal mines were historically used to give miners an early warning of toxic gases underground.
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Viability of landfill site questioned
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Viability of landfill site questioned
The developers of a new landfill in South Canterbury have questioned the viability of the Dunedin City Council building a $92.4 million facility at Smooth Hill.
Capable NZ facing severe cuts
Capable NZ facing severe cuts
A once-lauded school at the Otago Polytechnic is now in line for major staff cuts.
Aim to run until ‘wheels fall off’
Aim to run until ‘wheels fall off’
A Dunedin student aiming to run 100km in 24 hours has a unique method for staying on his feet.
Ultra-marathon runner conquering NZ’s Great Walks
Ultra-marathon runner conquering NZ’s Great Walks
A Dunedin medical student juggling studies and completing 11 ultra-marathons across New Zealand for charity is excited the finish line is in sight.
Polytech to offload two properties
Polytech to offload two properties
Otago Polytechnic is preparing to sell two of its North Dunedin properties next year.