Magic moments, January 3rd Magic moments, January 3rd To enter email your picture to magicmoments@odt. co. nz.
SUBSCRIBER Siblings strive for success at rodeo contests SUBSCRIBER Siblings strive for success at rodeo contests The Smith siblings in Tarras strive to be competitive in rodeo events, but not necessarily with each other.
SUBSCRIBER Entertainer brings Rainbow connection SUBSCRIBER Entertainer brings Rainbow connection to NYE party Security guards had their hands full at Dunedin’s New Year’s Eve party in the Octagon, when a horde of children mobbed one of the performers.
Couple ‘in fairyland’ after $4.3m Lotto win Couple ‘in fairyland’ after $4.3m Lotto win A Dunedin couple say they are still in a state of disbelief after winning more than $4.3 million in Saturday’s Lotto draw.
$8k bike theft bad break for shop owner $8k bike theft bad break for shop owner A phone call from police about 6.30am heralded a disheartening start to the new year for a Dunedin bicycle shop owner.
Rodeo ropes in new year Rodeo ropes in new year Waikouaiti welcomed 2025 with its rodeo event on New Year’s Day.
Another Dunedin store hit by smash and grab Another Dunedin store hit by smash and grab Police are investigating another smash and grab incident at a Dunedin store.
Dunedin gathers to welcome the new year Dunedin gathers to welcome the new year Otago Daily Times photographer Gregor Richardson captured some of Dunedin’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Octagon on Tuesday night.
Spirits high despite wet as thousands gather to ring in 2025 Spirits high despite wet as thousands gather to ring in 2025 The clouds were low but spirits were high as thousands flocked to the Octagon to ring in the new year.
SUBSCRIBER Festival ‘a melting pot of music’ SUBSCRIBER Festival ‘a melting pot of music’ Strangely, wherever Stephen Stern goes with his banjo, bluegrass seems to sprout up organically.
Dunedin turns out to celebrate New Year's Eve Dunedin turns out to celebrate New Year's Eve Dunedin revellers young and old have flocked to the Octagon for the city's main New Year's Eve celebrations.
‘Astute’ US president remembered ‘Astute’ US president remembered An Otago MP has remembered Jimmy Carter as an "astute" and passionate United States president and humanitarian.
SUBSCRIBER Bit leaky but family camping the tops SUBSCRIBER Bit leaky but family camping the tops Despite a leak in the awning, camping in Dunedin in a 1978 "Pop-Top" is nice "even with the wind and the rain", a Christchurch tourist says.
No swim warning for Hāwea hot spot, Dunedin creek No swim warning for Hāwea hot spot, Dunedin creek People are being warned not to swim in part of Lake Hāwea or at a creek near Dunedin's Brighton Beach due to high bacteria levels.
SUBSCRIBER Hawkins criticises shuttle uncertainty SUBSCRIBER Hawkins criticises shuttle uncertainty A plan may have come together for an influx of cruise ship passengers at Port Chalmers, but a former Dunedin mayor was bothered by uncertainty for the community in the meantime.
Expensive bike taken in 'smash and grab' Expensive bike taken in 'smash and grab' A broken front shop window and theft of a bicycle worth thousands of dollars is a disappointing start to 2025 for a Dunedin businessman.