One killed, three critically hurt in North Island shooting
A person is dead and three people, two of them teenagers, are in a critical condition after a shooting overnight in Horowhenua.
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Taunting of sea lion ‘horrifying’
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Taunting of sea lion ‘horrifying’
A group of young men at a Dunedin beach repeatedly taunted a sea lion into chasing them to the horror of a local wildlife photographer.
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Sex offender jailed for curfew breaches
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Sex offender jailed for curfew breaches
A high-risk Dunedin child sex offender has been locked up for repeatedly ignoring court orders.
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Helipad ‘strange place’ for tent
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Helipad ‘strange place’ for tent
Peace, tranquillity, a great harbour view — the Kitchener St helipad looks like an idyllic spot for a private campsite.
‘Distressing’ assault leaves youth touch coach ‘anxious’
‘Distressing’ assault leaves youth touch coach ‘anxious’
A youth touch coach has been left feeling anxious and distressed after a Dunedin man hurled a can of alcohol at him.
Seesaw expected to be in action again within week
Seesaw expected to be in action again within week
A seesaw at the George St playground in Dunedin is out of action because of a broken spring.
BBC files for dismissal
BBC files for dismissal
The BBC will take legal steps to have United States President Donald Trump’s $US10 billion ($NZ17.3b) defamation lawsuit over a Panorama programme edit dismissed
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Tūhura throws support behind ‘Shelob’ arachnid for top bug title
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Tūhura throws support behind ‘Shelob’ arachnid for top bug title
There are two types of people in the world
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‘Moment to shine’: big focus on economic development
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‘Moment to shine’: big focus on economic development
As councils look ahead to a busy year in local politics, the Otago Daily Times asks leaders from across the South how they spent their breaks and what’s in the ...
NCEA success up on last year
NCEA success up on last year
Pass rates in crucial NCEA maths and literacy tests improved on last year, but at least 34,800 teenagers, including most candidates from poor schools, failed.
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Cr Ong talks about inquiry into his complaint
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Cr Ong talks about inquiry into his complaint
A Dunedin councillor urged not to compromise an investigation has spoken out publicly about the case.
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Hope wildlife mural will put a smile on people’s faces
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Hope wildlife mural will put a smile on people’s faces
Plans for a British bulldog to grace the side of a Dunedin building have been scrapped following a backlash.
Broken-down trawler towed into town
Broken-down trawler towed into town
Walkers on the Aramoana breakwater were treated to an unusual sight yesterday as Sealord-owned fishing boat Rehua was towed past into Otago Harbour.
Acclaimed Aussie author charged over child abuse material
Acclaimed Aussie author charged over child abuse material
Renowned Australian novelist Craig Silvey has faced court after police caught him allegedly engaging with paedophiles online and sharing child abuse material.
Pair gassed up to have a nap at pump
Pair gassed up to have a nap at pump
Police drove a dozy Dunedin duo home after they fell asleep on a petrol station forecourt.
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Getting fit can come at a cost
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Getting fit can come at a cost
New Year’s resolutions to build "a new you" often come to fruition at the gym.
One dead after Christchurch apartment fire
One dead after Christchurch apartment fire
One person is dead after an apartment fire in Christchurch this afternoon.
Weight-loss drugs market 'almost like Viagra': Pfizer boss
Weight-loss drugs market 'almost like Viagra': Pfizer boss
Pfizer is preparing for a consumer market for obesity drugs on par with the booming business it saw after it launched erectile dysfunction drug Viagra in 1998, CEO Albert Bourla says.
Massive floating gas platform arrives off WA coast
Massive floating gas platform arrives off WA coast
A massive floating platform has arrived off the West Australian coast as Woodside Energy's controversial Scarborough gas project nears production.
Adelaide writers' festival cancelled after swell of outrage
Adelaide writers' festival cancelled after swell of outrage
One of Australia's premier writers' festivals has been cancelled after almost 200 speakers and its director pulled out over the dumping of a Palestinian-Australian novelist.