Councillor still hasn't apologised for abusive rant
A councillor ordered by his colleagues to apologise for an expletive-laden rant, in which he told a neighbouring mayor to get off her "fat arse", has failed to do so.
Ben Stokes' home burgled by masked gang
Ben Stokes' home burgled by masked gang while family were inside
Christchurch-born England test cricket captain Ben Stokes says his house was burgled by a masked gang while his wife and children were at home.
Scores killed as floods ravage Spain
Scores killed as floods ravage Spain
At least 95 people have been killed in possibly the deadliest flooding to hit Spain in its modern history after torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia.
Watch: PM presents 2024 ODT Class Act awards
Watch: PM presents 2024 ODT Class Act awards
The ODT Class Act awards celebrating the excellence of young people in the southern region were held in Dunedin this morning.
'Cowardly': Luxon sidesteps protest by using back entrance
'Cowardly': Luxon sidesteps protest by using back entrance
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been called "cowardly" after hurrying in a back door to avoid a hospital protest in central Dunedin.
Lincoln BBQ blaze 'a very close call'
Lincoln BBQ blaze 'a very close call'
A barbecue dinner nearly ended in disaster for a Canterbury household until the occupants took quick action to save their home.
Speedway NZ 'blindsided' over Western Springs closure
Speedway NZ 'blindsided' over Western Springs closure
Speedway New Zealand says it was "blindsided" by a decision to move the speedway away from Auckland's Western Springs.
All things spooky
All things spooky
Wakari residents Lilly Jeffery, 8, Shane Wilson and Paula Jeffery promise their home will scare the living spirits out of you.
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More work needed on university neutrality
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More work needed on university neutrality
The University of Otago Senate has pressed "pause" on a motion asking the university not to do business with any organisations trading with illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian...
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Celebrating plan supporting city’s music community
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Celebrating plan supporting city’s music community
A plan to protect live music in Dunedin was celebrated last night nearly a year after it was rubber-stamped.
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Pool’s popularity with public pleases
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Pool’s popularity with public pleases
Investment in Mosgiel’s new pool has proved to be money well spent, with attendance numbers almost four times that of its predecessor.
Getting a good scream on every Halloween
Getting a good scream on every Halloween
People keep telling Terri Doolan she might have a problem.
Bowling Club owners 'in disbelief' over award
Bowling Club owners 'in disbelief' over award
A $70,000 business award has taken the "hugest weight" off the shoulders of the owners of a Dunedin restaurant known for their $4 meals.
Sam Neill slams govt; council votes for campaign overspend
Sam Neill slams govt; council votes for campaign overspend
Careless, heartless and ruthless — those are a few of the words used by actor Sir Sam Neill to describe government cuts to the planned new Dunedin hospital.
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Pitter-patter of paws in city a step closer
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Pitter-patter of paws in city a step closer
Restricting the number of dogs a person could have in public would be good news for all, one dog-walking business owner says.
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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.
Man found on bus after custody mistake
Man found on bus after custody mistake
A man has been re-arrested while on a bus to Waikouaiti after being incorrectly released from custody, Dunedin police have confirmed.
Winter air worse this year
Winter air worse this year
National air quality standards were breached 37 times in Otago over winter, the Otago Regional Council says.
Consent fees subsidy includes floodwork
Consent fees subsidy includes floodwork
The Otago Regional Council’s consent fees subsidy has been expanded to include flood protection work.
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.