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City smashes yoga class record
Dunedin has smashed the record for the largest yoga class held in New Zealand.
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Dismay at lack of details — DCC probe: update coming
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Dismay at lack of details — DCC probe: update coming
Dunedin councillors tired of waiting to hear how their council intends to learn from an investigation that has cost it more than $250,000 may soon get some answers.
Councils urged to better use processes to limit flooding
Councils urged to better use processes to limit flooding
Niwa researchers have suggested New Zealand regional councils, including the Otago Regional Council, should make better use of natural processes that can limit flooding and devastation caused by...
Police urge caution after SH1 crashes
Police urge caution after SH1 crashes
Police are warning motorists to be more vigilant following two serious crashes on State Highway 1, north of Dunedin, over the past week.
Pink but not pink
Pink but not pink
A "pink" moon rises over the Dunedin Railway Station on Saturday night, lighting up the skies over the city.
Dance inspired by sea lions
Dance inspired by sea lions
Hundreds of people flocked to Dunedin’s St Clair Beach to watch a group of women perform a captivating dance, inspired by the return of sea lions to Otago.
‘ODT’ NZ’s most trusted newspaper, survey shows
‘ODT’ NZ’s most trusted newspaper, survey shows
The Otago Daily Times has again been named New Zealand’s most trusted newspaper, in the annual Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand survey.
National glory in sights after win
National glory in sights after win
The Otago chilli-eating champion is hoping to extinguish his competition at the national championships with two raw eggs and a dream.
Mana whenua stories to feature in playground
Mana whenua stories to feature in playground
Work is scheduled to start today on a refurbishment of Dunedin’s St Clair playground, based on a design and theme which aims to help educate and connect users to mana whenua stories.
On the right tack: regatta ends season
On the right tack: regatta ends season
Dunedin man of the sea Rob English came first in the Laser Radial class yachting race at the Vauxhall Yacht Club on Saturday.
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Expo reveals tattooing not all black and white
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Expo reveals tattooing not all black and white
Some tattoos were impulsive — others were more thought through.
Joys of springing
Joys of springing
It was neck-and-neck in the sack race between participants Siosefo Tupou and Susana Mafi, both 14, at the Family Fun Day at Caversham Reserve on Saturday.
Bystanders rescue lone police officer in 'dangerous situation'
Bystanders rescue lone police officer in 'dangerous situation'
Bystanders came to the rescue of a police officer "in a potentially dangerous situation" in Fielding after breaking up a fight Saturday afternoon.
Bystanders rescue police officer in 'dangerous situation'
Bystanders rescue police officer in 'dangerous situation'
Bystanders came to the rescue of a police officer "in a potentially dangerous situation" in Fielding after breaking up a fight Saturday afternoon.
Driving licence changes: one practical test instead of two
Driving licence changes: one practical test instead of two
Drivers will not need to take a second practical test to get their licence, with the government proposing the first major changes to NZ's driver licence system in 14 years.
Calls for change after child grooming reports increase
Calls for change after child grooming reports increase
An online safety advocate is calling for legislation to protect children and young people, as referrals to police about children being groomed on Snapchat have increased five-fold since 2021.
Three rescued after yacht capsizes off Bank Peninsula
Three rescued after yacht capsizes off Bank Peninsula
Three men were rescued from a capsized boat in two-metre swells off Banks Peninsula this afternoon.
High Court quashes arson conviction over Kerikeri fire
High Court quashes arson conviction over Kerikeri fire
When Anthony Harrison tried to explain how linseed oil caused a fire that destroyed his work shed, a judge said his story was unworthy of belief and found him guilty of arson.
Peters takes veiled swipe at PM's 'hysterical' tariff response
Peters takes veiled swipe at PM's 'hysterical' tariff response
Winston Peters has taken another veiled swing at the prime minister's phone call to world leaders over US tariffs.
How an $80 speeding ticket spiralled to $34K and bankruptcy
How an $80 speeding ticket spiralled to $34K and bankruptcy
A man who took his fight against an $80 speeding ticket all the way to the Supreme Court, and lost at nearly every turn, racked up $34K in legal fees and was declared bankrupt when he couldn’t pay them.