Couch burning consigned to history books
For the first time in a very long time, all couches made it through the annual madness of Flo and O-week unburnt and unscathed, making a veteran campus cop proud.
Commerce minister Andrew Bayly resigns
Commerce minister Andrew Bayly resigns
Updated 12.40 pm
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him putting a hand on a staffer.
More than 300 charges over new gang patch law
More than 300 charges over new gang patch law
Police have seized dozens of patches and laid hundreds of charges against people since a new law was introduced three months ago.
Hospital's sixth floor may go - sources
Hospital's sixth floor may go - sources
Plans to cut one floor from the new Dunedin hospital affecting elderly patients have been presented to the government, the ODT understands.
Chinese warships nothing to worry about - Collins
Chinese warships nothing to worry about - Collins
Defence Minister Judith Collins says the presence of Chinese warships carrying out live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea is "unusual", but nothing Kiwis need to be worried about.
Domestic violence groups slam Destiny's 'Man Up' course
Domestic violence groups slam Destiny's 'Man Up' course
Domestic abuse agencies are again raising concerns about the Man Up course run by Destiny Church, saying it is "downright dangerous".
Germany's conservatives set to lead as AfD surges
Germany's conservatives set to lead as AfD surges
Germany's opposition conservatives have won the national election, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor while the far-right AfD came in second on its best ever result, projected results showed.
Road lobby using tobacco industry tactics - study
Road lobby using tobacco industry tactics - study
New Zealand's "road lobby" uses the same tactics as the tobacco industry to obstruct transport policies like walking and cycling, a new University of Otago study says.
Zelenskiy willing to resign if it brings peace to Ukraine
Zelenskiy willing to resign if it brings peace to Ukraine
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he is willing to give up his position if it means peace in Ukraine, adding he could exchange his departure for his country's entry into the NATO...
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Hurley burly for the Blues
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Hurley burly for the Blues
All hail the mighty Finn.
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City councillors knock back ‘desperate’ jibe
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City councillors knock back ‘desperate’ jibe
Dunedin's mayor and city councillors have hit back at the suggestion the region’s future lies in Queenstown’s hands.
Rally a magnet for British motoring fans
Rally a magnet for British motoring fans
Dunedin's love affair with British engines was on display at the weekend.
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Injured gull rescued from 'shocking' attack
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Injured gull rescued from 'shocking' attack
Bystanders in Dunedin were forced to intervene after a protected species of native gull was thrown to the ground and its head nearly stomped in, a witness says.
Funding brings change of tune
Funding brings change of tune
A new tune joined the strains of music that drift down George St on a Saturday morning.
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Community praying for ailing Pope
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Community praying for ailing Pope
Dunedin Catholics are praying for an ailing Pope Francis, the city’s bishop says.
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Councillors to give feedback on FTA projects
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Councillors to give feedback on FTA projects
Otago regional councillors will be involved in the council’s response to at least 15 fast-track projects in the region after a narrow vote.
Food from around the globe tempts hundreds
Food from around the globe tempts hundreds
The International Food Festival gave a visiting student her first taste of Omani cuisine.
Delighting in dahlias
Delighting in dahlias
Dunedin Dahlia Circle member Mark Penty admires a flower on display over the weekend at the Dunedin Horticultural Society's summer show.
Popularity of mini-triathlon draws 1000 to Logan Park
Popularity of mini-triathlon draws 1000 to Logan Park
A mini-triathlon for Dunedin’s youngest athletes drew a crowd of about 1000 people to Logan Park yesterday.
Musk orders US federal workers to report on work by Monday or resign
Musk orders US federal workers to report on work by Monday or resign
The Trump administration sent emails on Saturday evening to US federal government employees telling them to detail their work accomplishments from the previous week by Monday night or risk losing their jobs.