Aussie boy killed in accidental farm shooting
A teenage boy and a man have been charged after a nine-year-old was killed when he was accidentally shot in the neck on a rural NSW property.
Snow warning for Lindis Pass as cold change hits
Temperatures to plummet as 'punchy' cold change hits
Updated 11.05 am
A road snow warning has been issued for the Lindis Pass as a 'punchy' cold snap moves up the country today.
Murder charge after body found in car in Northland
Murder charge after body found in car in Northland
A 49-year-old man has been charged with murder after a man's body was found in a car in the Far North town of Kawakawa.
Luxon doubles down on 'trade war' comments
Luxon doubles down on 'trade war' comments
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has repeated his view that there is a trade war playing out between the US and China, despite the foreign minister calling that language "hysterical".
60 hours' practice urged as part of licence changes
60 hours' practice urged as part of licence changes
Proposed changes to driver licensing should include a minimum requirement for practice hours, the AA says. The government wants to remove the second practical driving test and to reduce the number...
NZ needs US as 'active' partner in Indo-Pacific: Peters
NZ needs US as 'active' partner in Indo-Pacific: Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand needs the United States as an "active" partner in the Indo-Pacific region
Child trafficked and enslaved in New Zealand
Child trafficked and enslaved in New Zealand
A 13-year-old girl was brought to New Zealand and enslaved, with a paediatrician saying the teenager would most likely have died if she had not been rescued when she was.
Smartphones, computers among Trump's China tariff exclusions
Smartphones, computers among Trump's China tariff exclusions
US President Donald Trump's administration granted exclusions from steep tariffs on smartphones, computers and some other electronics imported largely from China.
Govt considering axing education scheme: report
Govt considering axing education scheme: report
The government has been considering axing a $118-million-a-year education scheme involving nearly 2000 schools, in next month's Budget, a leaked document shows.
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City smashes yoga class record
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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.